Overview
The TMS320C6701GJC150 is a high-performance floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C67x DSP family. This device is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. With a clock rate of 150 MHz, the C6701 offers up to 900 million floating-point operations per second (MFLOPS) and 720 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 150 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 6.7 ns |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
| On-Chip RAM | 128 kB (64K Bytes Program/Cache, 64K Bytes Data) |
| External Memory Interface | 32-Bit EMIF, glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| Package Type | 352-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 90°C |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: four floating-/fixed-point ALUs, two fixed-point ALUs, two floating-/fixed-point multipliers |
Key Features
- VelociTI VLIW Architecture: Supports up to eight 32-bit instructions per clock cycle, with conditional execution for all instructions.
- High-Performance Processing: Capable of 900 MFLOPS and 720 MMACS at 150 MHz.
- On-Chip Memory: 128 kB of on-chip RAM, including 64K bytes of program/cache memory and 64K bytes of data memory.
- Peripherals: Includes two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two 32-bit general-purpose timers, a host-port interface (HPI), and a four-channel DMA controller.
- Memory Interface: 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF) with glueless interface to synchronous and asynchronous memories.
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) Compatibility: Supports boundary-scan testing.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Suitable for T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and other telecommunication applications.
- Audio and Video Processing: Ideal for audio and video encoding/decoding, echo cancellation, and other multimedia applications.
- Industrial Control and Automation: Used in high-performance control systems and automation.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: Applies to medical imaging and diagnostic equipment requiring high computational power.
- Scientific and Research Applications: Utilized in various scientific and research environments needing intensive signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6701GJC150?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6701GJC150 is 150 MHz.
- How many functional units does the TMS320C6701 have?
The TMS320C6701 has eight highly independent functional units.
- What is the on-chip memory configuration of the TMS320C6701?
The on-chip memory includes 64K bytes of program/cache memory and 64K bytes of data memory.
- What types of external memory does the TMS320C6701 support?
The TMS320C6701 supports glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- Does the TMS320C6701 support JTAG boundary-scan testing?
Yes, the TMS320C6701 is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) compatible.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6701GJC150?
The package type is a 352-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6701GJC150?
The operating temperature range is 0°C to 90°C.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6701?
Common applications include telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control, medical imaging, and scientific research.
- Does the TMS320C6701 support floating-point instructions?
Yes, the TMS320C6701 supports both floating-point and fixed-point instructions.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6701?
Development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
