Overview
The TMS320DM6467ZUTAV, produced by Texas Instruments, is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) that leverages TI’s DaVinci™ technology. This chip 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 high-performance 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 |
| UART/IrDA/CIR Modules | Three modules (one with modem control signals) |
| SPI | One SPI with two chip-selects |
| I2C Bus | One master/slave I2C Bus |
| Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASP) | Two McASPs (one with four serializers, one with one serializer for S/PDIF output) |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100/1000 Mb/s with MDIO module |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit, 33 MHz, conforming to PCI Specification 2.3 |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-/Full-/Low-Speed Host (Mini-Host) |
| Package Type | 529-FCBGA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 85°C |
Key Features
- Dual-Core Architecture: Combines a TMS320C64x+ DSP core and an ARM926EJ-S core for high-performance processing and flexibility.
- High-Performance DSP Core: C64x+ core with 594 MHz or 729 MHz clock rates, supporting up to 5832 MIPS.
- ARM926EJ-S Core: Supports 32-bit and 16-bit instruction sets, with clock rates of 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 configurable video port, Ethernet MAC, SPI, I2C Bus, multichannel audio serial ports (McASP), PCI interface, and USB 2.0 host.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA).
- Debugging Capabilities: Includes EmbeddedICE-RT™ logic and Embedded Trace Buffer™ (ETB11™) for real-time debugging.
Applications
- Video Encode/Decode/Transcode/Transrate: Suitable for video processing tasks in various digital media devices.
- Networked Media Encode/Decode: Ideal for networked media applications requiring high-performance processing.
- Video Imaging: Used in applications involving video imaging and processing.
- Video Infrastructure: Supports infrastructure needs for video-related applications.
- Video Conferencing: Suitable for video conferencing systems due to its high-performance video processing capabilities).
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV?
The TMS320DM6467ZUTAV 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 type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV have?
The chip includes 32K-Byte L1P Program RAM/Cache, 32K-Byte L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 128K-Byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV?
The chip features interfaces such as Ethernet MAC, SPI, I2C Bus, multichannel audio serial ports (McASP), PCI interface, and USB 2.0 host.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV?
It is used in video encode/decode/transcode/transrate, networked media encode/decode, video imaging, video infrastructure, and video conferencing applications.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV?
The operating temperature range is 0 to 85°C.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV?
The package type is 529-FCBGA.
- Does the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV support debugging capabilities?
Yes, it includes EmbeddedICE-RT™ logic and Embedded Trace Buffer™ (ETB11™) for real-time debugging.
- Is the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV still recommended for new designs?
No, it is marked as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND).
- What are the power consumption characteristics of the TMS320DM6467ZUTAV?
Power consumption is highly application-dependent, and detailed power consumption estimates can be found in specific application reports.
