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TMS320C Digital Signal Processor Variants

Texas Instruments TMS320C devices span fixed-point and floating-point DSP generations for real-time signal processing, control, communications, and embedded computation.

Workload

Designed for deterministic signal processing and numeric control loops.

Variant spread

The TMS320C prefix spans multiple generations.

Substitution risk

Direct replacement requires exact-generation matching.

DSP processors for real-time math and signal pipelines

Compare TMS320C variants by DSP generation, frequency, memory, package, interface set, and temperature grade.

The TMS320C base number groups Texas Instruments digital signal processors that have been used across motor control, audio, telecom, instrumentation, imaging, and real-time embedded systems. The family spans older C2x/C5x style fixed-point processors through higher-performance C6000-class and application-specific DSP variants, so the prefix should be treated as a DSP platform umbrella rather than a pin-compatible family.

TMS320C devices are chosen when deterministic multiply-accumulate performance, low-latency interrupt response, and optimized signal-processing code matter. Variants may include on-chip RAM, external memory interfaces, serial ports, DMA, timers, host interfaces, and packages such as PLCC, LQFP, PQFP, BGA, and FCBGA. Selection requires matching software toolchain, boot mode, memory map, peripheral set, clocking, package, and temperature range to the existing design.

Key Features

  • DSP architecture optimized for real-time mathematical workloads
  • Broad legacy and active device spread under the TMS320C prefix
  • Used in motor control, telecom, audio, instrumentation, and industrial systems
  • Package and memory options vary significantly by generation
  • Software compatibility is a primary substitution constraint

Target Applications

  • Digital motor control and power conversion
  • Telecom and modem processing
  • Audio and speech processing
  • Industrial instrumentation
  • Legacy DSP board maintenance

Ordering Variants

Compare 167 TMS320C part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part NumberDescriptionPackage TypeManufacturerLifecycleRoHSAvailabilityAction
TMS320C206PZ80Package: LQFP | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2.7V | Memory Size: 64KB | Frequency: 80MHz | Max Frequency: 80MHz | Interface: SSP, UARTLQFPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C30GEL27Supply Voltage: 5 | Max Frequency: 27 | Max Operating Temp: 85 | Min Operating Temp: 0-Texas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C30GEL33Supply Voltage: 5 | Max Frequency: 33.33 | Max Operating Temp: 85 | Min Operating Temp: 0-Texas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C32PCM40Package: PQFP | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.25V | Min Supply Voltage: 4.75V | Number of Bits: 32 | Frequency: 40MHz | Max Frequency: 40MHz | Interface: SerialPQFPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C54CSTPGEPackage: LQFP | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.25V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.42V | Number of Bits: 16 | Memory Size: 256KB | Frequency: 120MHz | Max Frequency: 120MHzLQFPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C5504AZCHA12Package: NFBGA | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°CNFBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C5514AZCHA12Package: NFBGA | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°CNFBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C5534AZAY10Supply Voltage: 1.3 | Max Frequency: 12 | Max Operating Temp: 70 | Min Operating Temp: -10-Texas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C5534AZHH10Package: BGA | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.3V | Max Supply Voltage: 1.43V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.24V | Number of Bits: 16 | Memory Size: 128KB | Frequency: 100MHz | Max Frequency: 100MHzBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6205GHKA200Package: LFBGA | Operating Supply Voltage: 3.3V | Max Supply Voltage: 3.46V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.43V | Frequency: 200MHz | Max Frequency: 200MHz | Interface: PCI, I2C, SPI, USB, UART | Max Operating Temp: 105°CLFBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6421ZDU6Package: BGA | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 90°C | Min Operating Temp: 0°CBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6424ZWT5Package: LFBGA | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.2V | Max Supply Voltage: 3.63V | Min Supply Voltage: 1V | Frequency: 500MHz | Max Frequency: 500MHz | Interface: I2C, Ethernet, UART, EBI/EMI, McASP, Serial | Max Operating Temp: 90°CLFBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6657CZHPackage: FCBGA | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: 0°CFCBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6674ACYPPackage: FCBGA | Max Supply Voltage: 1.05V | Min Supply Voltage: 950mV | Memory Size: 256KB | Frequency: 1GHz | Max Frequency: 1.25GHz | Interface: I2C, SPI, Ethernet, PCIe, UART, EBI/EMI | Max Operating Temp: 100°CFCBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6678ACYPAPackage: FCBGA | Max Supply Voltage: 1.05V | Min Supply Voltage: 950mV | Memory Size: 512KB | Frequency: 1GHz | Max Frequency: 1.25GHz | Interface: I2C, SPI, Ethernet, PCIe, UART, EBI/EMI | Max Operating Temp: 100°CFCBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6711DGDP250Package: BGA | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.4V | Max Supply Voltage: 3.47V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.33V | Number of Bits: 32 | Memory Size: 64KB | Frequency: 250MHz | Max Frequency: 250MHzBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6713BPYP200Package: HLQFP | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.26V | Max Supply Voltage: 1.32V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.14V | Memory Size: 8KB | Frequency: 200MHz | Max Frequency: 200MHz | Interface: I2C, McASPHLQFPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6713BZDP225Package: BGA | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.26V | Max Supply Voltage: 1.32V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.14V | Number of Bits: 32 | Memory Size: 8KB | Frequency: 225MHz | Max Frequency: 225MHzBGATexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6722BRFP200Package: HTQFP | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.2V | Max Supply Voltage: 3.47V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.14V | Memory Size: 384KB | Frequency: 200MHz | Max Frequency: 200MHz | Interface: I2C, SPI, EBI/EMI, McASPHTQFPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
TMS320C6745BPTP3Package: HLQFP | Operating Supply Voltage: 1.2V | Max Supply Voltage: 1.32V | Min Supply Voltage: 1.14V | Memory Size: 64KB | Frequency: 375MHz | Max Frequency: 375MHz | Interface: I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, UART, EBI/EMI, McASPHLQFPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on TMS320C map to package, grade, and reel options.

[{"code":"TMS320C2x / C5x","meaning":"Older fixed-point DSP generations often used in legacy control and signal-processing boards."},{"code":"TMS320C6x","meaning":"Higher-performance DSP architecture groups with broader memory and package options."},{"code":"Temperature and package suffixes","meaning":"Suffixes encode package, temperature grade, and packing; verify the full TI orderable MPN."},{"code":"Software generation","meaning":"Compiler, emulator, boot ROM, and peripheral libraries may differ substantially between subfamilies."}]

How to Choose the Right TMS320C DSPs (Digital Signal Processors)

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Protect software compatibility

DSP generation, instruction set, memory map, and development tools must match the firmware base.

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Check boot and memory interface

External memory width, boot pins, and serial boot options can be board-defining details.

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Review thermal and package constraints

High-performance DSP variants may need BGA assembly control and thermal analysis.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for TMS320C product family

Device class
Texas Instruments DSP processor
Processing focus
Real-time fixed-point or floating-point signal processing
Common interfaces
Serial ports, external memory, DMA, host interfaces on selected devices
Common packages
PLCC, LQFP, PQFP, BGA, FCBGA
Selection focus
DSP generation, code compatibility, memory, peripherals, package

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the TMS320C product family.

No. TMS320C covers many DSP generations. Instruction set, memory map, peripherals, package, and software tools must be checked.
It is used for real-time signal processing, motor control, telecom, audio, instrumentation, and legacy embedded computation.
Verify the full suffix, package, temperature grade, lifecycle status, and whether the device matches the target firmware and board revision.