Looking for TMS32020 & 340 info

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3 total messages Started by TMS320 Hotline Tue, 12 Jan 1993 16:27

#2218

Author: TMS320 Hotline
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 16:27

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John Knutson at UT Austin writes:

> I've recently started working on project involving a TMS32020 DSP..
> If not, could someone tell me how much I should expect to have to pay for the
> user's guide?

TI manuals can be obtained free by calling the DSP Hotline (713-274-2320),
although we would not object if you wanted to pay.

You should be aware that the TMS32020 (an NMOS device) was obsoleted several
years ago and replaced by the TMS320C25 (CMOS).  The two are pin compatible,
with the C25 having more instructions, faster speed, and other improvements
over the '20.  I imagine that your equipment is a few years old since TI has
not sold the 32020 on the market for several years.

> I remember someone requesting info a while back on the 340
  graphics processor series.  Is that information still available
  anywhere?

While not technically a DSP, I do have some info on it.  The 340 family is in
the process of being obsoleted due to developments in the graphics market (it's
a long story).	You can still get limited support by faxing questions to
713-274-4027.

Regards,
TMS320 Hotline
(713)-274-2320       (voice)
(713)-274-2324       (fax)
(713)-274-2323       (BBS 300-9600,8,N,1)
4389750@mcimail.com  (Internet)

Death of TMS340 series ????

#2219

Author: tschneid
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 20:28

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In article <930112112758@rgam.sc.ti.com>, 4389750@mcimail.com  (TMS320 Hotline) writes:
> John Knutson at UT Austin writes:

 [stuff on TMS32020 deleted]

>> I remember someone requesting info a while back on the 340
>>   graphics processor series.  Is that information still available
>>   anywhere?
> 
> While not technically a DSP, I do have some info on it.  The 340 family is in
> the process of being obsoleted due to developments in the graphics market (it's
> a long story). You can still get limited support by faxing questions to
> 713-274-4027.
> 
> Regards,
> TMS320 Hotline
> (713)-274-2320       (voice)
> (713)-274-2324       (fax)
> (713)-274-2323       (BBS 300-9600,8,N,1)
> 4389750@mcimail.com  (Internet)

Can anyone else confirm or deny this bit of information? We are about to
start doing some programming for a TMS34010-based product and want to know
if we are wasting our time. 

A couple of other related questions

(1) What is the timetable for this?
(2) Will TI introduce any new downward compatible processors?

Just so I don't get flamed. I tried calling the FAX number --- its been busy
all afternoon. I called the TI sales office in Toronto. They claim that this
is *not* going to happen (or that it is a well kept secert).

Email or post replies.

Thanks,
Todd Schneider.

Re: Looking for TMS32020 & 340 info

#2220

Author: Danger Mouse Maskell
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 23:22

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In article <930112112758@rgam.sc.ti.com> 4389750@mcimail.com  (TMS320 Hotline) writes:
>From: 4389750@mcimail.com  (TMS320 Hotline)
>Subject: Looking for TMS32020 & 340 info
>Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 16:27:58 GMT

>John Knutson at UT Austin writes:

>While not technically a DSP, I do have some info on it.  The 340 family is in
>the process of being obsoleted due to developments in the graphics market (it's
>a long story).  You can still get limited support by faxing questions to
>713-274-4027.

Is the 340 family really being phased out?

>Regards,
>TMS320 Hotline
>(713)-274-2320       (voice)
>(713)-274-2324       (fax)
>(713)-274-2323       (BBS 300-9600,8,N,1)
>4389750@mcimail.com  (Internet)

Is there a mail address for the 340 Hotline?

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