Overview
The Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320LC206 is a digital signal processor (DSP) fabricated with high-performance static CMOS integrated-circuit technology. It is part of the TMS320C20x series and is optimized for low-power operation. The TMS320LC206 is designed with an advanced Harvard architecture, on-chip peripherals, and on-chip memory, making it highly versatile and efficient for various signal processing tasks.
This DSP is source code compatible with the TMS320C25 and other ’20x devices, and it is upwardly code-compatible with TMS320C5x devices. The TMS320LC206 is available in a 100-pin PZ package (Small Thin Quad Flat Package - TQFP) and supports industrial temperature ranges from -40°C to 85°C.
Key Specifications
| Specification | TMS320LC206 |
|---|---|
| Instruction-Cycle Time | 25 ns at 3.3 V |
| On-Chip Memory | 544 × 16 Words of On-Chip Dual-Access Data RAM, 32K × 16 Words of On-Chip ROM, 4K × 16 Words of On-Chip Single-Access Program/Data RAM |
| External Memory Space | 224K × 16-Bit Maximum Addressable External Memory Space (64K Program, 64K Data, 64K I/O, 32K Global) |
| Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) | 32-Bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Accumulator |
| Multiplier | 16 × 16-Bit Multiplier With a 32-Bit Product |
| Peripherals | On-Chip 20-Bit Timer, On-Chip Software-Programmable Wait-State (0 to 7) Generator, On-Chip Oscillator, On-Chip Phase-Locked Loop (PLL), Six General-Purpose I/O Pins, Full-Duplex Asynchronous Serial Port (UART), Enhanced Synchronous Serial Port (ESSP) With Four-Level-Deep FIFOs |
| Input Clock Options | Multiply-by-One, -Two, or -Four, and Divide-by-Two |
| Power Supply | 3.3-V core and I/O |
| Package Type | 100-pin TQFP |
Key Features
- Enhanced TMS320 architectural design for increased performance and versatility.
- Advanced integrated-circuit processing technology for increased performance.
- Pin- and code-compatible with TMS320C203 and TMS320F206 devices.
- Source code compatible with TMS320C25 and other ’20x devices; upwardly code-compatible with TMS320C5x devices.
- Four external interrupts.
- On-chip peripherals include a 20-bit timer, software-programmable wait-state generator, oscillator, and phase-locked loop (PLL).
- Six general-purpose I/O pins, full-duplex asynchronous serial port (UART), and enhanced synchronous serial port (ESSP) with four-level-deep FIFOs.
- Support for hardware wait states and power down IDLE mode.
- IEEE 1149.1-compatible scan-based emulation.
Applications
The TMS320LC206 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance digital signal processing, including:
- Audio and video processing systems.
- Telecommunications and network equipment.
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Industrial control and automation systems.
- Aerospace and defense systems.
- Automotive systems requiring advanced signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the instruction-cycle time of the TMS320LC206?
The instruction-cycle time of the TMS320LC206 is 25 ns at 3.3 V.
- What is the on-chip memory configuration of the TMS320LC206?
The TMS320LC206 has 544 × 16 Words of On-Chip Dual-Access Data RAM, 32K × 16 Words of On-Chip ROM, and 4K × 16 Words of On-Chip Single-Access Program/Data RAM.
- What is the maximum addressable external memory space for the TMS320LC206?
The maximum addressable external memory space is 224K × 16-Bit, divided into 64K Program, 64K Data, 64K I/O, and 32K Global memory spaces.
- What are the key peripherals integrated into the TMS320LC206?
The key peripherals include an on-chip 20-bit timer, software-programmable wait-state generator, oscillator, phase-locked loop (PLL), six general-purpose I/O pins, full-duplex asynchronous serial port (UART), and enhanced synchronous serial port (ESSP) with four-level-deep FIFOs.
- Is the TMS320LC206 compatible with other TMS320 devices?
Yes, the TMS320LC206 is pin- and code-compatible with TMS320C203 and TMS320F206 devices, and it is source code compatible with TMS320C25 and other ’20x devices; it is also upwardly code-compatible with TMS320C5x devices.
- What is the power supply requirement for the TMS320LC206?
The TMS320LC206 requires a 3.3-V core and I/O power supply.
- What package type is the TMS320LC206 available in?
The TMS320LC206 is available in a 100-pin TQFP (Small Thin Quad Flat Package).
- Does the TMS320LC206 support any specific temperature range?
Yes, the TMS320LC206 supports industrial temperature ranges from -40°C to 85°C.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320LC206?
The TMS320LC206 is commonly used in audio and video processing systems, telecommunications, medical imaging, industrial control, aerospace, and automotive systems requiring advanced signal processing.
- Does the TMS320LC206 support any specific emulation standards?
Yes, the TMS320LC206 is IEEE 1149.1-compatible for scan-based emulation.
