Overview
The TMS320DM6433ZDU7 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320DM643x series and the DaVinci™ 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 processor is fully software-compatible with the C64x DSP and offers significant enhancements in terms of performance and functionality.
The DM6433 device features a C64x+™ DSP core, which provides up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 600 MHz. It includes a robust set of peripherals and memory configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of digital media processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2 extensions |
| ALUs | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), each supports single 32-Bit, dual 16-Bit, or quad 8-Bit arithmetic per clock cycle |
| Multipliers | Two multipliers supporting four 16 x 16-Bit multiplies (32-Bit results) per clock cycle |
| Memory Configuration | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| Package | 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix), 1.0-mm Ball Pitch |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal (-7/-6/-5/-4/-L/-Q6/-Q5/-Q4) |
| External Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller, Asynchronous 8-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The C64x+™ DSP core offers up to 4800 MIPS at a clock rate of 600 MHz, with eight highly independent functional units and VelociTI.2 extensions.
- Memory and Cache: Flexible memory configuration including 256K-Bit L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 1M-Bit L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Supports image resizing, on-screen display, and various video formats including NTSC/PAL, S-Video, and RGB.
- Peripheral Set: Includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus interface, multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP0), multichannel audio serial port (McASP0), and more.
- Power Management: Individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators for efficient power management.
- External Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF, NAND flash, and other external memory interfaces.
- Timers and Watchdog: Two 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- GPIO and PWM: Up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins and three pulse width modulator (PWM) outputs.
Applications
- Digital Media Processing: Ideal for applications such as video encoding and decoding, image processing, and audio processing.
- Networked Media Decode: Suitable for networked media devices that require high-performance video and audio decoding.
- Consumer Electronics: Used in various consumer electronics such as set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and media players.
- Industrial and Automotive Systems: Applicable in industrial control systems and automotive infotainment systems due to its robust performance and reliability.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM6433ZDU7?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 can be up to 700 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 support?
The device supports 256K-Bit L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 1M-Bit L2 Unified RAM/Cache, as well as external DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF.
- What are the key features of the C64x+ DSP core?
The C64x+ DSP core features eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2 extensions, six ALUs, and two multipliers, offering up to 4800 MIPS performance.
- Does the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 support video processing?
Yes, it includes a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) that supports image resizing, on-screen display, and various video formats.
- What are the power management capabilities of the TMS320DM6433ZDU7?
The device features individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators for efficient power management.
- What types of external interfaces does the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 support?
The device supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF, NAND flash, I2C Bus, McBSP, McASP, and other interfaces.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 have?
The device has up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Is the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is available in commercial and automotive grades (Q or S suffix) and low-power devices (L suffix).
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6433ZDU7?
The device comes in a 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix) with a 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- Does the TMS320DM6433ZDU7 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with a management data input/output (MDIO) module.
