Overview
The TMS320DM6431ZWT3 is a high-performance digital media processor developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed to handle demanding digital media applications, including video imaging, networked media encoding, and other high-performance tasks. The DM6431 device is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices, ensuring seamless integration and code reuse.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 3.33 ns |
| Clock Rate | 300 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit C64x+ instructions |
| MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) | 2400 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units (two multipliers, six ALUs) |
| Memory Architecture | 32KB L1P, 64KB L1D, 64KB L2 unified cache |
| Package Type | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 2400 MIPS at 300 MHz clock rate
- VelociTI.2 extensions to VelociTI advanced VLIW TMS320C64x+ DSP core
- Eight highly independent functional units, including two multipliers and six ALUs
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) for video capture
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module, IEEE 802.3 compliant
- High-end CAN controller (HECC) for automotive applications
- Multichannel audio serial port (McASP0) with four serializers and SPDIF (DIT) mode
- Three pulse width modulator (PWM) outputs
- On-chip ROM bootloader and individual power-saving modes
- Flexible PLL clock generators and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
- Digital media processing
- Networked media encoding
- Video imaging
- Automotive applications (with HECC)
- Audio processing with multichannel audio serial port (McASP0)
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM6431ZWT3?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 is 300 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 execute per cycle?
The TMS320DM6431ZWT3 can execute eight 32-bit C64x+ instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320DM6431ZWT3?
The TMS320DM6431ZWT3 has a MIPS rating of up to 2400 MIPS.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 use?
The TMS320DM6431ZWT3 uses a two-level cache-based architecture with 32KB L1P, 64KB L1D, and 64KB L2 unified cache.
- Does the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 support Ethernet connectivity?
- What is the role of the Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) in the TMS320DM6431ZWT3?
The Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with the Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) is used for video capture and can interface with common video decoders, CMOS sensors, and Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs).
- Is the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 suitable for automotive applications?
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 have?
The TMS320DM6431ZWT3 has up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Does the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 support power-saving modes?
- Is the TMS320DM6431ZWT3 JTAG boundary-scan-compatible?
