Overview
The TMS320DM642AGDKA5, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Video/Imaging Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based on the second-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture (VelociTI.2™). This DSP is part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform and is known for its exceptional performance in digital media applications. The DM642 device is fully software-compatible with the C64x™ DSP generation, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of high-performance DSP tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2 ns, 1.67 ns, 1.39 ns |
| Clock Rate | 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 720 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) | 4000, 4800, 5760 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units with VelociTI.2™ Extensions |
| ALUs (Arithmetic Logic Units) | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), each supports single 32-bit, dual 16-bit, or quad 8-bit arithmetic per clock cycle |
| Timers | Three 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers |
| GPIO (General-Purpose Input/Output) Pins | Sixteen General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Package | 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package |
| Process Technology | 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/O, 1.2-V or 1.4-V Internal |
| Cache Memory | Level 1 program cache (L1P): 128-Kbit direct mapped cache, Level 1 data cache (L1D): 128-Kbit 2-way set-associative cache, Level 2 memory/cache (L2): 2-Mbit shared between program and data space |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI.2™ architecture, offering up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Peripheral Set: Includes three configurable video ports, a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), a management data input/output (MDIO) module, a VCXO interpolated control port (VIC), multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), and more.
- Memory and Cache: Two-level cache-based architecture with Level 1 and Level 2 caches, and a shared 2-Mbit memory space.
- Communication Interfaces: Supports I2C, SPI, and PCI interfaces, along with a 64-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA).
- Development Tools: Includes a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows® debugger interface.
Applications
- Digital Media Processing: Ideal for video and imaging applications, including video capture, display, and processing.
- Audio Processing: Supports high-quality audio processing with multichannel buffered audio serial ports (McASP).
- Networking: Features a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) for efficient network communication.
- Industrial Control: Can be used in high-performance control systems due to its powerful peripherals and high-speed processing capabilities.
- Medical Imaging: Suitable for medical imaging applications requiring high-speed data processing and advanced signal processing algorithms.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM642AGDKA5 based on?
The TMS320DM642AGDKA5 is based on the second-generation high-performance, advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture (VelociTI.2™).
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320DM642AGDKA5?
The clock rates available are 500 MHz, 600 MHz, and 720 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM642AGDKA5 execute per cycle?
The TMS320DM642AGDKA5 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the maximum MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) of the TMS320DM642AGDKA5?
The maximum MIPS is 5760.
- What type of package does the TMS320DM642AGDKA5 come in?
The TMS320DM642AGDKA5 comes in a 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320DM642AGDKA5?
The process technology used is 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS).
- What are the voltage specifications for the TMS320DM642AGDKA5?
The voltage specifications are 3.3-V I/O and 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal.
- What kind of cache memory does the TMS320DM642AGDKA5 have?
The TMS320DM642AGDKA5 has a two-level cache-based architecture with Level 1 and Level 2 caches.
- Does the TMS320DM642AGDKA5 support Ethernet communication?
Yes, it supports 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM642AGDKA5?
The development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows® debugger interface.
