Overview
The TMS320DM641AGNZ6, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Video/Imaging Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the second-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2™ extensions. The DM641 is designed to excel in digital media applications, offering a balance between the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors.
The TMS320DM641AGNZ6 is part of the C64x™ DSP family, which is known for its high-performance capabilities, making it an excellent choice for video and imaging processing tasks. The device supports multiple resolutions and video standards, and it includes a comprehensive set of peripherals and interfaces to facilitate various applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-ns |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-MHz |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two multipliers |
| Memory Interface | Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories; 1024M-Byte total addressable external memory space |
| EDMA Controller | Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 independent channels |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 compliant |
| Video Ports | Two configurable video ports (DM641) |
| Audio Interface | Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP), supports S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, CP-430 formats |
| Package | 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package, 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.4-V internal core voltage |
| Process Technology | 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
Key Features
- Fully software-compatible with C64x™ DSPs, ensuring ease of migration and development.
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to the VelociTI™ VLIW architecture, enhancing performance in video and imaging applications.
- Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers, supporting various arithmetic operations per clock cycle.
- Integrated 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with IEEE 802.3 compliance and Media Independent Interface (MII).
- Two configurable video ports supporting multiple resolutions and video standards.
- Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP) with support for various audio formats.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 independent channels.
- Host-Port Interface (HPI) [16-Bit] and Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus module.
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and eight general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Flexible PLL clock generator and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG†) boundary-scan-compatible.
Applications
The TMS320DM641AGNZ6 is well-suited for a variety of digital media and imaging applications, including:
- Video and image processing systems.
- High-definition video encoding and decoding.
- Medical imaging devices.
- Industrial vision systems.
- Audio and video conferencing equipment.
- Networked multimedia devices.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM641AGNZ6?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 can be 400-, 500-, or 600-MHz.
- How many functional units does the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 have?
The device has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 support?
The device supports a glueless interface to both asynchronous and synchronous memories, with a total addressable external memory space of 1024M bytes.
- Does the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 have Ethernet capabilities?
Yes, it includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) that is IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- How many video ports does the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 have?
The device has two configurable video ports.
- What audio interfaces are supported by the TMS320DM641AGNZ6?
The device supports a Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP) and various audio formats including S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM641AGNZ6?
The device is packaged in a 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with a 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- What are the voltage specifications for the TMS320DM641AGNZ6?
The device has 3.3-V I/Os and a 1.4-V internal core voltage.
- Is the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 compatible with other C64x™ DSPs?
Yes, the TMS320DM641AGNZ6 is fully software-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM641AGNZ6?
The device has a comprehensive set of development tools, including a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface.
