Overview
The TMS320DM648CUT7 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, offering upward code compatibility with previous C64x devices and an expanded instruction set. The DM648 device features a C64x+™ DSP core, which provides the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors, making it an excellent choice for high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Category | Integrated Circuits (ICs) - Embedded - DSP (Digital Signal Processors) |
| Package | 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix), 19x19 mm, 0.8 mm pitch BGA |
| 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 MIPS |
| 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 | 4M-bit (512K-byte) Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: two multipliers, six arithmetic logic units (ALUs) |
| Temperature Ranges | Commercial, Extended, and Industrial temperature ranges |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Five configurable video ports, 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem, UART, SPI, I2C, McASP, DDR2 SDRAM interface, EMIFA |
Key Features
- High-Performance Digital Media Processor with C64x+™ DSP core
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to VelociTI™ architecture
- Up to 8800 MIPS at 1.1 GHz clock rate
- Eight highly independent functional units including two multipliers and six ALUs
- Support for multiple video standards and resolutions (e.g., CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M)
- Five configurable 16-bit video port peripherals providing a glueless interface to common video decoder and encoder devices
- 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem with MDIO module and SGMII ports
- External Memory Interfaces (EMIFs) including DDR2 SDRAM and synchronous/asynchronous EMIFA
- Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP) with ten serializers
- Four 64-bit general-purpose timers each configurable as two 32-bit timers
- User-configurable 16-bit or 32-bit host-port interface (HPI)
- 32 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins with programmable interrupt/event generation modes
Applications
- Digital Video Recording
- High-Performance DSP Programming
- Video and Imaging Applications
- Audio/Video Synchronization
- Embedded Systems Requiring High-Speed Processing
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment
- Telecommunications and Networking Equipment
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM648CUT7 processor used for?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 is a high-performance digital media processor used in various applications such as digital video recording, video and imaging processing, and other high-speed DSP programming challenges.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320DM648CUT7?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 operates at clock rates of 720 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 1.1 GHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM648CUT7 execute per cycle?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 can execute eight 32-bit C64x+ instructions per cycle.
- What is the memory architecture of the TMS320DM648CUT7?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 features a two-level cache-based architecture with 256K-bit L1P program cache, 256K-bit L1D data cache, and 4M-bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320DM648CUT7 support multiple video standards?
Yes, the TMS320DM648CUT7 supports multiple video standards including CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320DM648CUT7?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 includes interfaces such as five configurable video ports, 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem, UART, SPI, I2C, McASP, DDR2 SDRAM interface, and EMIFA.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320DM648CUT7 have?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 has four 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two independent 32-bit timers.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM648CUT7?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 is packaged in a 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix) with a 19x19 mm, 0.8 mm pitch BGA.
- Does the TMS320DM648CUT7 support industrial temperature ranges?
Yes, the TMS320DM648CUT7 supports commercial, extended, and industrial temperature ranges.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320DM648CUT7?
The TMS320DM648CUT7 is manufactured using 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) technology.
- Is the TMS320DM648CUT7 compatible with previous C64x devices?
Yes, the TMS320DM648CUT7 is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices and supports added functionality and an expanded instruction set.
