Overview
The TMS320DM6467CZUT7, part of the TMS320DM646x series, is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments. This chip leverages TI’s DaVinci™ technology to meet the demands of networked media encode and decode digital media processing in next-generation embedded devices. The DM6467 integrates 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 dual-core architecture supports robust operating systems, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life, making it ideal for various media processing applications.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate (DSP) | 594 MHz or 729 MHz |
| Clock Rate (ARM) | 297 MHz or 364.5 MHz |
| L1P Program RAM/Cache | 32K-Byte (Direct Mapped) |
| L1D Data RAM/Cache | 32K-Byte (2-Way Set-Associative) |
| L2 Unified RAM/Cache | 128K-Byte (Flexible RAM/Cache Allocation) |
| DDR2 Memory Controller | 297 MHz or 310.5 MHz, 16/32-bit bus width |
| Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) | 8/16-bit bus width, NOR, NAND |
| UART/IrDA/CIR Modules | Three configurable modules, up to 1.8432 Mbps UART |
| SPI | One SPI with two slave devices |
| I2C Bus | One Master/Slave I2C Bus |
| Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP) | Two McASPs, one with 4 serializers, one with 1 serializer for S/PDIF output |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100/1000 Mb/s with Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module |
| General-Purpose Timers | Two 64-bit timers, each configurable as two 32-bit timers |
| Watchdog Timer | One 64-bit watchdog timer |
| Package | FCBGA-529, 0.8-mm ball pitch |
Key Features
- Dual-Core Architecture: Combines a high-performance TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core, providing the benefits of both DSP and RISC technologies.
- High-Performance Processing: Up to 729 MHz DSP clock rate and 364.5 MHz ARM clock rate, with 4752 or 5832 C64x+ MIPS.
- Memory Architecture: 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache and 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, along with 128K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes configurable video port, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, multichannel audio serial ports (McASP), SPI, I2C Bus, and more.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) for various memory configurations.
- USB and PCI Interfaces: USB 2.0 host and 33-MHz PCI master/slave interface.
Applications
- Video Processing: Video encode/decode/transcode/transrate, video imaging, and video infrastructure.
- Networked Media: Networked media encode and decode, digital media processing.
- Video Conferencing: Supports high-quality video conferencing applications.
- Consumer Electronics: Suitable for various consumer electronics requiring high-performance media processing.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in industrial automation for demanding real-time applications.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467CZUT7?
The TMS320DM6467CZUT7 is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments, integrating 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 594 MHz or 729 MHz, while the ARM core operates at 297 MHz or 364.5 MHz.
- What is the memory architecture of the TMS320DM6467?
The chip features 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 128K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- What peripheral interfaces does the TMS320DM6467 support?
The chip supports various interfaces including Ethernet MAC, McASP, SPI, I2C Bus, UART/IrDA/CIR, and more.
- What types of external memory interfaces are supported?
The TMS320DM6467 supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA).
- Is the TMS320DM6467 suitable for video processing applications?
Yes, it is highly suitable for video processing applications such as video encode/decode/transcode/transrate and video imaging.
- Does the TMS320DM6467 support USB and PCI interfaces?
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 host and 33-MHz PCI master/slave interface.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6467CZUT7?
The package type is FCBGA-529 with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Is the TMS320DM6467CZUT7 still in production?
No, the TMS320DM6467CZUT7 is listed as obsolete.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM6467?
Common applications include networked media processing, video conferencing, and various consumer electronics requiring high-performance media processing.
