Overview
The TMS320C6455BCTZ8 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 exceptional performance with up to 9600 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a 1.2-GHz clock rate, leveraging a 90-nm process technology.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Performance | Up to 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Memory | 32KB L1 Program Memory, 32KB L1 Data Memory, 2048KB L2 Unified Memory/Cache |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit EMIFA, DDR2 Memory Controller (32-bit bus width) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | I2C, PCI (33/66 MHz), McBSPs, UTOPIA, 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC) |
| Package Type | 697-Pin Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (CTZ, GTZ, ZTZ) |
| Temperature Range | Commercial: 0°C to 90°C, Extended: -40°C to 105°C |
| Process Technology | 0.09 μm, 7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The C6455 DSP core employs eight functional units, two register files, and two data paths, enabling high throughput with up to eight 16-bit x 16-bit multiply-accumulates (MACs) per cycle.
- Memory and Interfaces: Includes a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA), DDR2 memory controller, and interfaces such as PCI, I2C, McBSPs, and UTOPIA.
- Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA3): Features 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
- Networking Capabilities: Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and high-speed Serial RapidIO port.
- Power and Thermal Management: Includes power-down control and operates within a wide temperature range.
- Development Tools: Supports in-circuit emulation and a Windows debugger interface for source code visibility.
Applications
- Video and Telecom Infrastructure: Ideal for high-bandwidth video processing and telecom applications.
- Imaging and Medical: Suitable for medical imaging and other high-performance imaging applications.
- Wireless Infrastructure: Used in wireless base stations and other wireless communication systems.
- Industrial Automation: Can be applied in industrial automation for real-time processing and control.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6455 DSP?
The maximum clock rate is 1.2 GHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the C6455 support?
The C6455 supports a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA) and a DDR2 memory controller.
- What is the performance of the C6455 DSP in terms of MIPS/MMACS?
The C6455 DSP can achieve up to 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits).
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the C6455?
The C6455 includes interfaces such as I2C, PCI, McBSPs, UTOPIA, and 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- What is the package type and pin count of the C6455?
The package type is a 697-Pin Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (CTZ, GTZ, ZTZ).
- What is the temperature range for the C6455?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to 90°C, and the extended temperature range is -40°C to 105°C.
- What process technology is used in the C6455?
The C6455 is based on 0.09 μm, 7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) technology.
- Does the C6455 support in-circuit emulation?
Yes, the C6455 supports in-circuit emulation and a Windows debugger interface.
- What is the role of the EDMA3 controller in the C6455?
The EDMA3 controller has 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
- Can the C6455 be used in industrial automation?
Yes, the C6455 can be applied in industrial automation for real-time processing and control.
