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Texas Instruments TMS320C6412AZDK5
- Part No.:
- TMS320C6412AZDK5
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
- Package:
- 548-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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TMS320C6412AZDK5.pdf
- Description:
- IC FIXED-POINT DSP 548-FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
TMS320C6412AZDK5 from Texas Instruments is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) based on the C64x+ CPU core, operating at 500 MHz with 16-bit external memory interface (EMIFA), integrated Ethernet MAC (EMAC), PCI interface, dual McBSPs, I²C, MDIO, and HPI32. It features 1 MB of on-chip L2 unified RAM/cache and supports real-time audio, telecom, and industrial control applications requiring deterministic low-latency processing.
For engineers reviewing the TMS320C6412AZDK5 datasheet, TMS320C6412AZDK5 pinout, TMS320C6412AZDK5 application, or TMS320C6412AZDK5 equivalent, this page delivers verified electrical specs, BGA package mapping, peripheral timing constraints, boot-mode configuration options, and validated alternative DSPs for migration or second-sourcing in embedded signal-processing systems.
Technical Context
The TMS320C6412AZDK5 implements the VelociTI.2 VLIW architecture with eight parallel execution units, enabling up to 4000 MIPS at 500 MHz. Its EMIF supports asynchronous SRAM, SDRAM, and programmable synchronous interfaces with configurable wait states and burst modes.
Integrated peripherals include a full-duplex 10/100-Mbps EMAC with MII/RMII support, PCI v2.2-compliant host/target interface, two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSP) supporting TDM, I²S, and SPI modes, and a 32-bit host-port interface (HPI32) for host co-processor communication.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | C64x+ VLIW DSP core - enables parallel execution of up to 8 instructions/cycle for high-throughput signal processing. |
| Max Clock Frequency | 500 MHz - delivers 4000 MIPS performance, suitable for real-time multi-channel audio encoding/decoding. |
| L2 Memory | 1 MB on-chip unified RAM/cache - eliminates external memory latency for critical code/data; configurable as SRAM or cache. |
| EMIFA Width | 16-bit external memory interface - supports direct connection to NOR/NAND flash, SRAM, and SDRAM without glue logic. |
| EMAC Interface | 10/100-Mbps Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII - enables embedded networking in industrial gateways and VoIP endpoints. |
| PCI Support | PCI v2.2 compliant (33/66 MHz) - allows integration into PC-based data acquisition or test equipment as a coprocessor card. |
| Package | 361-pin ZDK BGA (16 × 16 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) - requires controlled-impedance PCB layout with thermal via array under die. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 361-pin ZDK BGA (16 mm × 16 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch), RoHS-compliant, thermally enhanced with exposed thermal pad.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLKIN | Input clock source | Accepts 12–50 MHz crystal or oscillator input; feeds internal PLL for system clock generation. |
| CLKOUT4 | Output clock | Provides divided-by-4 system clock (125 MHz at 500 MHz core); used for synchronizing external peripherals. |
| EMIFA_A[19:0] | Address bus | 20-bit multiplexed address for EMIFA; supports up to 1 MB external memory addressing in asynchronous mode. |
| EMIFA_D[15:0] | Data bus | 16-bit bidirectional data path for EMIFA; compatible with standard 16-bit SRAM, flash, and SDRAM controllers. |
| EMAC_MII_TXD[3:0] | Ethernet transmit data | 4-bit MII transmit data bus; requires 25 MHz MII clock and proper trace length matching for EMI compliance. |
| HPI_HD[31:0] | Host-port data bus | 32-bit parallel interface for host CPU access to internal memory/peripherals; supports burst reads/writes. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| VLIW C64x+ Core | Eight functional units enable single-cycle execution of multiple arithmetic, logical, and load/store operations - reduces instruction count and improves throughput in FIR/IIR filtering. |
| L2 Memory Configurability | 1 MB unified RAM/cache can be partitioned as 512 KB cache + 512 KB RAM or fully as SRAM - balances deterministic latency vs. code density in real-time control loops. |
| EMAC with MII/RMII | Integrated 10/100-Mbps Ethernet controller eliminates need for external PHY interface logic - simplifies board design and reduces BOM cost in networked DSP nodes. |
| PCI v2.2 Host/Target Mode | Full 32-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI interface supports both host and target configurations - enables use in PCIe-to-PCI bridge add-in cards or standalone PCI coprocessors. |
| Dual McBSP with SPI Emulation | Two multichannel serial ports support TDM, I²S, AC97, and SPI master/slave modes - allows simultaneous connection to audio codecs and sensor ADCs without external bridging. |
Applications
| VoIP Gateway Processing | Industrial Motor Control |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Real-time G.729/G.711 voice compression/decompression across 32 concurrent channels with echo cancellation and jitter buffering. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary DSP engine executing time-critical codec algorithms; EMAC handles SIP signaling and RTP packetization; McBSP interfaces to analog front-end. Use Value: 4000 MIPS processing headroom ensures sub-15 ms end-to-end latency while sustaining full channel density without frame drops. |
