Overview
The TMS320C6727ZDHA250 is a high-performance 32-/64-bit floating-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is part of the C67x family and is known for its enhanced C67x+ CPU, which offers significant improvements in speed, code density, and floating-point performance compared to its predecessors. This DSP is designed for demanding signal processing applications, including audio processing, telecommunications, and industrial control systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | 32-/64-bit Floating-Point DSP |
| Clock Rate | Up to 250 MHz |
| CPU Performance | 2400 MIPS / 1800 MFLOPS |
| On-Chip RAM | 256K bytes (unified program/data memory) |
| On-Chip ROM | 384K bytes |
| Memory Interface | External Memory Interface (EMIF) supporting SDRAM and asynchronous memory |
| Serial Interfaces | Three Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP), SPI, I2C |
| Package Type | 256-BGA (17x17) |
| Voltage Levels | I/O: 3.30V, Core: 1.40V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 90°C |
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.
- High-Performance Arithmetic: Supports 32-bit fixed-point, 32-bit single-precision floating-point, and 64-bit double-precision floating-point arithmetic.
- Efficient Memory System: Unified program/data memory with 256K bytes of RAM and 384K bytes of ROM.
- Advanced Serial Interfaces: Three Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP) supporting TDM, I2S, and similar formats, along with SPI and I2C interfaces.
- Dual Data Movement Accelerator (dMAX): Capable of performing three-dimensional data transfers and managing circular buffers/FIFOs.
- Universal Host-Port Interface (UHPI): 32-bit-wide data bus for high bandwidth (available only on the C6727).
- Clock Generation: Flexible, software-programmable phase-locked loop (PLL) clock generator with multiple clock domains.
Applications
The TMS320C6727ZDHA250 is widely applicable in various fields, including:
- Audio Processing: Supports advanced audio processing tasks with its high-performance McASP interfaces.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for high-speed signal processing in telecommunications systems.
- Industrial Control Systems: Used in industrial control systems that require robust and high-performance signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6727ZDHA250?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6727ZDHA250 can be up to 250 MHz.
- What type of CPU does the TMS320C6727ZDHA250 use?
The TMS320C6727ZDHA250 uses an enhanced C67x+ CPU, which is compatible with the C67x CPU but offers significant improvements.
- How much on-chip RAM and ROM does the TMS320C6727ZDHA250 have?
The TMS320C6727ZDHA250 has 256K bytes of unified program/data RAM and 384K bytes of ROM.
- What serial interfaces are supported by the TMS320C6727ZDHA250?
The TMS320C6727ZDHA250 supports three Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP), SPI, and I2C interfaces.
- What is the Dual Data Movement Accelerator (dMAX) and its capabilities?
The dMAX is capable of performing three-dimensional data transfers and managing circular buffers/FIFOs, enhancing data movement efficiency.
- What is the Universal Host-Port Interface (UHPI) and its significance?
The UHPI is a 32-bit-wide data bus available only on the C6727, providing high bandwidth for data transfer.
- What are the voltage levels for the TMS320C6727ZDHA250?
The voltage levels are I/O: 3.30V and Core: 1.40V.
- What is the operating temperature range for the TMS320C6727ZDHA250?
The operating temperature range is 0°C to 90°C.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320C6727ZDHA250?
The TMS320C6727ZDHA250 is used in audio processing, telecommunications, and industrial control systems.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6727ZDHA250?
The package type is 256-BGA (17x17).
