Overview
The TMS320DM641AZNZ6 is a high-performance video/imaging fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP platform and is based on the second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This DSP is designed for demanding digital media applications, offering exceptional processing power and a wide range of peripherals to support various functionalities.
The DM641 device is known for its high instruction cycle time and clock rates, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring high computational performance. It is fully software-compatible with other C64x™ devices, ensuring ease of development and integration.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA (ZNZ) with 548 pins |
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5 ns, 2 ns, 1.67 ns |
| MIPS | 3200, 4000, 4800 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs, two multipliers |
| Cache Memory | 128K-bit L1P program cache, 128K-bit L1D data cache, 1M-bit L2 unified cache |
| External Memory | 1024M-byte total addressable external memory space |
| Voltage | 3.3V I/O, 1.4V internal (for 600 MHz) |
| Operating Temperature Range | Varies by package, typically -40°C to 85°C |
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
- Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories (SRAM, SDRAM, etc.)
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels
- 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
- VCXO interpolated control port (VIC) for digital-to-analog conversion
- Multichannel audio serial port (McASP) with support for S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, CP-430 formats
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus and 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 TMS320DM641AZNZ6 is suited for a variety of high-performance digital media applications, including:
- Video and imaging processing
- Audio processing and synchronization
- Networking and communication systems (with 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC)
- Embedded systems requiring high computational power and diverse peripherals
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM641AZNZ6?
The maximum clock rate is 600 MHz.
- How many functional units does the TMS320DM641AZNZ6 have?
The device has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- What type of cache memory does the TMS320DM641AZNZ6 have?
The device has a 128K-bit L1P program cache, a 128K-bit L1D data cache, and a 1M-bit L2 unified cache.
- Does the TMS320DM641AZNZ6 support Ethernet?
Yes, it supports 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with IEEE 802.3 compliance and Media Independent Interface (MII).
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320DM641AZNZ6?
The total addressable external memory space is 1024M bytes.
- What are the key video processing features of the TMS320DM641AZNZ6?
The device has two configurable video ports supporting multiple resolutions and video standards, and it provides a glueless interface to common video decoder and encoder devices.
- Does the TMS320DM641AZNZ6 support audio processing?
Yes, it has a multichannel audio serial port (McASP) that supports various audio formats including S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM641AZNZ6?
The device is packaged in a 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Is the TMS320DM641AZNZ6 compatible with other C64x™ devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with other C64x™ devices.
- What are the voltage specifications for the TMS320DM641AZNZ6?
The device has 3.3V I/O and 1.4V internal voltage for the 600 MHz version.
