Overview
The TMS320DM6433 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 DM6433 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices and offers enhanced functionality and an expanded instruction set. It is designed to handle high-performance DSP programming challenges with its operational flexibility and numerical capabilities, similar to those of high-speed controllers and array processors.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz C64x+™ |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: two multipliers, six ALUs (32-/40-Bit) |
| MACs per Cycle | Four 16-bit MACs or eight 8-bit MACs per cycle |
| Memory | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller, Asynchronous 8-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ Interface, I2C Bus Interface, McBSP, McASP, PCI (33 MHz) |
| Package | 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix), 1.0-mm Ball Pitch |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor based on the C64x+™ DSP core.
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to VelociTI™ advanced VLIW architecture.
- Eight highly independent functional units with six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Support for video and imaging applications with a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS).
- Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) and four 54-MHz DACs for composite NTSC/PAL video.
- Load-Store architecture with non-aligned support and instruction packing to reduce code size.
- Protected mode operation and exceptions support for error detection.
- Individual power-savings modes and on-chip ROM bootloader.
Applications
- Digital media processing, including video and audio codecs.
- Networked media decode and streaming applications.
- High-definition video processing and imaging applications.
- Embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
- Automotive and industrial control systems.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6433 processor based on?
The TMS320DM6433 is based on the third-generation high-performance, advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture developed by Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320DM6433?
The clock rates available are 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, and 700-MHz C64x+™.
- How many functional units does the TMS320DM6433 have?
The TMS320DM6433 has eight highly independent functional units, including two multipliers and six ALUs (32-/40-Bit).
- What type of memory does the TMS320DM6433 support?
The TMS320DM6433 supports 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- Does the TMS320DM6433 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports a 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller and an asynchronous 8-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA).
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320DM6433?
The TMS320DM6433 includes interfaces such as 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ Interface, I2C Bus Interface, McBSP, McASP, and PCI (33 MHz).
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320DM6433?
Typical applications include digital media processing, networked media decode, high-definition video processing, and embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
- Is the TMS320DM6433 compatible with previous C64x devices?
Yes, the TMS320DM6433 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices.
- What is the package type for the TMS320DM6433ZDU4?
The TMS320DM6433ZDU4 comes in a 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package with a 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- Does the TMS320DM6433 support power-saving modes?
Yes, the TMS320DM6433 supports individual power-savings modes.
