Overview
The TMS320DM642AZNZ6 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 advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2™ extensions. The TMS320DM642 is designed for digital media applications, offering exceptional performance and operational flexibility. It is fully software-compatible with the C64x™ DSP core and features a robust set of on-chip peripherals and memory, making it an excellent choice for demanding digital media processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2-, 1.67-, 1.39-ns |
| Clock Rate | 500-, 600-, 720-MHz |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units (Six ALUs, Two Multipliers) |
| Cache Memory | 128K-Bit (16K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 128K-Bit (16K-Byte) L1D Data Cache, 2M-Bit (256K-Byte) L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Space | 1024M-Byte Total Addressable External Memory Space |
| Package Type | 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3-V I/O, 1.2-V or 1.4-V Internal |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 90 °C |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz clock rate.
- Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Support for multiple arithmetic operations per clock cycle (single 32-bit, dual 16-bit, or quad 8-bit arithmetic).
- On-chip memory: 128K-Bit L1P program cache, 128K-Bit L1D data cache, and 2M-Bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Glueless interface to various memory types (SRAM, EPROM, SDRAM, SBSRAM, ZBT SRAM, FIFO).
- IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) and Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module.
- Support for multiple video standards and resolutions, and audio/video synchronization.
- Multiple serial data pins and multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSP).
- Flexible PLL clock generator and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan compatibility.
Applications
- Digital media processing, including video and imaging applications.
- High-performance DSP programming challenges requiring cost-effective solutions.
- Audio/video processing and synchronization.
- Networking applications utilizing the EMAC and MDIO modules.
- Control and communication with peripheral devices via I2C, McBSP, and other interfaces.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 used for?
The TMS320DM642AZNZ6 is used for high-performance digital media processing, including video and imaging applications.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM642AZNZ6?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 can be 500-, 600-, or 720-MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 execute per cycle?
The TMS320DM642AZNZ6 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What type of cache memory does the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 have?
The TMS320DM642AZNZ6 has 128K-Bit L1P program cache, 128K-Bit L1D data cache, and 2M-Bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 support Ethernet?
Yes, the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 is IEEE 802.3 compliant and includes an Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) and Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module.
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the TMS320DM642AZNZ6?
The maximum operating temperature of the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 is up to 90 °C.
- What package type does the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 use?
The TMS320DM642AZNZ6 uses a 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Does the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 support audio/video synchronization?
Yes, the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 supports audio/video synchronization.
- What interfaces does the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 support?
The TMS320DM642AZNZ6 supports interfaces such as I2C, McBSP, and PCI.
- Is the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 compatible with other C6000™ DSPs?
Yes, the TMS320DM642AZNZ6 is fully software-compatible with the C64x™ DSP core.
