Overview
The TMS320C6722RFP250 is a high-performance 32-/64-bit floating-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the C67x generation. This device is an enhanced version of the C67x CPU used in the C671x DSPs, offering significant improvements in speed, code density, and floating-point performance per clock cycle. The C6722RFP250 operates at a maximum frequency of 250 MHz, achieving up to 2000 MIPS and 1500 MFLOPS. It is designed for demanding real-time applications, including telecommunications, audio processing, and control systems.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Type | Enhanced C67x+ CPU |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 250 MHz |
| Performance | Up to 2000 MIPS / 1500 MFLOPS |
| On-Chip Memory | 128KB RAM, 384KB ROM |
| Program Cache | 32KB Program Cache |
| Clock Domains | SYSCLK1, SYSCLK2, SYSCLK3 |
| Peripheral Interfaces | 2 McASP, 2 SPI, 2 I2C |
| Package Type | 144-Pin PowerPAD TQFP (RFP) |
| Process Technology | 0.13 µm |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
Key Features
- Enhanced C67x+ CPU: Offers significant improvements in speed, code density, and floating-point performance per clock cycle, executing up to eight instructions (six of which are floating-point instructions) in parallel each cycle.
- Efficient Memory System: Includes a unified program/data memory with 128KB RAM and 384KB ROM, and a 32KB program cache.
- Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP): Supports up to 16 serial data pins, TDM, I2S, and similar formats, with flexible clock generators and error-checking logic.
- Inter-Integrated Circuit Serial Ports (I2C): Includes two I2C serial ports for configuring and controlling external devices.
- Real-Time Interrupt Timer (RTI): Features two 32-bit counter/prescaler pairs, two input captures, and four compares with automatic update capability.
- Flexible Clock Generation: Includes a software-programmable phase-locked loop (PLL) clock generator with three different clock domains.
Applications
The TMS320C6722RFP250 is suitable for a variety of demanding real-time applications, including:
- Telecommunications: For tasks such as voice and data processing, and network control.
- Audio Processing: For applications requiring high-quality audio signal processing, such as in audio codecs and digital audio workstations.
- Control Systems: For industrial automation, automotive systems, and other control-oriented applications requiring high-performance signal processing.
- Consumer Electronics: For products like digital media players, set-top boxes, and other consumer electronics that require advanced signal processing capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the TMS320C6722RFP250?
The maximum operating frequency is 250 MHz.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6722RFP250 in terms of MIPS and MFLOPS?
The device achieves up to 2000 MIPS and 1500 MFLOPS.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320C6722RFP250 have?
The device includes 128KB of RAM and 384KB of ROM.
- What types of peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320C6722RFP250?
The device includes 2 McASP, 2 SPI, and 2 I2C interfaces.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6722RFP250?
The package type is a 144-Pin PowerPAD TQFP (RFP).
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6722RFP250?
The process technology is 0.13 µm.
- What are the core and I/O voltages of the TMS320C6722RFP250?
The core voltage is 1.2 V, and the I/O voltage is 3.3 V.
- What are the key enhancements of the C67x+ CPU compared to the C67x CPU?
The C67x+ CPU offers improvements in speed, code density, and floating-point performance per clock cycle.
- Can the TMS320C6722RFP250 be used in telecommunications applications?
Yes, it is suitable for telecommunications applications due to its high-performance signal processing capabilities.
- Does the TMS320C6722RFP250 support real-time interrupt timers?
Yes, it includes a real-time interrupt timer (RTI) module with various features like counter/prescaler pairs and input captures.
