Overview
The TMS320DM640GDK400 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP generation within the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform. This processor is designed for advanced digital media applications, leveraging the second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. It offers exceptional performance, code compatibility, and a comprehensive set of development tools, making it an ideal choice for multimedia system designers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-ns |
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| MIPS | 3200 MIPS |
| DSP Core | TMS320C64x™ with VelociTI.2™ Extensions |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units:
|
| Memory | 16K/16K/128K (L1P/L1D/L2 Cache) |
| External Memory Space | 1024M-Byte Total Addressable External Memory Space |
| EDMA Controller | Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller (64 Independent Channels) |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 Compliant |
| Video Ports | One Configurable Video Port |
| Host-Port Interface | No HPI (Host-Port Interface) on DM640 |
| Package | 548 BGA, 23 mm |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the TMS320C64x™ DSP core with VelociTI.2™ extensions, offering up to 3200 MIPS at 400 MHz.
- Advanced Instruction Set: Supports eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Memory and Cache: Features 16K/16K/128K (L1P/L1D/L2 Cache) and supports up to 1024M-Byte total addressable external memory space.
- Enhanced DMA Controller: Includes a 64-channel Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller.
- Ethernet and Video Interfaces: Equipped with a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and one configurable video port.
- Glueless Interfaces: Provides glueless interfaces to asynchronous and synchronous memories, as well as common video decoder and encoder devices.
- Audio/Video Synchronization: Supports audio/video synchronization through the VCXO Interpolated Control Port (VIC).
- Development Tools: Includes a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows™ debugger interface for comprehensive development support.
Applications
- IP-Based Video Recorders: Ideal for high-performance video recording applications.
- Set-Top Boxes: Enhances video decoding and encoding capabilities in set-top box systems.
- Security Surveillance: Used in security surveillance systems for real-time video processing.
- Network Cameras: Supports advanced video processing in network camera applications.
- Digital Video Recorders (DVRs): Optimized for DVRs with multiple video standards and resolutions.
- Video-Over-IP Applications: Designed to meet the needs of emerging video-over-IP applications, reducing system cost and complexity.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM640GDK400 processor based on?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 is based on the TMS320C64x™ DSP core with VelociTI.2™ extensions.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM640GDK400?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM640GDK400 is 400 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM640GDK400 execute per cycle?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320DM640GDK400?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 has a MIPS rating of 3200.
- Does the TMS320DM640GDK400 support Ethernet?
Yes, the TMS320DM640GDK400 supports a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), which is IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- How many video ports does the TMS320DM640GDK400 have?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 has one configurable video port.
- What type of memory does the TMS320DM640GDK400 support?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 supports various types of memory, including SRAM, EPROM, SDRAM, SBSRAM, and ZBT SRAM.
- Does the TMS320DM640GDK400 have a Host-Port Interface (HPI)?
No, the TMS320DM640GDK400 does not have a Host-Port Interface (HPI).
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM640GDK400?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 comes in a 548 BGA package with a 23 mm size.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM640GDK400?
The TMS320DM640GDK400 is commonly used in IP-based video recorders, set-top boxes, security surveillance, network cameras, and digital video recorders.
