Overview
The TMS320C6457CCMHA2 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+™ DSP family. This device is based on the third-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for applications such as video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, and wireless infrastructure. The C6457 device is upward code-compatible with previous devices in the C6000™ DSP platform, ensuring ease of migration and development.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | TMS320C6457CCMHA2 |
| Package Type | 688-pin FCBGA (CMH) |
| Clock Rate | 850 MHz, 1 GHz, 1.2 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.18 ns, 1 ns, 0.83 ns |
| MIPS/MMACS | 8000 and 9600 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Temperature Range | Commercial: 0°C to 100°C (850 MHz), 0°C to 100°C (1 GHz), 0°C to 95°C (1.2 GHz) Extended: -40°C to 100°C (1 GHz), -40°C to 95°C (1.2 GHz) |
| L1 Memory | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1D Data Cache |
| L2 Memory | 16M-Bit (2048K-Byte) L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache, configurable up to 1MB of L2 Cache |
| L3 Memory | 512K-Bit (64K-Byte) L3 ROM |
| External Memory Interface | 64-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIFA), 32-Bit DDR2 Memory Controller (DDR2-667 SDRAM) |
| Serial RapidIO | Four 1× Serial RapidIO® Links (or One 4×), v1.3 Compliant, 1.25-, 2.5-, 3.125-Gbps Link Rates |
| Other Peripherals | EDMA3 Controller, 32-/16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI), Two 1.8-V McBSPs, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 Compliant, UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The TMS320C64x+™ DSP core employs eight functional units, two register files, and two data paths, enabling high throughput and efficiency.
- Advanced Memory Architecture: Includes 256K-Bit L1P and L1D caches, 16M-Bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache, and 512K-Bit L3 ROM.
- Serial RapidIO: Supports high-bandwidth communication with four 1× Serial RapidIO® links or one 4× link, enhancing system performance.
- DDR2 Memory Controller: 32-Bit DDR2 memory controller supporting DDR2-667 SDRAM.
- Enhanced Coprocessors: Includes two enhanced Viterbi decoder coprocessors (VCP2) and two enhanced Turbo decoder coprocessors (TCP2), significantly speeding up channel-decoding operations.
- Peripheral Set: Features EDMA3 controller, 32-/16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI), two 1.8-V McBSPs, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller.
- Power Management: Advanced power management with a power spreadsheet to estimate power consumption for various applications.
- System Integration: Supports glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories, and interfaces to standard sync devices and custom logic (FPGA, CPLD, ASICs, etc.).
Applications
- Video and Telecom Infrastructure: Ideal for high-performance video processing and telecom infrastructure applications due to its high bandwidth and processing capabilities.
- Imaging/Medical: Suitable for medical imaging and other imaging applications requiring high computational power and advanced signal processing.
- Wireless Infrastructure: Used in wireless infrastructure applications such as base stations and other communication equipment.
- Industrial Control: Can be used in industrial control systems that require advanced signal processing and high-performance computing.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6457CCMHA2?
The TMS320C6457CCMHA2 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+™ DSP family.
- What are the key features of the TMS320C6457CCMHA2?
Key features include a high-performance DSP core, advanced memory architecture, Serial RapidIO, DDR2 memory controller, and enhanced coprocessors.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320C6457CCMHA2?
Typical applications include video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, wireless infrastructure, and industrial control systems.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6457CCMHA2?
The clock rates are 850 MHz, 1 GHz, and 1.2 GHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6457CCMHA2 have?
The device includes 256K-Bit L1P and L1D caches, 16M-Bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache, and 512K-Bit L3 ROM.
- Does the TMS320C6457CCMHA2 support Serial RapidIO?
Yes, it supports four 1× Serial RapidIO® links or one 4× link, v1.3 Compliant.
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320C6457CCMHA2?
The temperature range is 0°C to 100°C (850 MHz), 0°C to 100°C (1 GHz), and 0°C to 95°C (1.2 GHz) for commercial use, and -40°C to 100°C (1 GHz) and -40°C to 95°C (1.2 GHz) for extended use.
- Does the TMS320C6457CCMHA2 have any power management features?
Yes, it includes advanced power management with a power spreadsheet to estimate power consumption for various applications.
- Is the TMS320C6457CCMHA2 compatible with previous DSPs in the C6000™ platform?
Yes, it is upward code-compatible with previous devices in the C6000™ DSP platform.
- What kind of peripherals does the TMS320C6457CCMHA2 support?
The device supports EDMA3 controller, 32-/16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI), two 1.8-V McBSPs, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller among others.