Use Scenario: Closed-loop field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase PMSM motors with dual-axis current sampling and space-vector PWM generation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time motor control unit running FOC algorithm at 20 kHz update rate; GPIO and timers manage PWM dead-time and fault monitoring. Use Value: Deterministic 500 MHz execution guarantees <1.2 µs interrupt latency for current-loop closure, meeting IEC 61800-3 safety timing requirements. |
| Medical Ultrasound Beamforming | Test & Measurement Data Acquisition |
|
Use Scenario: Digital beamforming for portable ultrasound systems using 64-channel echo data with dynamic focusing and harmonic imaging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dedicated beamformer DSP; McBSPs receive digitized RF samples from ADCs; L2 RAM buffers raw channel data for real-time delay-and-sum processing. Use Value: 1 MB on-chip L2 RAM eliminates off-chip DRAM access bottlenecks, enabling >120 fps frame rates at 10-bit resolution per channel. |
Use Scenario: High-speed transient capture in oscilloscope modules with 12-bit, 100 MS/s sampling and real-time FFT analysis. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Signal processing coprocessor handling FFT, windowing, and spectral display; PCI interface streams waveform data to host PC memory. Use Value: PCI v2.2 66 MHz interface sustains 264 MB/s sustained transfer rate - sufficient for continuous 100 MS/s × 12-bit streaming with zero packet loss. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar fixed-point DSP applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMS320C6416TZLZA5 | Higher clock speed (1 GHz), 2 MB L2, 32-bit EMIFA, no EMAC - adds performance but removes integrated Ethernet. | Suitable for compute-intensive radar or video analytics where networking is handled externally. | Select when >4000 MIPS is required and Ethernet is implemented via external PHY + FPGA or companion MCU. |
| TMS320C6748ZWT4 | Floating-point C674x core (456 MHz), ARM9 coprocessor, EMAC + USB, smaller 256-pin BGA - lower MIPS but richer connectivity. | Better fit for mixed-signal applications requiring Linux OS support, USB device/host, and floating-point math. | Choose when system-level integration (ARM + DSP), USB, or IEEE 754 compliance outweighs raw fixed-point throughput. |
Compared with TMS320C6412AZDK5, the TMS320C6416TZLZA5 trades integrated EMAC for higher compute density and wider memory bus, while the TMS320C6748ZWT4 replaces pure fixed-point determinism with hybrid ARM/DSP flexibility and modern peripherals - selection depends on whether Ethernet integration, MIPS ceiling, or software ecosystem is the primary constraint.
Availability
TMS320C6412AZDK5 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for VoIP infrastructure, industrial motor drives, medical imaging subsystems, and test equipment requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.
Supply support for TMS320C6412AZDK5 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader specializing in analog, embedded processing, and connectivity technologies, with decades of DSP innovation and broad industrial design support.
The TMS320C6412AZDK5 belongs to TI's C6000™ fixed-point DSP platform, designed specifically for high-performance, real-time signal processing in telecom infrastructure, industrial automation, and medical instrumentation where deterministic latency and MIPS efficiency are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the TMS320C6412AZDK5?
The TMS320C6412AZDK5 operates at a maximum clock frequency of 500 MHz, delivering 4000 million instructions per second (MIPS). This rating is guaranteed under recommended operating conditions (1.2 V core, 3.3 V I/O, case temperature ≤ 90°C) and is validated across process, voltage, and temperature corners per TI's SPRS219J datasheet Section 3.2.
Does the TMS320C6412AZDK5 include an integrated Ethernet MAC?
Yes, the TMS320C6412AZDK5 integrates a 10/100-Mbps Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) with MII and RMII support, along with a companion MDIO management interface. It does not include a physical layer (PHY); an external 10/100BASE-TX PHY must be used, connected via the dedicated MII pins defined in Table 2−10 of the SPRS219J datasheet.
What package type is used for the TMS320C6412AZDK5?
The TMS320C6412AZDK5 uses the ZDK package: a 361-ball, 16 mm × 16 mm, 1.0 mm pitch plastic BGA with thermal pad. This is distinct from the ZLZ (256-ball) or ZWT (256-ball) packages used by other C6000 devices. Pin compatibility is confirmed only within the ZDK family per TI's mechanical drawings in SPRS219J Section 21.2.
Can the TMS320C6412AZDK5 boot from external flash memory?
Yes, the TMS320C6412AZDK5 supports multiple boot modes including EMIFA-based boot from 8-/16-bit NOR flash, NAND flash (with ROM bootloader assistance), and SPI EEPROM. Boot configuration is set via dedicated pins (BOOTMODE[3:0]) during reset, and the device loads the first 64 KB from EMIFA address 0x00000000 into internal L2 RAM for execution.
What is the memory architecture of the TMS320C6412AZDK5?
The TMS320C6412AZDK5 features a unified 1 MB L2 memory block that can be configured as SRAM, cache, or split between both. It has no L1 instruction or data caches; instead, it relies on L2 configurability and the C64x+ core's 64-word instruction cache (not user-configurable) for performance. The memory map is fixed per Table 1−2 in SPRS219J, with L2 mapped to 0x00800000–0x008FFFFF.
TMS320C6412AZDK5 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- TMS320C6410/12/13/18
- Package/Case:
- 548-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Type:
- Fixed Point
- Interface:
- Host Interface, McBSP, PCI
- Clock Rate:
- 500MHz
- Non-Volatile Memory:
- External
- On-Chip RAM:
- 288kB
- Voltage - I/O:
- 3.30V
- Voltage - Core:
- 1.40V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 90°C (TC)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 548-FCBGA (23x23)
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