Overview
The TMS320DM647ZUTA8 is a high-performance digital media processor developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform and is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed to handle demanding digital media applications with its robust processing capabilities and extensive feature set. The DM647 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices, ensuring seamless integration and code compatibility. It operates at various clock rates, including 720 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 1.1 GHz, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring high computational power.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Rates | 720 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1.1 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.39 ns (-720), 1.25 ns (-800), 1.11 ns (-900), 0.91 ns (-1100) |
| MIPS | 5760, 6400, 7200, 8800 |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit C64x+ Instructions/Cycle |
| L1 Memory | 256K-bit (32K-byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 256K-bit (32K-byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache |
| L2 Memory | 2M-bit/256K-byte Unified RAM/Cache |
| Temperature Ranges | Commercial (-720, -900, -1100), Extended (-800), Industrial (-720, -900, -1100) |
| Package | 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix), 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA |
| Process Technology | 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal |
| GPIO Pins | 32 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
Key Features
- Advanced VelociTI.2™ extensions to VelociTI™ VLIW architecture
- On-Chip ROM Bootloader
- Individual Power-Saving Modes
- Flexible PLL Clock Generators
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) Boundary-Scan-Compatible
- Five Configurable Video Ports providing a glueless interface to common video decoder and encoder devices
- Supports Multiple Resolutions/Video Standards
- External Memory Interfaces (EMIFs) including 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller
- Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit) each supporting single 32-bit, dual 16-bit, or quad 8-bit arithmetic per clock cycle
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA)
- VLYNQ™ Interface (FPGA Interface)
- Supports Audio/Video Synchronization
Applications
- Digital Video Recording
- High-Performance Digital Media Processing
- Video Decoding and Encoding
- Audio/Video Synchronization
- Embedded Systems Requiring High Computational Power
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM647ZUTA8 processor based on?
The TMS320DM647ZUTA8 is based on the third-generation high-performance, advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture developed by Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock rates of the TMS320DM647ZUTA8?
The clock rates are 720 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 1.1 GHz.
- What is the instruction cycle time for each clock rate?
The instruction cycle times are 1.39 ns (-720), 1.25 ns (-800), 1.11 ns (-900), and 0.91 ns (-1100).
- How many MIPS does the TMS320DM647ZUTA8 support?
The processor supports 5760, 6400, 7200, and 8800 MIPS.
- What is the memory architecture of the TMS320DM647ZUTA8?
The processor features 256K-bit (32K-byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache and 256K-bit (32K-byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, along with 2M-bit/256K-byte L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- What are the temperature ranges supported by the TMS320DM647ZUTA8?
The processor supports commercial, extended, and industrial temperature ranges.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM647ZUTA8?
The processor is packaged in a 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix) with a 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA.
- What are the key features of the TMS320DM647ZUTA8 related to power management?
The processor includes individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- What video capabilities does the TMS320DM647ZUTA8 offer?
The processor provides five configurable video ports and supports multiple video resolutions and standards.
- What external memory interfaces does the TMS320DM647ZUTA8 support?
The processor supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller and asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) for slower memories/peripherals.
