Overview
The TMS320C6474FGUNA is a high-performance multicore digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. This device is part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform and features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores, each operating at up to 1.2 GHz. The C6474 is designed to provide significant performance integration, high-performance density, and substantial efficiencies in power, cost, and board space. It is based on the third-generation high-performance, advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture and is upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000™ DSP platform.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| CPU 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) |
| L1 Memory | 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 256 K-Bit (32 K-Byte) L1D Data Cache [2-Way Set-Associative] |
| L2 Memory | 24 M-Bit (3072 K-Byte) Total L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache [Flexible Allocation] |
| L3 Memory | 512 K-Bit (64 K-Byte) L3 ROM |
| Package Type | 561-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Packages (CUN, GUN, or ZUN Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Temperature Range | Commercial: 0°C to 100°C; Extended: -40°C to 100°C (1-GHz Device), -40°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz Device) |
| Peripherals | DDR2 Memory Controller, Enhanced DMA 3.0 (EDMA3), 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC), Serial RapidIO® (SRIO), Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP2), etc. |
Key Features
- High-performance multicore DSP with three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores, each capable of executing eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- Dedicated SPLOOP instructions and compact instructions (16-bit).
- High-speed peripherals including 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 compliant, and two Serial RapidIO® (SRIO) links with link rates of 1.25 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 3.125 Gbps.
- Large internal memory: 256 K-Bit L1P and L1D caches, 24 M-Bit L2 unified cache, and 512 K-Bit L3 ROM.
- SmartReflex™ Class 0 enabled for adaptive core voltage (0.9-V to 1.2-V).
- Six 64-bit general-purpose timers, configurable as twelve 32-bit timers, and 16 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins).
- Antenna interface (AIF) capable of up to 3.072 Gbps operation per link, compliant to OBSAI RP3 and CPRI standards).
Applications
The TMS320C6474FGUNA is versatile and can be applied in various high-performance and demanding fields, including:
- Communications infrastructure and basestations
- Medical and high-performance imaging
- Military, aerospace, and avionics
- Video and telecom infrastructures
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
The TMS320C6474FGUNA is a high-performance multicore digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments.
- How many CPU cores does the TMS320C6474FGUNA have?
The device features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores.
- What are the clock rates of the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
The clock rates range from 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz.
- What is the instruction cycle time of the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
The instruction cycle time is 0.83 ns for the 1.2-GHz device and 1 ns for the 1-GHz device.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6474FGUNA have?
The device includes 256 K-Bit L1P and L1D caches, 24 M-Bit L2 unified cache, and 512 K-Bit L3 ROM.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
The device includes DDR2 Memory Controller, Enhanced DMA 3.0 (EDMA3), 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC (EMAC), Serial RapidIO® (SRIO), and Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP2), among others.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
The device is packaged in a 561-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What are the temperature ranges for the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to 100°C, and the extended temperature range is -40°C to 100°C (1-GHz device) and -40°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz device).
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6474FGUNA?
Common applications include communications infrastructure, medical and high-performance imaging, military, aerospace, and avionics, and video and telecom infrastructures.
- Is the TMS320C6474FGUNA compatible with previous C6000™ DSP devices?
Yes, the C6474 device is upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000™ DSP platform.
