Overview
The TMS320DM642AZNZ7, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Video/Imaging Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP). It is part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP generation, which is the highest-performance fixed-point DSP family within the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform. This device is based on the second-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, known as VelociTI.2™. The DM642 offers exceptional performance for digital media applications, with capabilities that include high-speed processing, numerical computation, and operational flexibility akin to high-speed controllers and array processors.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory and Cache | Two-level cache-based architecture, on-chip memory |
| Package Type | 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with 0.8-mm or 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Process Technology | 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3-V I/O, 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 90 °C |
Key Features
- VelociTI.2™ Architecture: Enhances the VelociTI™ VLIW architecture with new instructions to accelerate video and imaging applications.
- High-Performance Processing: Capable of up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz, with eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Video and Imaging Capabilities: Three configurable video ports supporting multiple resolutions and video standards, and a VCXO interpolated control port (VIC) for audio/video synchronization.
- Peripheral Interfaces: Includes PCI Master/Slave interface, Host-Port Interface (HPI), Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP), and Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) with MDIO support.
- General-Purpose Timers and I/O: Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Development Tools: Comprehensive set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows® debugger interface.
Applications
The TMS320DM642AZNZ7 is particularly suited for a variety of digital media and imaging applications, including:
- Video Processing: Supports multiple video standards and resolutions, making it ideal for video capture, display, and processing tasks.
- Imaging Systems: Used in high-performance imaging systems requiring advanced signal processing capabilities).
- Audio Processing: Features a Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP) for audio signal processing and synchronization).
- Networking and Communications: Includes an Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) for efficient network communication).
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM642AZNZ7?
The maximum clock rate is 720 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM642AZNZ7 execute per cycle?
It can execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle).
- What type of architecture does the TMS320DM642AZNZ7 use?
It uses the VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture).
- What are the key features of the video ports on the TMS320DM642AZNZ7?
The video ports are configurable, support multiple resolutions and video standards, and provide a glueless interface to common video decoder and encoder devices).
- Does the TMS320DM642AZNZ7 support Ethernet communication?
Yes, it includes an Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) with MDIO support).
- What is the purpose of the VCXO Interpolated Control Port (VIC)?
The VIC port supports audio/video synchronization and provides digital-to-analog conversion).
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the TMS320DM642AZNZ7?
The maximum operating temperature is up to 90 °C).
- What type of package does the TMS320DM642AZNZ7 come in?
It comes in a 548-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package with 0.8-mm or 1.0-mm ball pitch).
- Is the TMS320DM642AZNZ7 code-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs).
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM642AZNZ7?
A comprehensive set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows® debugger interface is available).
