Overview
The TMS320DM6437ZDUQ6 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 DM6437 offers upward code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices and features an expanded instruction set. It is designed to handle high-performance DSP programming challenges with its robust peripheral set and advanced video processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz C64x+™ |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns |
| MIPS | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 |
| On-Chip Memory | 256K-bit L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-bit L1D Data RAM/Cache, 1M-bit L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers |
| Package | 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix), 1.0-mm Ball Pitch |
| Peripheral Interfaces | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), Management Data I/O (MDIO) Module, VLYNQ™ Interface, I2C Bus Interface, McBSPs, McASP0, PCI Master/Slave Interface, CAN Controller [HECC] |
| General-Purpose I/O | Up to 111 GPIO Pins (Multiplexed With Other Device Functions) |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz
- Eight 32-bit C64x+ instructions per cycle
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE)
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module
- VLYNQ™ Interface for FPGA communication
- High-end CAN Controller [HECC] for automotive applications
- On-chip ROM bootloader and individual power-savings modes
- Flexible PLL clock generators and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) boundary-scan compatibility
Applications
The TMS320DM6437ZDUQ6 is suited for a variety of high-performance digital media applications, including:
- Video and imaging processing
- Audio processing and encoding
- Automotive systems requiring high-end CAN communication
- Industrial control and automation
- Networking and communication devices
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM6437ZDUQ6?
The maximum clock rate is 700 MHz. - How many instructions per cycle can the C64x+ core execute?
The C64x+ core can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle. - What is the Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) composed of?
The VPSS includes the Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) and the Video Processing Back-End (VPBE). - Does the DM6437 support Ethernet communication?
Yes, it supports 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with a Management Data I/O (MDIO) module. - What types of memory interfaces are available on the DM6437?
The device includes asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) and synchronous DDR2 memory interfaces. - Is the DM6437 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is upward code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices. - What is the purpose of the VLYNQ™ Interface?
The VLYNQ™ Interface is used for communication with FPGAs. - Does the DM6437 have any power-saving features?
Yes, it has individual power-savings modes. - What is the role of the High-End CAN Controller [HECC]?
The HECC provides a network protocol for serial communication in harsh environments, typically in automotive applications. - What development tools are available for the DM6437?
The device has a complete set of development tools including C compilers, a DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface.
