The TMS320 is a family of digital signal processors (DSPs) developed by Texas Instruments. These processors are designed to efficiently handle complex mathematical computations, making them ideal for applications in audio processing, telecommunications, and control systems. TMS320 processors are known for their high performance and low power consumption, which allows them to be used in various embedded systems. They support a range of programming languages and development tools, enabling engineers to create optimized solutions for real-time processing tasks.