Overview
The TMS320C5504 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C5000™ DSP product family. It is based on the TMS320C55x™ DSP generation CPU processor core, designed to achieve high performance and low power through increased parallelism and a focus on power savings. This DSP is suitable for a variety of low-power applications, including those requiring high computational efficiency and minimal energy consumption.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Instruction Cycle Time | 16.67, 13.33, 10, 8.33, 6.66 ns |
| Clock Rate | 60, 75, 100, 120, 150 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | One/Two Instructions Executed per Cycle |
| Multiply-Accumulate Units | Dual Multipliers [Up to 200, 240, or 300 Million Multiply-Accumulates per Second (MMACS)] |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs, including a central 40-bit ALU and an additional 16-bit ALU |
| Internal Buses | Three Internal Data/Operand Read Buses and Two Internal Data/Operand Write Buses |
| On-Chip RAM | 256K Bytes of Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM:
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| On-Chip ROM | 128K Bytes of Zero Wait-State On-Chip ROM (4 Blocks of 16K x 16-Bit) |
| External Memory Interface | 16-/8-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIF) with Glueless Interface to SDRAM/mSDRAM, NAND Flash, NOR Flash, and Asynchronous Static RAM (SRAM) |
| DMA Controllers | Four DMA Controllers, each with 4 channels (16-channels total) |
| Timers | Three 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers, one selectable as a Watchdog and/or GP |
| USB Port | Device USB Port With Integrated 2.0 High-Speed PHY, supports USB 2.0 Full- and High-Speed Device |
| Other Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C Bus, I2S Bus, MMC/SD Interfaces, LCD Bridge, and Real-Time Clock (RTC) with Crystal Input |
| Power Supply Domains | Four Core Isolated Power Supply Domains: Analog, RTC, CPU and Peripherals, and USB |
| Package | 196-Terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array) (ZCH Suffix) |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power TMS320C55x™ fixed-point DSP architecture
- Dual multipliers and two arithmetic/logic units (ALUs) for enhanced computational capabilities
- Advanced internal bus structure allowing up to four data reads and two data writes in a single cycle
- Four DMA controllers with 16 channels for efficient data movement without CPU intervention
- Integrated USB 2.0 high-speed PHY and LCD bridge
- Tightly-coupled FFT hardware accelerator and 10-bit SAR ADC
- Real-Time Clock (RTC) with crystal input and separate clock domain and power supply
- Multiple power supply domains for core and I/O isolation
- Software compatibility with other C55x devices
- Industrial temperature devices available
Applications
- Audio and speech processing
- Image and video processing
- Medical devices and diagnostic equipment
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Consumer electronics such as digital cameras and audio players
- Wireless and telecommunications equipment
- Automotive systems, including infotainment and safety systems
Q & A
- What is the clock rate range of the TMS320C5504 DSP?
The TMS320C5504 operates at clock rates of 60, 75, 100, 120, and 150 MHz.
- How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320C5504 have?
The device has 256K Bytes of zero-wait state on-chip RAM, composed of 64K Bytes of DARAM and 192K Bytes of SARAM.
- What types of external memory interfaces are supported by the TMS320C5504?
The device supports 16-/8-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIF) with glueless interface to SDRAM/mSDRAM, NAND Flash, NOR Flash, and Asynchronous Static RAM (SRAM).
- Does the TMS320C5504 have USB capabilities?
Yes, it has a device USB port with integrated 2.0 high-speed PHY, supporting USB 2.0 full- and high-speed device.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C5504?
The device is packaged in a 196-terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array) (ZCH Suffix).
- Is the TMS320C5504 suitable for industrial temperature applications?
Yes, industrial temperature devices are available.
- What is the purpose of the DMA controllers in the TMS320C5504?
The four DMA controllers, each with 4 channels, provide data movement for 16-independent channel contexts without CPU intervention.
- Does the TMS320C5504 support FFT operations?
Yes, it includes a tightly-coupled FFT hardware accelerator.
- What is the resolution of the SAR ADC in the TMS320C5504?
The device includes a 10-bit SAR ADC.
- Is the TMS320C5504 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is RoHS compliant and lead-free.
