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Texas Instruments TMS320C5x DSP Telecommunications Applications Book
This document is an application book published by Texas Instruments in October 1994, specifically focusing on telecommunications applications using the TMS320C5x Digital Signal Processor (DSP) family. It was edited by Mansoor A. Chishtie and is part of the Semiconductor Group's Digital Signal Processing Applications series.
Read onlineTexas Instruments TMS320C5X specifications
| Gross bit rate | 48.6 kbps |
|---|---|
| Modulation scheme | p/4-shifted differentially encoded quadrature phase shift keying |
| Roll-off factor | 0.35 |
| Oscillator frequency | 2.048-MHz |
Source: Texas Instruments TMS320C5x DSP Telecommunications Applications Book
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How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the gross bit rate for the U.S. digital cellular modem?
The gross bit rate is 48.6 kbps.
From: Texas Instruments TMS320C5x DSP Telecommunications Applications Book
What modulation method is used in the p/4-DQPSK modem?
It uses p/4-shifted differentially encoded quadrature phase shift keying.
From: Texas Instruments TMS320C5x DSP Telecommunications Applications Book
What is the maximum instructions per second (MIPS) for C5x devices?
They execute up to 50 million instructions per second (MIPS).
From: Texas Instruments TMS320C5x/TMS320LC5x Digital Signal Processors Data Sheet
Is the source code for C1x and C2x DSPs compatible with C5x?
Yes, source code for 'C1x and 'C2x DSPs is upward compatible with 'C5x DSPs.
From: Texas Instruments TMS320C5x/TMS320LC5x Digital Signal Processors Data Sheet
What is the maximum external memory addressable by the TMS320C5x DSP?
It can address up to 224 K × 16‑bit, comprising 64 K program, 64 K data, 64 K I/O, and 32 K global memory.
What is the typical power consumption of the TMS320C5x at 5 V and 40 MHz?
The average current draw is 47 mA (2.35 mA per MIP) under those conditions.
