Overview
The TMS320DM648ZUT7 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the third-generation C64x+™ DSP core, which features the advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. The DM648 is designed to handle demanding digital media applications, offering significant improvements in performance, memory, and peripheral capabilities compared to its predecessors. With a clock rate of up to 1.1 GHz, it achieves performance of up to 8800 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an excellent choice for high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | C64x+™ DSP Core |
| 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 Performance | Up to 8800 MIPS |
| 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 (DM648) |
| External Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Synchronous and Asynchronous EMIFA |
| Video Ports | Five configurable 16-bit video port peripherals (VP0-VP4) |
| Ethernet Switch Subsystem | 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with MDIO module and two SGMII ports (DM648) |
| 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 |
| Process Technology | 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Power Supply | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V internal |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The C64x+™ DSP core offers up to 8800 MIPS performance with eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs (32-/40-bit) and two multipliers.
- Memory Architecture: Features 256K-byte L1P and L1D caches, and a 4M-bit/512K-byte L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Video Processing: Five configurable 16-bit video port peripherals supporting multiple resolutions and video standards (e.g., CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M).
- Networking: Includes a 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem with a management data input/output (MDIO) module and two SGMII ports.
- Peripheral Interfaces: Supports UART, SPI, I2C, McASP, and a 16-bit or 32-bit host-port interface (HPI).
- Power Management: Individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators.
- Development Tools: Comprehensive set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface.
Applications
The TMS320DM648ZUT7 is well-suited for a variety of high-performance digital media applications, including:
- Digital Video Recording: Supports multiple video capture and display modes with various video standards.
- Video Processing: Ideal for video encoding, decoding, and transcoding tasks due to its advanced video port peripherals.
- Audio Processing: Features a multichannel audio serial port (McASP) for complex audio processing tasks.
- Networking and Communications: The integrated 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem makes it suitable for networked video and audio applications.
- Industrial and Embedded Systems: Can be used in various industrial and embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320DM648ZUT7?
The maximum clock rate is 1.1 GHz. - How much MIPS performance does the TMS320DM648ZUT7 offer?
It offers up to 8800 MIPS. - What type of memory architecture does the TMS320DM648ZUT7 have?
It features 256K-byte L1P and L1D caches, and a 4M-bit/512K-byte L2 unified mapped RAM/cache. - What video standards are supported by the video port peripherals?
The video port peripherals support multiple resolutions and video standards such as CCIR601, ITU-BT.656, BT.1120, SMPTE 125M, 260M, 274M, and 296M. - Does the TMS320DM648ZUT7 have Ethernet capabilities?
Yes, it includes a 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem with a management data input/output (MDIO) module and two SGMII ports. - What type of package does the TMS320DM648ZUT7 come in?
It comes in a 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix) package. - What is the process technology used in the TMS320DM648ZUT7?
The process technology is 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS). - What are the power supply requirements for the TMS320DM648ZUT7?
The device requires 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, with a 1.2-V internal supply. - Does the TMS320DM648ZUT7 support power-saving modes?
Yes, it supports individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators. - What development tools are available for the TMS320DM648ZUT7?
A comprehensive set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows™ debugger interface is available.
