Overview
The TMS320DM6435ZDUL is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+ DSP family. This processor is designed to excel in digital media applications, leveraging the advanced VelociTI.2 very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. It offers significant enhancements over previous generations, including increased performance, expanded instruction sets, and a robust set of peripherals. The DM6435 is particularly suited for tasks such as video processing, networked media encoding, and video imaging due to its powerful CPU and specialized hardware modules.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | C64x+ DSP Core |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2.0-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 MIPS |
| L1 Program Memory/Cache | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| L1 Data Memory/Cache | 640K-Bit (80K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| L2 Unified Memory/Cache | 1M-Bit (128K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller | 32-Bit, 256M-Byte Address Space (1.8-V I/O) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit Registers |
| General-Purpose Timers | Two 64-Bit Timers (Configurable as 4 32-Bit Timers) |
| Watch Dog Timer | One 64-Bit Timer |
| UARTs | Two UARTs (One with RTS and CTS Flow Control) |
| I2C Bus | Master/Slave I2C Bus Interface |
| Package Type | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix) |
| Process Technology | 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
Key Features
- High-Performance CPU: The C64x+ DSP core supports up to 5600 MIPS and executes eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- Flexible Memory Architecture: Includes L1 and L2 caches with flexible allocation options for program and data memory.
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Features a video front-end (VPFE) and other video processing modules.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF, NOR and NAND flash memory interfaces.
- Peripherals: Includes UARTs, I2C, McBSP, McASP, PWM, CAN controller, and Ethernet MAC.
- Power Management: Offers individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA): 64 independent channels and 8 QDMA channels.
- Security and Error Detection: Protected mode operation, exceptions support, and hardware support for error detection.
Applications
- Digital Media Processing: Ideal for video encoding, decoding, and processing tasks.
- Networked Media Encode: Suitable for streaming media applications and networked video devices.
- Video Imaging: Used in various video imaging applications such as surveillance and medical imaging.
- Telecom and Audio Processing: Supports telecom interfaces and multichannel audio serial ports.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in industrial automation systems due to its CAN controller and other industrial interfaces.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the TMS320DM6435?
The TMS320DM6435 is based on the C64x+ DSP core, utilizing the VelociTI.2 VLIW architecture.
- What are the clock rates supported by the TMS320DM6435?
The processor supports clock rates of 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, and 700-MHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6435 support?
The processor supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF, NOR, and NAND flash memory interfaces.
- Does the TMS320DM6435 have any video processing capabilities?
Yes, it features a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) including a video front-end (VPFE).
- What kind of peripherals are available on the TMS320DM6435?
The processor includes UARTs, I2C, McBSP, McASP, PWM, CAN controller, Ethernet MAC, and more.
- What are the package options for the TMS320DM6435?
The processor is available in 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) and 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix).
- Is the TMS320DM6435 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the TMS320DM6435 is upward code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320DM6435?
The processor is manufactured using a 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) technology.
- Does the TMS320DM6435 support power-saving modes?
Yes, it offers individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- What is the role of the Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller in the TMS320DM6435?
The EDMA controller has 64 independent channels and 8 QDMA channels, enhancing data transfer efficiency.
