Overview
The TMS320VC5407PGER is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, designed to handle complex signal processing tasks with exceptional speed and efficiency. Based on the advanced modified Harvard architecture, this DSP features multiple data memory buses and a program memory bus, enabling simultaneous access to program instructions and data. This architecture supports a high degree of parallelism, allowing for powerful arithmetic, logic, and bit-manipulation operations within a single machine cycle.
The TMS320VC5407 is part of the TMS320C5000 DSP family and is distinguished by its extensive on-chip memory and peripherals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring intensive signal processing.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Type | 144-Pin Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (LQFP) |
| Operating Temperature Range (°C) | 0 to 85 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Instruction Execution Time | 8.33 ns (120 MIPS) |
| Program Memory | 128K × 16-Bit |
| On-Chip RAM | 40K × 16-Bit (five blocks of 8K × 16-Bit) |
| Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) | 40-Bit ALU with 40-Bit Barrel Shifter and Two Independent 40-Bit Accumulators |
| Multiplier | 17 × 17-Bit Parallel Multiplier with 40-Bit Dedicated Adder |
| Timers | Two 16-Bit Timers |
| DMA Controller | Six-Channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) Controller |
| Serial Ports | Three Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs) |
| Host-Port Interface | 8/16-Bit Enhanced Parallel Host-Port Interface (HPI8/16) |
| UART | Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) with Integrated Baud Rate Generator |
Key Features
- Advanced Modified Harvard Architecture: Features one program memory bus and three data memory buses, enabling high parallelism and simultaneous access to program instructions and data.
- High-Performance ALU: 40-Bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) with a 40-Bit Barrel Shifter and two independent 40-Bit accumulators.
- Parallel Multiplier: 17 × 17-Bit parallel multiplier coupled to a 40-Bit dedicated adder for non-pipelined single-cycle multiply/accumulate (MAC) operations.
- On-Chip Memory: 128K × 16-Bit program memory and 40K × 16-Bit on-chip RAM.
- On-Chip Peripherals: Includes two 16-Bit timers, six-channel DMA controller, three McBSPs, 8/16-Bit HPI, and a UART with integrated baud rate generator.
- Power Management: IDLE1, IDLE2, and IDLE3 instructions with power-down modes and CLKOUT off control.
- Scan-Based Emulation Logic: IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
Applications
- Audio and Video Processing: Suitable for real-time audio and video signal processing, including compression, decompression, and filtering.
- Telecommunications: Used in various telecommunications applications such as modems, echo cancellers, and voice over IP (VoIP).
- Industrial Control Systems: Employed in industrial automation for tasks like motor control, predictive maintenance, and real-time data analysis.
- Medical Devices: Applied in medical imaging, patient monitoring systems, and other medical diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and Defense: Utilized in radar systems, sonar processing, and other defense-related signal processing applications.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320VC5407PGER?
The TMS320VC5407PGER is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C5000 DSP family.
- What is the architecture of the TMS320VC5407?
The TMS320VC5407 is based on an advanced modified Harvard architecture with one program memory bus and three data memory buses.
- What are the key features of the ALU in the TMS320VC5407?
The ALU is a 40-Bit Arithmetic Logic Unit with a 40-Bit Barrel Shifter and two independent 40-Bit accumulators.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320VC5407 have?
The TMS320VC5407 has 128K × 16-Bit program memory and 40K × 16-Bit on-chip RAM.
- What are the power management features of the TMS320VC5407?
The DSP includes IDLE1, IDLE2, and IDLE3 instructions with power-down modes and CLKOUT off control.
- What peripherals are available on the TMS320VC5407?
The DSP includes two 16-Bit timers, a six-channel DMA controller, three McBSPs, an 8/16-Bit HPI, and a UART with an integrated baud rate generator.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320VC5407?
The operating temperature range is 0 to 85°C.
- What is the instruction execution time of the TMS320VC5407?
The instruction execution time is 8.33 ns, corresponding to 120 MIPS.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320VC5407?
Common applications include audio and video processing, telecommunications, industrial control systems, medical devices, and aerospace and defense systems.
- Does the TMS320VC5407 support JTAG boundary scan logic?
Yes, it supports IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
