Overview
The TMS320VC5506ZHH is a high-performance, low-power, fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C55x DSP generation. This processor is designed to achieve high performance and low power consumption through increased parallelism and a focus on power reduction. It is suitable for a variety of applications requiring embedded digital signal processing, such as handheld appliances, portable GPS systems, wireless speaker phones, portable PDAs, and gaming devices.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | TMS320VC5506ZHH |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | 179-LFBGA MicroStar (12x12) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Core Voltage | 1.20V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.00V - 3.30V |
| Clock Rate | 108 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 9.26 ns |
| On-Chip RAM | 128 kB (64K x 16-Bit DARAM and 64K x 16-Bit SARAM) |
| External Memory Interface | 16-Bit EMIF with GPIO capabilities, supporting SRAM, EPROM, and SDRAM |
| Peripherals | Two 20-Bit Timers, Watchdog Timer, Six-Channel DMA Controller, Three McBSPs, USB Full-Speed Slave Port, I²C Multi-Master and Slave Interface, Real-Time Clock (RTC) |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power fixed-point DSP based on the TMS320C55x DSP core.
- Dual multipliers capable of up to 216 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS).
- Two arithmetic/logic units (ALUs) and 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.
- Six-channel direct memory access (DMA) controller and three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs).
- Programmable phase-locked loop clock generator and general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- USB full-speed (12 Mbps) slave port and I²C multi-master and slave interface.
- Real-time clock (RTC) with crystal input and separate clock domain and power supply.
- IEEE Std 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan logic.
Applications
The TMS320VC5506ZHH is used in various applications that require embedded digital signal processing, including:
- Handheld appliances
- Portable GPS systems
- Wireless speaker phones
- Portable PDAs
- Gaming devices
Q & A
- What is the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
The TMS320VC5506ZHH is a high-performance, low-power, fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
The clock rate of the TMS320VC5506ZHH is 108 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320VC5506ZHH have?
The TMS320VC5506ZHH has 128 kB of on-chip RAM, composed of 64K x 16-Bit DARAM and 64K x 16-Bit SARAM.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
The peripherals include two 20-bit timers, a watchdog timer, a six-channel DMA controller, three McBSPs, a USB full-speed slave port, an I²C multi-master and slave interface, and a real-time clock (RTC).
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What is the package type of the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
The package type is 179-LFBGA MicroStar (12x12).
- Does the TMS320VC5506ZHH support external memory?
Yes, it supports external memory through a 16-bit external memory interface (EMIF) with GPIO capabilities.
- What development tools support the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
The TMS320VC5506ZHH is supported by the eXpressDSP, Code Composer Studio IDE, DSP/BIOS, and the C55x DSP Library.
- Is the TMS320VC5506ZHH still manufactured?
No, the TMS320VC5506ZHH is no longer manufactured but is still available from some suppliers.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320VC5506ZHH?
Common applications include handheld appliances, portable GPS systems, wireless speaker phones, portable PDAs, and gaming devices.
