Overview
The TMS320C6474FCUN8 is a high-performance multicore digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and features three TMS320C64x+ DSP cores. This device is designed for demanding applications requiring high processing power, such as video and telecom infrastructures, medical imaging, and other high-bandwidth systems. The C6474 device leverages the third-generation VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, ensuring high performance and code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Cores | 3 TMS320C64x+ DSP Cores |
| Clock Rate | 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 0.83 ns (1.2-GHz Device), 1 ns (1-GHz Device), 1.18 ns (850-MHz Device) |
| Memory | 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 32 K-Byte L1D SRAM/Cache |
| Memory Controller | 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 Memory Controller |
| Package Type | 561-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 65-nm process technology |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 100°C |
| Voltage | Core: 0.9-V to 1.2-V, I/O: 1.8 V, 1.1 V |
| Peripherals | 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC, Serial RapidIO, Antenna Interface, I2C, McBSP, GPIO, etc. |
Key Features
- High-Performance Multicore DSP: The C6474 features three high-performance TMS320C64x+ DSP cores, providing a total raw DSP processing power of up to 3.6 GHz.
- Advanced Architecture: Based on the third-generation VelociTI VLIW architecture, ensuring high performance and code compatibility.
- Memory and Cache: Includes 256 K-Bit L1P Program Cache and 32 K-Byte L1D SRAM/Cache.
- DDR2 Memory Controller: Supports 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 memory.
- Serial RapidIO and Antenna Interface: Features two Serial RapidIO interfaces with link rates up to 3.125 Gbps and an antenna interface compliant with OBSAI RP3 and CPRI standards.
- Ethernet and Networking: Includes a 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and supports SGMII and IEEE 802.3 standards.
- General-Purpose Timers and GPIO: Six 64-bit general-purpose timers and 16 general-purpose input/output ports (GPIO).
- EDMA3 Controller: 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
Applications
- Telecom Infrastructures: Suitable for high-bandwidth telecommunications systems.
- Video Processing: Ideal for video encoding, decoding, and processing applications.
- Medical Imaging: Used in medical imaging systems requiring high processing power.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in industrial automation systems that require real-time processing.
- Wireless Communication Systems: Supports wireless communication standards like OBSAI RP3 and CPRI.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The TMS320C6474FCUN8 is a high-performance multicore digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, featuring three TMS320C64x+ DSP cores.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The clock rate ranges from 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6474FCUN8 support?
The device supports 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 memory.
- What are the key peripherals of the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The device includes peripherals such as 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC, Serial RapidIO, Antenna Interface, I2C, McBSP, and GPIO.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 100°C.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The device is packaged in a 561-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The device is based on 65-nm process technology.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
Typical applications include telecom infrastructures, video processing, medical imaging, and industrial automation.
- Does the TMS320C6474FCUN8 support wireless communication standards?
Yes, it supports wireless communication standards like OBSAI RP3 and CPRI.
- What is the EDMA3 controller used for in the TMS320C6474FCUN8?
The EDMA3 controller provides 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
