Overview
The TMS320C6472EZTZA is a next-generation fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is designed to target high-performance computing applications, including high-end industrial, mission-critical, high-end image and video processing, communication, media gateways, and remote access servers. This device features six optimized TMS320C64x+ megamodules, each combining high performance with low power dissipation. The TMS320C6472EZTZA is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is based on the third-generation high-performance, advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 500 MHz, 625 MHz, 700 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V (500 MHz), 1.1 V (625 MHz), 1.2 V (700 MHz) |
| I/O Voltage | 1.2 V (RapidIO), 1.5 V/1.8 V (EMAC RGMII), 1.8 V (DDR2 EMIF I/O), 1.8 V and 3.3 V (I/O Supply Voltage) |
| Package Type | 737-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) - CTZ/ZTZ |
| Package Size | 24 x 24 mm |
| Process Technology | 0.09 μm, 7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 85°C (commercial), -40°C to 100°C (extended for 500 MHz and 625 MHz devices) |
| On-Chip Memory | 768K-Byte shared RAM, 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ Megamodule |
| Performance | 4000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) at 500 MHz |
| Ethernet MACs | Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, IEEE 802.3 Compliant |
| Other Interfaces | Three Telecom Serial Interface Ports (TSIPs), UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller, Serial RapidIO with two 1x lanes, 32-bit DDR2 SDRAM interface |
Key Features
- Six on-chip TMS320C64x+ megamodules with high-performance, fixed-point DSP capabilities
- IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os and support for both little-endian and big-endian byte order
- UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller and user-defined cell format up to 64 bytes
- Eight 32-bit instructions per cycle and dedicated SPLOOP instruction
- Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, both IEEE 802.3 compliant
- Compact 16-bit instructions and high-performance multiply-accumulate units (MACs)
- Shared peripherals and interfaces including three TSIPs, Serial RapidIO, and a 32-bit DDR2 SDRAM interface
- 16 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins and a 16-bit multiplexed host-port interface (HPI16)
- 64-bit general-purpose timers and an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) bus module
- Complete set of development tools including a C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface
Applications
- High-end industrial applications
- Mission-critical systems
- High-end image and video processing
- Communication infrastructure
- Media gateways and remote access servers
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical applications
- Wireless infrastructure (WI)
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6472EZTZA?
The TMS320C6472EZTZA is a next-generation fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, designed for high-performance computing applications.
- What are the clock speeds available for the TMS320C6472EZTZA?
The device is available in three clock speeds: 500 MHz, 625 MHz, and 700 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6472EZTZA have?
The device features 768K-Byte of shared RAM and 608K-Byte of local L2 RAM per C64x+ Megamodule.
- Does the TMS320C6472EZTZA support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, both IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- What other interfaces does the TMS320C6472EZTZA support?
The device supports three Telecom Serial Interface Ports (TSIPs), UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller, Serial RapidIO with two 1x lanes, and a 32-bit DDR2 SDRAM interface.
- What is the package type and size of the TMS320C6472EZTZA?
The device is packaged in a 737-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with a size of 24 x 24 mm.
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320C6472EZTZA?
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).
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6472EZTZA?
The device comes with a complete set of development tools including a C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- Is the TMS320C6472EZTZA code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C64x+ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform.
- What are some of the key applications for the TMS320C6472EZTZA?
The device is suitable for high-end industrial, mission-critical, high-end image and video processing, communication infrastructure, media gateways, and remote access servers.
