Overview
The TMS320C6743CZKB3 is a low-power digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the C674x DSP core. This device is designed to offer high processing performance while consuming significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform. It is particularly suited for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original-design manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly develop devices requiring high computational capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | C674x DSP core |
| Clock Speed | 375 MHz |
| Cache Architecture | Level 1: 32-KB program cache (L1P), 32-KB data cache (L1D); Level 2: 128-KB shared memory |
| Memory Interfaces | Asynchronous EMIFA, SDRAM EMIFB |
| Peripherals | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, 2x I2C Bus, 2x McASPs, 2x 64-bit timers, up to 8 banks of 16-pin GPIO, 2x UART, 3x eHRPWM, 3x eCAP, 2x eQEP |
| Package Type | PBGA (ZKB) - 256 pins |
Key Features
- Low power consumption compared to other TMS320C6000™ DSPs
- Two-level cache-based architecture with configurable L2 memory
- Rich peripheral set including Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus, McASPs, timers, GPIO, UART, eHRPWM, eCAP, and eQEP
- Support for high-speed encoding and professional audio applications
- Integrated digital audio interface transmitter supporting S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, CP-430 formats
Applications
- Networking devices
- High-speed encoding applications
- Professional audio systems
- Real-time signal processing applications
- Embedded systems requiring high computational performance and low power consumption
Q & A
- What is the clock speed of the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
The clock speed of the TMS320C6743CZKB3 is 375 MHz. - What type of cache architecture does the TMS320C6743CZKB3 use?
The TMS320C6743CZKB3 uses a two-level cache-based architecture with a Level 1 program cache (L1P) and data cache (L1D), and a Level 2 shared memory. - What are the key peripherals included in the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
The key peripherals include a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, two I2C Bus interfaces, two McASPs, two 64-bit timers, up to 8 banks of 16-pin GPIO, two UART interfaces, three eHRPWM peripherals, three eCAP peripherals, and two eQEP peripherals. - What types of memory interfaces are supported by the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
The TMS320C6743CZKB3 supports asynchronous EMIFA for slower memories and SDRAM EMIFB for higher speed memory. - What is the package type of the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
The package type is PBGA (ZKB) with 256 pins. - What are some common applications of the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
Common applications include networking devices, high-speed encoding, professional audio systems, and real-time signal processing applications. - Does the TMS320C6743CZKB3 support any specific audio formats?
Yes, it supports S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430 formats through its integrated digital audio interface transmitter. - What development tools are available for the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
Development tools include Code Composer Studio (CCS), DSP/BIOS, and various application notes and user guides. - How does the TMS320C6743CZKB3 manage power consumption?
The TMS320C6743CZKB3 is designed to consume significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform. - What is the role of the Ethernet MAC in the TMS320C6743CZKB3?
The Ethernet MAC provides an efficient interface between the DSP and the network, supporting both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX in half- or full-duplex mode.
