Overview
The TMS320C6743CZKBT3 is a low-power, fixed/floating-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the C674x DSP core. This processor is designed to offer high processing performance while consuming significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform. It is ideal for OEMs and ODMs looking to quickly bring to market devices that require robust signal processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP Core |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | Up to 375 MHz |
| Number of Cores | 1 Core |
| Cache Memory | 32KB L1P Program Cache, 32KB L1D Data Cache, 128KB L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interfaces | Two External Memory Interfaces (EMIFA, EMIFB), supporting NOR, NAND, and 16-bit SDRAM up to 256 MB |
| Peripheral Set | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), two I2C Bus interfaces, two McASP, two 64-bit general-purpose timers, up to 8 banks of 16 pins of GPIO |
| Package | 256-Ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) [ZKB Suffix], 1.0-mm Ball Pitch |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V LVCMOS I/Os, 1.2V internal voltage |
| Temperature Range | Commercial or Automotive Temperature Range |
Key Features
- Two Multiply Functional Units supporting mixed-precision IEEE floating-point operations
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access Controller (EDMA3) with 32 independent DMA channels and 8 quick DMA channels
- Load-Store Architecture with 64 general-purpose registers (32-bit)
- Flexible RAM/Cache partition (L1 and L2)
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module
- Two multichannel audio serial ports (McASP) with FIFO buffers
- Two configurable 16550 type UART modules
- One Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) with one chip-select
- Multimedia Card (MMC)/Secure Digital (SD) Card Interface with Secure Data I/O (SDIO)
- Three enhanced pulse width modulators (eQEP)
Applications
The TMS320C6743CZKBT3 is suitable for a variety of applications that require high-performance signal processing, including:
- Audio and video processing systems
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
- Telecommunications and networking equipment
- Automotive systems requiring advanced signal processing
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the TMS320C6743CZKBT3?
The maximum clock frequency is up to 375 MHz.
- What type of cache memory does the TMS320C6743CZKBT3 have?
The processor has a 32KB L1P program cache, a 32KB L1D data cache, and a 128KB L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320C6743CZKBT3 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports two external memory interfaces (EMIFA and EMIFB) for NOR, NAND, and 16-bit SDRAM up to 256 MB.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320C6743CZKBT3?
The processor includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), two I2C Bus interfaces, two McASP, two 64-bit general-purpose timers, and up to 8 banks of 16 pins of GPIO.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6743CZKBT3?
The package type is a 256-Ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) [ZKB Suffix] with a 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- What are the operating voltage and temperature ranges for the TMS320C6743CZKBT3?
The operating voltage is 3.3V LVCMOS I/Os with 1.2V internal voltage, and it supports commercial or automotive temperature ranges.
- Does the TMS320C6743CZKBT3 support multimedia card interfaces?
Yes, it supports Multimedia Card (MMC)/Secure Digital (SD) Card Interface with Secure Data I/O (SDIO).
- What kind of timers are available on the TMS320C6743CZKBT3?
The processor includes two 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as watchdog timers or as two 32-bit timers.
- Is the TMS320C6743CZKBT3 suitable for audio processing applications?
Yes, it is highly suitable due to its multichannel audio serial ports (McASP) and other audio-related features.
- Does the TMS320C6743CZKBT3 have any power-saving features?
Yes, it is designed to consume significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform.
