Overview
The TMS320DM6433 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. It 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 device 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 robust peripheral set and advanced core architecture.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | TMS320C64x+™ DSP Core |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| MIPS | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 |
| 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 | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller, Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR and NAND Flash Interfaces |
| Peripherals | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus, McBSP0, McASP0, UART, PCI, VLYNQ Interface, PWM Outputs, GPIO |
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix) |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal (-7/-6/-5/-4/-L/-Q6/-Q5/-Q4) |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The TMS320C64x+™ DSP core offers up to 4800 MIPS at a clock rate of 600 MHz, with eight highly independent functional units and VelociTI.2 extensions.
- Advanced Memory Architecture: Includes Level 1 program and data caches, and a unified Level 2 cache, providing flexible allocation and high performance.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Features a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus, McBSP0, McASP0, UART, PCI, VLYNQ Interface, PWM Outputs, and up to 111 GPIO pins.
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Supports image resizing, hardware on-screen display (OSD), and various video formats including NTSC/PAL, S-video, and component video.
- Power Management: Individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators for efficient power management.
- Development Tools: Includes C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface for comprehensive development support.
Applications
- Digital Media: Ideal for applications such as video encoding and decoding, image processing, and audio processing.
- Networked Media Decode: Suitable for networked media decode applications due to its high-performance DSP capabilities and rich peripheral set.
- Telecom and Networking: Supports telecom interfaces like ST-Bus and H-100, and includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC for networking applications.
- Industrial and Automotive Systems: Available in commercial and automotive grades, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications.
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.
- What is the maximum MIPS performance of the TMS320DM6433?
The maximum MIPS performance is up to 5600 MIPS.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6433 support?
The TMS320DM6433 supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), and NOR and NAND Flash interfaces.
- Does the TMS320DM6433 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with a management data input/output (MDIO) module.
- What are the key peripherals of the TMS320DM6433?
The key peripherals include I2C Bus, McBSP0, McASP0, UART, PCI, VLYNQ Interface, PWM Outputs, and up to 111 GPIO pins.
- Is the TMS320DM6433 suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is available in automotive grades (Q or S suffix).
- What is the Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) capable of?
The VPSS supports image resizing, hardware on-screen display (OSD), and various video formats including NTSC/PAL, S-video, and component video.
- Does the TMS320DM6433 have power-saving features?
Yes, it includes individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators for efficient power management.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM6433?
The development tools include C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface.
