Overview
The TMS320C6455BZTZ2 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 message passing, direct I/O support, error management extensions, and congestion control, enhancing its performance and versatility.
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, 1.17 ns, 1 ns, 0.83 ns |
| Memory Controller | DDR2 Memory Controller, interfaces to DDR2-533 SDRAM |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit EMIFA, supports synchronous and asynchronous peripherals |
| Performance | 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Temperature Range | Commercial: 0°C to 90°C, Extended: -40°C to 105°C |
| Package Type | 697-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | I2C, McBSP, PCI, UTOPIA, 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC) |
Key Features
- High-performance fixed-point DSP with eight functional units, two register files, and two data paths.
- Supports eight 32-bit instructions per cycle and compact 16-bit instructions.
- Includes a DDR2 memory controller and a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA).
- Features an EDMA3 controller with 64 independent channels.
- Provides a 32-bit/16-bit host-port interface (HPI) and a 32-bit 33-/66-MHz PCI interface.
- Includes an I2C bus, two McBSPs, and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet media access controller (EMAC).
- Supports multiple media independent interfaces (MII, GMII, RMII, and RGMII).
- L1 and L2 memory configurations: 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P and L1D caches, and a 16M-Bit (2048K-Byte) L2 unified cache.
Applications
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical applications
- Wireless infrastructure
- High-performance computing and signal processing tasks
- Network and communication systems requiring high-speed data processing
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6455BZTZ2 based on?
The TMS320C6455BZTZ2 is based on the third-generation high-performance VelociTI™ VLIW architecture.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320C6455BZTZ2?
The available clock rates are 720 MHz, 850 MHz, 1 GHz, and 1.2 GHz.
- What type of memory controller does the TMS320C6455BZTZ2 have?
The device has a DDR2 memory controller that interfaces to DDR2-533 SDRAM.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6455BZTZ2 in terms of MIPS/MMACS?
The device achieves 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits).
- What are the temperature ranges for the TMS320C6455BZTZ2?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to 90°C, and the extended temperature range is -40°C to 105°C.
- What type of package does the TMS320C6455BZTZ2 use?
The device is packaged in a 697-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320C6455BZTZ2?
The device includes I2C, McBSP, PCI, UTOPIA, and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- What is the purpose of the EDMA3 controller in the TMS320C6455BZTZ2?
The EDMA3 controller provides 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
- What is the significance of the L1 and L2 memory configurations in the TMS320C6455BZTZ2?
The device features 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P and L1D caches and a 16M-Bit (2048K-Byte) L2 unified cache for enhanced performance.
- In what applications is the TMS320C6455BZTZ2 typically used?
The device is used in video and telecom infrastructure, imaging and medical applications, and wireless infrastructure.
