Overview
The TMS320DM6433 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+™ DSP generation within 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 offers upward code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices and features a robust set of peripherals and on-chip memory, enhancing its suitability for demanding media processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz |
| Performance | Up to 4800 MIPS, 2400 MMACS (16-bit), 4800 MMACS (8-bit) |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| L1P Program RAM/Cache | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L1D Data RAM/Cache | 640K-Bit (80K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 1M-Bit (128K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| On-Chip ROM | 64KB Boot ROM |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 111 general-purpose I/O pins |
| Package Options | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA (ZWT), 376-Pin Plastic BGA (ZDU) |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V internal |
Key Features
- High-performance C64x+™ DSP core with eight functional units, including two multipliers and six arithmetic logic units (ALUs)
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with front end and resizer capabilities
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with management data input/output (MDIO) module
- VLYNQ™ interface for FPGA communication
- Multichannel audio serial port (McASP0) with four serializers and SPDIF (DIT) mode
- Multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP0)
- Inter-integrated circuit (I2C) Bus interface
- Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) master/slave interface
- Three pulse width modulator (PWM) outputs
- On-chip ROM bootloader and individual power-savings modes
Applications
- Digital media processing, including video and imaging applications
- Networked media decode and encode
- Telecom and voice over IP (VoIP) applications
- Audio and video conferencing systems
- Set-top boxes and digital video recorders (DVRs)
- Security and surveillance systems
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6433 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.
- What is the performance of the TMS320DM6433 in terms of MIPS and MACs?
The device offers up to 4800 MIPS and 2400 MMACS (16-bit) or 4800 MMACS (8-bit).
- What types of on-chip memory does the TMS320DM6433 have?
The device includes 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache.
- Does the TMS320DM6433 support any specific video processing capabilities?
Yes, it includes a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with front end and resizer capabilities.
- What are the package options for the TMS320DM6433?
The device is available in 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA (ZWT) and 376-Pin Plastic BGA (ZDU) packages.
- What are some of the key peripherals included in the TMS320DM6433?
The device includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ™ interface, multichannel audio serial port (McASP0), and multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP0), among others.
- Is the TMS320DM6433 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C64x+™ devices are upward code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices.
- What are some typical applications for the TMS320DM6433?
Typical applications include digital media processing, networked media decode, telecom, audio and video conferencing, set-top boxes, and security and surveillance systems.
- Does the TMS320DM6433 have any power-saving features?
Yes, the device includes individual power-savings modes.
