Overview
The TMS320DM641AZNZ5 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform. This device is based on the second-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2™ extensions. The DM641 is designed for digital media applications, offering exceptional performance and flexibility.
With a clock rate of up to 600 MHz, the DM641 achieves performance of up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an excellent choice for demanding digital media processing tasks. It is fully software-compatible with the C64x™ DSP core and features a powerful set of peripherals and memory architecture.
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 |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions |
| ALUs | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), each supports single 32-bit, dual 16-bit, or quad 8-bit arithmetic per clock cycle |
| Multipliers | Two multipliers supporting four 16 x 16-bit multiplies (32-bit results) or eight 8 x 8-bit multiplies (16-bit results) per clock cycle |
| Cache Memory | 128K-bit (16K-byte) L1P program cache, 128K-bit (16K-byte) L1D data cache, 1M-bit (128K-byte) L2 unified mapped RAM/cache |
| External Memory Interface | Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories; 1024M-byte total addressable external memory space |
| Package | 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package |
| Power Supply | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz
- Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions, including six ALUs and two multipliers
- Load-store architecture with non-aligned support and byte-addressable data
- 128K-bit L1P program cache, 128K-bit L1D data cache, and 1M-bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache
- Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with IEEE 802.3 compliance and Media Independent Interface (MII)
- Two configurable video ports (DM641) or one configurable video port (DM640) supporting multiple resolutions and video standards
- VCXO interpolated control port (VIC) and multichannel audio serial port (McASP)
- Integrated digital audio interface transmitter supporting S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, CP-430 formats
- Inter-integrated circuit (I2C) bus and two multichannel buffered serial ports
- 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 TMS320DM641AZNZ5 is designed for a wide range of digital media applications, including:
- Video and imaging processing
- Audio processing and synchronization
- High-definition video encoding and decoding
- Real-time video streaming and transmission
- Embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
- Consumer electronics such as digital TVs, set-top boxes, and media players
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM641AZNZ5?
The maximum clock rate is 600 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM641AZNZ5 execute per cycle?
The device can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320DM641AZNZ5?
The total addressable external memory space is 1024M bytes.
- Does the TMS320DM641AZNZ5 support Ethernet connectivity?
- How many video ports does the TMS320DM641 have?
The TMS320DM641 has two configurable video ports.
- What audio formats does the integrated digital audio interface transmitter support?
The transmitter supports S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430 formats.
- Is the TMS320DM641AZNZ5 compatible with other C6000™ DSPs?
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM641AZNZ5?
The device is packaged in a 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Does the TMS320DM641AZNZ5 support I2C communication?
- What is the power supply requirement for the TMS320DM641AZNZ5?
The device requires 3.3-V I/Os and either 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal power supply.
