Overview
The TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for digital media applications. The DM6431 device offers upward code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices and features a robust set of peripherals and memory architecture, making it suitable for various high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Operating Temperature Range (°C) | -40 to 125 |
| Clock Rate | 300 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 3.33 ns |
| MIPS | Up to 2400 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units (six ALUs, two multipliers) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit Registers |
| L1 Program Memory/Cache (L1P) | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L1 Data Memory/Cache (L1D) | 512K-Bit (64K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L2 Unified Memory/Cache | 512K-Bit (64K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| External Memory Interfaces | 16-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR and NAND Flash |
| Timers | Two 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, one 64-Bit Watchdog Timer |
| UART | One UART with RTS and CTS Flow Control |
| I2C Bus | Master/Slave Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 Compliant |
| CAN Controller | High-End CAN Controller (HECC) |
| 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
- Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers with VelociTI.2 extensions
- 64 32-Bit general-purpose registers and load-store architecture with non-aligned support
- C64x+ L1/L2 memory architecture with flexible allocation for program and data memory/cache
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) for video capture
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and IEEE 802.3 compliance
- High-end CAN controller (HECC) for automotive applications
- Multiple serial interfaces including UART, I2C, McBSP, McASP, and SPI
- Three pulse width modulator (PWM) outputs and individual power-saving modes
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible and on-chip ROM bootloader
Applications
- Digital Media Processing
- Networked Media Encode
- Video Imaging
- Automotive Applications (with high-end CAN controller)
- Telecom and Networking (with Ethernet MAC and other interfaces)
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 is 300 MHz. - How many MIPS does the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 achieve?
The TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 achieves up to 2400 MIPS. - What type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 use?
The TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 uses a C64x+ L1/L2 memory architecture with 256K-Bit L1P, 512K-Bit L1D, and 512K-Bit L2 unified memory/cache. - Does the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 support Ethernet?
Yes, the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 supports a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with IEEE 802.3 compliance. - What is the Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) in the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3?
The VPSS includes a Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) for video capture, supporting CCD and CMOS imager interfaces and BT.601/BT.656 digital YCbCr 4:2:2 (10-Bit) interface. - How many GPIO pins does the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 have?
The TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 has up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins. - Is the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 is upward code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices. - What development tools are available for the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3?
The TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 has a complete set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface. - Does the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 support CAN protocol?
Yes, the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 includes a high-end CAN controller (HECC) for automotive applications. - What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3?
The operating temperature range of the TMS320DM6431ZWTQ3 is -40 to 125°C.
