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TMS320C6416T

TITMS320C6416T

Texas Instruments
High-performance fixed/floating-point DSP for compute-intensive signal-processing tasks.
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Overview

The TMS320C6416T is a high-performance fixed-point Digital Signal Processor based on the VelociTI.2 architecture, capable of reaching clock speeds up to 1GHz. It features a robust peripheral set including PCI and UTOPIA interfaces, alongside 1.03MB of on-chip RAM, making it suitable for infrastructure-grade signal processing.

Why Choose This Part

This DSP offers exceptional computational density with a 1GHz core and a large 1.03MB internal memory footprint to minimize external bus contention. It provides specialized connectivity options like UTOPIA and PCI that are critical for legacy telecommunications and industrial backplane integration.

Applications

Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Leverages the 1GHz clock speed and 64-channel DMA for high-bandwidth baseband processing and modulation.
Video Infrastructure
Processing high-density video streams and transcoding tasks using the VelociTI.2 architectural enhancements.
Medical Imaging
Real-time reconstruction of ultrasound or CT scan data requiring massive fixed-point throughput.
Network Gateway Equipment
Utilizing the integrated PCI and UTOPIA interfaces for high-speed ATM and telecommunications switching.

Key Specifications

Type Fixed Point
Interface Host Interface, McBSP, PCI, UTOPIA
Clock Rate 1GHz
On-Chip RAM 1.03MB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Voltage - I/O 3.30V
Package / Case 532-BFBGA, FCBGA
Voltage - Core 1.20V
Non-Volatile Memory External
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 90degC (TC)
Supplier Device Package 532-FC/CSP (23x23)

Getting Started

Development typically requires the Code Composer Studio (CCS) IDE and a compatible XDS-class JTAG emulator for debugging. Engineers should reference the TMS320C6000 DSP Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) guide to optimize code for the VelociTI.2 VLIW pipeline.

TMS320C6416T Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
TMS320C6416TBCLZD1 BCLZD1 282
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