Overview
The TMS320C6654CZHA8 is a high-performance fixed and floating-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the KeyStone multicore architecture. This device is part of the TMS320C66x family and is designed to deliver exceptional computational power and flexibility. The C6654 DSP features a single C66x core operating at up to 850 MHz, providing industry-leading performance with 27.2 GMACS (Giga Multiply-Accumulate Operations per Second) and 13.6 GFLOPS (Giga Floating-Point Operations per Second) per core. The processor is IEEE 754 compliant and supports double- and mixed-precision operations, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | One TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystem (CorePac) |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 850 MHz |
| Memory | 32KB L1 Program Cache, 32KB L1 Data Cache, 1024KB L2 Unified Cache |
| DDR3 Interface | 32-bit DDR3-1066, 4GB addressable memory space |
| Peripheral Interfaces | PCIe Gen2 (2 lanes), Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) subsystem, SGMII port, UART, McBSP, I2C, SPI, Universal Parallel Port |
| Timers | |
| GPIO | 32 general-purpose input/output pins |
| Temperature Range | Commercial: 0°C to 85°C, Extended: –40°C to 100°C |
| Package | 625-pin Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (CZH or GZH), 21 mm × 21 mm |
Key Features
- High-performance C66x fixed- and floating-point CPU core with up to 850 MHz frequency.
- Multicore Shared Memory Controller (MSMC) with Memory Protection Unit for DDR3_EMIF.
- Multicore Navigator with 8192 multipurpose hardware queues and packet-based DMA for zero-overhead transfers.
- Support for PCIe Gen2, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) subsystem, and SGMII port.
- 32-bit DDR3 interface with DDR3-1066 and 4GB addressable memory space.
- Multiple peripheral interfaces including UART, McBSP, I2C, SPI, and Universal Parallel Port.
- Semaphore module and eight 64-bit timers.
- Two on-chip PLLs and support for SmartReflex™ variable supply.
Applications
- Power Protection Systems
- Avionics and Defense
- Currency Inspection and Machine Vision
- Medical Imaging
- Other Embedded Systems
- Industrial Transportation Systems
Q & A
- What is the operating frequency of the TMS320C6654CZHA8?
The TMS320C6654CZHA8 operates at up to 850 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6654CZHA8 support?
The device supports 32-bit DDR3-1066 with 4GB addressable memory space.
- Does the TMS320C6654CZHA8 have PCIe and Ethernet interfaces?
- What are the temperature ranges for the TMS320C6654CZHA8?
The device operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C and an extended temperature range of –40°C to 100°C.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C6654CZHA8 have?
The device has 32 general-purpose input/output pins.
- What is the package type and size of the TMS320C6654CZHA8?
The device is packaged in a 625-pin Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (CZH or GZH), measuring 21 mm × 21 mm.
- Is the TMS320C6654CZHA8 IEEE 754 compliant?
- What is the computational performance of the C66x core?
The C66x core provides 27.2 GMACS and 13.6 GFLOPS per core at 850 MHz.
- Does the TMS320C6654CZHA8 support multiple timer configurations?
- What is the purpose of the Multicore Shared Memory Controller (MSMC)?
The MSMC allows processing cores to access shared and external memory directly without drawing from the switch fabric capacity.
