TMS320DM642AZDK5

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Overview

The TMS320DM642AZDK5 is a video and imaging fixed-point digital signal processor from Texas Instruments. It features a C64x+ DSP core operating at up to 720 MHz, delivering 5760 MIPS performance. The device includes VelociTI.2 extensions for advanced VLIW parallelism. Key specifications include three configurable video ports (VP0–VP2), a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, and an integrated PCI interface. Memory consists of 16 KB L1P cache, 16 KB L1D cache, and 256 KB L2 RAM/cache. It utilizes a 548-pin BGA package with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Feature Summary

• C64x+ DSP Core: Supports up to 720 MHz clock rate with 5760 MIPS throughput and VelociTI.2 SIMD extensions.
• Video Interface: Three configurable video ports supporting multiple standards like ITU-R BT.656 and SMPTE.
• Connectivity: Integrated 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and 32-bit/66-MHz PCI master/slave interface.
• Memory Architecture: 16 KB L1P direct-mapped cache, 16 KB L1D 2-way set-associative cache, and 256 KB flexible L2 unified memory.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Applications

• Digital media processing and video compression/decompression
• Network video surveillance systems
• Medical imaging applications

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Procurement Notes

Verify the suffix 'ZDK5' against official documentation to confirm the specific speed grade (e.g., -720) and package variant (0.8-mm pitch). Ensure compatibility with required voltage levels (1.4 V internal for A-series devices) during system design.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Selection Notes

Select this model for high-performance video processing requiring glueless interfaces to common codecs. Consider the 0.8-mm ball pitch for PCB layout constraints compared to the 1.0-mm pitch variants. Verify that the application requires the specific peripheral configuration available in the ZDK package.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Part Context

This component belongs to the TMS320DM64x family of digital media processors. It is code-compatible with other C64x devices but offers enhanced multimedia peripherals tailored for video and imaging tasks. The DM642 represents a generation of high-throughput fixed-point DSPs designed for complex algorithmic execution.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Replacement Considerations

Check for updated revisions within the TMS320DM642 series or compatible C64x+ devices such as the TMS320DM643 if additional floating-point capabilities are required. Ensure pinout and peripheral availability match the current design requirements.