TMS320C6748AZCE3

High-performance 64-bit digital signal processors for advanced computing tasks

Manufacturer: ['analog-devices', 'ti']

series introduction

# Introduction to the TMS320C6748AZCE3 Product Series

## 1. Overview
The TMS320C6748AZCE3 belongs to Texas Instruments' TMS320C674x family of digital signal processors (DSPs). These processors are designed to offer high - performance, low - power solutions for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical imaging, audio processing, and communication systems. The TMS320C6748AZCE3, in particular, stands out with its unique combination of features that make it suitable for both cost - sensitive and performance - demanding projects.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 Processing Power
- **High - Speed CPU**: At its core, the TMS320C6748AZCE3 is equipped with a 32 - bit floating - point DSP core based on the C674x architecture. It can operate at a clock speed of up to 456 MHz, providing a high level of computational performance. This allows it to handle complex algorithms and real - time processing tasks efficiently.
- **Floating - Point Unit (FPU)**: The integrated FPU enables the processor to perform floating - point arithmetic operations with high precision. This is crucial for applications such as scientific simulations, audio and video processing, where accurate numerical calculations are required.

### 2.2 Memory
- **On - Chip Memory**: The device features 32 KB of L1P program cache, 32 KB of L1D data cache, and 256 KB of L2 memory. The cache memories help to reduce the access time to frequently used instructions and data, improving the overall processing speed. The L2 memory can be configured as either cache or general - purpose memory, providing flexibility for different application requirements.
- **External Memory Interface**: It supports a variety of external memory interfaces, including SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, and NAND Flash. This allows for easy expansion of the system's memory capacity, enabling the handling of large - scale data and complex applications.

### 2.3 Peripherals
- **UART, SPI, and I2C Interfaces**: These standard serial communication interfaces are available on the TMS320C6748AZCE3, facilitating easy connection to other devices such as sensors, actuators, and communication modules. The UART interface can be used for asynchronous serial communication, while the SPI and I2C interfaces are suitable for short - distance, high - speed communication with other integrated circuits.
- **Ethernet Interface**: The built - in Ethernet MAC (Media Access Controller) supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet communication. This makes it ideal for network - connected applications, such as industrial automation systems, where data needs to be transmitted and received over a local area network.
- **USB Interface**: The USB 2.0 interface provides a high - speed connection to external devices, such as computers or other USB - enabled peripherals. It can be used for data transfer, device configuration, and power supply in some cases.

### 2.4 Power Management
- **Low - Power Operation**: The TMS320C6748AZCE3 is designed with power - saving features in mind. It supports multiple power - down modes, allowing the system to conserve energy when not in use. This is particularly important for battery - powered applications or systems where power consumption needs to be minimized.

## 3. Package and Pinout
The TMS320C6748AZCE3 comes in a specific package, which provides mechanical protection and electrical connections to the printed circuit board (PCB). The package type is a 256 - pin BGA (Ball Grid Array),

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TMS320C6748AZCE3