Texas Instruments TMS320C6678AXCYPA
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | TMS320C66x |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 4 (72 Hours) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | 841-BFBGA, FCBGA |
| Interface | EBI/EMI, I²C, PCIe, SPI, TSIP, UART, 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Mfr | Texas Instruments |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 100°C (TC) |
| Type | Fixed/Floating Point |
| Supplier Device Package | 841-FCBGA (24x24) |
| Non-Volatile Memory | ROM (128kB) |
| Voltage - I/O | 1.0V, 1.5V, 1.8V |
| Voltage - Core | 1.00V |
| Clock Rate | 1GHz |
| On-Chip RAM | 8.5MB |
| Package | Tube |
| Product Status | Active |
| Base Product Number | TMS320 |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Standard Package | 44 |
| ECCN | 5A002A1 |
| HTSUS | 8542.31.0001 |
TMS320C6678AXCYPA multicore DSP processor, C6000 series DSP - Comprehensive Technical Overview
The TMS320C6678AXCYPA represents Texas Instruments' flagship multicore digital signal processor from the C6000™ platform, delivering exceptional parallel processing capabilities for compute-intensive applications. This high-performance DSP integrates eight TMS320C66x DSP cores, each operating at 1.25 GHz, providing an aggregate performance of up to 320 GMACS and 160 GFLOPS. The device features 4MB of shared memory and robust peripheral integration including Serial RapidIO®, Ethernet, and PCIe interfaces, making it particularly suitable for wireless infrastructure, medical imaging, and defense systems requiring massive data throughput.
Key Features
● Unparalleled multicore architecture: Eight C66x DSP cores with 1.25 GHz clock speed enable massive parallel processing
● Advanced memory subsystem: 4MB shared L2 SRAM with ECC protection and 512KB CorePac L1 memory per core
High-speed interconnects: Integrated Serial RapidIO 2.1, PCIe Gen2, and Gigabit Ethernet support
● Power-efficient design: Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling for optimized power consumption
● Reliability features: Hardware error correction (ECC) on all memories and built-in self-test capabilities
Primary Applications
This multicore DSP excels in 4G/LTE baseband processing, radar signal analysis, high-end ultrasound systems, and electronic warfare applications. Its architectural advantages make it particularly valuable for phased-array radar beamforming, software-defined radio implementations, and high-channel-count medical imaging systems where real-time processing of multiple data streams is critical.
Alternative Solutions
● TMS320C6657: Dual-core version (1.25GHz) with reduced power consumption for less demanding applications
● TMS320C6674: Quad-core implementation offering balanced performance for mid-range systems
● TMS320C6672: Cost-optimized dual-core variant with lower clock speed (1.0GHz) and reduced peripheral set
