Overview
The TMS320VC5416 is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, designed to handle complex signal processing tasks efficiently. It is based on an advanced modified Harvard architecture, featuring one program memory bus and three data memory buses. This architecture enables high-performance processing with an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) that includes a 40-bit barrel shifter and two independent 40-bit accumulators. The processor is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring high-speed fixed-point processing.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Architecture | Advanced Modified Harvard Architecture |
| Instruction Execution Time | 6.25 ns (160 MIPS), 8.33 ns (120 MIPS) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.6 V (160 MIPS), 1.5 V (120 MIPS) |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| On-Chip RAM | 128K × 16-Bit (8 blocks of 8K × 16-Bit dual-access program/data RAM, 8 blocks of 8K × 16-Bit single-access program RAM) |
| On-Chip ROM | 16K × 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 Coupled to a 40-Bit Dedicated Adder |
| Timer | One 16-Bit Timer |
| 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) |
| Package Options | 144-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA), 144-Pin Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (LQFP) |
Key Features
- Advanced Multibus Architecture with three separate 16-bit data memory buses and one program memory bus.
- Arithmetic instructions with parallel store and load capabilities.
- 40-Bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) including a 40-bit barrel shifter and two independent 40-bit accumulators.
- Conditional store instructions and fast return from interrupt.
- On-chip peripherals including software-programmable wait-state generator, programmable bank-switching, and bus holders.
- On-chip programmable phase-locked loop (PLL) clock generator with external clock source.
- Extended addressing mode for 8M × 16-bit maximum addressable external program space.
- Power consumption control with IDLE1, IDLE2, and IDLE3 instructions and power-down modes.
- CLKOUT off control to disable CLKOUT.
- On-chip scan-based emulation logic, IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
Applications
The TMS320VC5416 is versatile and can be used in various applications requiring high-performance fixed-point signal processing. These include:
- Audio and video processing systems.
- Telecommunications equipment, such as modems and fax machines.
- Industrial control systems and automation.
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and defense systems.
- Automotive systems, including infotainment and safety features.
Q & A
- What is the architecture of the TMS320VC5416?
The TMS320VC5416 is based on an advanced modified Harvard architecture with one program memory bus and three data memory buses. - What is the instruction execution time of the TMS320VC5416?
The instruction execution time is 6.25 ns (160 MIPS) and 8.33 ns (120 MIPS). - What are the core and I/O supply voltages for the TMS320VC5416?
The core supply voltage is 1.6 V (160 MIPS) or 1.5 V (120 MIPS), and the I/O supply voltage is 3.3 V. - How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320VC5416 have?
The TMS320VC5416 has 128K × 16-Bit on-chip RAM, composed of 8 blocks of 8K × 16-Bit dual-access program/data RAM and 8 blocks of 8K × 16-Bit single-access program RAM. - What type of multiplier does the TMS320VC5416 have?
The TMS320VC5416 features a 17 × 17-bit parallel multiplier coupled to a 40-bit dedicated adder. - Does the TMS320VC5416 have any timers?
Yes, it has one 16-bit timer. - How many DMA channels does the TMS320VC5416 have?
The TMS320VC5416 has a six-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller. - What type of serial ports are available on the TMS320VC5416?
The TMS320VC5416 has three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs). - What is the host-port interface on the TMS320VC5416?
The TMS320VC5416 features an 8/16-bit enhanced parallel host-port interface (HPI8/16). - In what packages is the TMS320VC5416 available?
The TMS320VC5416 is available in 144-pin ball grid array (BGA) and 144-pin low-profile quad flatpack (LQFP) packages.
