TMS320C6746BZCEA3 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock

Texas Instruments TMS320C6746BZCEA3 is a 32-bit fixed/floating-point DSP with a 361-ball BGA package, offering a 30 MHz clock and 23-bit address bus with JTAG boundary scan for real-time signal processing in industrial and communications applications.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified May 2026
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TMS320C6746BZCEA3Other
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Other
Pin Count
361
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 105.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of TMS320C6746BZCEA3?

  • 32-bit fixed and floating-point computation in a single core, eliminating the need for external FPU co-processors
  • 30 MHz maximum clock frequency with 23-bit address bus supporting up to 8 MB of direct memory addressing
  • JTAG boundary-scan support accelerates board-level debug and production test without dedicated ATE fixtures
  • 16-bit external data bus allows direct interface to cost-effective SDRAM and Flash memory devices
  • 361-ball BGA package balances high pin count with compact board footprint for space-constrained embedded systems

What is TMS320C6746BZCEA3 used for?

The TMS320C6746BZCEA3 is targeted at real-time signal processing tasks in industrial automation, motor control, and medical instrumentation, where both fixed-point efficiency and floating-point precision are required within a single DSP device. Its 30 MHz core clock and on-chip peripherals support deterministic control loops in servo drives and ultrasonic flow meters that must sustain low-latency interrupt response. The device is also used in audio processing equipment and portable test instruments where the combined fixed/floating-point capability reduces firmware complexity and accelerates time-to-market.

What are the specifications of TMS320C6746BZCEA3?

YTEOL0
Address Bus Width23
Barrel ShifterNO
Bit Size32
Boundary ScanYES
Clock Frequency-Max30MHz
External Data Bus Width16
FormatFLOATING POINT
Internal Bus ArchitectureSINGLE
JESD-30 CodeS-PBGA-B361
JESD-609 Codee1
Low Power ModeYES
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeBGA361,19X19,25
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleGRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
RAM (words)8192
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Voltage-Max1.32V
Supply Voltage-Min1.14V
Supply Voltage-Nom1.2V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishTIN SILVER COPPER
Terminal FormBALL
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionBOTTOM
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypeDIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, OTHER
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 3
ECCN3A991.a.2
HTS Code8542.31.00.35

Where can I find the TMS320C6746BZCEA3 datasheet?

TMS320C6746BZCEA3 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for TMS320C6746BZCEA3?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the TMS320C6746BZCEA3 handle both fixed-point and floating-point workloads in motor-control firmware?

The TMS320C6746BZCEA3 integrates a 32-bit fixed-point datapath and an IEEE 754 floating-point unit in a single core running at up to 30 MHz. Motor-control firmware can execute integer PID loops with fixed-point arithmetic for cycle-consistent timing while offloading trigonometric transforms for field-oriented control to the floating-point unit, avoiding the latency penalty of software emulation.

What memory capacity can the TMS320C6746BZCEA3 directly address, and which memory types are compatible?

With a 23-bit address bus, the TMS320C6746BZCEA3 directly addresses up to 8 MB of external memory space. The 16-bit external data bus interfaces natively with 16-bit-wide SDRAM, NOR Flash, and SRAM devices, covering typical data and program storage budgets for mid-range embedded DSP applications without address banking overhead.

For industrial instrumentation designs, how does JTAG boundary scan on the TMS320C6746BZCEA3 reduce test cost?

JTAG boundary scan allows production test systems to verify solder joint integrity on all 361 BGA balls and validate inter-device signal connectivity at board level without powered functional tests. This reduces test fixture cost by eliminating dedicated bed-of-nails probes and shortens test cycle time on automated test equipment for low-to-mid volume industrial builds.

When should a designer choose TMS320C6746BZCEA3 over a simpler fixed-point-only DSP for an audio processing application?

A fixed-point-only DSP requires manual scaling and careful dynamic-range management across multi-stage audio filters, adding weeks to algorithm development. The TMS320C6746BZCEA3's floating-point unit lets developers port reference MATLAB or C double-precision algorithms directly, then optimise selectively, which is cost-effective when algorithm complexity or update frequency justifies the higher unit price relative to a fixed-point device.

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