Overview
The TMS320DM6435ZWT7 is a high-performance Digital Media Processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP 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 DM6435 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices and offers enhanced functionality and an expanded instruction set. It is particularly suited for applications requiring high computational power, such as video imaging, networked media encoding, and other digital media processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | TMS320C64x+™ 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 RAM/Cache | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| L1 Data RAM/Cache | 640K-Bit (80K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| L2 Unified RAM/Cache | 1M-Bit (128K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| External Memory Interfaces | DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller (32-bit bus width), Asynchronous EMIF (8-bit bus width) |
| Package Type | 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
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Includes CCD and CMOS imager interface, BT.601/BT.656 digital YCbCr 4:2:2 interface, and a preview engine for real-time image processing.
- Advanced DSP Core: Eight highly independent functional units, six ALUs (32-/40-bit), and two multipliers supporting four 16 x 16-bit multiplies per clock cycle.
- Memory and Cache: Flexible allocation of L1 and L2 RAM/cache, DDR2 SDRAM memory controller, and asynchronous EMIF.
- Peripheral Set: Includes 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus interface, multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP), multichannel audio serial port (McASP0), and high-end CAN controller (HECC).
- Timers and Watchdog: Two 64-bit general-purpose timers (configurable as four 32-bit timers) and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- Power Management: Individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- Interfaces: Supports Media Independent Interface (MII), VLYNQ™ interface, and up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
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 video imaging applications, including real-time image processing and analysis.
- Automotive and Industrial Systems: Can be used in automotive and industrial systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6435ZWT7 based on?
The TMS320DM6435ZWT7 is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320DM6435ZWT7?
The clock rates available are 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, and 700-MHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6435ZWT7 support?
The device supports DDR2 SDRAM memory controller and asynchronous EMIF.
- What is the Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) capable of?
The VPSS includes CCD and CMOS imager interface, BT.601/BT.656 digital YCbCr 4:2:2 interface, and a preview engine for real-time image processing.
- Does the TMS320DM6435ZWT7 support Ethernet?
Yes, it supports a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with a management data input/output (MDIO) module.
- What types of timers are available on the TMS320DM6435ZWT7?
The device includes two 64-bit general-purpose timers (configurable as four 32-bit timers) and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6435ZWT7?
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 TMS320DM6435ZWT7?
The device uses a 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS).
- Does the TMS320DM6435ZWT7 support power-saving modes?
Yes, it supports individual power-savings modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- What are some of the peripheral interfaces available on the TMS320DM6435ZWT7?
The device includes I2C Bus interface, multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP), multichannel audio serial port (McASP0), and high-end CAN controller (HECC).
