Overview
The ADSP-TS201SABP-050, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a member of the TigerSHARC Processor family. This digital signal processor (DSP) is designed for high-performance signal processing applications, particularly those requiring multiple processors to execute computationally-intensive real-time functions. The ADSP-TS201S features a static superscalar architecture that combines RISC, VLIW, and standard DSP functionality, supporting both fixed and floating-point data types. This processor is well-suited for various markets, including video and communication, 3G cellular and broadband wireless base stations, defense, medical imaging, and industrial instrumentation.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Clock Rate | Up to 600 MHz, 1.67 ns instruction rate |
| On-chip Memory | 24 Mbit embedded DRAM, internally organized in six banks |
| Architecture | Static superscalar architecture supporting 1, 8, 16, and 32-bit fixed point and floating point data processing |
| Instruction Execution | Executes eight 16-bit MACs with 40-bit accumulation or two 32-bit MACs with 80-bit accumulation per cycle |
| Performance | 3.6 GFLOPS or 14.4 GOPS performance; executes six single-precision floating point or twenty-four 16-bit fixed point operations per cycle |
| DMA Controller | 14 channel, zero overhead DMA controller |
| Internal Buses | Four internal 128-bit wide internal buses providing a total memory bandwidth of 38.4 Gbytes per second |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 25x25mm BGA package |
Key Features
- High Performance DSP Core: Up to 600 MHz clock rate with a 1.67 ns instruction rate.
- Advanced Architecture: Static superscalar architecture combining RISC, VLIW, and standard DSP functionality.
- Multi-Data Type Support: Native support for fixed and floating point data types.
- Enhanced Communications Instruction Set: Optimized for wireless infrastructure applications, including complete baseband processing.
- High-Speed Memory Access: Four internal 128-bit wide internal buses providing a total memory bandwidth of 38.4 Gbytes per second.
- Efficient DMA Controller: 14 channel, zero overhead DMA controller.
- Software Radio Capability: Allows for the adoption of a single platform for multiple wireless telecommunication standards.
- Programmability: Assembly and C language programmability.
Applications
- Wireless Infrastructure: 3G cellular and broadband wireless base stations.
- Video Processing: High-performance video applications.
- Defense: Various defense-related signal processing tasks.
- Medical Imaging: Advanced medical imaging applications requiring high-speed signal processing.
- Industrial Instrumentation: High-performance industrial instrumentation and control systems.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the ADSP-TS201SABP-050?
The ADSP-TS201SABP-050 operates at a clock rate of up to 600 MHz with a 1.67 ns instruction rate.
- How much on-chip memory does the ADSP-TS201SABP-050 have?
The processor features 24 Mbit of on-chip embedded DRAM, internally organized in six banks.
- What types of data does the ADSP-TS201SABP-050 support?
The processor supports 1, 8, 16, and 32-bit fixed point as well as floating point data processing.
- What is the temperature range of the ADSP-TS201SABP-050?
The temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the package type of the ADSP-TS201SABP-050?
The processor is available in a 25x25mm BGA package.
- What are some key applications of the ADSP-TS201SABP-050?
Key applications include wireless infrastructure, video processing, defense, medical imaging, and industrial instrumentation.
- Does the ADSP-TS201SABP-050 support software radio?
Yes, it allows for the adoption of a single platform for multiple wireless telecommunication standards.
- What is the memory bandwidth of the ADSP-TS201SABP-050?
The processor provides a total memory bandwidth of 38.4 Gbytes per second through four internal 128-bit wide internal buses.
- Is the ADSP-TS201SABP-050 programmable in C and assembly languages?
Yes, it is programmable in both assembly and C languages.
- What is the performance of the ADSP-TS201SABP-050 in terms of GFLOPS and GOPS?
The processor offers 3.6 GFLOPS or 14.4 GOPS performance.
