Overview
The TMS320VC5506ZAYR is a low-power, fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, based on the TMS320C55x DSP generation CPU processor core. This DSP is designed to achieve high performance and low power consumption through increased parallelism and a focus on reducing power dissipation. It is particularly suited for applications requiring high processing capability with minimal power usage, such as handheld appliances, portable GPS systems, wireless speaker phones, portable PDAs, and gaming devices.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Package | NFBGA (ZAY) with 179 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Clock Rate | 108 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 9.26 ns |
| On-Chip RAM | 64K x 16-Bit (32K DARAM + 32K SARAM) |
| External Memory Interface | 16-Bit EMIF with GPIO capabilities, supporting SRAM, EPROM, and SDRAM |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage | 2.7 V - 3.6 V |
| Multipliers | Dual multipliers, up to 216 MMACS |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs (40-bit and 16-bit) |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power fixed-point DSP
- Dual multipliers capable of up to 216 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS)
- Two arithmetic/logic units (ALUs): 40-bit and 16-bit
- Three internal data/operand read buses and two internal data/operand write buses
- On-chip bootloader and 8M x 16-bit maximum addressable external memory space
- Programmable low-power control of six device functional domains
- On-chip peripherals including two 20-bit timers, watchdog timer, six-channel DMA controller, and three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs)
- USB full-speed (12 Mbps) slave port and I2C multi-master and slave interface
- Real-time clock (RTC) with crystal input, separate clock domain, and separate power supply
- IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic
Applications
The TMS320VC5506ZAYR is suitable for a variety of applications that require high processing power and low power consumption. These include:
- Handheld appliances
- Portable GPS systems
- Wireless speaker phones
- Portable PDAs
- Gaming devices
- Other battery-powered devices that need to operate in standby mode for extended periods
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320VC5506ZAYR?
The clock rate of the TMS320VC5506ZAYR is 108 MHz.
- What type of package does the TMS320VC5506ZAYR come in?
The TMS320VC5506ZAYR comes in a 179-pin NFBGA (ZAY) package.
- How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320VC5506ZAYR have?
The TMS320VC5506ZAYR has 64K x 16-Bit on-chip RAM, composed of 32K DARAM and 32K SARAM.
- What are the key peripherals included in the TMS320VC5506ZAYR?
The key peripherals include two 20-bit timers, watchdog timer, six-channel DMA controller, three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), USB full-speed slave port, I2C multi-master and slave interface, and real-time clock (RTC).
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320VC5506ZAYR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- Does the TMS320VC5506ZAYR support external memory interfaces?
- What development tools support the TMS320VC5506ZAYR?
The TMS320VC5506ZAYR is supported by the Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE), DSP/BIOS™, and the C55x DSP Library.
- What is the power consumption profile of the TMS320VC5506ZAYR?
The TMS320VC5506ZAYR is designed for low power consumption, with programmable low-power control of six device functional domains.
- Does the TMS320VC5506ZAYR have USB capabilities?
- What is the significance of the dual multipliers in the TMS320VC5506ZAYR?
The dual multipliers are capable of up to 216 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS), enhancing the DSP's processing capability.
