Overview
The TMS320VC5509A, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) 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 is particularly suited for applications requiring intensive signal processing, such as video codecs, audio processing, and control systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 9.26 ns, 6.95 ns, 5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 108 MHz, 144 MHz, 200 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | One or Two Instructions |
| Multiply-Accumulates per Second | Up to 400 Million (MMACS) |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs |
| Internal Data/Operand Buses | Three Read Buses, Two Write Buses |
| On-Chip RAM | 128K × 16-Bit (64K Bytes DARAM, 192K Bytes SARAM) |
| On-Chip ROM | 64K Bytes (32K × 16-Bit) |
| External Memory Space | 8M × 16-Bit Maximum Addressable |
| Package | 179-Terminal MicroStar BGA™ (Ball Grid Array) |
| A/D Converter | 4-Channel (BGA) or 2-Channel (LQFP) 10-Bit Successive Approximation |
| USB Interface | Full-Speed (12 Mbps) Slave Port |
| I²C Interface | Multi-Master and Slave |
| Real-Time Clock | With Crystal Input, Separate Clock Domain, Separate Power Supply |
Key Features
- Dual multipliers capable of up to 400 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS)
- Two Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs)
- Three internal data/operand read buses and two internal data/operand write buses
- 128K × 16-Bit on-chip RAM, including 64K Bytes of dual-access RAM (DARAM) and 192K Bytes of single-access RAM (SARAM)
- 64K Bytes of one-wait-state on-chip ROM
- USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps) slave port supporting bulk, interrupt, and isochronous transfers
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C) multi-master and slave interface
- Real-time clock (RTC) with crystal input, separate clock domain, and separate power supply
- 4-channel (BGA) or 2-channel (LQFP) 10-bit successive approximation A/D converter
- Three full-duplex multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs)
- Enhanced host-port interface (HPI) for host processor access to internal memory
- DMA controller for data movement without CPU intervention
- General-purpose timers and digital phase-locked loop (DPLL) clock generation
Applications
The TMS320VC5509A is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Telecommunications: For real-time data analysis and transmission.
- Audio Processing: For high-quality audio signal processing.
- Video Applications: Ideal for portable digital video applications, including video codecs, color space conversion, and other video-related tasks.
- Control Systems: Suitable for industrial automation, automotive systems, and other control-oriented applications.
- Consumer Electronics: Used in devices requiring high-performance signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320VC5509A?
The TMS320VC5509A is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock rates of the TMS320VC5509A?
The clock rates are 108 MHz, 144 MHz, and 200 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320VC5509A execute per cycle?
The processor can execute one or two instructions per cycle.
- What is the maximum addressable external memory space?
The maximum addressable external memory space is 8M × 16-Bit.
- Does the TMS320VC5509A support USB?
Yes, it supports USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps) as a slave port.
- What types of interfaces does the TMS320VC5509A have?
The processor includes I²C multi-master and slave interface, real-time clock, and three full-duplex multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs).
- What is the package type of the TMS320VC5509AZAYC?
The package type is 179-Terminal MicroStar BGA™ (Ball Grid Array).
- What is the on-chip RAM configuration?
The on-chip RAM is 128K × 16-Bit, composed of 64K Bytes of DARAM and 192K Bytes of SARAM.
- Does the TMS320VC5509A have an A/D converter?
Yes, it has a 4-channel (BGA) or 2-channel (LQFP) 10-bit successive approximation A/D converter.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320VC5509A?
Typical applications include telecommunications, audio processing, video applications, control systems, and consumer electronics.
