Overview
The TMS320DM6467CGUTA6, produced by Texas Instruments, is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) that leverages TI’s DaVinci technology. This device is designed to meet the networked media encode and decode digital media processing needs of next-generation embedded devices. It features a dual-core architecture, combining a high-performance TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core, providing 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.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate (C64x+) | 594 MHz, 729 MHz |
| Clock Rate (ARM926EJ-S) | 297 MHz, 364.5 MHz |
| L1 Program RAM/Cache (DSP) | 32 KB |
| L1 Data RAM/Cache (DSP) | 32 KB (2-way set-associative) |
| L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 128 KB (flexible RAM/cache allocation) |
| DDR2 Memory Controller | 297 MHz, 310.5 MHz (16/32-bit bus width) |
| Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) | 8/16-bit bus width for slower memories/peripherals |
| UART/IrDA/CIR Modules | Three configurable modules (one with modem control signals) |
| SPI | One SPI with two chip-selects |
| I2C Bus | One master/slave I2C Bus interface |
| Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASPs) | Two McASPs (one with 4 serializers, one with 1 serializer for S/PDIF output) |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC with MDIO module |
| USB 2.0 | High-, full-, and low-speed host, supporting one external device |
| Package | 529-FCBGA (19x19 mm, 0.8-mm ball pitch) |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-/1.05-V internal core |
Key Features
- Dual-Core Architecture: Combines a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core for high-performance and flexibility.
- High-Performance Processing: Up to 594 MHz and 729 MHz clock rates for the DSP core, and up to 297 MHz and 364.5 MHz for the ARM core.
- Memory Architecture: Includes 32 KB L1P program RAM/cache, 32 KB L1D data RAM/cache, and 128 KB L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Peripheral Set: Features configurable video port, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, multichannel audio serial ports, USB 2.0 host, and more.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF for various memory and peripheral configurations.
- Timers and Watchdog: Includes two 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- GPIO and Interrupts: Up to 33 pins of general-purpose input/output with programmable interrupt/event generation modes.
Applications
- Video Encode/Decode/Transcode/Transrate: Suitable for video processing and encoding/decoding tasks.
- Digital Media: Ideal for networked media encode and decode applications.
- Video Imaging: Used in various video imaging and video security applications.
- Video Infrastructure: Supports video infrastructure and video conferencing systems.
- Embedded Systems: Can be integrated into a wide range of embedded systems requiring high-performance processing and multimedia capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6?
The TMS320DM6467CGUTA6 is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) produced by Texas Instruments, featuring a dual-core architecture with a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- What are the clock rates of the DSP and ARM cores?
The DSP core operates at up to 594 MHz and 729 MHz, while the ARM core operates at up to 297 MHz and 364.5 MHz.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6 have?
The device includes 32 KB L1P program RAM/cache, 32 KB L1D data RAM/cache, and 128 KB L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- What external memory interfaces are supported?
The device supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF for various memory and peripheral configurations.
- Does the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6 have USB capabilities?
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 high-, full-, and low-speed host modes.
- What is the package type and size of the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6?
The device is packaged in a 529-FCBGA with a size of 19x19 mm and a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What are the voltage requirements for the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6?
The device requires 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O voltages and 1.2-/1.05-V internal core voltage.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6?
Common applications include video encode/decode, digital media processing, video imaging, video infrastructure, and embedded systems.
- Is the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6 compliant with RoHS?
Yes, the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6 is RoHS compliant.
- What is the lifecycle status of the TMS320DM6467CGUTA6?
The TMS320DM6467CGUTA6 is currently not recommended for new designs (NRND).
