Overview
The TMS320C6472EZTZ6 is a next-generation fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, designed for high-performance computing applications. This device is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and features six optimized TMS320C64x+ megamodules. It is tailored for applications such as high-end industrial, mission-critical systems, high-end image and video processing, communication, media gateways, and remote access servers. The device boasts large on-chip memories, including 768K-Byte of shared RAM and 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ megamodule, which helps reduce system power dissipation and cost while optimizing board density.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) |
| Clock Speeds | 500 MHz, 625 MHz, 700 MHz |
| C64x+ Megamodules | Six on-chip megamodules |
| On-Chip Memory | 768K-Byte shared RAM, 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per megamodule |
| Instruction Execution | Eight 32-Bit instructions per cycle |
| Multiply-Accumulate Operations | Eight 16-bit x 16-bit MACs per cycle |
| Performance | 4000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) at 500 MHz |
| Endianess | Little Endian, Big Endian |
| Ethernet MACs | Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs (IEEE 802.3 Compliant) |
| Package Type | 737-Pin Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (CTZ/ZTZ) |
| Process Technology | 0.09 μm |
| Voltage | Core: 1.0 V (500 MHz), 1.1 V (625 MHz), 1.2 V (700 MHz); I/O: 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 3.3 V |
Key Features
- Congestion control and IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os
- UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller
- 8/16-Bit transmit and receive operations up to 50 MHz per direction
- User-defined cell format up to 64 bytes
- Dedicated SPLOOP instruction
- Compact instructions (16-Bit)
- Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs (IEEE 802.3 Compliant)
- Serial RapidIO with two 1x lanes and support for packet forwarding
- 32-bit DDR2 SDRAM interface
- 64-bit general-purpose timers
- Inter-integrated circuit bus module (I2C)
- 16 general-purpose input/output ports (GPIO) with programmable interrupt/event generation modes
- 16-bit multiplexed host-port interface (HPI16)
Applications
- High-end industrial applications
- Mission-critical systems
- High-end image and video processing
- Communication infrastructure
- Media gateways
- Remote access servers
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical applications
- Wireless infrastructure (WI)
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The TMS320C6472EZTZ6 is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, designed for high-performance computing applications.
- What are the clock speeds available for the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The device is available in three clock speeds: 500 MHz, 625 MHz, and 700 MHz.
- How many C64x+ megamodules does the TMS320C6472EZTZ6 have?
The device features six on-chip TMS320C64x+ megamodules.
- What is the on-chip memory configuration of the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The device has 768K-Byte of shared RAM and 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ megamodule.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6472EZTZ6 in terms of MIPS/MMACS?
The device achieves 4000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) at a 500 MHz clock rate.
- Does the TMS320C6472EZTZ6 support Ethernet?
Yes, it supports two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, which are IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The device is packaged in a 737-Pin Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (CTZ/ZTZ).
- What are the voltage requirements for the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The core voltage ranges from 1.0 V to 1.2 V depending on the clock speed, and the I/O voltage ranges from 1.2 V to 3.3 V.
- What are some of the key applications for the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The device is suitable for high-end industrial, mission-critical systems, high-end image and video processing, communication infrastructure, media gateways, and remote access servers.
- Is the TMS320C6472EZTZ6 backward compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C64x+ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6472EZTZ6?
The device comes with a complete set of development tools, including a C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
