Overview
The TMS320TCI6484CCMHV, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance Digital Signal Processor (DSP) designed for wireless infrastructure baseband applications. This device is part of the TCI648x family, which is known for its multi-standard System-on-Chip (SOC) baseband solutions. The TCI6484CCMHV is optimized for pico, micro, and macro base transceiver stations (BTS) and supports various wireless standards including LTE, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, GSM/EDGE, and cdma2000. It features a scalable and modular design, enabling quick time to market and cost optimization through functional integration and the elimination of the need for accelerator ASICs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Three independent TMS320C64x+ DSP cores at 1.2 GHz |
| Processing Power | 3.6 GHz of raw DSP processing power, 28.8 GMACS (16-bit) |
| On-Chip Memory | 3 Mbytes of L2 SRAM/cache |
| Specialized Coprocessors | Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP2), Turbo Code Decoder Coprocessor (TCP2), Rake Search/Spread Accelerator (RSA) |
| Interface | DDR2 interface, 10/100/1G Ethernet, RapidIO, CPRI, I2C, Timers, McBSP, GPIO |
| Process Technology | 65-nm silicon technology |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 105°C |
| Power Management | SmartReflex technology for dynamic voltage adjustment |
Key Features
- Modular and scalable design ideal for pico, micro, and macro BTS applications.
- Software-programmable solutions with the reuse of existing C64x and C64x+ DSP code.
- Advanced features such as MIMO, beamforming, and Parallel Interface Cancellation (PIC) without hardware redesign.
- High-density SOC baseband solution with functional integration leading to lower system costs.
- Industry-leading 65-nm silicon technology for high performance and low power consumption.
- SmartReflex power management technology for dynamic voltage adjustment and reduced power consumption.
Applications
The TMS320TCI6484CCMHV is designed for various wireless infrastructure baseband applications, including:
- LTE (Long Term Evolution)
- TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)
- WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
- GSM/EDGE (Global System for Mobile Communications/Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
- cdma2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000)
- UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
Q & A
- What is the primary application of the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV DSP?
The primary application is for wireless infrastructure baseband solutions, including LTE, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, GSM/EDGE, and cdma2000. - How many DSP cores does the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV have?
The device has three independent TMS320C64x+ DSP cores running at 1.2 GHz. - What is the total processing power of the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV?
The device offers 3.6 GHz of raw DSP processing power and 28.8 GMACS (16-bit) in measured performance. - What specialized coprocessors are included in the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV?
The device includes Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP2), Turbo Code Decoder Coprocessor (TCP2), and Rake Search/Spread Accelerator (RSA). - What is the significance of the 65-nm silicon technology used in the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV?
The 65-nm silicon technology doubles the transistor density of the previous 90-nm process, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption. - How does the SmartReflex technology benefit the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV?
SmartReflex technology dynamically adjusts voltages to meet exact performance requirements, minimizing power consumption and heat production. - What types of interfaces does the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV support?
The device supports DDR2, 10/100/1G Ethernet, RapidIO, CPRI, I2C, Timers, McBSP, and GPIO interfaces. - Is the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV compatible with other TI DSPs?
Yes, it is 100% code compatible with other TI C64x and C64x+ based devices. - What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C. - How does the modular design of the TMS320TCI6484CCMHV benefit developers?
The modular design allows for quick time to market and cost optimization by enabling the reuse of existing software and eliminating the need for accelerator ASICs.
