DSP beginer

[Jarek Pawelczyk]

Hi

I'm trying to start with digital signal processors and I don't know what
kind of hardware I will need. The first thing is that I can't afford any
development kit. If I want to do something with DSP's I have to build all
hardware myself (I can't solder BGA, and QFP with more than 144 pins).

I need information wich family of DSP should I choose. Important are (most
importand on top of list):

* programming (programmer schematic, software)
* debug (for ex. simple JTAG built on HCT244)
* power

BTW I have written some software for Texas Instruments TMS320C6711 (FIR/IIR
filters, signal generation, polyphase filter, FFT, etc...) but I don't know
how the board works (predefined DSP/BIOS file, no kdocumentation about DSK
kit)

TIA

[Brad Griffis]

If you've used the 6711 before then I'd suggest buying a 6713 DSK:

http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/tmdsdsk6713.html

At $395 this is sure to be way cheaper than trying to build your own
hardware. It comes with everything you need to get going (Code Composer
Studio, built-in emulation, etc.). If you built your own hardware you'd
need to buy a $1400 emulator, a $3500 license for CCS, plus the cost of
building your board.

There are lots of daugthercards you can buy for the DSK as well so it's
pretty versatile

Brad

"Jarek Pawelczyk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi
>
> I'm trying to start with digital signal processors and I don't know what
> kind of hardware I will need. The first thing is that I can't afford any
> development kit. If I want to do something with DSP's I have to build all
> hardware myself (I can't solder BGA, and QFP with more than 144 pins).
>
> I need information wich family of DSP should I choose. Important are (most
> importand on top of list):
>
> * programming (programmer schematic, software)
> * debug (for ex. simple JTAG built on HCT244)
> * power
>
> BTW I have written some software for Texas Instruments TMS320C6711
> (FIR/IIR
> filters, signal generation, polyphase filter, FFT, etc...) but I don't
> know
> how the board works (predefined DSP/BIOS file, no kdocumentation about DSK
> kit)
>
> TIA
>
>