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Re: TIM-40 Module

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From: Kenneth Blackler
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 16:00
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In <1992Nov6.170248.7352@super.org> cfreese@super.org (Craig F. Reese) writes:

>In article <1992Oct30.195547.14107@cbnewsh.cb.att.com> aaron@cbnewsh.cb.att.com (aaron.michael.chesir) writes:
>>Folks,
>>	I am on a project where I need to pack as much DSP power as I can,
>>so I am investigating the use of Texas Instruments TMS320C40 DSPs in an array.
>>From what I hear several manufacturers make modules call TIM-40 modules that
>>contain TMS320C40 processors and local RAM, to form a mini 'C40 core "on a
>>stick". Do any of you know of any companies that make such a module? Better
>>yet, do any of you have any practical experience with the modules? Are they
>>good?
>>	I'd really appreciate any input you can give me.
>>
>>
>>Aaron Michael Chesir
>>AT&T Bell Laboratories
>>Room HO3C206
>>1-(908)-949-1530
>>..att!blink!aaron OR aaron@blink.att.com
>>

>Sorry to take so long to mention this but I just remembered where
>I saw the article.

>In the Oct. 12 issue of Electonic Engineering Times (pg. 43) there is
>mention of a TI MCM (single ceramic quad flat pack) that contains the 
>following:

>    Four 320C40s each with 256k/32 SRAM
>    and 256x32 bit Global SRAM

>The C40s are supposedly completely connect and 3 comm. ports from each 
>C40 come off chip.  The global bus is also brought off chip.re really is
> no detailed discussion of this beast.  Just a picture.
>I don't know if this is a lab curiosity or a real/future product,
>but if you're looking to pack C40 power into a small space, well...

Does anyone have more details of this apparently 4-in-1 C40??????


KenB
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From: kb@jet.uk (Kenneth Blackler)
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Subject: Re: TIM-40 Module
Keywords: 320C40 MCM
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Date: 12 Nov 92 16:00:39 GMT
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