Overview
The TMS320VC5501PGF300 is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the TMS320C55x DSP generation CPU processor core. This processor is designed to achieve high performance and low power consumption through increased parallelism and a focus on reducing power dissipation. It features a robust internal bus structure, including one program bus, three data read buses, and two data write buses, enabling up to three data reads and two data writes in a single cycle. The processor is supported by Texas Instruments' award-winning development tools and a large third-party network, making it a versatile choice for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | TMS320VC5501PGF300 |
| Package Type | LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Flatpack) |
| Pins | 176 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C |
| Clock Rate | Up to 300 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 3.33 ns |
| Instruction Cache (I-Cache) | 16K Bytes |
| On-Chip RAM | 16K × 16-Bit (32K Bytes) |
| On-Chip ROM | 16K × 16-Bit (32K Bytes) |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | Supports SRAM, EPROM, SDRAM, SBRAM |
| DMA Controller | Six-channel DMA |
| Serial Ports | Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) |
| Host-Port Interface (HPI) | 8-bit parallel HPI |
| Timers | Four timers, including two 64-bit general-purpose timers and a 64-bit watchdog timer |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.26 V |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power fixed-point DSP with up to 300 MHz clock rate and 3.33-ns instruction cycle time.
- Dual multipliers capable of up to 600 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS).
- Two arithmetic/logic units (ALUs) and one program bus, three internal data/operand read buses, and two internal data/operand write buses.
- 16K-byte instruction cache (I-Cache) and 16K × 16-bit on-chip RAM and ROM.
- External memory interface (EMIF) supporting asynchronous and synchronous memories.
- Six-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller and two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs).
- Programmable analog phase-locked loop (APLL) clock generator and general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- 8-bit parallel host-port interface (HPI) and four timers, including two 64-bit general-purpose timers and a 64-bit watchdog timer.
- Inter-integrated circuit (I2C) interface, universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), and on-chip scan-based emulation logic.
- IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
Applications
- Audio processing: Suitable for audio signal processing due to its high-performance and low-power characteristics.
- Automotive: Used in various automotive applications requiring real-time signal processing.
- Communications and Telecom: Ideal for communication systems that require efficient signal processing.
- Consumer Electronics: Found in consumer electronics such as audio devices, set-top boxes, and other multimedia equipment.
- Industrial: Used in industrial control systems and other industrial automation applications.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320VC5501PGF300?
The TMS320VC5501PGF300 is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C55x DSP generation.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320VC5501PGF300?
The clock rate of the TMS320VC5501PGF300 is up to 300 MHz.
- What type of package does the TMS320VC5501PGF300 come in?
The TMS320VC5501PGF300 comes in a 176-pin LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Flatpack) package.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320VC5501PGF300?
The operating temperature range is -40 to 85°C.
- What kind of memory does the TMS320VC5501PGF300 support?
The TMS320VC5501PGF300 supports various types of memory including SRAM, EPROM, SDRAM, and SBRAM through its external memory interface (EMIF).
- Does the TMS320VC5501PGF300 have any DMA capabilities?
Yes, it has a six-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller.
- What development tools support the TMS320VC5501PGF300?
The TMS320VC5501PGF300 is supported by Texas Instruments' eXpressDSP, Code Composer Studio, DSP/BIOS, and other development tools.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320VC5501PGF300?
Common applications include audio processing, automotive systems, communications and telecom, consumer electronics, and industrial control systems.
- Is the TMS320VC5501PGF300 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TMS320VC5501PGF300 is RoHS compliant.
- What is the lifecycle status of the TMS320VC5501PGF300?
The TMS320VC5501PGF300 is active and recommended for new designs.
