Overview
The TMS320C80GGP50, produced by Texas Instruments, is a highly advanced digital signal processor (DSP) known as the TMS320C80 Multimedia Video Processor (MVP). This single-chip multiprocessor DSP is designed to handle complex multimedia and high-speed processing tasks. The device integrates a master processor and four parallel processors, making it ideal for applications requiring high processing speeds and parallel processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Master Processor | 32-bit RISC processor with IEEE-754 floating-point capability |
| Parallel Processors | Four 32-bit advanced DSPs |
| Instruction Cache | 4K-byte for Master Processor, 2K-byte per Parallel Processor |
| Data Cache/RAM | 4K-byte for Master Processor, 8K-byte data RAM per Parallel Processor |
| Transfer Controller | 64-bit data transfers, up to 480M-byte/s transfer rate, 32-bit addressing |
| Video Controller | Provides video timing and VRAM control, dual-frame timers |
| On-Chip RAM | 50K-byte |
| Address Space | 4G-byte |
| Cycle Time | 16.6 ns |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package | BGA (GGP package) |
Key Features
- Single-chip MIMD (Multiple Instruction/Multiple Data) parallel processor architecture
- Master processor with 120-MFLOP IEEE floating-point unit
- Four parallel processing DSPs with advanced features for accelerated operations
- Support for big- or little-endian operation
- IEEE Standard 1149.1 (JTAG) test access port
- Intelligent queuing and cycle prioritization in the transfer controller
- Direct DRAM/VRAM interface with dynamic bus sizing
- On-chip crossbar providing shared access to on-chip RAM
Applications
- Video processing and imaging
- Two- and three-dimensional graphics and virtual reality
- Audio/video digital compression
- High-speed telecommunications
- Image processing, including filtering and frequency domain operations
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C80GGP50?
The TMS320C80GGP50 is a single-chip multiprocessor DSP from Texas Instruments, known as the TMS320C80 Multimedia Video Processor (MVP).
- What processors does the TMS320C80GGP50 include?
The device includes a 32-bit RISC master processor and four 32-bit parallel processing DSPs.
- What is the floating-point capability of the master processor?
The master processor has a 120-MFLOP IEEE-754 floating-point unit.
- What is the transfer rate of the transfer controller?
The transfer controller can achieve up to 480M-byte/s transfer rate.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C80GGP50 have?
The device has 50K-byte on-chip RAM, with 4K-byte instruction cache and 4K-byte data cache for the master processor, and 2K-byte instruction cache and 8K-byte data RAM per parallel processor.
- What is the operating voltage of the TMS320C80GGP50?
The operating voltage is 3.3 V.
- What is the cycle time of the TMS320C80GGP50?
The cycle time is 16.6 ns.
- What are the primary applications of the TMS320C80GGP50?
The primary applications include video processing, imaging, 2D and 3D graphics, virtual reality, audio/video compression, and high-speed telecommunications.
- Does the TMS320C80GGP50 support big- or little-endian operation?
- What is the address space of the TMS320C80GGP50?
The address space is 4G-byte.
