Overview
The TMS320C6472EZTZA6 is a next-generation fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. This device is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is designed for high-performance computing applications, including high-end industrial, mission-critical, high-end image and video processing, communication, media gateways, and remote access servers. The TMS320C6472 features six optimized TMS320C64x+ megamodules, each providing high performance with low power dissipation per port. The device is available in three different speeds: 500 MHz, 625 MHz, and 700 MHz.
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 |
| Memory | 768K-Byte of shared RAM, 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ Megamodule |
| Ethernet MACs | Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs (IEEE 802.3 Compliant) |
| Timers | Six Shared 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, One 64-Bit General-Purpose/Watchdog Timer |
| GPIO Pins | 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Package Type | 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) |
| Process Technology | 0.09-μm/7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
Key Features
- Six optimized TMS320C64x+ megamodules with high performance and low power dissipation
- UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller with 8/16-bit transmit and receive operations up to 50 MHz per direction
- Eight 32-bit instructions per cycle and dedicated SPLOOP instruction
- IEEE 1149.6 compliant I/Os and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG™) boundary-scan compatibility
- Two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs (IEEE 802.3 Compliant)
- EDMA controller with 64 independent channels
- Shared memory architecture with DDR2 memory controller (32-bit bus width)
- Three Telecom Serial Interface Ports (TSIPs) each with 8 links of 8 Mbps per direction
- Instruction set enhancements including 32-bit multiplications, complex multiplications, and bit manipulation
- Exception handling and privilege modes for user and supervisor operations
- Time-stamp counter for real-time operating system robustness
Applications
The TMS320C6472EZTZA6 is designed for various high-performance computing applications, including:
- High-end industrial applications
- Mission-critical applications
- High-end image and video processing
- Communication systems
- Media gateways
- Remote access servers
- Video and telecom infrastructure
- Imaging and medical applications
- Wireless infrastructure
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6472EZTZA6?
The TMS320C6472EZTZA6 is a next-generation fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock speeds available for the TMS320C6472EZTZA6?
The device is available in three different speeds: 500 MHz, 625 MHz, and 700 MHz.
- How much memory does the TMS320C6472EZTZA6 have?
The device features 768K-Byte of shared RAM and 608K-Byte local L2 RAM per C64x+ Megamodule.
- What type of Ethernet MACs does the TMS320C6472EZTZA6 support?
The device supports two 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MACs, both of which are IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6472EZTZA6?
The device is packaged in a 737-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320C6472EZTZA6?
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 process technology is used in the TMS320C6472EZTZA6?
The device is manufactured using 0.09-μm/7-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) technology.
- Does the TMS320C6472EZTZA6 support JTAG?
Yes, the device is IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG™) boundary-scan compatible.
- What are the key enhancements in the instruction set of the TMS320C6472EZTZA6?
The instruction set includes enhancements such as 32-bit multiplications, complex multiplications, packing, sorting, bit manipulation, and 32-bit Galois field multiplication.
- What kind of timers does the TMS320C6472EZTZA6 have?
The device features six shared 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit general-purpose/watchdog timer.
- Is the TMS320C6472EZTZA6 backward compatible with previous C6000 devices?
Yes, the C64x+ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices that are part of the C6000 DSP platform.
