Overview
The TMS320C6671 Fixed and Floating Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments is a high-performance device based on TI's KeyStone multicore architecture. It integrates the C66x CorePac DSP, which operates at frequencies of 1.0 GHz to 1.25 GHz. This DSP is designed to support a wide range of high-performance signal processing applications, including mission-critical systems, medical imaging, test and measurement, and automation. The C6671 platform is known for its power efficiency and ease of use, and it 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 | 0°C to 85°C |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz to 1.25 GHz |
| Performance | 40 GMAC/20 GFLOP @ 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 32KB L1P, 32KB L1D, 512KB L2, 1 MB Shared L2 |
| Memory Interface | 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600), 16-Bit EMIF |
| Serial Interfaces | Four Lanes of SRIO 2.1, Two Lanes PCIe Gen2, HyperLink, Two SGMII Ports |
| Other Interfaces | UART, I2C, SPI, 16 GPIO Pins, Sixteen 64-Bit Timers, Three On-Chip PLLs |
Key Features
- One TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystem at 1.0 GHz to 1.25 GHz
- High-performance signal processing capabilities with 40 GMAC/20 GFLOP @ 1.2 GHz
- Integrated Multicore Navigator and TeraNet Switch Fabric - 2 Tb
- Network Coprocessors: Packet Accelerator, Security Accelerator
- Four Lanes of SRIO 2.1 - 5 Gbaud Per Lane Full Duplex
- Two Lanes PCIe Gen2 - 5 Gbaud Per Lane Full Duplex
- HyperLink - 50Gbaud Operation, Full Duplex
- Ethernet MAC Subsystem - Two SGMII Ports w/ 10/100/1000 Mbps operation
- 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600) - 8 GByte Addressable Memory Space
- 16-Bit EMIF - Async SRAM, NAND and NOR Flash Support
- Two Telecom Serial Ports (TSIP) - 2/4/8 Lanes at 32.768/16.384/8.192
- UART, I2C, SPI Interfaces
- 16 GPIO Pins
- Sixteen 64-Bit Timers
- Three On-Chip PLLs
Applications
The TMS320C6671 is designed for various high-performance signal processing applications, including:
- Mission-critical systems
- Medical imaging
- Test and measurement
- Automation
Q & A
- What is the core frequency of the TMS320C6671 DSP?
The core frequency of the TMS320C6671 DSP is 1.0 GHz to 1.25 GHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6671 support?
The TMS320C6671 supports a 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600) and a 16-Bit EMIF for Async SRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash.
- What are the key performance metrics of the TMS320C6671?
The TMS320C6671 offers 40 GMAC/20 GFLOP @ 1.2 GHz.
- What types of serial interfaces are available on the TMS320C6671?
The device includes four lanes of SRIO 2.1, two lanes of PCIe Gen2, HyperLink, and two SGMII ports.
- Is the TMS320C6671 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 is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6671?
The operating temperature range is 0°C to 85°C.
- What are some of the applications supported by the TMS320C6671?
The device supports mission-critical systems, medical imaging, test and measurement, and automation.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C6671?
The package type is FCBGA (CYP) with 841 pins.
- Does the TMS320C6671 have any network coprocessors?
Yes, it includes network coprocessors such as Packet Accelerator and Security Accelerator.
- What other interfaces are available on the TMS320C6671?
The device includes UART, I2C, SPI interfaces, 16 GPIO pins, and sixteen 64-bit timers.
