AM69A: C7x DSP on AM69A

Part Number: AM69A
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TDA4VM

Tool/software:

We are currently looking for a DSP with higher performance than the C6678, and have therefore turned our attention to the C7x core. However, the AM69A datasheet states:
"The Deep Learning Accelerator C7x + MMA are reserved for executing TI provided code, and are not available for custom code."
This seems to imply that user programs cannot be executed on the C7x. Is this understanding correct?
Also, could you let us know which SoCs with integrated DSPs include a C7x core that is available for user programming?

  • Hi,

    This seems to imply that user programs cannot be executed on the C7x. Is this understanding correct?

    Yes this is correct.

    Also, could you let us know which SoCs with integrated DSPs include a C7x core that is available for user programming?

    TDA4VM allows full access to the C7x DSP for running custom code.

    Regards,
    Sivadeep