Specifications

TMS320 Family Overview
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1.1 TMS320 Family Overview
The TMS320 family consists of fixed-point, floating-point, multiprocessor digi-
tal signal processors (DSPs), and fixed-point DSP controllers. TMS320 DSPs
have an architecture designed specifically for real-time signal processing. The
’240x series of DSP controllers combines this real-time processing capability
with controller peripherals to create an ideal solution for control system
applications. The following characteristics make the TMS320 family the right
choice for a wide range of processing applications:
- Very flexible instruction set
- Inherent operational flexibility
- High-speed performance
- Innovative parallel architecture
- Cost effectiveness
In 1982, Texas Instruments introduced the TMS32010, the first fixed-point
DSP in the TMS320 family. Before the end of the year, Electronic Products
magazine awarded the TMS32010 the title “Product of the Year”. Today, the
TMS320 family consists of these generations: ’C1x, ’C2x, ’C20x, ’C24x, ’C5x,
’C54x, and ’C6x fixed-point DSPs; ’C3x and ’C4x floating-point DSPs; and
’C8x multiprocessor DSPs. The ’240x devices are considered part of the ’24x
generation of fixed-point DSPs, and members of the ’C2000 platform.
Devices within a generation of a TMS320 platform have the same CPU struc-
ture but different on-chip memory and peripheral configurations. Spin-off
devices use new combinations of on-chip memory and peripherals to satisfy
a wide range of needs in the worldwide electronics market. By integrating
memory and peripherals onto a single chip, TMS320 devices reduce system
costs and save circuit board space.