Overview
The TMS320C6712CGDP150 is a floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the high-performance, advanced very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. The C6712D, which is the core of the TMS320C6712CGDP150, operates at a clock rate of up to 150 MHz and achieves performance of up to 900 million floating-point operations per second (MFLOPS). It combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers with the numerical capability of array processors.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | Up to 150 MHz |
| Performance | Up to 900 MFLOPS, 300 MMACS |
| Architecture | Very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) |
| Registers | 32 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: four floating-/fixed-point ALUs, two fixed-point ALUs, and two floating-/fixed-point multipliers |
| Cache | Two-level cache-based architecture: 32-Kbit L1P and L1D caches, 512-Kbit L2 memory/cache |
| Peripherals | Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, glueless 16-bit external memory interface (EMIF), dedicated GPIO peripheral module |
| Package | 272-pin BGA (Ball Grid Array) |
Key Features
- High-Performance Processing: Capable of up to 900 MFLOPS and 300 MMACS, making it suitable for computationally intensive applications.
- Advanced VLIW Architecture: Provides high operational flexibility and numerical capability.
- Cache and Memory: Two-level cache architecture with configurable L2 memory/cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes McBSPs, general-purpose timers, EMIF, and a dedicated GPIO module.
- Development Tools: Supported by Code Composer Studio, a comprehensive integrated development environment (IDE) for development and debugging.
- Application-Specific Hardware Logic: Includes on-chip memory and additional on-chip peripherals tailored for specific applications.
Applications
- Real-Time Signal Processing: Ideal for applications requiring high-speed signal processing, such as audio and video processing, medical imaging, and radar systems.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for voice and data communication systems, including echo cancellation and voice processing.
- Industrial Control: Used in high-performance industrial control systems that require advanced signal processing and control capabilities.
- Aerospace and Defense: Applied in various military and aerospace applications due to its high performance and reliability.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6712CGDP150?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6712CGDP150 is up to 150 MHz.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6712CGDP150 in terms of MFLOPS and MMACS?
The device achieves up to 900 MFLOPS and 300 MMACS.
- What type of architecture does the TMS320C6712CGDP150 use?
The device uses a very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How many general-purpose registers does the TMS320C6712CGDP150 have?
The device has 32 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6712CGDP150?
The device includes two McBSPs, two general-purpose timers, a glueless 16-bit EMIF, and a dedicated GPIO module.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6712CGDP150?
The device is packaged in a 272-pin BGA (Ball Grid Array).
- What development tools support the TMS320C6712CGDP150?
The device is supported by Code Composer Studio, an integrated development environment (IDE) from Texas Instruments.
- What types of applications is the TMS320C6712CGDP150 suitable for?
The device is suitable for real-time signal processing, telecommunications, industrial control, and aerospace and defense applications.
- Does the TMS320C6712CGDP150 have on-chip memory and peripherals?
Yes, the device includes on-chip memory and additional on-chip peripherals tailored for specific applications.
- Is the TMS320C6712CGDP150 still supported by Texas Instruments?
The device has limited design support from Texas Instruments for existing projects. Support can be requested through the TI E2E support forums.
