Overview
The TMS320DM6441, also known as the DM6441, is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments. This SoC leverages TI’s DaVinci™ technology to meet the processing needs of next-generation embedded devices, particularly in networked media encode and decode applications. The DM6441 features a dual-core architecture, combining a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core, providing the benefits of both DSP and Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) technologies. This architecture enables OEMs and ODMs to quickly develop devices with robust operating system support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Package Type | 361-Pin Pb-Free BGA (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Process Technology | 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Core Voltages | 1.05 V, 1.2 V (internal), 1.8 V, 3.3 V (I/O) |
| C64x+ DSP Clock Rate | 405 MHz (max) at 1.05 V, 513 MHz (max) at 1.2 V |
| ARM926EJ-S Clock Rate | 202.5 MHz (max) at 1.05 V, 256 MHz (max) at 1.2 V |
| L1/L2 Memory Architecture | 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 80K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, 64K-Byte L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| Peripherals | Three UARTs, One SPI with Two Chip-Selects, I2C Bus, ASP, I2S, AC97 Audio Codec Interface, Standard Voice Codec Interface (AIC12), 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ Interface, Host Port Interface (HPI), USB 2.0 High-/Full-/Low-Speed Host/Client |
| Timers | Two 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers (each configurable as two 32-bit timers), One 64-Bit Watch Dog Timer |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 71 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins (multiplexed with other device functions) |
Key Features
- Dual-core architecture with TMS320C64x+ DSP core and ARM926EJ-S core
- High-performance DSP with up to 4104 MIPS at 513 MHz
- ARM926EJ-S core with 32-bit or 16-bit instruction support and pipelining
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA3) Controller with 64 independent channels
- Multiple peripherals including UARTs, SPI, I2C, ASP, I2S, AC97 Audio Codec Interface, and Standard Voice Codec Interface (AIC12)
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with IEEE 802.3 compliance and Media Independent Interface (MII)
- VLYNQ Interface for FPGA connectivity and Host Port Interface (HPI) with 16-bit multiplexed address/data
- USB 2.0 High-/Full-/Low-Speed Host/Client with integrated PHY
- Individual power-saving modes for ARM/DSP and flexible PLL clock generators
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
- Digital Media
- Networked Media Encode/Decode
- Video Imaging
- Portable Media Players
- Devices requiring robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6441? The TMS320DM6441 is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments, leveraging TI’s DaVinci™ technology.
- What are the core components of the TMS320DM6441? The DM6441 features a dual-core architecture with a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- What are the clock rates of the C64x+ DSP and ARM926EJ-S cores? The C64x+ DSP core operates at up to 513 MHz at 1.2 V, and the ARM926EJ-S core operates at up to 256 MHz at 1.2 V.
- What memory architecture does the TMS320DM6441 have? The DM6441 includes 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 80K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 64K-Byte L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache.
- What peripherals are available on the TMS320DM6441? The DM6441 includes multiple UARTs, SPI, I2C, ASP, I2S, AC97 Audio Codec Interface, Standard Voice Codec Interface (AIC12), 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ Interface, Host Port Interface (HPI), and USB 2.0 High-/Full-/Low-Speed Host/Client.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6441? The DM6441 is packaged in a 361-Pin Pb-Free BGA (ZWT Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320DM6441? Typical applications include digital media, networked media encode/decode, video imaging, and portable media players.
- Does the TMS320DM6441 support power-saving modes? Yes, the DM6441 has individual power-saving modes for the ARM and DSP cores.
- Is the TMS320DM6441 compatible with JTAG boundary-scan? Yes, the DM6441 is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320DM6441? The DM6441 is manufactured using a 0.09-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS).
- What are the I/O voltage levels of the TMS320DM6441? The I/O voltage levels are 1.8 V and 3.3 V.
