Overview
The TMS320DM6467, 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 digital media processing needs of next-generation embedded devices, particularly in networked media encode and decode applications. The DM6467 integrates 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 system support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| DSP Core | TMS320C64x+ |
| DSP Clock Rate | 594 MHz, 729 MHz |
| DSP MIPS | Up to 5832 MIPS |
| L1 Program RAM/Cache | 32K-Byte |
| L1 Data RAM/Cache | 32K-Byte (2-way set-associative) |
| L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 128K-Byte |
| ARM Core | ARM926EJ-S |
| ARM Clock Rate | 297 MHz, 364.5 MHz |
| ARM Instruction Set | 32-bit and 16-bit (Thumb mode) |
| Core Voltage | 1.05 V, 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.8 V, 3.3 V |
| Memory Interfaces | DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, USB 2.0, Ethernet MAC, PCI, HPI |
| Timers | 2 x 64-bit General Purpose Timers, 1 x 64-bit Watchdog Timer |
| Package | 529-pin PBGA (Pb-Free die bump and solder ball) |
Key Features
- Dual-Core Architecture: Combines a high-performance TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- High-Performance DSP: Up to 5832 MIPS at 729 MHz, with advanced VLIW architecture and eight highly independent functional units.
- ARM Core: Supports 32-bit and 16-bit instruction sets, with separate 16K-byte instruction and 8K-byte data caches.
- Memory and Cache: 32K-Byte L1P and L1D RAM/cache, 128K-Byte L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes configurable video port, Ethernet MAC, multichannel audio serial ports (McASP), SPI, I2C, USB 2.0, and more.
- Video Processing: High-Definition Video/Imaging Co-processor (HDVICP) and Video Data Conversion Engine (VDCE) for offloading video tasks.
- Debugging Tools: EmbeddedICE-RT logic, Embedded Trace Buffer (ETB11), and Windows debugger interface.
Applications
- Video Encode/Decode/Transcode/Transrate: Suitable for various video processing tasks.
- Digital Media: Ideal for digital media applications, including networked media encode and decode.
- Video Imaging: Used in video imaging applications due to its high-performance DSP and dedicated video processing units.
- Video Infrastructure: Applicable in video infrastructure systems requiring robust processing and peripheral control.
- Video Conferencing: Supports video conferencing applications with its advanced video and audio processing capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467?
The TMS320DM6467 is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) produced 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 type of memory interfaces does the DM6467 support?
The DM6467 supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) memory interfaces.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the DM6467?
The DM6467 includes UART, SPI, I2C, USB 2.0, Ethernet MAC, PCI, and HPI interfaces.
- What video processing capabilities does the DM6467 have?
The DM6467 includes a High-Definition Video/Imaging Co-processor (HDVICP) and Video Data Conversion Engine (VDCE) for advanced video processing.
- What debugging tools are available for the DM6467?
The DM6467 features EmbeddedICE-RT logic, Embedded Trace Buffer (ETB11), and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are the typical applications of the DM6467?
The DM6467 is used in video encode/decode, digital media, video imaging, video infrastructure, and video conferencing applications.
- What is the package type of the DM6467?
The DM6467 is available in a 529-pin PBGA (Pb-Free die bump and solder ball) package.
- Does the DM6467 support industrial temperature ranges?
Yes, the DM6467 is available in versions that support industrial temperature ranges.
- What development tools are provided for the DM6467?
Texas Instruments provides C compilers, a DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface for the DM6467.
