Overview
The TMS320C6474FCUNA2 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, offering exceptional processing capabilities. The C6474 device features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores, each with two Radial Symmetric Architectures (RSAs) for CDMA processing, making it highly suitable for demanding signal processing applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 | Commercial: 0°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz), 0°C to 100°C (1-GHz and 850-MHz); Extended: -40°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz), -40°C to 100°C (1-GHz) |
| Memory Controller | 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 |
| Package | FCBGA (CUN) with 561 pins |
| Cache Memory | 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1D Data Cache, 512 K-Bit (64 K-Byte) L3 ROM |
| Interfaces | Two 1x Serial RapidIO® Links, v1.2 Compliant; One 1.8-V Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus; Two 1.8-V McBSPs; 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) |
| Timers | Six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers |
| GPIO Pins | 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
Key Features
- High-Performance Multicore DSP with three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores and six RSAs for CDMA processing
- Enhanced VCP2/TCP2 and Frame Synchronization Interface
- EDMA3 Controller and Antenna Interface
- Support for OBSAI RP1, RP3, and CPRI protocols
- IEEE 802.3 Compliant Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and SGMII, v1.8 Compliant
- Six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers and 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
- Internal Semaphore Module and System PLL and PLL Controller/DDR PLL and PLL Controller
- Message Passing and DirectIO Support with Error Management Extensions and Congestion Control
Applications
The TMS320C6474FCUNA2 is designed for a variety of high-performance signal processing applications, including but not limited to:
- Wireless infrastructure (base stations, radio network controllers)
- Medical imaging and diagnostics
- Aerospace and defense systems
- High-speed data acquisition and processing
- Telecommunications and networking equipment
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6474FCUNA2?
The clock rate ranges from 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz depending on the device variant. - How many DSP cores does the TMS320C6474FCUNA2 have?
The device features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores. - What type of memory controller does it support?
The device supports a 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 memory controller. - What are the temperature ranges for the device?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz) or 0°C to 100°C (1-GHz and 850-MHz), and the extended temperature range is -40°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz) or -40°C to 100°C (1-GHz). - Does the device support any specific communication protocols?
Yes, it supports OBSAI RP1, RP3, and CPRI protocols, as well as IEEE 802.3 Compliant Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and SGMII, v1.8. - How many GPIO pins does the device have?
The device has 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins. - What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C6474FCUNA2?
The device is packaged in a FCBGA (CUN) package with 561 pins. - Is the device upward code-compatible with previous C6000™ DSP devices?
Yes, the C64x+™ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000™ DSP platform. - What kind of timers does the device support?
The device supports six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers. - Does the device have any internal semaphore module?
Yes, it has an internal semaphore module for non-UMTS systems.
