Overview
The ADSP-21161NCCA-100, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from the SHARC family. This processor is optimized for high-performance DSP applications and is part of the Super Harvard Architecture (SHARC) family. It features a 100 MHz or 110 MHz core, making it capable of performing 600 million floating-point operations per second (MFLOPS) and 600 million operations per second (MOPS) for 32-bit fixed-point data. The ADSP-21161N is designed to offer high integration, low power consumption, and advanced features that support a wide range of applications, including speech recognition, motor control, industrial, and medical systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Speed | 100 MHz or 110 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 10 ns or 9 ns |
| Performance | 600 MFLOPS (32-bit floating-point), 600 MOPS (32-bit fixed-point) |
| On-Chip Memory | 1 Mbit dual-ported SRAM |
| Data Bandwidth | 2.4 Gbyte/sec on-chip data bandwidth |
| DMA Channels | 14 zero-overhead DMA channels |
| Serial Ports | Four synchronous serial ports with I2S support |
| External Memory Support | Integrated support for SDRAM and SBSRAM external memories |
| Package | 225-ball CSP_BGA (17mm x 17mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- SIMD Architecture: Single-instruction multiple-data (SIMD) architecture with two computational units, doubling cycle performance compared to single-unit processors.
- High Performance: Capable of 600 MFLOPS and 600 MOPS, making it highly efficient for DSP applications.
- Memory and I/O: 1 Mbit dual-ported on-chip SRAM, SDRAM controller, and support for external memories.
- I/O Processor: Integrated I/O processor with multiprocessing support and 14 DMA channels.
- Serial Ports: Four synchronous serial ports with I2S support and up to 128 channels TDM frames.
- Development Tools: Supported by VisualDSP++ tool set, including an optimizing C/C++ compiler, IDE, assembler, linker, and cycle-accurate simulator.
Applications
- Speech Recognition: Ideal for speech recognition systems due to its high processing capabilities.
- Motor Control: Used in motor control applications requiring precise and high-speed processing.
- Industrial Systems: Suitable for various industrial applications, including control systems and data acquisition.
- Medical Systems: Applied in medical devices that require high-performance DSP capabilities, such as imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Consumer Audio: Used in professional and consumer audio applications, including home theater systems and next-generation DVD applications.
Q & A
- What is the core speed of the ADSP-21161N?
The core speed of the ADSP-21161N is 100 MHz or 110 MHz.
- What is the performance of the ADSP-21161N in terms of MFLOPS and MOPS?
The ADSP-21161N can perform 600 MFLOPS (32-bit floating-point) and 600 MOPS (32-bit fixed-point).
- What type of memory does the ADSP-21161N have on-chip?
The ADSP-21161N has 1 Mbit dual-ported SRAM on-chip.
- How many DMA channels does the ADSP-21161N support?
The ADSP-21161N supports 14 zero-overhead DMA channels.
- What is the package type of the ADSP-21161N?
The ADSP-21161N comes in a 225-ball CSP_BGA package (17mm x 17mm).
- What is the operating temperature range of the ADSP-21161N?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C).
- What development tools support the ADSP-21161N?
The ADSP-21161N is supported by the VisualDSP++ tool set, including an optimizing C/C++ compiler, IDE, assembler, linker, and cycle-accurate simulator).
- What types of serial ports does the ADSP-21161N have?
The ADSP-21161N has four synchronous serial ports with I2S support).
- Can the ADSP-21161N support external memories?
Yes, the ADSP-21161N supports SDRAM and SBSRAM external memories).
- What is the significance of the SIMD architecture in the ADSP-21161N?
The SIMD architecture allows for single-instruction multiple-data processing, doubling the cycle performance compared to single-unit processors).
