Overview
The ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance fourth-generation SHARC (Super Harvard Architecture Single-Chip Computer) processor. This device is renowned for its low power consumption and high performance, making it particularly suitable for battery-powered applications and environments with higher ambient operating temperatures. The ADSP-21478 operates at a core clock speed of 266 MHz and delivers 1596 MFLOPs, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications such as automotive audio and industrial control segments.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Clock Speed | 266 MHz |
| Performance | 1596 MFLOPs |
| On-Chip RAM | 3 Mbits |
| External Memory Interface | 16-bit wide SDR SDRAM |
| Accelerators | FIR, IIR, FFT |
| Serial Ports (SPORTs) | 8 serial ports supporting I2S, left-justified sample pair, and TDM modes |
| Packages | 196-ball CSP_BGA, 100-lead LQFP |
| Temperature Ranges | Commercial, Industrial, Automotive (0°C to 105°C) |
| PWM Channels | 16 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channels |
| Timers | 3 full-featured timers |
| Real-Time Clock (RTC) | Supported for products with a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C |
Key Features
- High-Speed Interface Standards: Supports various high-speed interface standards.
- Digital Signal Processing: Optimized for high-performance digital signal processing.
- Audio Effects Processing: Capable of advanced audio effects processing and multi-format audio support.
- Real-Time Data Processing: Enables real-time data processing with its high-performance core and accelerators.
- Variable Instruction Set Architecture (VISA): Allows for a reduction in code size by 20% to 30% and increases memory size availability.
- Peripheral Set: Includes a rich set of peripherals such as SPI, UART, Two-Wire Interface, and Digital Applications Interface (DAI).
- Enhanced DMA Engine: Features a fully enhanced DMA engine with scatter/gather DMA and delay line DMA.
- Power Efficiency: Designed for low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
Applications
- Automotive Audio: Ideal for automotive audio systems due to its low power consumption and high performance.
- Industrial Control: Suitable for industrial control applications requiring high performance and low power.
- Medical Imaging: Can be used in medical imaging applications due to its high processing capabilities.
- Communications: Applicable in various communication systems requiring real-time data processing.
- Military and Test Equipment: Used in military and test equipment applications due to its robust feature set.
- 3D Graphics and Speech Recognition: Can be utilized in 3D graphics and speech recognition applications.
- Motor Control and Imaging: Suitable for motor control and imaging applications.
Q & A
- What is the core clock speed of the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A?
The core clock speed is 266 MHz.
- How much on-chip RAM does the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A have?
The device has 3 Mbits of on-chip RAM.
- What types of accelerators are included in the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A?
The device includes FIR, IIR, and FFT accelerators.
- What is the Variable Instruction Set Architecture (VISA) feature?
VISA allows for a reduction in code size by 20% to 30% and increases memory size availability.
- What are the available package options for the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A?
The device is available in 196-ball CSP_BGA and 100-lead LQFP packages.
- What are the supported temperature ranges for the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A?
The device supports commercial, industrial, and automotive temperature ranges (0°C to 105°C).
- How many PWM channels does the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A have?
The device has 16 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channels.
- Does the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A support Real-Time Clock (RTC)?
Yes, RTC is supported for products with a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.
- What types of serial ports are available on the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A?
The device has 8 serial ports supporting I2S, left-justified sample pair, and TDM modes.
- What is the purpose of the Digital Applications Interface (DAI) in the ADSP-21478KBCZ-2A?
The DAI enables user-definable access to peripherals including S/PDIF Tx/Rx and an 8-channel asynchronous sample rate converter.
