Overview
The TMS320C6472EZTZ7 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 is notable for its 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 | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor |
| Clock Speed | 500 MHz, 625 MHz, 700 MHz |
| Megamodules | Six On-Chip TMS320C64x+ Megamodules |
| Instruction Set | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| Performance | 4000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) at 500 MHz |
| Memory | 768K-Byte of shared RAM, 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ Megamodule |
| Endianess | Little Endian, Big Endian |
| Package | 737-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 85°C (commercial), -40°C to 100°C (extended for 500 MHz and 625 MHz devices) |
| Interfaces | Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller, I2C Bus, Three Telecom Serial Interface Ports (TSIPs) |
Key Features
- High-performance, fixed-point DSP with VelociTI™ VLIW architecture
- Six optimized TMS320C64x+ megamodules with eight functional units, two register files, and two data paths
- IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os and IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet MACs
- Support for user-defined cell format up to 64 bytes and 8/16-bit transmit and receive operations up to 50 MHz per direction
- Dedicated SPLOOP instruction and compact 16-bit instructions
- Shared peripherals and interfaces including EDMA controller, DDR2 memory controller, and GPIO pins
- Time-stamp counter and six shared 64-bit general-purpose timers
- Instruction set enhancements including 32-bit multiplications, complex multiplications, and bit manipulation
- Exception handling and privilege modes for user and supervisor operations
Applications
- High-end industrial applications
- Mission-critical systems
- High-end image and video processing
- Communication systems
- Media gateways
- Remote access servers
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical applications
- Wireless infrastructure (WI)
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6472EZTZ7? The TMS320C6472EZTZ7 is a next-generation fixed-point digital signal processor from Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock speeds available for the TMS320C6472EZTZ7? The device is available in 500 MHz, 625 MHz, and 700 MHz clock speeds.
- How many megamodules does the TMS320C6472EZTZ7 have? It features six on-chip TMS320C64x+ megamodules.
- What is the memory configuration of the TMS320C6472EZTZ7? The device has 768K-Byte of shared RAM and 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ megamodule.
- What interfaces does the TMS320C6472EZTZ7 support? It supports two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller, I2C Bus, and three Telecom Serial Interface Ports (TSIPs).
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6472EZTZ7? The device is packaged in a 737-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package.
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320C6472EZTZ7? The device operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 85°C (commercial) or -40°C to 100°C (extended for 500 MHz and 625 MHz devices).
- Is the TMS320C6472EZTZ7 compatible with previous DSPs in the C6000 platform? Yes, the C64x+ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform.
- What are some of the key features of the TMS320C6472EZTZ7's instruction set? The device features instruction set enhancements including 32-bit multiplications, complex multiplications, and bit manipulation.
- Does the TMS320C6472EZTZ7 support exception handling? Yes, the device includes exception handling to aid in isolating bugs and responding to system events.
- What are some typical applications for the TMS320C6472EZTZ7? Typical applications include high-end industrial, mission-critical systems, high-end image and video processing, communication systems, media gateways, and remote access servers.
