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Contents and Key Features Development Environment Beyond the 'C5x DSK
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TMS320C5x DSK

In the past, evaluating a DSP required investing at least US $1,000 for an entry-level hardware development platform. Now, for as little as US $99, designers and beginners alike can enter the world of real-time digital signal processing.

The 'C5x DSP Starter Kit (DSK) consists of a PC-linkable board featuring the 16-bit TMS320C50 DSP. Combining the 'C5x DSK board with an assembler, debugger, loader, and sample programs results in a rich development environment for benchmarking and evaluating code in real-time.

Other TMS320 DSKs include the 'C2x DSK, the 'C54x DSKplus, and the Floating-point 'C3x DSK.

Contents and Key Features

Contents:

TMS320C50-based board
Software containing the 'C5x DSK assembler, debugger, loader, and samples
TMS320C5x Device User's Guide
TMS320C5x DSK User's Guide
TMS320C5x Evaluation Module (EVM) product brief

Key Features:

40-MHz TMS320C50 DSP
TLC32040 Analog Interface Chip (AIC) with 14-bit linear resolution
An RS-232 serial port for PC communication
Two standard RCA jacks
A 32-Kbyte PROM chip
A 2.1-mm jack for a power supply
A 40-MHz oscillator
Easy expandibility with serial ports and JTAG test signal brought out to headers

Development Environment:

The DSK assembler differs from many other assemblers in that it does not go through a linker phase to create an output file. Instead, the DSK uses special directives to assemble code at an absolute address during the assembly phase. As a result, you can create small programs quickly and easily. Even though this is not a COFF assembler, you can create object files by using the TI TMS320 fixed-point DSP assembly language tools that will load and run on the 'C5x DSK.

The DSK debugger's easy-to-use, window-oriented interface reduces learning time and eliminates the need to memorize complex commands. The debugger is capable of loading and executing code with single-step, breakpoint, and run-time halt capabilities.

Beyond the 'C5x DSK

Once your design experience grows, you may require additional functionality and expanded capabilities. To meet these needs, TI offers a comprehensive line of development tools. See other 'C5x development tools.

How to Purchase

To purchase a TMS320C5x DSK (part no. TMDS3200051), contact your TI authorized distributor.