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Texas Instruments TMS320C5x/TMS320LC5x Digital Signal Processors Data Sheet
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the TMS320C5x generation of Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) from Texas Instruments. The devices are fabricated with static CMOS technology and feature an enhanced Harvard architecture based on the earlier TMS320C25 design. Key capabilities include powerful 16-bit CPU performance, single-cycle instruction execution times ranging from 20 to 50 nanoseconds depending on voltage and device speed, and a specialized instruction set optimized for high-level language operation.
Read onlineTexas Instruments TMS320LC5X specifications
| CPU Architecture | Powerful 16-Bit TMS320C5x CPU |
|---|---|
| Instruction Execution Time (5V) | 20-, 25-, 35-, and 50-ns Single-Cycle |
| Instruction Execution Time (3V) | 25-, 40-, and 50-ns Single-Cycle |
| Multiply/Add Capability | Single-Cycle 16 x 16-Bit Multiply/Add |
| External Memory Space | 224K x 16-Bit Maximum Addressable |
| On-Chip Program ROM | 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K x 16-Bit Single-Access |
| On-Chip SARAM | 1K, 3K, 6K, 9K x 16-Bit Single-Access |
| On-Chip DARAM | 1K Dual-Access On-Chip Program/Data RAM |
| Power Dissipation (Average) | 47 mA at 5 V, 40-MHz Clock |
| Technology | High-Performance Static CMOS Technology |
Source: Texas Instruments TMS320C5x/TMS320LC5x Digital Signal Processors Data Sheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
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.
What is the maximum external memory addressable by the TMS320C5x?
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 single‑cycle multiply/add capability?
The device provides a single‑cycle 16 × 16‑bit multiply/add operation.
