Overview
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) from the fourth generation SHARC Processor family. This processor is distinguished by its low power consumption and high performance, making it particularly suitable for applications in automotive audio and industrial control segments. The ADSP-21479 operates at up to 300 MHz and delivers 1596 MFLOPs, enhancing system performance with additional processing blocks such as FIR, IIR, and FFT accelerators. The processor also features a Variable Instruction Set Architecture (VISA) that reduces code size by 20% to 30% and increases memory availability.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Clock Speed | Up to 300 MHz |
| On-Chip RAM | 5 Mbits |
| External Memory Interface | 16-bit wide SDR SDRAM |
| Package Options | 196-ball CSP_BGA, 100-lead LQFP |
| Temperature Ranges | Commercial, Industrial, Automotive |
| Processing Elements | Two processing elements (PEx, PEy) with ALU, multiplier, shifter, and data register file |
| Serial Ports | 8 serial ports (SPORTs) supporting I2S, left-justified sample pair, and TDM modes |
| 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
- FIR, IIR, and FFT accelerators to enhance system performance
- Digital Applications Interface (DAI) enabling user-definable access to peripherals
- Fully enhanced DMA engine including scatter/gather DMA, delay line DMA
- Watch Dog Timer and Shift Registers
- 2 SPI-compatible ports supporting master and slave modes
- UART and Two-Wire Interface
- 16 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channels
- 3 full-featured timers
- Variable Instruction Set Architecture (VISA) for reduced code size and increased memory availability
- Glueless interface to 16-bit wide SDR SDRAMs
Applications
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A is well-suited for a variety of applications, including:
- Automotive audio systems
- Industrial control systems
- High-quality audio processing
- Medical imaging
- Communications and telecommunications
- Military and test equipment
- 3D graphics and speech recognition
- Motor control and imaging applications
Q & A
- What is the core clock speed of the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A?
The core clock speed of the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A can be up to 300 MHz.
- How much on-chip RAM does the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A have?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A has 5 Mbits of on-chip RAM.
- What types of external memory interfaces does the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A support?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A supports a 16-bit wide SDR SDRAM external memory interface.
- What are the package options for the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A is available in 196-ball CSP_BGA and 100-lead LQFP packages.
- What temperature ranges does the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A support?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A supports commercial, industrial, and automotive temperature ranges.
- What are the key accelerators included in the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A includes FIR, IIR, and FFT accelerators.
- Does the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A support a Real-Time Clock (RTC)?
The Real-Time Clock (RTC) is supported for products with a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.
- How many serial ports does the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A have?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A has 8 serial ports (SPORTs) supporting I2S, left-justified sample pair, and TDM modes.
- What is the Variable Instruction Set Architecture (VISA) in the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A?
The Variable Instruction Set Architecture (VISA) reduces code size by 20% to 30% and increases memory availability.
- What are some common applications of the ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A?
The ADSP-21479KCPZ-1A is used in automotive audio, industrial control, high-quality audio processing, medical imaging, and other applications.
