Overview
The TMS320DM6467CZUTAV, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) that leverages TI’s DaVinci technology. This SoC 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 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, making it ideal for various digital media applications.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| C64x+ Clock Rate | 594 MHz, 729 MHz |
| ARM926EJ-S Clock Rate | 297 MHz, 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) |
| C64x+ MIPS | 4752, 5832 |
| 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 |
| General-Purpose Timers | Two 64-Bit (each configurable as two 32-bit timers) |
| Watchdog Timer | One 64-Bit |
| UART/IrDA/CIR Modules | Three (with SIR, MIR, CIR support and RTS/CTS flow control) |
| SPI | One (supports two slave devices) |
| I2C Bus | One (Master/Slave) |
| Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP) | Two (one transmit/receive with 4 serializers, one DIT transmit only with 1 serializer for S/PDIF output) |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100/1000 Mbps with Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module |
| Package Type | FCBGA-529 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 85°C |
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: C64x+ core operates at 594 MHz or 729 MHz, and the ARM926EJ-S core operates at 297 MHz or 364.5 MHz.
- Memory Architecture: Includes 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 128K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- Peripheral Set: Features a configurable video port, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC, multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), SPI, I2C Bus, and more.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous external memory interface (EMIFA).
- Debugging Capabilities: Includes EmbeddedICE-RT logic for real-time debugging and an Embedded Trace Buffer (ETB) for ARM9 debug.
- Power Management: Supports SmartReflex technology for power savings and adaptive core voltage.
Applications
- Video Encode/Decode/Transcode/Transrate: Suitable for video processing in various digital media devices.
- Digital Media: Ideal for networked media encode and decode, video imaging, and video infrastructure.
- Video Conferencing: Supports high-quality video conferencing applications.
- Embedded Systems: Used in embedded devices requiring robust operating systems support and high processing performance.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV?
The TMS320DM6467CZUTAV 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 C64x+ and ARM926EJ-S cores?
The C64x+ core operates at 594 MHz or 729 MHz, and the ARM926EJ-S core operates at 297 MHz or 364.5 MHz.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV have?
The SoC includes 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 128K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- What external memory interfaces are supported?
The SoC supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous external memory interface (EMIFA).
- Does the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV support Ethernet?
Yes, it supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet MAC with a Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module.
- What debugging capabilities does the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV have?
The SoC includes EmbeddedICE-RT logic for real-time debugging and an Embedded Trace Buffer (ETB) for ARM9 debug.
- What power management features are available?
The SoC supports SmartReflex technology for power savings and adaptive core voltage.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV?
It is suitable for video encode/decode, digital media, video conferencing, and other embedded systems requiring high processing performance.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV?
The package type is FCBGA-529.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320DM6467CZUTAV?
The operating temperature range is 0 to 85°C.
