TMS320C6412GDK500

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Overview

The TMS320C6412GDK500 is a fixed-point digital signal processor from the Texas Instruments C64x family, operating at a clock rate of 500 MHz. It features a high-performance CPU with eight functional units capable of executing one multiply-accumulate operation per cycle. The device integrates 256 Kbytes of on-chip L2 memory and supports external memory interfaces including EMIFA, PCI, and Ethernet MAC. Key peripherals include two McBSPs, three timers, an HPI, GPIO, I2C, and EDMA controllers. It operates with a core voltage of 1.4V and I/O voltage of 3.3V in a 288-pin FCBGA package.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Feature Summary

• C64x DSP Core: Eight functional units providing up to 4000 MIPS performance at 500 MHz.
• Memory Architecture: 256 Kbytes of on-chip L2 memory configurable as SRAM or cache; supports external asynchronous/synchronous memory via EMIFA.
• Peripheral Integration: Includes EMAC, MDIO, PCI, two McBSPs, three timers, HPI, GPIO, and I2C modules.
• Power Management: Supports multiple power-down modes and programmable clock gating for optimized power consumption.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Applications

• Wireless base station processing
• Video surveillance systems
• Industrial motor control

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Procurement Notes

Verify RoHS compliance status as the provided datasheet indicates potential non-compliance for older revisions. Confirm package type (GDK) and speed grade (-500) match design requirements. Check for REACH restrictions and moisture sensitivity level (MSL 4). Ensure supply chain sources provide valid production data documentation.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring high-throughput fixed-point arithmetic. Compare with TMS320C6414/16/18 for higher memory or speed options. Ensure PCB layout supports 288-ball BGA thermal dissipation. Verify peripheral configuration pins (PERCFG) meet system reset state requirements before finalizing design.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Part Context

Part of the TMS320C641x series within the C64x DSP family. Shares architectural compatibility with C6414, C6416, and C6418 models, differing primarily in L2 memory size and maximum clock frequency. Designed for embedded signal processing tasks requiring deterministic real-time performance.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Replacement Considerations

TMS320C6414GDK500 offers increased L2 memory. TMS320C6416GDK500 provides higher clock speed. TMS320C6418GDK500 combines both upgrades. Pin-compatible alternatives within the same package require software adaptation if peripheral configurations differ.