Overview
The TMS320C6727BZDH300 is a high-performance 32-/64-bit floating-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C672x family, which represents the next generation of the C67x DSP series. This processor is designed to offer significant improvements in speed, code density, and floating-point performance compared to its predecessors. The C6727B operates at a maximum frequency of 350 MHz, achieving up to 2800 MIPS and 2100 MFLOPS, making it highly suitable for demanding signal processing applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | 32-/64-bit Floating-Point DSP |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 350 MHz |
| Performance | Up to 2800 MIPS / 2100 MFLOPS |
| On-Chip Memory | 256K-byte RAM, 384K-byte ROM |
| Program Cache | 32K-byte cache supporting RAM, ROM, and external memory |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | Supports 133-MHz SDRAM, asynchronous NOR Flash, SRAM, and NAND Flash |
| Audio Serial Ports | Three multichannel audio serial ports (McASP) with transmit/receive clocks up to 50 MHz |
| Package Options | 256-terminal PBGA (GDH and ZDH suffixes), 144-pin TQFP (RFP suffix) |
| Clock Generation | On-chip oscillator and software-programmable PLL with three clock domains |
Key Features
- Enhanced C67x+ CPU: Compatible with the C67x CPU but offers significant improvements in speed, code density, and floating-point performance per clock cycle.
- Memory System: Unified 256K-byte RAM and 384K-byte ROM, large program cache, and efficient memory access.
- High-Performance I/O: Universal Host-Port Interface (UHPI) for high-speed parallel I/O, two 10-MHz SPI ports, and two I2C ports.
- Audio Capabilities: Three multichannel audio serial ports (McASP) supporting TDM, I2S, and similar formats.
- dMAX (Dual Data Movement Accelerator): Supports 16 independent channels and concurrent processing of two transfer requests.
- Real-Time Interrupt Timer (RTI): Includes two 32-bit counter/prescaler pairs, two input captures, and four compares with automatic update capability.
- Clock Generation: On-chip oscillator and software-programmable PLL with three clock domains.
Applications
- Professional Audio: Mixers, effects boxes, audio synthesis, instrument/amp modeling, audio conferencing, and audio broadcast.
- Biometrics and Medical: Various medical and biometric applications requiring high-performance signal processing.
- Industrial: Industrial control and automation systems.
- Emerging Audio Applications: New and innovative audio processing applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the TMS320C6727BZDH300?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 350 MHz.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6727BZDH300 in terms of MIPS and MFLOPS?
The processor achieves up to 2800 MIPS and 2100 MFLOPS.
- What types of memory does the TMS320C6727BZDH300 have on-chip?
The processor has 256K-byte RAM and 384K-byte ROM on-chip.
- What is the purpose of the dMAX (Dual Data Movement Accelerator) in the TMS320C6727BZDH300?
The dMAX supports 16 independent channels and concurrent processing of two transfer requests, enhancing data movement efficiency.
- How many multichannel audio serial ports (McASP) does the TMS320C6727BZDH300 have?
The processor has three multichannel audio serial ports (McASP).
- What are the package options available for the TMS320C6727BZDH300?
The processor is available in 256-terminal PBGA (GDH and ZDH suffixes) and 144-pin TQFP (RFP suffix) packages.
- What is the role of the Universal Host-Port Interface (UHPI) in the TMS320C6727BZDH300?
The UHPI is a parallel interface that allows an external host CPU to access memories on the DSP for high-speed parallel I/O.
- Does the TMS320C6727BZDH300 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports 133-MHz SDRAM, asynchronous NOR Flash, SRAM, and NAND Flash through the EMIF.
- What clock generation options are available on the TMS320C6727BZDH300?
The processor includes an on-chip oscillator and a software-programmable PLL with three clock domains.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6727BZDH300?
Common applications include professional audio, biometrics, medical, industrial, and emerging audio applications.
