Overview
The TMS320C6743DZKBT3 is a low-power digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the C674x DSP core. This device is designed to consume significantly lower power compared to other members of the TMS320C6000™ platform of DSPs. It enables original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original-design manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly bring to market devices featuring high processing performance. The C6743 DSP core utilizes a two-level cache-based architecture, enhancing its performance and efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | 375-MHz TMS320C674x Fixed- and Floating-Point VLIW DSP Core |
| Cache Memory | 32KB L1P Program Cache, 32KB L1D Data Cache, 128KB L2 Unified Cache |
| Registers | 64 General-Purpose Registers (32-Bit) |
| ALU Functional Units | Six ALU (32- and 40-Bit) Functional Units |
| Floating Point Support | Supports 32-Bit Integer, SP (IEEE Single Precision/32-Bit) and DP (IEEE Double Precision/64-Bit) Floating Point |
| Multiply Functional Units | Two Multiply Functional Units, Mixed-Precision IEEE Floating Point Multiply Supported |
| Package | 256-Ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) [ZKB Suffix] |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
| External Memory Interfaces | EMIFA for slower memories, EMIFB for SDRAM up to 128MB |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mbps RMII Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: 375-MHz TMS320C674x Fixed- and Floating-Point VLIW DSP Core with up to 3000 MIPS and 2250 MFLOPS.
- Cache Architecture: Two-level cache-based architecture with 32KB L1P Program Cache, 32KB L1D Data Cache, and 128KB L2 Unified Cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC), two I2C Bus interfaces, two multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), two 64-bit general-purpose timers, and up to 8 banks of 16 pins of GPIO.
- Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem (PRUSS): Two independent PRU cores with 32-bit load-store RISC architecture, 4KB of instruction RAM per core, and 512 bytes of data RAM per core.
- Power Management: Standard power-management mechanism with clock gating and dedicated interrupt controller.
- External Memory Interfaces: EMIFA for slower memories and EMIFB for SDRAM up to 128MB.
Applications
- Networking: Supports high-speed networking with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- High-Speed Encoding: Suitable for high-speed encoding applications due to its high-performance DSP core.
- Professional Audio: Ideal for professional audio applications with multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs).
- General Embedded Systems: Can be used in various embedded systems requiring high processing performance and low power consumption.
Q & A
- What is the clock speed of the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 DSP core?
The clock speed of the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 DSP core is 375 MHz.
- What type of cache architecture does the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 use?
The TMS320C6743DZKBT3 uses a two-level cache-based architecture with 32KB L1P Program Cache, 32KB L1D Data Cache, and 128KB L2 Unified Cache.
- What are the key peripherals included in the TMS320C6743DZKBT3?
The key peripherals include 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC), two I2C Bus interfaces, two multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), two 64-bit general-purpose timers, and up to 8 banks of 16 pins of GPIO.
- Does the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 support floating-point operations?
Yes, the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 supports 32-Bit Integer, SP (IEEE Single Precision/32-Bit) and DP (IEEE Double Precision/64-Bit) Floating Point operations.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6743DZKBT3?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
- What types of external memory interfaces are available on the TMS320C6743DZKBT3?
The device includes EMIFA for slower memories and EMIFB for SDRAM up to 128MB.
- Does the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 have any power management features?
Yes, it includes standard power-management mechanisms with clock gating and a dedicated interrupt controller.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6743DZKBT3?
The package type is a 256-Ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) [ZKB Suffix].
- What software support is available for the TMS320C6743DZKBT3?
The device is supported by TI DSP/BIOS™, Chip Support Library, and DSP Library.
- Can the TMS320C6743DZKBT3 be used in professional audio applications?
Yes, it is suitable for professional audio applications due to its multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs).
