Overview
The ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance member of the Blackfin® family of digital signal processors. This processor features two independent 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 dual-core architecture is designed to handle demanding signal processing tasks, making it ideal for applications in industrial, instrumentation, medical, and consumer multimedia fields.
The processor is known for its high data throughput and advanced peripherals, which include glueless connectivity to various audio/video converters and general-purpose ADCs/DACs. The ADSP-BF561 also incorporates Dynamic Power Management (DPM) and a flexible cache architecture, enhancing its performance and power efficiency.
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 | Two Parallel Peripheral Interface Units, two dual-channel full-duplex synchronous serial ports, SPI-compatible port, UART with IrDA support |
| DMA Controllers | Dual 16-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 (17mm x 17mm x 1.76mm and 12mm x 12mm), 297-ball PBGA (27mm x 27mm) |
Key Features
- Dual Symmetric Cores: Two high-performance Blackfin cores, each capable of 600 MHz and 1200 MMACs.
- Advanced Memory Architecture: 328 KBytes of on-chip memory, including L1 instruction and data memory, scratchpad memory, and shared L2 memory.
- High Data Throughput: Tailored for imaging and consumer multimedia applications with high data throughput.
- Application Tuned Peripherals: Glueless connectivity to various audio/video converters and general-purpose ADCs/DACs.
- DMA Controllers: Dual 16-channel DMA controllers supporting one and two-dimensional transfers.
- Peripheral Interfaces: Includes SPI-compatible port, UART with IrDA support, and dual-channel full-duplex synchronous serial ports.
- Dynamic Power Management (DPM): Enhances power efficiency by dynamically managing power consumption.
- Programmable Flags and Timers: 48 programmable flags (GPIO) and 12 general-purpose 32-bit timers/counters with PWM capability.
Applications
- Industrial Applications: Suitable for industrial control systems and automation.
- Instrumentation: Used in various instrumentation applications requiring high signal processing capabilities.
- Medical Devices: Ideal for medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Consumer Multimedia: Supports applications in consumer electronics such as video and audio processing.
- Telecommunications: Can be used in telecommunications equipment for signal processing tasks.
Q & A
- What is the processing power of the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500 features two 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-BF561SKBCZ500 have?
The processor has 328 KBytes of on-chip memory, including L1 instruction and data memory, scratchpad memory, and shared L2 memory.
- What types of peripheral interfaces are available on the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The processor includes two 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-BF561SKBCZ500 support DMA transfers?
Yes, it has dual 16-channel DMA controllers supporting one and two-dimensional transfers.
- What is the purpose of the Dynamic Power Management (DPM) in the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The DPM enhances power efficiency by dynamically managing power consumption based on the processor's activity.
- What are the package options for the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The processor is available in 256-ball CSP_BGA (17mm x 17mm x 1.76mm and 12mm x 12mm) and 297-ball PBGA (27mm x 27mm) packages.
- Can the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500 be used in medical devices?
Yes, it is suitable for medical imaging and diagnostic equipment due to its high signal processing capabilities.
- What is the role of the phase-locked loop (PLL) in the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The PLL is capable of 0.5× to 64× frequency multiplication, providing flexible clocking options.
- Does the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500 support PWM capability?
Yes, it includes 12 general-purpose 32-bit timers/counters with PWM capability.
- How many programmable flags (GPIO) are available on the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The processor has 48 programmable flags (GPIO).
- What is the significance of the Blackfin processor family in the context of the ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500?
The ADSP-BF561SKBCZ500 is part of the Blackfin processor family, known for its high-performance signal processing capabilities and RISC-like instruction set architecture.
