Overview
The TMS320UC5402ZGU-80, produced by Texas Instruments, is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) that is part of the TMS320C5000 DSP family. This processor is based on an advanced modified Harvard architecture, featuring one program memory bus and three separate 16-bit data memory buses. This architecture allows for high parallelism, enabling simultaneous access to program instructions and data, which is crucial for high-performance signal processing applications.
The TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 is designed to provide a powerful set of arithmetic, logic, and bit-manipulation operations, all of which can be performed in a single machine cycle. The processor includes a 40-bit arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a 40-bit barrel shifter, and two independent 40-bit accumulators, making it highly efficient for complex signal processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Advanced modified Harvard architecture with one program memory bus and three data memory buses |
| ALU | 40-bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) with 40-bit barrel shifter and two independent 40-bit accumulators |
| Multiplier | 17 × 17-bit parallel multiplier coupled to a 40-bit dedicated adder for non-pipelined single-cycle multiply/accumulate (MAC) operation |
| Memory | 4K x 16-bit on-chip ROM, 16K x 16-bit dual-access on-chip RAM |
| Addressing | Extended addressing mode for 1M x 16-bit maximum addressable external program space |
| Peripherals | Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), enhanced 8-bit parallel host-port interface (HPI8), two 16-bit timers, six-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller |
| Clock and Power | On-chip phase-locked loop (PLL) clock generator with internal oscillator or external clock source, 10-ns single-cycle fixed-point instruction execution time (100 MIPS) for 3.3-V power supply (1.8-V core) |
| Package | 144-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
Key Features
- Advanced Multibus Architecture: Allows for high parallelism with separate program and data spaces.
- High-Performance ALU: 40-bit ALU with a 40-bit barrel shifter and two independent 40-bit accumulators.
- Efficient Multiply/Accumulate Operations: 17 × 17-bit parallel multiplier coupled to a 40-bit dedicated adder for non-pipelined single-cycle MAC operations.
- On-Chip Memory and Peripherals: Includes 4K x 16-bit on-chip ROM, 16K x 16-bit dual-access on-chip RAM, McBSPs, HPI8, timers, and a DMA controller.
- Power Management: Features IDLE1, IDLE2, and IDLE3 instructions with power-down modes and CLKOUT off control.
- Debug and Emulation: On-chip scan-based emulation logic and IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
Applications
The TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 is suitable for a variety of high-performance signal processing applications, including:
- Telecommunications: Voice and data communication systems, modems, and other telecommunication equipment.
- Audio Processing: Audio codecs, echo cancellation, and other audio signal processing tasks.
- Industrial Control: High-speed data acquisition, motor control, and other industrial automation applications.
- Medical Devices: Medical imaging, patient monitoring systems, and other medical diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and Defense: Radar systems, sonar systems, and other military and aerospace applications requiring high-performance signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the architecture of the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80?
The TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 is based on an advanced modified Harvard architecture with one program memory bus and three separate 16-bit data memory buses.
- What is the performance of the ALU in the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80?
The ALU is a 40-bit Arithmetic Logic Unit with a 40-bit barrel shifter and two independent 40-bit accumulators.
- What kind of multiplier does the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 have?
The processor includes a 17 × 17-bit parallel multiplier coupled to a 40-bit dedicated adder for non-pipelined single-cycle multiply/accumulate (MAC) operations.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 have?
The processor has 4K x 16-bit on-chip ROM and 16K x 16-bit dual-access on-chip RAM.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80?
The processor includes two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), an enhanced 8-bit parallel host-port interface (HPI8), two 16-bit timers, and a six-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller.
- What is the clock speed and power supply of the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80?
The processor has a 10-ns single-cycle fixed-point instruction execution time (100 MIPS) for a 3.3-V power supply (1.8-V core).
- What package options are available for the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80?
The processor is available in a 144-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Does the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 support power management features?
Yes, it features IDLE1, IDLE2, and IDLE3 instructions with power-down modes and CLKOUT off control.
- What debug and emulation capabilities does the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80 have?
The processor includes on-chip scan-based emulation logic and IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320UC5402ZGU-80?
Common applications include telecommunications, audio processing, industrial control, medical devices, and aerospace and defense systems.
