Overview
The TMS320DM6467TZUTD1 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 in digital media processing. It features a dual-core architecture, combining a high-performance TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core, providing the benefits of both DSP and RISC technologies. This integration enables robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, high processing performance, and long battery life, making it ideal for next-generation embedded devices.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | TMS320C64x+ DSP core, ARM926EJ-S core |
| Clock Rate | 1-GHz C64x+ DSP, 500-MHz ARM926EJ-S |
| On-Chip Memory | 32KB L1 Program RAM/Cache, 32KB L1 Data RAM/Cache, 128KB Unified Mapped RAM/Cache (L2) |
| Cache | 16KB Instruction Cache, 8KB Data Cache for ARM926EJ-S |
| External Memory | Up to 400-MHz 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF |
| Peripherals | Configurable Video Port Interface (VPIF), Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus, Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP), USB 2.0, PCI (66 MHz) |
| Package | 529-pin PBGA (Pb-Free die bump and solder ball) |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial temperature devices available |
Key Features
- Dual-core architecture with TMS320C64x+ DSP and ARM926EJ-S cores.
- High-performance DSP with 8000 MIPS and advanced VLIW architecture.
- Support for H.264, MPEG2, VC1, and MPEG4 SP/ASP video encoding and decoding.
- High-definition video-imaging coprocessor (HDVICP) for video processing.
- Video data conversion engine (VDCE) for horizontal and vertical downscaling and chroma conversion.
- Multiple interfaces including Ethernet, USB 2.0, PCI, and multichannel audio serial ports.
- EmbeddedICE-RT logic for real-time debugging and embedded trace buffer (ETB) for ARM9 debug.
- Power sleep controller and peripheral/module clock gating for power management.
Applications
- Video encode, decode, transcode, and transrate applications.
- Networked media encode and decode.
- Video imaging and video infrastructure.
- Video conferencing and digital media devices.
- Embedded systems requiring high processing performance and low power consumption.
Q & A
- What are the core components of the TMS320DM6467TZUTD1? The TMS320DM6467TZUTD1 features a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core.
- What is the clock rate of the DSP and ARM cores? The C64x+ DSP core operates at 1 GHz, and the ARM926EJ-S core operates at 500 MHz.
- What type of on-chip memory does it have? It includes 32KB L1 Program RAM/Cache, 32KB L1 Data RAM/Cache, and 128KB Unified Mapped RAM/Cache (L2).
- What video processing capabilities does it support? It supports H.264, MPEG2, VC1, and MPEG4 SP/ASP video encoding and decoding, along with high-definition video-imaging coprocessor (HDVICP) and video data conversion engine (VDCE).
- What are the key peripherals and interfaces available? Key peripherals include configurable video port interface (VPIF), Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus, multichannel audio serial ports (McASP), USB 2.0, and PCI (66 MHz).
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM6467TZUTD1? It is packaged in a 529-pin PBGA (Pb-Free die bump and solder ball).
- Is the TMS320DM6467TZUTD1 suitable for industrial temperature applications? Yes, it is available in industrial temperature devices.
- What is the purpose of the embedded trace buffer (ETB) and EmbeddedICE-RT logic? These are used for real-time debugging and ARM9 debug.
- How does the power sleep controller contribute to power management? It provides peripheral/module clock gating for efficient power management.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM6467TZUTD1? Common applications include video encoding and decoding, networked media, video imaging, video infrastructure, and video conferencing.
