Overview
The TMS320VC5509A is a high-performance, low-power, fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is based on the TMS320C55x DSP generation CPU processor core, which achieves high performance and low power through increased parallelism and a focus on reducing power dissipation. The processor is designed to support a wide range of applications, particularly in the realm of digital signal processing, with a robust set of peripherals and memory options.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package | NFBGA (ZAY) with 179 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Clock Rate | 108 MHz, 144 MHz, 200 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 9.26 ns, 6.95 ns, 5 ns |
| 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 (Synchronous DRAM) |
| Multipliers | Dual Multipliers (up to 400 MMACS) |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs |
| Serial Ports | Up to 3 McBSPs, 2 MMC/SD peripherals |
| USB | Full-Speed (12 Mbps) Slave Port |
| I²C Interface | Multi-Master and Slave |
| Real-Time Clock (RTC) | With Crystal Input, Separate Clock Domain, Separate Power Supply |
| Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) | 4-Channel (BGA) or 2-Channel (LQFP) 10-Bit Successive Approximation |
Key Features
- High-Performance, Low-Power, Fixed-Point TMS320C55™ Digital Signal Processor
- 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
- External Memory Interface (EMIF) with glueless access to asynchronous and synchronous memories
- 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, Separate Power Supply
- Four-Channel (BGA) or Two-Channel (LQFP) 10-Bit Successive Approximation A/D
- Six-Channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) Controller
- Programmable Phase-Locked Loop Clock Generator
- General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins and General-Purpose Output Pin (XF)
Applications
The TMS320VC5509A is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Portable Digital Video Applications: Supports video codec performance with additional functions like color space conversion, user-interface operations, security, TCP/IP, voice recognition, and text-to-speech conversion.
- Audio Processing: Suitable for audio codecs, filters, and other audio processing tasks.
- Industrial Control Systems: Can be used in control systems that require high-performance DSP capabilities.
- Medical Devices: Applicable in medical devices that need advanced signal processing.
- Communication Systems: Supports various communication protocols and interfaces.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320VC5509A?
The TMS320VC5509A is a high-performance, low-power, fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320VC5509A?
The clock rate of the TMS320VC5509A can be 108 MHz, 144 MHz, or 200 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320VC5509A have?
The TMS320VC5509A has 128K × 16-Bit on-chip RAM, composed of 64K Bytes of DARAM and 192K Bytes of SARAM, along with 64K Bytes of one-wait-state on-chip ROM.
- Does the TMS320VC5509A support USB?
Yes, the TMS320VC5509A supports a Full-Speed (12 Mbps) USB Slave Port.
- What kind of serial ports does the TMS320VC5509A have?
The TMS320VC5509A has up to three McBSPs and two MMC/SD peripherals.
- Is the TMS320VC5509A suitable for video processing?
Yes, the TMS320VC5509A is highly suitable for video processing and can deliver exceptional video codec performance.
- What development tools support the TMS320VC5509A?
The TMS320VC5509A is supported by the eXpressDSP™, Code Composer Studio™ IDE, DSP/BIOS™, and the C55x DSP Library.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320VC5509A?
The operating temperature range of the TMS320VC5509A is -40°C to 85°C.
- Does the TMS320VC5509A have a real-time clock?
Yes, the TMS320VC5509A has a real-time clock (RTC) with crystal input, separate clock domain, and separate power supply.
- What kind of analog-to-digital converter does the TMS320VC5509A have?
The TMS320VC5509A has a 4-channel (BGA) or 2-channel (LQFP) 10-bit successive approximation A/D.
- Can the TMS320VC5509A be used in industrial control systems?
Yes, the TMS320VC5509A can be used in industrial control systems that require high-performance DSP capabilities.
