Overview
The TMS320DM6435ZWT6CX, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance digital media processor based on the third-generation C64x+ DSP core. This device is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is renowned for its advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. The DM6435 is designed to excel in digital media applications, offering upward code compatibility with previous C64x devices and enhanced functionality. With a clock rate of up to 600 MHz, it achieves performance levels of up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an ideal choice for demanding digital media processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DSP Core | C64x+ core, up to 600 MHz, 4800 MIPS |
| Instruction Set | Eight 32-bit instructions per cycle, fully software-compatible with C64x |
| Memory | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller, Asynchronous 8-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Timers | Two 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers (configurable as two 32-Bit Timers), One 64-Bit Watch Dog Timer |
| UARTs | Two UARTs (one with RTS and CTS flow control) |
| I/O and Interfaces | Up to 111 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins, Multichannel Buffered Serial Port (McBSP), Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP0), 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) Boundary-Scan-Compatible |
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Process Technology | 0.09 µm / 6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Voltage | 1.2 V Core, 1.8 V and 3.3 V I/O |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The C64x+ core offers up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz, with eight functional units including two multipliers and six arithmetic logic units (ALUs).
- Advanced Memory Architecture: Flexible allocation of L1P, L1D, and L2 unified RAM/cache.
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Includes VPFE for enhanced video processing capabilities.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF with up to 64M-Byte address reach.
- Peripheral Set: Includes 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus, McBSP, McASP0, and high-end CAN controller.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller: With 64 independent channels and 8 QDMA channels.
- Power Management: Individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- General-Purpose Timers and Watchdog Timer: Two 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
Applications
- Digital Media: Ideal for applications such as video encoding, decoding, and processing.
- Networked Media Encode: Suitable for networked media encoding and streaming.
- Video Imaging: Used in various video imaging applications, including surveillance and medical imaging.
- Telecom and Networking: Supports telecom interfaces like ST-Bus and H-100, and includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC.
- Automotive Systems: Can be used in automotive systems due to its high-end CAN controller.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM6435ZWT6CX?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM6435ZWT6CX can be up to 600 MHz.
- What is the MIPS performance of the C64x+ core?
The C64x+ core offers up to 4800 MIPS.
- What type of memory interfaces does the DM6435 support?
The DM6435 supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous 8-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA).
- Does the DM6435 have any video processing capabilities?
Yes, it includes a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with VPFE for enhanced video processing.
- What are the key peripherals included in the DM6435?
The key peripherals include 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus, McBSP, McASP0, and a high-end CAN controller.
- How many general-purpose timers does the DM6435 have?
The DM6435 has two 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two 32-bit timers, and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6435ZWT6CX?
The package type is a 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What process technology is used in the DM6435?
The DM6435 uses a 0.09 µm / 6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS).
- What are the voltage levels supported by the DM6435?
The DM6435 supports 1.2 V core voltage and 1.8 V and 3.3 V I/O voltages.
- Is the DM6435 compatible with previous C64x devices?
Yes, the DM6435 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices.
