Overview
The TMS320DM642GDK600 from Texas Instruments is a high-performance digital media processor based on the second-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture (VelociTI.2™). This device is part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP generation, which is the highest-performance fixed-point DSP generation in the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform. It is designed to excel in digital media applications, offering superior performance, code compatibility, and extensive peripheral support.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cache Memory | 16K/16K/256K (L1P/L1D/L2) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | PCI (32-bit/66-MHz), HPI (32-bit), EMAC, McASP, McBSP |
| Video Ports | Three configurable video ports (VP0, VP1, VP2) |
| Power Consumption | Up to 2.15 W at 720 MHz |
| Package | 548-pin BGA, 23 mm |
Key Features
- Fully software-compatible with C64x™ and part of the C6000™ DSP platform.
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to the VelociTI™ VLIW architecture for enhanced video and imaging performance.
- Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs (32-/40-Bit) supporting various arithmetic operations per clock cycle.
- Support for multiple video standards and resolutions, including CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M.
- Glueless interface to common video decoder and encoder devices through three configurable video ports.
- Advanced connectivity options including 10/100 Ethernet MAC, PCI, HPI, McASP, and McBSP.
- High-speed video ports supporting up to uncompressed HDTV data rates and various video formats.
- Real-time video encoding, decoding, and transcoding capabilities.
Applications
- IP-based video recorders
- Set-top boxes
- Security surveillance systems
- Network cameras
- Digital video recorders (DVRs)
- Video-over-IP applications
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM642GDK600 based on?
The TMS320DM642GDK600 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 TMS320DM642GDK600?
The clock rates available are 500-, 600-, and 720-MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM642GDK600 execute per cycle?
The device can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS performance of the TMS320DM642GDK600 at 720 MHz?
The device achieves up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz.
- What types of video ports does the TMS320DM642GDK600 support?
The device supports three configurable video ports (VP0, VP1, VP2) with glueless interfaces to common video decoder and encoder devices.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320DM642GDK600?
The device includes PCI (32-bit/66-MHz), HPI (32-bit), EMAC, McASP, and McBSP interfaces.
- What are some of the key applications for the TMS320DM642GDK600?
Key applications include IP-based video recorders, set-top boxes, security surveillance systems, network cameras, and digital video recorders (DVRs).
- Does the TMS320DM642GDK600 support real-time video encoding and decoding?
Yes, the device supports real-time video encoding, decoding, and transcoding between various video formats.
- What is the power consumption of the TMS320DM642GDK600 at 720 MHz?
The power consumption is up to 2.15 W at 720 MHz.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM642GDK600?
Texas Instruments provides comprehensive development tools including Code Composer Studio™, DSP/BIOS™ software kernel, and the Digital Media Development Kit.
