Overview
The TMS320DM6467CCUTV, produced by Texas Instruments, is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) that leverages TI’s DaVinci™ technology. This dual-core architecture combines a high-performance TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core, providing the benefits of both DSP and Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) technologies. The DM6467 is designed to meet the networked media encode and decode digital media processing needs of next-generation embedded devices, enabling OEMs and ODMs to quickly bring to market devices with robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate (C64x+) | 594 MHz, 729 MHz |
| Clock Rate (ARM926EJ-S) | 297 MHz, 364.5 MHz |
| L1 Memory | 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache (Direct Mapped) |
| L2 Memory | Configurable as mapped memory, cache, or combinations of the two |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit Registers |
| DDR2 Memory Controller | 297-MHz, 310.5-MHz, 32-Bit bus width |
| Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) | 8/16-bit bus width, NOR, NAND Flash |
| Timers | Two 64-Bit General Purpose (each configurable as two 32-bit timers), One 64-Bit Watchdog Timer |
| UART/IrDA/CIR | Three modules, one with modem control signals, up to 1.8432 Mbps UART |
| SPI | One SPI with two chip-selects |
| I2C | One Master/Slave I2C Bus interface |
| McASP | Two Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP0 and McASP1) |
| Ethernet MAC (EMAC) | 10/100/1000 Mb/s, IEEE 802.3 compliant, MII and GMII interfaces |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-/Full-/Low-Speed Host (Mini-Host) |
| PCI | 32-Bit, 33-MHz, 3.3-V Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Master/Slave Interface |
Key Features
- Dual-Core Architecture: Combines a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- High-Performance Processing: 594-, 729-MHz C64x+ clock rate and 297-, 364.5-MHz ARM926EJ-S clock rate.
- Video Processing: Dual Programmable High-Definition Video Image Co-Processor (HDVICP) engines, supports H.264, MPEG2, VC1, MPEG4 SP/ASP.
- Memory and Interfaces: DDR2 SDRAM memory controller, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), SPI, I2C, McASP, and USB 2.0 interfaces.
- Networking: 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MII and GMII interfaces.
- Audio and Video Codecs: Supports various audio and video codecs, including those based on DaVinci™ technology.
- Power Management: SmartReflex™ power management, adaptive core voltage (1.05-V and 1.2-V).
- Peripheral Support: Includes UART/IrDA/CIR, PWM, ATA/ATAPI-6 interface, and general-purpose timers.
Applications
- Video Encode/Decode/Transcode/Transrate: Suitable for video processing in various embedded devices.
- Digital Media: Ideal for digital media processing, including networked media encode and decode.
- Video Imaging: Used in video imaging applications requiring high processing performance.
- Video Infrastructure: Supports video infrastructure needs, including video conferencing and video streaming.
- Networked Media: Enables robust networked media encode and decode capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467CCUTV?
The TMS320DM6467CCUTV is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) produced by Texas Instruments, leveraging TI’s DaVinci™ technology.
- What are the key components of the TMS320DM6467CCUTV?
The device features a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- What are the clock rates of the C64x+ and ARM926EJ-S cores?
The C64x+ core operates at 594 MHz or 729 MHz, while the ARM926EJ-S core operates at 297 MHz or 364.5 MHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6467CCUTV support?
The device supports DDR2 SDRAM memory controller and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) for NOR and NAND flash.
- Does the TMS320DM6467CCUTV support Ethernet?
Yes, it supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MII and GMII interfaces.
- What are the primary applications of the TMS320DM6467CCUTV?
The primary applications include video encode/decode/transcode/transrate, digital media processing, video imaging, video infrastructure, and networked media.
- Is the TMS320DM6467CCUTV still in production?
No, the TMS320DM6467CCUTV is no longer in production and is not recommended for new designs.
- What is the packaging of the TMS320DM6467CCUTV?
The device is packaged in a 529-FCBGA with a 0 to 85°C temperature range.
- Does the TMS320DM6467CCUTV support USB?
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 High-/Full-/Low-Speed Host (Mini-Host).
- What is the significance of the SmartReflex™ power management in the TMS320DM6467CCUTV?
SmartReflex™ power management helps in adaptive core voltage (1.05-V and 1.2-V) and power optimization.
