Overview
The TMS320DM6437ZWT6 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 advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed to handle demanding digital media applications, offering upward code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices. With a clock rate of up to 700 MHz, the DM6437 achieves performance levels of up to 5600 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an excellent choice for video and imaging processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free NFBGA (ZWT) Package, 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 90°C |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, 700-MHz C64x+ Clock Rate |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.51-, 1.43-ns Instruction Cycle Time |
| MIPS | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5280, 5600 MIPS |
| 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 |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller, Asynchronous 8-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA), NOR and NAND Flash Memory Interfaces |
| Peripherals | Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller, Two 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, One 64-Bit Watch Dog Timer, Two UARTs, Master/Slave I2C Bus, Two Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs), Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP0) |
| Networking | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO Module, VLYNQ™ Interface (FPGA Interface) |
| Other Features | Three Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) Outputs, On-Chip ROM Bootloader, Individual Power-Savings Modes, Flexible PLL Clock Generators, IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) Boundary-Scan-Compatible |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the C64x+™ DSP core with eight highly independent functional units, including two multipliers and six arithmetic logic units (ALUs), supporting up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS) at 600 MHz.
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Includes Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE) for advanced video and imaging processing.
- Memory and Interfaces: Supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF, NOR and NAND flash memory interfaces, and various serial communication interfaces like UARTs, McBSPs, and McASP0.
- Networking Capabilities: Features a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and VLYNQ™ interface for FPGA communication.
- Peripheral Set: Includes high-end CAN controller, PCI interface, PWM outputs, and a comprehensive set of timers and GPIO pins.
- Power Management: Offers individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- Development Tools: Supported by C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface.
Applications
- Digital Media: Ideal for digital media processing, including video and audio encoding/decoding, and imaging applications.
- Networked Media: Suitable for networked media encode/decode tasks, leveraging its Ethernet MAC and other communication interfaces.
- Video Imaging: Designed for advanced video and imaging processing, including real-time image capture, processing, and display.
- Automotive Applications: Supports automotive-grade functionality with the high-end CAN controller and other automotive-specific features.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6437ZWT6 processor based on?
The TMS320DM6437ZWT6 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 supported by the TMS320DM6437ZWT6?
The processor supports clock rates of 400-, 500-, 600-, 660-, and 700-MHz.
- What is the maximum MIPS performance of the TMS320DM6437ZWT6?
The processor can achieve up to 5600 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 700 MHz.
- What memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6437ZWT6 support?
The processor supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF, and NOR and NAND flash memory interfaces.
- Does the TMS320DM6437ZWT6 have any video processing capabilities?
Yes, it includes a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE) for advanced video and imaging processing.
- What networking capabilities does the TMS320DM6437ZWT6 have?
The processor features a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and a VLYNQ™ interface for FPGA communication.
- What power management features are available on the TMS320DM6437ZWT6?
The processor offers individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM6437ZWT6?
The processor is supported by C compilers, a DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM6437ZWT6?
Common applications include digital media processing, networked media encode/decode, video imaging, and automotive applications.
- Is the TMS320DM6437ZWT6 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C64x+™ devices are upward code-compatible with previous devices that are part of the C6000™ DSP platform.
