Overview
The TMS320C6678ACYP4 is a Multicore Fixed and Floating-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. It is based on TI's KeyStone multicore architecture and integrates eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems. Each core operates at speeds of 1.0 to 1.25 GHz, collectively enabling up to 10 GHz of processing power. This device is designed to support high-performance signal processing applications, including mission-critical systems, medical imaging, test and automation, and more. The C6678 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 |
|---|---|
| Number of Cores | Eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems |
| Core Speed | 1.0 to 1.25 GHz (up to 1.4 GHz in some configurations) |
| Performance | 320 GMAC/160 GFLOP @ 1.25 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 32KB L1P, 32KB L1D, 512KB L2 per core; 4MB Shared L2 |
| Memory Interface | 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600), 8 GByte Addressable Memory Space |
| External Memory Interface | 16-Bit EMIF - Async SRAM, NAND and NOR Flash Support |
| High-Speed Interfaces | Four Lanes of SRIO 2.1, Two Lanes PCIe Gen2, HyperLink (50Gbaud Operation) |
| Ethernet | Two SGMII Ports w/ 10/100/1000 Mbps operation |
| Telecom Serial Ports | Two TSIP - 2/4/8 Lanes at 32.768/16.384/8.192 Mbps Per Lane |
| Other Interfaces | UART, I2C, SPI, 16 GPIO Pins, Sixteen 64-Bit Timers, Three On-Chip PLLs |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 85°C (Commercial), -40°C to 100°C (Extended) |
| Package | FCBGA (CYP) with 841 pins |
Key Features
- Eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems with high computational performance (up to 44.8 GMAC/core and 22.4 GFLOP/core @ 1.4 GHz)
- Multicore Navigator and TeraNet Switch Fabric for efficient data management and non-blocking internal data movement
- Network Coprocessors including Packet Accelerator and Security Accelerator for high-speed network and security processing
- High-speed interfaces: SRIO 2.1, PCIe Gen2, HyperLink, and Gigabit Ethernet
- Integrated Ethernet MAC Subsystem with two SGMII ports
- Support for various memory types: DDR3, Async SRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash
- Telecom Serial Ports (TSIP) and other interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO
- Sixteen 64-Bit Timers and three On-Chip PLLs for flexible timing and clock management
Applications
- Mission-Critical Systems
- High-Performance Computing Systems
- Communications
- Audio and Video Infrastructure
- Imaging and Analytics
- Networking and Media Processing
- Industrial Automation and Process Control
- Medical Imaging and Test Equipment
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
The TMS320C6678ACYP4 is a Multicore Fixed and Floating-Point Digital Signal Processor developed by Texas Instruments.
- How many cores does the TMS320C6678ACYP4 have?
The device has eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems.
- What are the core speeds of the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
Each core operates at speeds of 1.0 to 1.25 GHz, with some configurations supporting up to 1.4 GHz.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
The device achieves 320 GMAC/160 GFLOP @ 1.25 GHz.
- What memory interfaces does the TMS320C6678ACYP4 support?
The device supports a 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600) and a 16-Bit EMIF for Async SRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash.
- What high-speed interfaces are available on the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
The device includes four lanes of SRIO 2.1, two lanes of PCIe Gen2, and a HyperLink interface operating at 50Gbaud.
- Does the TMS320C6678ACYP4 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes an Ethernet MAC Subsystem with two SGMII ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps operation.
- What other interfaces are available on the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
The device includes UART, I2C, SPI, 16 GPIO Pins, and Telecom Serial Ports (TSIP).
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
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.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6678ACYP4?
The device is packaged in an FCBGA (CYP) with 841 pins.
