Overview
The TMS320C6455BCTZ is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is based on the third-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed to deliver exceptional performance and is suitable for a variety of demanding applications, including video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, and wireless infrastructure.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) |
| Clock Rate | 720 MHz, 850 MHz, 1 GHz, 1.2 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.39 ns (720 MHz), 1.17 ns (850 MHz), 1 ns (1 GHz), 0.83 ns (1.2 GHz) |
| MIPS/MMACS | 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Memory Interface | DDR2 Memory Controller, 64-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIFA) |
| Total Addressable External Memory Space | 512 M-Byte |
| On-Chip Memory | 32 KB L1 Program Memory, 32 KB L1 Data Memory, 2048 KB L2 Unified Memory/Cache |
| Package Type | 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial: 0°C to 90°C, Extended: -40°C to 105°C |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3-V, 1.8-V, 1.5-V, 1.25-V, 1.2-V |
Key Features
- High-performance fixed-point DSP with up to 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits)
- Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle and compact instructions (16-Bit)
- EDMA3 Controller with 64 independent channels
- IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) boundary-scan-compatible
- Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories (SRAM, Flash, EEPROM, SBSRAM, ZBT SRAM)
- 32-/16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI) and 32-Bit 33-/66-MHz, 3.3-V Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Master/Slave Interface
- Dedicated SPLOOP instruction and instruction set enhancements
- One Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus and support for interface to standard sync devices and custom logic (FPGA, CPLD, ASICs)
Applications
The TMS320C6455BCTZ is an excellent choice for various high-performance applications, including:
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical devices
- Wireless infrastructure (WI)
- Other demanding signal processing tasks
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The TMS320C6455BCTZ is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The available clock rates are 720 MHz, 850 MHz, 1 GHz, and 1.2 GHz.
- What is the instruction cycle time for the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The instruction cycle times are 1.39 ns (720 MHz), 1.17 ns (850 MHz), 1 ns (1 GHz), and 0.83 ns (1.2 GHz).
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320C6455BCTZ support?
The processor supports a DDR2 Memory Controller and a 64-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIFA).
- What is the total addressable external memory space for the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The total addressable external memory space is 512 M-Byte.
- What are the key features of the on-chip memory?
The on-chip memory includes 32 KB L1 Program Memory, 32 KB L1 Data Memory, and 2048 KB L2 Unified Memory/Cache.
- What package type is used for the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The processor is packaged in a 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The operating temperature ranges are commercial (0°C to 90°C) and extended (-40°C to 105°C).
- What are the supported I/O voltages for the TMS320C6455BCTZ?
The supported I/O voltages are 3.3-V, 1.8-V, 1.5-V, 1.25-V, and 1.2-V.
- In which applications is the TMS320C6455BCTZ commonly used?
The processor is commonly used in video and telecom infrastructure, imaging and medical devices, wireless infrastructure, and other demanding signal processing tasks.
