Overview
The TMS320C6455BCTZ2 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the third-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications such as video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, and wireless infrastructure. The C6455 DSP offers advanced features like high clock rates, extensive memory interfaces, and robust peripheral support, ensuring high throughput and efficient processing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | TMS320C64x+™ DSP Core |
| Clock Rate | 720 MHz, 850 MHz, 1 GHz, 1.2 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.39 ns (C6455-720), 1.17 ns (C6455-850), 1 ns (C6455-1000), 0.83 ns (C6455-1200) |
| MIPS/MMACS | 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Memory | 2.1 MB On-Chip RAM, 32 kB ROM, 2048 kB L2 Unified Memory/Cache |
| Memory Interface | DDR2 Memory Controller, 64-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIFA) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Host-Port Interface (HPI), PCI, I2C, McBSP, UTOPIA, Serial RapidIO |
| Package | 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 90°C (Commercial), -40°C to 105°C (Extended) |
| Process Technology | 0.09 μm, 7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Voltage | 1.25 V (Core), 1.8 V, 3.3 V (I/O) |
Key Features
- High-performance fixed-point DSP with up to 1.2 GHz clock rate
- Eight 32-bit instructions per cycle, with dedicated SPLOOP instruction and compact instructions
- EDMA3 Controller with 64 independent channels
- Support for DDR2-533 SDRAM and 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA)
- IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
- Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) master/slave interface conforming to PCI Local Bus Specification (v2.3)
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus and other interfaces like McBSP, UTOPIA, and Serial RapidIO
Applications
The TMS320C6455BCTZ2 is suited for a variety of high-performance applications, including:
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical devices
- Wireless infrastructure
- High-speed data processing and communication systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The maximum clock rate is 1.2 GHz. - How many instructions can the TMS320C6455BCTZ2 execute per cycle?
The device can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle. - What type of memory interface does the TMS320C6455BCTZ2 support?
The device supports DDR2-533 SDRAM and a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA). - What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The operating temperature ranges are 0°C to 90°C (Commercial) and -40°C to 105°C (Extended). - What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The device includes interfaces such as Host-Port Interface (HPI), PCI, I2C, McBSP, UTOPIA, and Serial RapidIO. - What is the package type of the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The device is packaged in a 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA). - What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The device uses 0.09 μm, 7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) technology. - What are the voltage requirements for the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The core voltage is 1.25 V, and the I/O voltages are 1.8 V and 3.3 V. - Does the TMS320C6455BCTZ2 support JTAG and boundary-scan?
Yes, the device is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible and IEEE 1149.6 compliant. - What is the role of the EDMA3 Controller in the TMS320C6455BCTZ2?
The EDMA3 Controller manages data transfers with 64 independent channels.
