Overview
The TMS320DM643AGNZ6 is a high-performance, fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, designed for video and imaging applications. It is based on the second-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture (VelociTI.2™), which provides exceptional processing power and efficiency. This DSP is part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform and is fully software-compatible with the C64x™ DSP core. With a clock rate of up to 600 MHz, it delivers up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an excellent choice for demanding digital media applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 500 MHz, 600 MHz |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800 |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2 ns, 1.67 ns |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit instructions |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit EMIF |
| On-Chip RAM | 240 kB |
| Non-Volatile Memory | 64 kB ROM |
| Package Type | 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 125°C |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V, 1.4 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Interfaces | HPI, I²C, McASP, McBSP, PCI, UART, 10/100 Ethernet MAC |
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.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller: 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
- Memory Architecture: Includes 128K-byte L1P program cache, 128K-byte L1D data cache (2-way set-associative), and 256K-byte L2 unified cache.
- Communication Interfaces: Supports HPI, I²C, McASP, McBSP, PCI, UART, and 10/100 Ethernet MAC.
- Video and Imaging Capabilities: Configurable video ports (VP1 and VP2) and integrated digital audio interface.
- Flexible PLL Clock Generator: Supports various clock frequencies.
- General-Purpose Timers and GPIO: Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Power and Operating Conditions: Operates at 1.2 V or 1.4 V core voltage and 3.3 V I/O voltage, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.
Applications
- Multimedia Processing: Ideal for video and imaging applications, including video encoding, decoding, and processing.
- Industrial Control: Used in industrial automation and control systems due to its high processing power and multiple interfaces.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for telecommunications equipment requiring high-speed signal processing and multiple communication protocols.
- Advanced Automotive Systems: Employed in advanced automotive systems for real-time processing and control.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 DSP?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 DSP is up to 600 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 execute per cycle?
The TMS320DM643AGNZ6 can execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 support?
The TMS320DM643AGNZ6 supports a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIF).
- What is the on-chip RAM capacity of the TMS320DM643AGNZ6?
The on-chip RAM capacity is 240 kB.
- What communication interfaces are supported by the TMS320DM643AGNZ6?
The TMS320DM643AGNZ6 supports HPI, I²C, McASP, McBSP, PCI, UART, and 10/100 Ethernet MAC.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320DM643AGNZ6?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
- What is the core voltage of the TMS320DM643AGNZ6?
The core voltage is 1.2 V or 1.4 V.
- What type of package does the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 come in?
The TMS320DM643AGNZ6 comes in a 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Is the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TMS320DM643AGNZ6 is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320DM643AGNZ6?
Typical applications include multimedia processing, industrial control, telecommunications, and advanced automotive systems.
