Product Description
Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 DSK – DSP Starter Kit for C6000 Fixed-Point Development
This used Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 DSK (DSP Starter Kit) is a legacy development platform for the TMS320C6000 family of fixed-point digital signal processors. Designed as an affordable entry point for DSP programming, the DSK allows developers to evaluate C6000 performance and develop real-time algorithms without investing in high-cost emulators .
The board features the TMS320C6211 fixed-point DSP operating at 150 MHz, delivering peak performance of 1200 MIPS . The C6211 is based on TI’s advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, featuring eight functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers that can produce two multiply-accumulates (MACs) per cycle .
Condition Note: This board is untested and sold as-is. No software or documentation is included.
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Family | TMS320C6000 DSK |
| DSP Device | TMS320C6211 fixed-point |
| Core Frequency | 150 MHz |
| Peak Performance | 1200 MIPS |
| Architecture | VelociTI VLIW (8 functional units) |
| MACs per cycle | 2 (333 MMACS) |
| Internal Memory | 72KB RAM (8KB L1 cache / 64KB L2 cache) |
| Onboard Codec | TLC320AD535 (max 11.025 kHz) |
| Default Sampling Rate | 8 kHz (fixed, not software programmable) |
| Host Interface | Parallel port for download/debug |
| Power Supply | 5V DC |
| Board Dimensions | ~21cm x 12cm x 2cm |
Daughtercard Interface
The DSK board includes a standard daughtercard interface using two 80-pin Samtec SFM-140-L2-S-D-LC connectors, making it compatible with various expansion cards . This interface provides access to:
| Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
| McBSP | One multi-channel buffered serial port |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | Glueless SDRAM, SBSRAM, async peripherals |
| HPI | Host Port Interface |
| Timers | Two general-purpose timers |
| Power | +5V, +3.3V for expansion cards |
Daughtercard Area Dimensions: 191 x 86.2 mm (7.52 x 3.39 in)
On-Board Memory Configuration
Based on TI’s platform documentation, the DSK6211 platform includes the following memory configuration :
| Memory Region | Base Address | Size |
|---|---|---|
| SDRAM | 0x80000000 | 4 MB |
Applications
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DSP Education and Training: Originally designed as a low-cost starter kit for learning C6000 DSP programming
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Software-Defined Radio: Documented use in shortwave software radio reconnaissance applications
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Algorithm Development: Real-time DSP algorithm prototyping using Hypersignal RIDE
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Legacy System Support: Replacement or test platform for existing C6211-based products
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Data Acquisition: With onboard codec and expansion capabilities
Condition
SOLD AS IS
USED – PULLED FROM SURPLUS
FUNCTIONALITY NOT TESTED
NO POWER SUPPLY, SOFTWARE, OR DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED (unless specified)
⚠ POWER REQUIREMENT: This board requires a 5V DC power supply (not included). The DSK does not support USB power.
⚠ LEGACY SOFTWARE WARNING: This DSK uses a parallel port interface for downloading/debugging . Modern computers without parallel ports will require additional hardware or a legacy PC.
| Weight | 2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 8 × 6 in |
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