Overview
The TMS320DM6467CZUTV, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) designed to meet the demands of next-generation embedded devices. This chip leverages TI’s DaVinci technology, combining a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core to provide robust operating system support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life. The dual-core architecture integrates the benefits of both DSP and RISC technologies, making it an excellent choice for 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 Mapped RAM/Cache | 128K-Byte (Flexible RAM/Cache Allocation) |
| C64x+ MIPS | Up to 5832 MIPS |
| 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 |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100/1000 Mb/s with MII/GMII Interface |
| UART/IrDA/CIR Modules | Three modules with modem control signals on UART0 |
| Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP) | Two ports with serializers for audio processing |
| General-Purpose Timers | Two 64-bit timers, each configurable as two 32-bit timers |
| Watchdog Timer | One 64-bit watchdog timer |
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 enhanced VLIW architecture.
- Video Processing: Dual programmable High-Definition Video/Imaging Co-processor (HDVICP) engines and Video Data Conversion Engine (VDCE) for video and imaging tasks.
- Memory and Cache: 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 128K-Byte L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes configurable video port, Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus interface, SPI, USB 2.0, and VLYNQ ports.
- Audio Processing: Multichannel audio serial ports (McASP) with serializers for audio processing.
- Development Tools: C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface for both ARM and DSP cores.
Applications
- Video Encode/Decode/Transcode/Transrate: Supports various video codecs like H.264, MPEG2, VC1, and MPEG4.
- Digital Media: Ideal for digital media processing in embedded devices.
- Networked Media Encode/Decode: Suitable for networked media applications.
- Video Imaging: Used in video imaging and processing tasks.
- Video Infrastructure: Applies to video infrastructure and video conferencing systems.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467CZUTV?
The TMS320DM6467CZUTV 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, while the ARM926EJ-S core operates at 297 MHz or 364.5 MHz.
- What is the memory architecture of the TMS320DM6467CZUTV?
The chip includes 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 128K-Byte L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache.
- What video processing capabilities does the TMS320DM6467CZUTV have?
The chip features dual programmable High-Definition Video/Imaging Co-processor (HDVICP) engines and a Video Data Conversion Engine (VDCE) for various video processing tasks.
- What are the key peripherals included in the TMS320DM6467CZUTV?
The chip includes a configurable video port, Ethernet MAC, I2C Bus interface, SPI, USB 2.0, VLYNQ ports, and multichannel audio serial ports (McASP).
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM6467CZUTV?
The chip is supported by C compilers, a DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface for both ARM and DSP cores.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM6467CZUTV?
Common applications include video encode/decode/transcode/transrate, digital media processing, networked media encode/decode, video imaging, and video infrastructure.
- Does the TMS320DM6467CZUTV support Ethernet connectivity?
Yes, it includes a 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC with MII/GMII Interface.
- How many UART/IrDA/CIR modules does the TMS320DM6467CZUTV have?
The chip includes three UART/IrDA/CIR modules, with modem control signals on UART0.
- What is the role of the HDVICP and VDCE in the TMS320DM6467CZUTV?
The HDVICP and VDCE are used to offload video and imaging processing tasks from the DSP core, making more DSP MIPS available for common video and imaging algorithms.
