Overview
The TMS320DM6443AZWT, part of the DaVinci family from Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC). This device leverages TI’s DaVinci technology to meet the processing needs of next-generation embedded devices, particularly in networked media encode and decode applications. The DM6443 integrates a dual-core architecture, combining a TMS320C64x+™ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core, offering the benefits of both DSP and Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) technologies. This integration enables robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life, making it ideal for various digital media and networked media applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | TMS320C64x+™ DSP core, ARM926EJ-S core |
| Clock Rates | 594 MHz (C64x+), 297 MHz (ARM926EJ-S) |
| L1 Memory | 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 80K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache |
| L2 Memory | 64K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| MIPS Performance | 4752 C64x+ MIPS |
| External Memory Interfaces | DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR/NAND Flash |
| Networking | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module |
| Peripherals | USB 2.0, MMC/SD/SDIO, Compact Flash, PWM, UARTs, SPI, I2C |
| Video Processing | Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with Resizer and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE) |
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free BGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media SoC with dual-core architecture (TMS320C64x+™ DSP and ARM926EJ-S cores)
- Advanced Very-Long-Instruction-Word (VLIW) architecture and ARM Jazelle technology
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA3) controller with 64 independent channels
- Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with configurable Resizer and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE)
- On-Screen Display (OSD) engine and Video Encoder (VENC) for various video outputs
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and IEEE 802.3 compliance
- USB 2.0 high-/full-/low-speed host/client and multimedia card interfaces
- Multiple UARTs, SPI, I2C, and PWM peripherals
- General-purpose timers, watchdog timer, and GPIO pins with programmable interrupt/event generation
Applications
- Digital media devices such as set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and media players
- Networked media encode and decode applications
- Video imaging and surveillance systems
- Embedded devices requiring robust operating systems support and rich user interfaces
- Devices needing high processing performance and long battery life
Q & A
- What are the main processor cores in the TMS320DM6443?
The TMS320DM6443 features a TMS320C64x+™ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- What are the clock rates of the processor cores?
The C64x+ core operates at 594 MHz, and the ARM926EJ-S core operates at 297 MHz.
- What is the memory architecture of the TMS320DM6443?
The device includes 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 80K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 64K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- What networking capabilities does the TMS320DM6443 have?
The device includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with a Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module.
- What video processing capabilities are available on the TMS320DM6443?
The device features a Video Processing Subsystem (VPSS) with a configurable Resizer and Video Processing Back-End (VPBE), including an On-Screen Display (OSD) engine and Video Encoder (VENC).
- What types of external memory interfaces are supported?
The device supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR/NAND Flash, and other memory interfaces.
- What peripherals are available on the TMS320DM6443?
The device includes USB 2.0, MMC/SD/SDIO, Compact Flash, PWM, UARTs, SPI, I2C, and other peripherals.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM6443?
The device is packaged in a 361-Pin Pb-Free BGA Package (ZWT Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320DM6443?
Typical applications include digital media devices, networked media encode and decode, video imaging, and embedded devices requiring high performance and long battery life.
- Does the TMS320DM6443 support real-time debugging?
Yes, the device includes EmbeddedICE-RT™ logic for real-time debugging and an Emulation Trace Buffer (ETB) for ARM9 debug.
