TMS320VC5509 to TMS320VC5509A Migration (Rev. C)

This document provides a summary of the differences between the TMS320VC5509 and TMS320VC5509A. All efforts have been made to provide a comprehensive list of the differences between the two devices, this will be updated if additional changes are identified.

As the focus of this document is the differences between the two devices, the descriptions of the behavior and functions of the devices are explained only to the extent to illustrate the differences. This document does not cover the silicon exceptions that may be present on the device. Please consult the TMS320VC5509A Digital Signal Processor Silicon Errata (SPRZ200) for the list of silicon exceptions and the suggested workarounds.

All references in this document to 5509 refer to TMS320VC5509 and TMS320VC5509, unless otherwise specified. All references in this document to 5509A refer to TMS320VC5509A and TMS320VC5509A, unless otherwise specified.

For more detailed information on the TMS320VC5509A consult the references listed at the end of this document.