The TMS320C6748BZCEA3 is a high-performance, low-power applications processor from Texas Instruments, designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded audio and industrial applications. This device is part of the TMS320C674x DSP family, which is known for its optimal blend of the real-time signal processing capabilities of a digital signal processor (DSP) and the functionality of a microcontroller (MCU).

Key Features

• Processing Core: The core of TMS320C6748BZCEA3 operates at a frequency of up to 456 MHz, delivering up to 3656 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second), which allows for efficient handling of both signal processing and control tasks.
• Memory: It boasts an integrated memory controller with support for 16-bit or 32-bit DDR2, DDR3, mDDR (mobile DDR), and 16-bit SDRAM, providing flexible memory options to designers.
• Rich Peripherals: This processor includes a variety of peripherals such as USB 2.0 with PHY, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO interface, I2C, McASP (Multichannel Audio Serial Port), SPI, and 64 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins for versatile connectivity and functionality.
• Enhanced Imaging Capabilities: The TMS320C6748BZCEA3 integrates a programmable high-definition video image co-processor that allows for enhanced imaging capabilities, making it suitable for video analytics and image processing tasks.
• Low-Power Consumption: Designed with power efficiency in mind, this processor features multiple power-down modes and dynamic power scaling, which helps to minimize power consumption during operation.

Applications

The TMS320C6748BZCEA3 is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

• Professional audio equipment
• Industrial control and automation systems
• Medical imaging devices
• Test and measurement equipment
• Communication infrastructure

Development Support

Developers can leverage Texas Instruments' comprehensive software and hardware tools ecosystem for the TMS320C6748BZCEA3, which includes development kits, reference designs, software libraries, and application notes to expedite the design process and reduce time to market.