Overview
The ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 is a high-performance embedded processor from Analog Devices Inc., part of the Blackfin family. This processor combines a dual-MAC state-of-the-art signal processing engine with the advantages of a clean, orthogonal RISC-like microprocessor instruction set and single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) multimedia capabilities. It is designed to provide a flexible platform for a wide range of applications, including consumer, communications, and industrial/instrumentation sectors.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | 16/32-bit Blackfin embedded processor core |
| Performance | Up to 600 MHz (1200 MMACS) |
| Package | 289-ball, 12x12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch mini-BGA |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial temperature range) |
| Memory | 132K bytes of on-chip memory (L1 and L3) |
| External Memory | Glueless support for SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM |
| Peripherals | USB 2.0 high speed OTG, IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 Ethernet MAC, Parallel peripheral interface (PPI), 2 dual-channel SPORTs, 12 peripheral DMAs, 2 memory-to-memory DMAs, SPI, 2 UARTs with IrDA support, TWI controller, 8 timers/counters with PWM support |
| Security | Lockbox Secure Technology for code and content protection |
Key Features
- Advanced debug, trace, and performance monitoring capabilities
- Programmable on-chip voltage regulator for dynamic power management
- Flexible booting options from external flash, SPI, TWI, or host devices
- Memory management unit with memory protection
- NAND flash controller with 8-bit interface
- Event handler with 54 interrupt inputs
- Real-time clock (RTC) and watchdog timer
- 48 general-purpose I/Os (GPIOs) with programmable hysteresis
Applications
The ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Consumer electronics: video processing, audio processing, and multimedia devices
- Communications: broadband home gateways, wireless infrastructure, and network equipment
- Industrial/instrumentation: control systems, medical devices, and industrial automation
- Automotive: vision systems, infotainment systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
Q & A
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 600 MHz.
- What type of package does the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 come in?
The processor comes in a 289-ball, 12x12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch mini-BGA package.
- What is the temperature range for the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to +70°C.
- Does the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 support external memory?
Yes, it provides glueless support for SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM.
- What security features does the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 offer?
The processor includes Lockbox Secure Technology for code and content protection.
- What peripherals are supported by the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6?
The processor supports USB 2.0 high speed OTG, IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 Ethernet MAC, PPI, dual-channel SPORTs, SPI, UARTs, TWI, and more.
- Does the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 have any power management features?
Yes, it includes a programmable on-chip voltage regulator for dynamic power management.
- What kind of memory does the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 have on-chip?
The processor has 132K bytes of on-chip memory (L1 and L3).
- Can the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 be used in automotive applications?
Yes, it is qualified for automotive applications.
- What kind of debug and monitoring capabilities does the ADSP-BF527KBCZ-6 offer?
The processor includes advanced debug, trace, and performance monitoring capabilities.
