Need to know what Tools are available for the TMS320VC5502 & how to obtain them

Hi Skip,

C5502 is the fastest device in the C5000 family at 300 MHz, but with somewhat limited on-chip memory (32K x 16b) + 16K I-Cache.

We have the VC5502 eZdsp available from the eStore: http://www.ti.com/tool/tmdx5502ezdsp

There is also an older (with more features) VC5502 Evaluation Module that can be bought through Spectrum Digital: http://www.spectrumdigital.com/product_info.php?&products_id=107

Both have the same VC5502 DSP – product page: www.ti.com/product/TMS320VC5502

Datasheet: http://www.ti.com/lit/gpn/tms320vc5502

Bootloader: http://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/spra911

User Guides: http://www.ti.com/product/TMS320VC5502#technicaldocuments

Hope this helps,
Mark

Mark,

 Here's what I think we will need:

1.  Code Composer Studio for the C5502.  This should include a C/C++ compiler, assembler and all the fundamental tools. 

2.  DSP Bios and Real-time Kernel.  We're assuming that this is something we need and it needs to be supported in the C/C++ Compiler of Code Composer.  We're hoping that it can be tailored to our hardware.  Is there a Suite of optimized DSP Audio Algorithms to support this framework.

3.  JTAG Emulator.   There seem to be 2 versions of the Emulator from TI:  One for about $500, and one for $900.  We don't know which is available, recommended or compatible with our system.  Can you please help us with this selection.

4.  Just a little phone support getting us up and going..

     We are unfamiliar with this DSP Implementation and we're somewhat groping in the dark here.  We really need someone to shed a little light on this.  Due to the nature of this project, we were also hoping that TI could either provide these tools, or "loan" them for our development.  Is this possible?

Regards,

Skip

Hi Skip,

1. When you purchase the C5502 eZdsp, you can use CCS for free, unlimited, as long as it is used with the eZdsp.

2. DSP/BIOS is free and comes with some fairly basic examples

http://www.ti.com/tool/dspbios

http://software-dl.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/sdo_sb/targetcontent/bios/dspbios/index.html

The connected audio framework is a more involved example that uses DSP/BIOS. This is built for C5505/15/35 however. C5502 is a different architecture, so it will not run this example without porting first.

3. A JTAG emulator is embedded on the C5502 eZdsp - XDS100 that allows free use of CCS.

4. You should reach out to your local sales rep to connect with additional phone support. We would like to keep our support limited to the forum. We dont loan tools out. All of the eZdsp tools are less than $100, including JTAG.

Why have you selected C5502? Have you considered C5505/15/35? These DSPs max out at 100 - 150Mhz, but  since they are newer you will likely get faster support on this forum.

http://www.ti.com/tool/tmdx5505ezdsp

http://www.ti.com/tool/tmdx5515ezdsp

http://www.ti.com/tool/tmdx5535ezdsp

Regards,
Mark