Overview
The TMS320C6743DPTP2 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 and market devices requiring high computational capabilities.
The C6743 DSP features a two-level cache-based architecture, including a 32-KB Level 1 program cache (L1P) and a 32-KB Level 1 data cache (L1D), along with a 128-KB Level 2 cache that can be configured as mapped memory, cache, or a combination of both. This architecture enhances the device's performance and efficiency in handling complex signal processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | C674x DSP core |
| Operating Frequency | 375 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 1.20V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 125°C (TJ) |
| Package Type | 176-LQFP Exposed Pad |
| Cache Architecture | 32-KB L1P, 32-KB L1D, 128-KB L2 cache |
| Peripherals | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus interfaces, McASPs, General-purpose timers, GPIO, UART interfaces, eHRPWM, eCAP, eQEP, EMIFs |
| External Memory Interfaces | EMIFA for slower memories, EMIFB for SDRAM |
Key Features
- Low Power Consumption: The C6743 device is designed to consume significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform.
- High Performance: The device features a C674x DSP core with a two-level cache-based architecture, enhancing its performance in handling complex signal processing tasks.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Includes a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus interfaces, multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), general-purpose timers, GPIO, UART interfaces, enhanced high-resolution pulse width modulators (eHRPWM), enhanced capture (eCAP) modules, and enhanced quadrature encoded pulse (eQEP) peripherals.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports both asynchronous external memory interface (EMIFA) for slower memories and a higher speed memory interface (EMIFB) for SDRAM.
- Development Tools: Compatible with Code Composer Studio (CCS) and various debug probes like the XDS200 and XDS560v2.
Applications
- Audio and Video Processing: The device's multichannel audio serial ports and high-performance DSP core make it suitable for audio and video processing applications.
- Industrial Automation: The presence of eHRPWM, eCAP, and eQEP peripherals makes it ideal for industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical Devices: Its low power consumption and high processing capabilities make it a good fit for medical devices requiring real-time signal processing.
- Communication Systems: The integrated Ethernet MAC and other communication peripherals support various communication protocols and applications.
- Embedded Systems: Suitable for a wide range of embedded systems requiring high computational performance and low power consumption.
Q & A
- What is the core frequency of the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
The core frequency of the TMS320C6743DPTP2 is 375 MHz.
- What is the core voltage of the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
The core voltage of the TMS320C6743DPTP2 is 1.20V.
- What type of cache architecture does the TMS320C6743DPTP2 use?
The TMS320C6743DPTP2 uses a two-level cache-based architecture with 32-KB L1P, 32-KB L1D, and 128-KB L2 cache.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
The device includes peripherals such as 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus interfaces, McASPs, general-purpose timers, GPIO, UART interfaces, eHRPWM, eCAP, eQEP, and EMIFs.
- What are the supported external memory interfaces?
The device supports both asynchronous external memory interface (EMIFA) for slower memories and a higher speed memory interface (EMIFB) for SDRAM.
- What development tools are compatible with the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
The device is compatible with Code Composer Studio (CCS) and various debug probes like the XDS200 and XDS560v2.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
Typical applications include audio and video processing, industrial automation, medical devices, communication systems, and embedded systems.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C (TJ).
- What package type is available for the TMS320C6743DPTP2?
The device is available in a 176-LQFP Exposed Pad package.
- How does the TMS320C6743DPTP2 support low power consumption?
The device is designed to consume significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform.
