Overview
The TMS320C6670AXCYPA2 is a Multicore Fixed and Floating Point System on Chip (SoC) from Texas Instruments, part of the C66xx SoC family based on the KeyStone Multicore SoC Architecture. This device is specifically designed for high-performance applications such as software-defined radio, emerging broadband, and other communications segments. It integrates four TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems, each operating at frequencies of 1.0 to 1.2 GHz, enabling a total processing power of up to 4.8 GHz. The C6670 platform is known for its power efficiency and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for implementing multi-band, multi-standard waveforms, including proprietary air-interfaces. The C66x CorePac DSP is fully backward compatible with all existing C6000 family of fixed and floating point DSPs.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA (CYP) with 841 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 100°C |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz to 1.2 GHz |
| Performance | 153.6 GMAC/76.8 GFLOP @ 1.2GHz |
| L1 Cache | 32KB L1P, 32KB L1D per core |
| L2 Cache | 1024KB L2 per core, 2MB shared L2 |
| Memory Interface | 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600) - 8 GByte addressable memory space |
| Serial Interfaces | Four lanes of SRIO 2.1, two lanes of PCIe Gen2, HyperLink - 50Gbaud operation |
| Ethernet | Two SGMII ports with 10/100/1000 Mbps operation |
| Antenna Interface | Six lane SerDes-Based Antenna Interface (AIF2) - up to 6.144 Gbps |
| Other Features | I2C Interface, 16 GPIO Pins, SPI Interface, eight 64-bit timers, three on-chip PLLs |
Key Features
- Four TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems with frequencies up to 1.2 GHz
- High-performance capabilities with 153.6 GMAC/76.8 GFLOP @ 1.2GHz
- Advanced cache hierarchy: 32KB L1P, 32KB L1D, 1024KB L2 per core, and 2MB shared L2
- Multicore Navigator and TeraNet Switch Fabric - 2 Tb
- Network Coprocessors: Packet Accelerator, Security Accelerator
- High-speed serial interfaces: SRIO 2.1, PCIe Gen2, HyperLink
- Ethernet MAC Subsystem with two SGMII ports
- 64-Bit DDR3 Interface with 8 GByte addressable memory space
- Six lane SerDes-Based Antenna Interface (AIF2) operating up to 6.144 Gbps
- Hardware Coprocessors for turbo encoding, turbo decoding, Viterbi decoding, FFT, and more
- I2C Interface, 16 GPIO Pins, SPI Interface, eight 64-bit timers, and three on-chip PLLs
Applications
- Software-defined radio
- Emerging broadband communications
- Multi-band, multi-standard waveforms
- Proprietary air-interfaces
- High-performance computing in telecommunications and networking
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2?
The TMS320C6670AXCYPA2 is a Multicore Fixed and Floating Point System on Chip (SoC) from Texas Instruments, designed for high-performance applications in communications and telecommunications.
- How many DSP cores does the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2 have?
The device has four TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems.
- What are the operating frequencies of the DSP cores?
The DSP cores operate at frequencies of 1.0 to 1.2 GHz.
- What is the performance capability of the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2?
The device can achieve up to 153.6 GMAC/76.8 GFLOP @ 1.2GHz.
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2 support?
The device supports a 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600) with 8 GByte addressable memory space.
- What are the key serial interfaces available on the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2?
The device includes four lanes of SRIO 2.1, two lanes of PCIe Gen2, and HyperLink with 50Gbaud operation.
- Does the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2 support Ethernet?
Yes, it supports two SGMII ports with 10/100/1000 Mbps operation.
- What is the purpose of the SerDes-Based Antenna Interface (AIF2)?
The AIF2 operates at up to 6.144 Gbps and is used for high-speed antenna interfaces.
- Are there any hardware coprocessors on the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2?
Yes, the device includes various hardware coprocessors for turbo encoding, turbo decoding, Viterbi decoding, FFT, and more.
- Is the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2 backward compatible with other DSPs?
Yes, the C66x CorePac DSP is fully backward compatible with all existing C6000 family of fixed and floating point DSPs.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6670AXCYPA2?
Typical applications include software-defined radio, emerging broadband communications, multi-band, multi-standard waveforms, and proprietary air-interfaces.
