Overview
The TMS320C6678AXCYP, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Multicore Fixed and Floating-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP). This device is part of TI's KeyStone multicore architecture and is designed to deliver high density, low power, and cost efficiency. The C6678 features eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems, each operating at frequencies up to 1.25 GHz, providing a combined performance of 320 GMACs and 160 GFLOPs. This makes it an ideal solution for applications such as multimedia gateways, IMS media servers, video conferencing servers, and video broadcast equipment.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems |
| Core Frequency | Up to 1.25 GHz |
| Performance | 320 GMACs / 160 GFLOPs @ 1.25 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 32KB L1P, 32KB L1D, 512KB L2 per core; 4MB Shared L2 |
| Memory Interface | 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600); 16-Bit EMIF for Async SRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash |
| Package | FCBGA (CYP) - 841 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 85°C |
| Interfaces | SRIO 2.1, PCIe Gen2, HyperLink, Ethernet MAC, TSIP, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO |
Key Features
- Eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems at 1.00 GHz and 1.25 GHz
- 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
- UART, I2C, SPI Interfaces
- Sixteen 64-Bit Timers
- Three On-Chip PLLs
- 16 GPIO Pins
Applications
The TMS320C6678AXCYP is designed for high-performance signal processing applications, including:
- Multimedia gateways
- IMS media servers
- Video conferencing servers
- Video broadcast equipment
- Mission critical systems
- Medical imaging
- Test and automation systems
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6678AXCYP?
The TMS320C6678AXCYP is a Multicore Fixed and Floating-Point Digital Signal Processor produced by Texas Instruments.
- How many DSP cores does the TMS320C6678AXCYP have?
The device features eight TMS320C66x DSP Core Subsystems.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the DSP cores?
The DSP cores operate at frequencies up to 1.25 GHz.
- What is the combined performance of the DSP cores?
The combined performance is 320 GMACs and 160 GFLOPs at 1.25 GHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6678AXCYP support?
The device supports 64-Bit DDR3 Interface (DDR3-1600) and 16-Bit EMIF for Async SRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash.
- What are the key interfaces supported by the TMS320C6678AXCYP?
The device supports SRIO 2.1, PCIe Gen2, HyperLink, Ethernet MAC, TSIP, UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6678AXCYP?
The operating temperature range is 0 to 85°C.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6678AXCYP?
Typical applications include multimedia gateways, IMS media servers, video conferencing servers, video broadcast equipment, mission critical systems, medical imaging, and test and automation systems.
- Is the TMS320C6678AXCYP backward compatible with other TI DSPs?
Yes, the C66x CorePac DSP is fully backward compatible with all existing C6000 family of fixed and floating point DSPs.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C6678AXCYP?
The device is packaged in an FCBGA (CYP) with 841 pins.
