Overview
The TMS320DM643AGDK5 is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the second-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture (VelociTI.2™). This device is part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform and is particularly suited for digital media applications. With a clock rate of up to 600 MHz, it achieves a performance of 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an excellent choice for high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | Up to 600 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.67 ns |
| MIPS Performance | Up to 4800 MIPS |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit instructions/cycle |
| L1 Memory | 128K-bit (16K-byte) L1P program cache (direct mapped), 128K-bit (16K-byte) L1D data cache (2-way set-associative) |
| L2 Memory | 2M-bit (256K-byte) L2 unified mapped RAM/cache (flexible RAM/cache allocation) |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA) |
| Package | 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/O, 1.2-V internal (-500), 3.3-V I/O, 1.4-V internal (-600) |
| Peripherals | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus, McBSP, McASP0, configurable video ports (VP1 and VP2), etc. |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI.2™ VLIW architecture, offering up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller: 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
- Integrated Peripherals: 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus, McBSP, McASP0, and configurable video ports (VP1 and VP2).
- Flexible Memory Architecture: L1 and L2 caches, 64-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA).
- Instruction Set Features: Byte-addressable data, bit-field extract, set, clear, normalization, saturation, and bit-counting.
- General-Purpose Timers and GPIO: Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
Applications
The TMS320DM643AGDK5 is designed for various digital media applications, including:
- Video Processing: Supports multiple video resolutions and standards such as CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M.
- Audio Processing: Integrated digital audio interface supporting S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430 formats.
- Networking: 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) for networked media applications.
- Embedded Systems: Suitable for high-performance embedded systems requiring advanced DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM643AGDK5?
The maximum clock rate is up to 600 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM643AGDK5 execute per cycle?
It can execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM643AGDK5 have?
It features L1 and L2 caches, with a 64-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA).
- Does the TMS320DM643AGDK5 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC).
- What video standards does the TMS320DM643AGDK5 support?
It supports multiple video standards including CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM643AGDK5?
It comes in a 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Does the TMS320DM643AGDK5 have integrated audio interfaces?
Yes, it supports S/PDIF, IEC60958-1, AES-3, and CP-430 audio formats.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320DM643AGDK5 have?
It has three 32-bit general-purpose timers.
- Is the TMS320DM643AGDK5 compatible with other C6000™ DSPs?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs in the C6000™ DSP platform.
- What is the voltage requirement for the TMS320DM643AGDK5?
It requires 3.3-V I/O and either 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal voltage depending on the clock speed.
