Overview
The TMS320C6701GJCA120 is a high-performance floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. 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 120 MHz, the C6701 offers up to 720 million floating-point operations per second (MFLOPS) and 120 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Device Speed | 120 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 8.3 ns |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Operating Case Temperature Range | -40°C to 105°C |
| Internal Program Memory | 64K Bytes (Cache/Mapped Program) |
| Internal Data Memory | 64K Bytes (2 Blocks of 8 Banks each) |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | Glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| Package Type | 352-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: 4 ALUs (Floating- and Fixed-Point), 2 ALUs (Fixed-Point), 2 Multipliers (Floating- and Fixed-Point) |
Key Features
- VelociTI VLIW Architecture: Supports up to eight 32-bit instructions per clock cycle, with conditional execution of all instructions.
- High-Performance Processing: Capable of 720 MFLOPS and 120 MIPS at 120 MHz.
- Memory and Peripherals: Includes 64K bytes of internal program memory, 64K bytes of internal data memory, two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two 32-bit general-purpose timers, and a host-port interface (HPI).
- External Memory Interface: Glueless interface to synchronous and asynchronous memories.
- Development Tools: Comprehensive set of development tools including a C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- Instruction Set: Supports IEEE single- and double-precision floating-point instructions, byte-addressable data, and various addressing modes.
Applications
The TMS320C6701GJCA120 is suitable for a wide range of high-performance applications, including:
- Telecommunications: Supports interfaces for T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and AC97-compatible devices.
- Audio and Video Processing: Ideal for real-time audio and video processing due to its high floating-point performance.
- Medical Imaging: Used in medical imaging applications requiring high computational power.
- Industrial Control Systems: Suitable for high-speed control and data processing in industrial environments.
Q & A
- What is the clock speed of the TMS320C6701GJCA120?
The clock speed of the TMS320C6701GJCA120 is 120 MHz.
- What is the core voltage of the TMS320C6701GJCA120?
The core voltage is 1.8 V.
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320C6701GJCA120 support?
The device supports a glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- How many functional units does the TMS320C6701GJCA120 have?
The device has eight highly independent functional units.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6701GJCA120?
The package type is a 352-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6701GJCA120?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C.
- Does the TMS320C6701GJCA120 support IEEE floating-point instructions?
Yes, it supports IEEE single- and double-precision floating-point instructions.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6701GJCA120?
A comprehensive set of development tools including a C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- Is the TMS320C6701GJCA120 still in production?
No, the TMS320C6701GJCA120 is obsolete and no longer in production. New designs should consider an alternate product.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6701GJCA120?
Typical applications include telecommunications, audio and video processing, medical imaging, and industrial control systems.
