Power-Efficient TMS320C5000™ Digital Signal Processors

October 31, 2006

New TMS320C5506 DSP Available Today in Volume Production

The new TMS320C5506 DSP is tailored for consumer applications such as touch screen controllers, USB headsets, cordless telephones that require USB connectivity, lower cost and reduced power consumption to further minimize the drain on batteries and prolong time between charges. Learn More

• A full-speed USB 2.0 interface that supplies cost-efficient wired connectivity
• 128 KB of on-chip memory for lower cost and power consumption reduction
• The industry’s lowest standby power at just 0.12 mW at 108 MHz and 1.2V
• The device is packaged in a 12 mm × 12 mm microBGA, with suggested pricing of $5.75 in quantities of 10,000 units

October 30, 2006

New Hands-Free Kit Reference Design

This Hands-Free Kit Reference Design saves up to nine months development time by offering all the necessary hardware and software for creating unique Bluetooth and audio streaming-enabled, high-quality cell phone hands-free kits for the automobile aftermarket. The Hands-Free Kit is based on the TMS320C54HFK DSP which enables the design engineer to add additional proprietary or off-the-shelf algorithms to fit individual product needs. Learn more

January 16, 2006

Extend Battery Life in Portable Applications with the TMS320C55x™ Power Optimization DSP Starter Kit (DSK)

The new TMS320C55x™ Power Optimization DSK optimizes and maximizes the power efficiency and battery life of portable and mobile applications. Available today, the DSK includes a fully-integrated set of power estimation and measurement tools and allows developers to accurately plan, analyze, manage and optimize real-time power consumption. Learn More