Overview
The TMS320DM640AGNZA4, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for digital media applications. The DM640 offers a balance of high-speed control and numerical processing capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including video and imaging processing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-ns |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-MHz |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| MIPS | 3200, 4000, 4800 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two multipliers |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA), supports synchronous and asynchronous memories |
| Total Addressable External Memory | 1024M-Byte |
| Package | 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA), 0.8-mm or 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal |
| Process Technology | 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
Key Features
- Fully software-compatible with C64x™ DSPs
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to VelociTI™ VLIW architecture for enhanced performance in video and imaging applications
- Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 compliant
- One configurable video port (DM640), supports multiple resolutions and video standards
- Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP), supports S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, CP-430 formats
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C) Bus module
- Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs)
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers
- Eight general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
- Flexible PLL clock generator and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG†) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
The TMS320DM640AGNZA4 is designed for high-performance digital media applications, including:
- Video and imaging processing
- Digital media systems
- Audio processing and transmission
- Embedded systems requiring high-speed DSP capabilities
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM640AGNZA4?
The TMS320DM640AGNZA4 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What architecture does the TMS320DM640AGNZA4 use?
The device is based on the second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320DM640AGNZA4?
The clock rates available are 400-, 500-, and 600-MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM640AGNZA4 execute per cycle?
The device can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory for the TMS320DM640AGNZA4?
The total addressable external memory is 1024M-Byte.
- Does the TMS320DM640AGNZA4 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- What type of audio interfaces does the TMS320DM640AGNZA4 support?
The device supports a multichannel audio serial port (McASP) and various audio formats including S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320DM640AGNZA4 have?
The device has three 32-bit general-purpose timers.
- Is the TMS320DM640AGNZA4 JTAG compatible?
Yes, it is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG†) boundary-scan-compatible.
- What is the package type for the TMS320DM640AGNZA4?
The device is packaged in a 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with 0.8-mm or 1.0-mm ball pitch.
