Overview
The ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) that belongs to the Blackfin Processor family. This device features dual symmetric Blackfin cores, each capable of operating at 600 MHz and delivering 1200 MMACs (million multiply-accumulate operations per second), resulting in a total of 2400 MMACs. This makes it highly suitable for demanding signal processing applications, including imaging, consumer multimedia, industrial, instrumentation, medical, and consumer appliance sectors.
The processor is designed with a high level of integration, including extensive on-chip memory, advanced DMA subsystems, and dynamic power management. This architecture supports complex control and signal processing tasks while maintaining high data throughput.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Dual Blackfin cores, each at 600 MHz / 1200 MMACs |
| On-Chip Memory | 328 KBytes: 32 KBytes L1 instruction memory SRAM/Cache per core, 64 KBytes L1 data memory SRAM/Cache per core, 4 KBytes L1 scratchpad memory per core, 128 KBytes shared L2 memory |
| Memory Controller | 32-bit Memory Controller supporting SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Dual Parallel Peripheral Interface Units, two dual-channel full-duplex synchronous serial ports, SPI-compatible port, UART with IrDA support |
| DMA Controllers | Dual 12-channel DMA controllers supporting 1-D and 2-D transfers |
| Timers/Counters | 12 general-purpose 32-bit timers/counters with PWM capability |
| Programmable Flags | 48 programmable flags (GPIO) |
| Watchdog Timers | Dual watchdog timers |
| PLL | On-chip phase-locked loop capable of 0.5× to 64× frequency multiplication |
| Package Options | 256-ball CSP_BGA and 297-ball PBGA packages |
Key Features
- Dual Symmetric Cores: Two high-performance Blackfin cores, each operating at 600 MHz, providing a total of 2400 MMACs.
- Advanced Memory Architecture: 328 KBytes of on-chip memory, including L1 and L2 memory systems for efficient data access.
- High Data Throughput: Tailored for imaging and consumer multimedia applications with high data throughput capabilities.
- Application Tuned Peripherals: Glueless connectivity to various audio/video converters and general-purpose ADCs/DACs.
- Dynamic Power Management (DPM): Efficient power management to reduce power consumption during operation.
- Advanced DMA Subsystem: Dual 12-channel DMA controllers supporting one and two-dimensional transfers.
- Peripheral Interfaces: Includes SPI-compatible port, UART with IrDA support, and dual-channel synchronous serial ports.
- Timers and Counters: 12 general-purpose 32-bit timers/counters with PWM capability.
Applications
- Imaging and Consumer Multimedia: Ideal for applications requiring high data throughput and complex signal processing.
- Industrial and Instrumentation: Suitable for control and signal processing tasks in industrial and instrumentation environments.
- Medical Devices: Used in medical devices that require high-performance signal processing and control.
- Consumer Appliances: Applicable in various consumer appliances that need advanced signal processing capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the processing power of the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A?
The ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A features dual Blackfin cores, each capable of 600 MHz and delivering 1200 MMACs, resulting in a total of 2400 MMACs.
- How much on-chip memory does the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A have?
The device has 328 KBytes of on-chip memory, including L1 and L2 memory systems.
- What types of peripheral interfaces are available on the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A?
The device includes dual parallel peripheral interface units, two dual-channel full-duplex synchronous serial ports, an SPI-compatible port, and a UART with IrDA support.
- Does the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A support dynamic power management?
Yes, it features dynamic power management (DPM) to reduce power consumption during operation.
- What are the package options for the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A?
The device is available in 256-ball CSP_BGA and 297-ball PBGA packages.
- How many DMA channels does the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A have?
The device has dual 12-channel DMA controllers supporting one and two-dimensional transfers.
- What is the role of the phase-locked loop (PLL) in the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A?
The PLL is capable of 0.5× to 64× frequency multiplication.
- Can the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A be used in medical devices?
Yes, it is suitable for use in medical devices that require high-performance signal processing and control.
- How many programmable flags (GPIO) does the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A have?
The device has 48 programmable flags (GPIO).
- What is the purpose of the watchdog timers in the ADSP-BF561SBBCZ-5A?
The watchdog timers are used to monitor the system and reset it if it stops running due to external noise or software errors.
