Overview
The TMS320DM648CUTA8 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. It is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for digital media applications. The processor offers upward code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices and features an expanded instruction set. With a clock rate of up to 1.1 GHz, it achieves performance of up to 8800 million instructions per second (MIPS), addressing high-performance DSP programming challenges effectively.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| L2 Memory | 4M-bit/512K-byte Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| Temperature Ranges | Commercial (-720, -900, -1100), Extended (-800), Industrial (-720, -900, -1100) |
| Video Ports | Five Configurable 16-bit Video Ports |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Ethernet Switch | 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem |
| Timers | Four 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers (Each Configurable as Two 32-Bit Timers) |
| Package | 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix), 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal |
Key Features
- High-Performance Digital Media Processor with C64x+™ DSP Core
- Advanced Very-Long-Instruction-Word (VLIW) Architecture with VelociTI.2™ Extensions
- Eight Highly Independent Functional Units: Two Multipliers and Six Arithmetic Logic Units (ALUs)
- Support for Multiple Resolutions and Video Standards through Five Configurable Video Ports
- VCXO Interpolated Control Port (VIC) and Audio/Video Synchronization
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 Independent Channels
- 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem and Various Serial Interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, McASP)
- 32-Bit 33-/66-MHz, 3.3-V Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Master/Slave Interface
- VLYNQ™ Interface for FPGA and On-Chip ROM Bootloader
- Individual Power-Saving Modes and Flexible PLL Clock Generators
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) Boundary-Scan-Compatible and 32 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
Applications
- Digital Video Recording and Playback
- Video Encoding and Decoding
- Imaging and Vision Systems
- Audio Processing and Synchronization
- Gigabit Ethernet and Networking Applications
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Embedded Systems Requiring High-Performance DSP Capabilities
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM648CUTA8?
The maximum clock rate is 1.1 GHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320DM648CUTA8 execute per second?
Up to 8800 million instructions per second (MIPS).
- What type of memory does the TMS320DM648CUTA8 have?
It has a 4M-bit/512K-byte Unified Mapped RAM/Cache (L2) and 256K-bit L1 program and data caches.
- Does the TMS320DM648CUTA8 support multiple video standards?
Yes, it supports multiple resolutions and video standards through its five configurable video ports.
- What is the purpose of the VCXO Interpolated Control Port (VIC)?
The VIC supports audio/video synchronization.
- What types of memory interfaces are available on the TMS320DM648CUTA8?
It includes 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA).
- Does the TMS320DM648CUTA8 have Ethernet capabilities?
Yes, it features a 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320DM648CUTA8 have?
Four 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, each configurable as two 32-Bit Timers.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM648CUTA8?
529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix) with a 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA.
- Is the TMS320DM648CUTA8 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices.
