Overview
The TMS320DM6437 Digital Media Processor, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance fixed-point DSP 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 devices in the C6000 DSP platform and features an expanded instruction set. With a performance of up to 5600 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 700 MHz, it addresses high-performance DSP programming challenges effectively.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | TMS320C64x+ DSP Core |
| Clock Rate | 400, 500, 600, 660, 700 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5, 2, 1.67, 1.51, 1.43 ns |
| MIPS Performance | Up to 5600 MIPS |
| L1P Program RAM/Cache | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| L1D Data RAM/Cache | 640K-Bit (80K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 1M-Bit (128K-Byte), Flexible Allocation |
| DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller | 32-Bit, up to 333 MHz (data rate), DDR2-400 SDRAM |
| Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) | 8-Bit wide, up to 64M-Byte address reach |
| Flash Memory Interfaces | NOR (8-Bit-Wide Data), NAND (8-Bit-Wide Data) |
| Package Type | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix) |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V, 1.05 V |
Key Features
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS): Includes Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE) for video capture and processing.
- Preview Engine: Real-time image processing engine for converting raw imager data from RGB Bayer Pattern to YUV422.
- Histogram and H3A Modules: Provide statistical information on raw color data for auto-exposure, auto-white balance, and auto-focus.
- Resize Engine: Resizes images from 1/4x to 4x in increments of 256/N.
- On-Screen Display Engine (OSD): Handles multiple video windows and OSD windows with alpha blending.
- Video Encoder (VENC): Provides analog and digital video output, including composite NTSC/PAL, S-Video, and Component video.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller: 64 independent channels, 8 QDMA channels.
- Peripheral Interfaces: Includes UARTs, I2C, McBSPs, McASP, PCI, and Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- High-End CAN Controller (HECC): For automotive and harsh environment applications.
- General-Purpose Timers and Watch Dog Timer: Two 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit watch dog timer.
- Power-Saving Modes and PLL Clock Generators: Individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
Applications
- Digital Media Processing: Ideal for applications requiring high-performance video and image processing, such as video encoding, decoding, and transcoding.
- Automotive Systems: Suitable for automotive applications due to its high-end CAN controller and robust peripheral set.
- Industrial Automation: Used in industrial automation for real-time processing and control of various industrial processes.
- Medical Imaging: Applied in medical imaging for real-time image processing and analysis.
- Consumer Electronics: Found in consumer electronics such as set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and other multimedia devices.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6437 Digital Media Processor based on?
The TMS320DM6437 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 available for the TMS320DM6437?
The clock rates available are 400, 500, 600, 660, and 700 MHz.
- What is the maximum MIPS performance of the TMS320DM6437?
The maximum MIPS performance is up to 5600 MIPS.
- What types of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6437 support?
The device supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR flash, and NAND flash memory interfaces.
- What is the Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) in the TMS320DM6437?
The VPSS includes the Video Processing Front-End (VPFE) and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE) for video capture and processing.
- Does the TMS320DM6437 support Ethernet connectivity?
Yes, it supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with hardware flow control and quality of service (QOS) support.
- What are the power-saving features of the TMS320DM6437?
The device has individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators to manage power consumption.
- Is the TMS320DM6437 suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is suitable due to its high-end CAN controller and robust peripheral set, making it ideal for harsh environment applications.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM6437?
The device has a complete set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are the package options for the TMS320DM6437?
The device is available in 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) and 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix).
