Overview
The TMS320DM648CUTD7 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, the C64x+ core delivers up to 8800 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| C64x+ Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| L2 Memory/Cache | 4M-bit (512K-byte) Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| Temperature Ranges | Commercial, Extended, Industrial |
| Package | 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix), 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, McASP, 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem |
Key Features
- High-Performance Digital Media Processor with C64x+™ DSP Core
- Advanced Very-Long-Instruction-Word (VLIW) Architecture
- Eight Highly Independent Functional Units (Two Multipliers and Six ALUs)
- Five Configurable Video Ports with Glueless Interface to Common Video Decoder and Encoder Devices
- Supports Multiple Resolutions and Video Standards (e.g., CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M)
- VCXO Interpolated Control Port (VIC) for Audio/Video Synchronization
- External Memory Interfaces: 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and Asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA)
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 Independent Channels
- 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem
- Four 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, Each Configurable as Two 32-Bit Timers
- On-Chip ROM Bootloader and Individual Power-Saving Modes
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) Boundary-Scan-Compatible and 32 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
Applications
- Digital Video Recording
- Video and Imaging Processing
- Audio and Video Synchronization
- High-Performance DSP Programming
- Embedded Systems Requiring Advanced Media Processing
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment
- Consumer Electronics (e.g., Set-Top Boxes, Digital TVs)
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM648CUTD7?
The maximum clock rate is 1.1 GHz.
- How many instructions can the C64x+ core execute per second?
The C64x+ core can execute up to 8800 million instructions per second (MIPS).
- What type of memory does the TMS320DM648CUTD7 have?
The device has 4M-bit (512K-byte) L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320DM648CUTD7 support multiple video standards?
Yes, it supports multiple resolutions and video standards such as CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M.
- What are the temperature ranges supported by the TMS320DM648CUTD7?
The device supports commercial, extended, and industrial temperature ranges.
- What types of peripheral interfaces does the TMS320DM648CUTD7 offer?
The device includes UART, SPI, I2C, McASP, and a 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320DM648CUTD7 have?
The device has four 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two independent 32-bit timers.
- Does the TMS320DM648CUTD7 support power-saving modes?
Yes, it has individual power-saving modes.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM648CUTD7?
The device is packaged in a 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix) with a 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA.
- Is the TMS320DM648CUTD7 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with previous C64x/Debug devices.
