Overview
The TMS320C6474FCUN is a high-performance multicore digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform. This device is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. It features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores, each capable of executing up to 28,800 million instructions per second (MIPS) or 28,800 16-bit MACs per cycle, making it a powerful solution for high-performance DSP applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz (1.2-GHz Device); 1 GHz (1-GHz Device); 850 MHz (850-MHz Device) |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 0.83 ns (1.2-GHz Device); 1 ns (1-GHz Device); 1.18 ns (850-MHz Device) |
| Temperature Range | 1-GHz Device: -40°C to 100°C; 1.2-GHz Device: -40°C to 95°C |
| Memory | 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1P Program Cache [Direct Mapped]; 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1D Data Cache [2-Way Set-Associative]; 512 K-Bit (64 K-Byte) L3 ROM |
| Package | 561-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package (CUN, GUN, or ZUN Suffix) |
| Peripherals | 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 Compliant; Two 1x Serial RapidIO® Links, v1.2 Compliant; Six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers; Two 1.8-V McBSPs; One 1.8-V I2C Bus; 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Memory Controller | 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 Memory Controller |
| Other Features | EDMA3 Controller, Frame Synchronization Interface, Antenna Interface, OBSAI RP1 and RP3 Compliant |
Key Features
- High-Performance Multicore DSP with three TMS320C64x+™ DSP Cores
- Dedicated SPLOOP Instructions and Compact Instructions (16-Bit)
- Exception Handling and Instruction Cycle Time Optimization
- Enhanced VCP2/TCP2 and Frame Synchronization Interface
- Antenna Interface with up to 3.072 Gbps operation per link, compliant to OBSAI RP3 and CPRI standards
- Two 1x Serial RapidIO® Links, v1.2 Compliant, with link rates of 1.25 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 3.125 Gbps
- 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 Compliant, supporting SGMII, v1.8 Compliant
- Six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, configurable as twelve 32-bit timers
- 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins with programmable interrupt/event generation modes
- SmartReflex™ Class 0 - 0.9-V to 1.2-V Adaptive Core Voltage
Applications
The TMS320C6474FCUN is designed for various high-performance applications, including:
- Telecom and wireless infrastructure
- Video and imaging processing
- Medical imaging and diagnostics
- High-speed data processing and analytics
- CDMA and other wireless communication systems, leveraging its six RSAs for CDMA processing
- Industrial automation and control systems requiring advanced DSP capabilities
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6474FCUN?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6474FCUN ranges from 850 MHz to 1.2 GHz depending on the device variant.
- How many DSP cores does the TMS320C6474FCUN have?
The TMS320C6474FCUN has three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6474FCUN support?
The device supports 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 memory and has on-chip memory including L1P, L1D, and L3 ROM.
- What are the key peripherals of the TMS320C6474FCUN?
The key peripherals include 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC), two Serial RapidIO® links, six 64-bit general-purpose timers, two McBSPs, one I2C bus, and 16 GPIO pins.
- Is the TMS320C6474FCUN compatible with previous C6000™ DSP devices?
Yes, the C64x+™ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices that are part of the C6000™ DSP platform.
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320C6474FCUN?
The temperature range varies by device variant: 1-GHz Device: -40°C to 100°C; 1.2-GHz Device: -40°C to 95°C.
- Does the TMS320C6474FCUN support any specific communication standards?
Yes, it supports OBSAI RP1 and RP3 protocols, as well as Serial RapidIO® and Ethernet standards.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6474FCUN?
The device comes in a 561-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package (CUN, GUN, or ZUN suffix).
- What is the purpose of the Antenna Interface in the TMS320C6474FCUN?
The Antenna Interface is used for high-speed serial links, compliant to OBSAI RP3 and CPRI standards, for antenna data transmission and reception.
- Does the TMS320C6474FCUN have any power management features?
Yes, it includes SmartReflex™ Class 0 - 0.9-V to 1.2-V Adaptive Core Voltage for power management.
