Overview
The TMS320C6455BCTZA is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. It 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 device operates at clock rates of up to 1.2 GHz and features advanced peripherals and memory interfaces to support a wide range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 at 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 32KB L1 Program and Data Memories, 2048KB L2 Unified Memory/Cache |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit EMIFA, DDR2 SDRAM interface |
| Peripheral Interfaces | PCI, I2C, McBSP, UTOPIA, 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC, MDIO |
| Package | 697-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | 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 fixed-point DSP with up to 9600 MIPS/MMACS at 1.2 GHz
- Eight 32-bit instructions per cycle, with support for 16-bit and 32-bit operations
- Advanced memory architecture with 32KB L1 and 2048KB L2 memories, configurable as RAM or cache
- EDMA3 controller with 64 independent channels
- Peripheral set includes PCI, I2C, McBSP, UTOPIA, 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC, and MDIO
- Support for DDR2 SDRAM and glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories
- Dedicated SPLOOP instruction and compact instructions (16-bit)
- IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
- Trace-enabled device with in-circuit emulation capabilities
Applications
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical applications
- Wireless infrastructure
- High-performance computing and data processing
- Embedded systems requiring advanced signal processing
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6455BCTZA?
The maximum clock rate is 1.2 GHz.
- What is the instruction cycle time at 1.2 GHz?
The instruction cycle time at 1.2 GHz is 0.83 ns.
- How much MIPS/MMACS can the TMS320C6455BCTZA achieve at 1.2 GHz?
It can achieve up to 9600 MIPS/MMACS at 1.2 GHz.
- What types of memory does the TMS320C6455BCTZA support?
It supports 32KB L1 and 2048KB L2 memories, as well as DDR2 SDRAM and other external memory interfaces.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320C6455BCTZA?
The device includes PCI, I2C, McBSP, UTOPIA, 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC, and MDIO interfaces.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6455BCTZA?
The package type is a 697-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320C6455BCTZA?
The operating temperature ranges are 0°C to 90°C for commercial and -40°C to 105°C for extended temperature devices.
- What process technology is used in the TMS320C6455BCTZA?
The device is fabricated using a 0.09 μm, 7-level Cu metal process (CMOS).
- Does the TMS320C6455BCTZA support in-circuit emulation?
Yes, the device is trace-enabled and supports in-circuit emulation.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6455BCTZA?
The device has a complete set of development tools including a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
