Overview
The TMS320DM6435ZDU7 is a high-performance digital media processor developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is based on the third-generation VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed to handle demanding digital media applications, offering exceptional performance and flexibility. The DM6435 device is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices, ensuring seamless integration and code reuse. It features advanced peripherals and a robust instruction set, making it an ideal choice for various digital media processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| C64x+ Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers |
| L1P Program RAM/Cache | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L1D Data RAM/Cache | 640K-Bit (80K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L2 Unified RAM/Cache | 1M-Bit (128K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit registers |
| Package Type | 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix), 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Process Technology | 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V internal (or 1.05-V internal for some variants) |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the C64x+ DSP core with VelociTI.2 extensions, offering up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz.
- Memory and Cache: Flexible allocation of L1P, L1D, and L2 RAM/cache.
- Peripherals: Includes a video processing subsystem (VPSS), 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP), multichannel audio serial port (McASP0), and more.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR and NAND flash memory.
- Timers and Watchdog: Two 64-bit general-purpose timers (configurable as four 32-bit timers) and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- Communication Interfaces: Includes UARTs, I2C, SPI, and a high-end CAN controller (HECC).
- Power Management: Individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- GPIO and Interrupts: Up to 111 general-purpose I/O pins with programmable interrupt/event generation modes.
Applications
- Digital Media: Ideal for applications involving video and audio processing, such as digital video recorders, media players, and streaming devices.
- Networked Media Encode: Suitable for networked media encoding and decoding tasks.
- Video Imaging: Used in various video imaging applications, including surveillance systems and medical imaging devices.
- Automotive and Industrial Systems: Available in commercial and automotive (Q or S suffix) grades, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6435ZDU7 processor based on?
The TMS320DM6435ZDU7 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 C64x+ core?
The C64x+ core supports clock rates of 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, and 700-MHz.
- How much MIPS performance does the DM6435 offer?
The DM6435 offers up to 5600 MIPS performance.
- What types of memory interfaces does the DM6435 support?
The DM6435 supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR, and NAND flash memory interfaces.
- Does the DM6435 have any power-saving features?
Yes, the DM6435 has individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- What peripherals are included in the DM6435?
The DM6435 includes a variety of peripherals such as VPSS, EMAC, McBSP, McASP0, UARTs, I2C, SPI, HECC, and more.
- How many general-purpose I/O pins does the DM6435 have?
The DM6435 has up to 111 general-purpose I/O pins.
- Is the DM6435 compatible with previous C64x devices?
Yes, the DM6435 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices.
- What are the package options for the DM6435?
The DM6435 is available in 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) and 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix).
- What is the process technology used in the DM6435?
The DM6435 uses a 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS).
