Overview
The TMS320DM6467TCUTD1, also known as the DM6467T, is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments. This chip leverages TI's DaVinci™ technology to meet the networked media encode and decode processing needs of next-generation embedded devices. The DM6467T 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 integrated solution enables OEMs and ODMs to quickly develop devices with robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 1-GHz C64x+™, 500-MHz ARM926EJ-S™ |
| Processor Cores | TMS320C64x+™ DSP core, ARM926EJ-S™ core |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit C64x+ Instructions/Cycle |
| MIPS | 8000 C64x+ MIPS |
| On-Chip Memory | 128KB Unified Mapped RAM/Cache (L2), 16KB I-cache, 8KB D-cache (ARM), 32KB L1 Program/Cache and 32KB L1 Data/Cache (DSP) |
| External Memory Interfaces | Up to 400-MHz 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Package | 529-Pin Pb-Free BGA Package (CUT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.3-V Internal |
Key Features
- High-performance TMS320C64x+™ DSP core with eight highly independent functional units and six ALUs (32-/40-Bit).
- ARM926EJ-S™ core with 16KB instruction cache and 8KB data cache, supporting 32-bit and 16-bit (Thumb®) instruction sets.
- Support for a range of encode, decode, and transcode operations including H.264, MPEG2, VC1, and MPEG4 SP/ASP.
- 150-MHz Video Port Interface (VPIF) with multiple video capture and display channels.
- External memory interfaces including DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA).
- 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and USB 2.0 high-/full-speed client/host.
- Two 64-bit general-purpose timers, one 64-bit watchdog timer, and three configurable UART/IrDA/CIR modules.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels.
Applications
- Video encode/decode/transcode/transrate applications.
- Networked media encode and decode.
- Video imaging and infrastructure.
- Video conferencing.
- Digital media devices requiring robust operating systems support and rich user interfaces.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1?
The TMS320DM6467TCUTD1 has a clock rate of 1-GHz for the C64x+™ core and 500-MHz for the ARM926EJ-S™ core.
- What are the key processor cores in the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1?
The key processor cores are the TMS320C64x+™ DSP core and the ARM926EJ-S™ core.
- What is the MIPS rating of the C64x+™ core?
The C64x+™ core has a MIPS rating of 8000.
- What types of external memory interfaces does the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1 support?
The chip supports up to 400-MHz 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA).
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1?
The package type is a 529-Pin Pb-Free BGA Package (CUT Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What are the operating temperature and voltage ranges for the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C, and the voltage ranges are 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, with 1.3-V internal voltage.
- What video processing capabilities does the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1 have?
The chip supports a range of video processing including encode, decode, and transcode operations, and features a 150-MHz Video Port Interface (VPIF).
- Does the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1 support Ethernet and USB interfaces?
Yes, it supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and USB 2.0 high-/full-speed client/host interfaces.
- What are some of the peripheral interfaces available on the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1?
The chip includes two 64-bit general-purpose timers, one 64-bit watchdog timer, three configurable UART/IrDA/CIR modules, and enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels.
- What are the typical applications for the TMS320DM6467TCUTD1?
Typical applications include video encode/decode/transcode/transrate, networked media, video imaging, video infrastructure, and video conferencing.
