Overview
The TMS320C6474FZUNA2 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 and features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores. It is designed to provide exceptional processing power and flexibility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including telecommunications, video processing, and medical imaging.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA (CUN) with 561 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz device), -40°C to 100°C (1-GHz and 850-MHz devices) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Memory Controller | 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 Memory Controller |
| 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 (configurable as twelve 32-bit timers) |
| GPIO | 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
Key Features
- High-Performance Multicore DSP with three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores
- Enhanced VCP2/TCP2 coprocessors for channel-decoding operations
- Frame Synchronization Interface and Antenna Interface
- EDMA3 Controller with 64 independent channels
- Two Serial RapidIO® Links, v1.2 Compliant, with link rates up to 3.125 Gbps
- Supports OBSAI RP3 and CPRI protocols
- 1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and IEEE 802.3 compliant
- Six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers and 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
- Internal Semaphore Module for managing shared resources
- System PLL and PLL Controller/DDR PLL and PLL Controller dedicated to DDR2 memory
Applications
The TMS320C6474FZUNA2 is versatile and can be applied in various high-performance applications, including:
- Telecommunications infrastructure, such as base stations and network equipment
- Video processing and encoding/decoding for high-definition video streams
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
- Wireless communication systems, including 3G and 4G networks
- Industrial automation and control systems
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6474FZUNA2?
The TMS320C6474FZUNA2 is a high-performance multicore digital signal processor from Texas Instruments.
- How many DSP cores does the TMS320C6474FZUNA2 have?
The device features three TMS320C64x+™ DSP cores.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320C6474FZUNA2?
The clock rates are 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz (1.2-GHz device), 1 GHz (1-GHz device), and 850 MHz (850-MHz device).
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6474FZUNA2 support?
The device supports 16-/32-Bit DDR2-667 memory.
- Does the TMS320C6474FZUNA2 support any specific communication protocols?
Yes, it supports OBSAI RP3 and CPRI protocols, as well as Serial RapidIO® and Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320C6474FZUNA2?
The operating temperature ranges are -40°C to 95°C (1.2-GHz device) and -40°C to 100°C (1-GHz and 850-MHz devices).
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320C6474FZUNA2 have?
The device has six 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, which can be configured as twelve 32-bit timers.
- What is the purpose of the Enhanced VCP2/TCP2 coprocessors?
The Enhanced VCP2/TCP2 coprocessors are used for speeding up channel-decoding operations, such as Viterbi and turbo decoding.
- Does the TMS320C6474FZUNA2 support any specific semiconductor interfaces?
Yes, it supports two 1.8-V McBSPs, one 1.8-V Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus, and two Serial RapidIO® Links.
- What is the role of the Semaphore Module in the TMS320C6474FZUNA2?
The Semaphore Module allows for the management of shared resources among the cores, ensuring efficient and controlled access.
