Overview
The ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 is a high-performance embedded processor from Analog Devices Inc., part of the Blackfin processor family. This processor is designed to address a wide range of connected applications, including industrial, instrumentation, motor control, power line monitoring, biometrics, pro-audio, and femto cells. It features a 16/32-bit Blackfin embedded processor core with up to 400 MHz performance and 800 MMACS (million multiply-accumulate operations per second). The processor integrates various peripherals and memory options, making it a versatile choice for demanding network-connected systems and applications requiring concurrent voice and video signal processing along with RISC MCU capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | 16/32-bit Blackfin embedded processor core |
| Performance | Up to 400 MHz, 800 MMACS |
| Memory | 116K bytes of on-chip memory, 4Mbit SPI Flash, external memory controller for SDRAM and asynchronous memories |
| Peripherals | 2 dual-channel, full-duplex synchronous serial ports (SPORTs), parallel peripheral interface (PPI), UART, TWI, SPI, 3-phase PWM for motor control |
| Package | 168-ball CSP_BGA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
| Security Features | One-time-programmable (OTP) memory, Lockbox secure technology |
| Boot Options | Flexible booting from internal SPI flash, OTP memory, external SPI/parallel memories, or from SPI/UART host devices |
Key Features
- High-performance 16/32-bit Blackfin processor core with dynamic power management (DPM) functionality.
- Integrated 4Mbit SPI Flash memory and external memory controller for SDRAM and asynchronous memories.
- Advanced peripherals including IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 Ethernet MAC (not available on ADSP-BF516), PPI, SPORTs, UART, TWI, SPI, and 3-phase PWM for motor control.
- Code security with Lockbox secure technology and one-time-programmable (OTP) memory.
- Flexible booting options from various memory sources.
- Ultra-low power architecture suitable for portable devices with support for SDIO, CE-ATA, and eMMC interfaces.
- RISC-like register and instruction model for ease of programming and compiler-friendly support.
- Advanced debug, trace, and performance monitoring capabilities.
Applications
- Motor control and industrial automation.
- Power line monitoring and smart grid applications.
- Biometrics and security systems.
- Pro-audio and video processing.
- Femto cells and telecommunications.
- VoIP and network-connected systems requiring concurrent voice and video signal processing.
- Portable devices requiring ultra-low power consumption.
Q & A
- What is the performance of the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 processor?
The ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 processor operates at up to 400 MHz and delivers 800 MMACS (million multiply-accumulate operations per second). - What type of memory does the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 have?
The processor includes 116K bytes of on-chip memory and 4Mbit SPI Flash memory. It also supports external SDRAM and asynchronous memories. - What peripherals are available on the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4?
The processor features 2 dual-channel, full-duplex synchronous serial ports (SPORTs), parallel peripheral interface (PPI), UART, TWI, SPI, and 3-phase PWM for motor control. - What is the package type of the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4?
The ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 is available in a 168-ball CSP_BGA package. - What are the operating temperature ranges for the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4?
The operating temperature range is from 0°C to +70°C. - Does the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 support secure boot and memory protection?
Yes, it includes one-time-programmable (OTP) memory and Lockbox secure technology for code security and memory protection. - What are the boot options available for the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4?
The processor supports flexible booting from internal SPI flash, OTP memory, external SPI/parallel memories, or from SPI/UART host devices. - Is the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 suitable for low-power applications?
Yes, it features an ultra-low power architecture and supports interfaces like SDIO, CE-ATA, and eMMC, making it suitable for portable devices. - What development tools are available for the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4?
Analog Devices offers software add-ins that integrate with CrossCore Embedded Studio for development and debugging. - Can the ADSP-BF516KBCZ-4F4 handle concurrent voice and video processing?
Yes, the processor is designed to handle concurrent voice and video signal processing along with RISC MCU capabilities, making it suitable for VoIP and similar applications.
