Overview
The TMS320F241PGA is a digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320 family. Although the specific model TMS320F241PGA is not extensively detailed in the available sources, it can be inferred that it shares many characteristics with other members of the TMS320 family, particularly the second-generation devices like the TMS320C25 and TMS320C25-50.
This DSP is designed for high-performance signal processing applications, utilizing a modified Harvard architecture for speed and flexibility. It features a robust instruction set, on-chip memory, and various peripherals that make it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | Typically 100 ns (TMS320C25), 80 ns (TMS320C25-50) |
| On-Chip Data RAM | 544 words |
| Total Program/Data Memory Space | 128K words |
| On-Chip Program ROM/EPROM | 4K words (ROM for TMS320C25, EPROM for TMS320E25) |
| Package Type | 68-Pin Grid Array (PGA), 68-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC), 68-Lead CER-QUAD |
| Supply Voltage | Single 5-V Supply |
| Technology | CMOS (for TMS320C25 and variants) |
Key Features
- Single-cycle multiply/accumulate instructions with data move option
- Up to eight auxiliary registers with a dedicated arithmetic unit
- Bit-reversed indexed-addressing mode for radix-2 FFTs
- Double-buffered serial port for multiprocessing or interfacing to codecs and serial analog-to-digital converters
- On-chip clock generator and internal security mechanism (for TMS320E25)
- Wait states for communication to slower off-chip memories
- Block moves for data/program management
- Repeat feature for instructions such as multiply/accumulates, block moves, I/O transfers, and table read/writes
Applications
The TMS320F241PGA, like other members of the TMS320 family, is suitable for a variety of high-performance signal processing applications. These include:
- Audio and video processing
- Image processing
- Telecommunications
- Medical imaging and diagnostics
- Industrial control and automation
- Multiprocessing and interfacing with other devices such as codecs and serial analog-to-digital converters
Q & A
- What is the typical instruction cycle time of the TMS320C25?
The typical instruction cycle time of the TMS320C25 is 100 ns.
- How much on-chip data RAM does the TMS320C25 have?
The TMS320C25 has 544 words of on-chip data RAM.
- What is the total program/data memory space of the TMS320C25?
The total program/data memory space of the TMS320C25 is 128K words.
- What types of packages are available for the TMS320C25?
The TMS320C25 is available in 68-Pin Grid Array (PGA), 68-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC), and 68-Lead CER-QUAD packages.
- What is the supply voltage for the TMS320C25?
The supply voltage for the TMS320C25 is a single 5-V supply.
- Does the TMS320C25 support multiprocessing?
- What is the repeat feature in the TMS320C25?
The repeat feature allows a single instruction to be performed up to 256 times, effectively making multicycle instructions into single-cycle instructions.
- Is the TMS320C25 object-code compatible with other TMS320 devices?
- What is the bit-reversed indexed-addressing mode used for?
The bit-reversed indexed-addressing mode is used for radix-2 FFTs.
- Does the TMS320C25 have an on-chip clock generator?
