TMS320C44GFW50

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Overview

The TMS320C44GFW50 is a 32-bit floating-point digital signal processor from the TMS320C4x family, manufactured by Texas Instruments. It operates at a maximum clock frequency of 50 MHz with a 40-ns instruction cycle time. The device features four communication ports and a six-channel DMA coprocessor for high-speed data transfer. It includes 8 KB of single-cycle dual-access RAM and a 512-byte instruction cache. The GFW suffix indicates a 388-pin plastic ball grid array package designed for commercial temperature operation.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Feature Summary

• 32-bit floating-point architecture with single-cycle 40-bit multipliers
• Four on-chip communication ports for processor-to-processor connectivity
• Six-channel DMA coprocessor supporting intelligent bus arbitration
• Integrated 512-byte instruction cache and 8 KB dual-access RAM

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Applications

• High-performance parallel processing systems
• Processor-to-processor communication networks
• Real-time digital signal processing applications

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade (50 MHz) and package type (388-BGA) against project requirements. Confirm that the commercial temperature range aligns with environmental specifications. Check current production status as older C4x components may have limited availability or end-of-life implications.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Selection Notes

Select this component when IEEE-754 floating-point precision is required alongside high throughput. Ensure the design accommodates the 388-pin BGA footprint and 5V power supply requirements. Consider the 24-bit external address bus width for memory mapping constraints.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Part Context

This part belongs to the TMS320C4x generation of DSPs, offering source-code compatibility with the C3x series. The GFW variant specifically denotes the 388-pin BGA package configuration available in commercial temperature grades, distinct from the PDB PQFP package option.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not provided in the verified documentation.