Overview
The TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 is a high-performance fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x DSP family. This device is based on the second-generation VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2 extensions. It is designed for multichannel and multifunction applications, offering a balance between the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors. Although this product is no longer in production, it remains a significant example of advanced DSP technology.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 500-, 600-, 720-MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2-, 1.67-, 1.39-ns |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions |
| Operations/Cycle | Twenty-Eight Operations |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units (Six ALUs, Two Multipliers) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| L1/L2 Memory Architecture | 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache, 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, 8M-Bit L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interfaces | One 64-Bit (EMIFA), One 16-Bit (EMIFB) |
| Package | 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Supply Voltage | 1.36 V (Min), 1.4 V (Nom), 1.44 V (Max) |
Key Features
- VelociTI.2 Extensions: Includes new instructions to accelerate performance and extend parallelism of the VelociTI architecture.
- Highly Independent Functional Units: Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit) and two multipliers supporting multiple arithmetic operations per clock cycle.
- Memory Architecture: 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache, 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, and 8M-Bit L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache.
- External Memory Interfaces: Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories.
- EDMA Controller: Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 independent channels.
- PCI Interface: 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Serial Ports: Three multichannel buffered serial ports with direct interface to T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers.
- Timers and GPIO: Three 32-Bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- UTOPIA Interface: Universal Test and Operations PHY Interface for ATM (UTOPIA) Level 2 Slave ATM Controller.
Applications
The TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 is suitable for a variety of high-performance applications, including:
- Telecommunications: Supports over 600 7.95-Kbps AMR and up to 7 2-Mbps or 43 384-Kbps 3GPP turbo decoding.
- Audio and Video Processing: Ideal for multichannel audio and video processing due to its high MIPS and MACs capabilities.
- Industrial Control: High-speed controllers and numerical processing make it suitable for industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical Imaging: Can be used in medical imaging applications requiring high computational power and data processing.
- Embedded Systems: Suitable for embedded systems requiring advanced DSP capabilities, such as in aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3?
The clock rate can be 500-, 600-, or 720-MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 execute per cycle?
It can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS performance of the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3?
The device can achieve up to 5760 MIPS.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 have?
It has a 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache, 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, and an 8M-Bit L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache.
- Does the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 support PCI interface?
Yes, it supports a 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3?
It is packaged in a 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Is the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 still in production?
No, this product is no longer in production and new designs should consider an alternate product.
- What is the supply voltage range for the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3?
The supply voltage range is 1.36 V (Min), 1.4 V (Nom), and 1.44 V (Max).
- Does the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3 support UTOPIA interface?
Yes, it supports the Universal Test and Operations PHY Interface for ATM (UTOPIA) Level 2 Slave ATM Controller.
- What are the key applications of the TMS320C6416EZLZA6E3?
Key applications include telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control, medical imaging, and embedded systems.
