Overview
The ADSP-TS203SABPZ050, part of the TigerSHARC Processor family from Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) designed for computationally-intensive real-time applications. This processor is particularly suited for signal processing tasks in various markets, including video and communication, defense, medical imaging, and industrial instrumentation. The ADSP-TS203S features a static superscalar architecture that combines RISC, VLIW, and standard DSP functionality, supporting both fixed and floating-point data types.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor Speed | 500 MHz, 2.0 ns instruction rate |
| On-Chip Memory | 4 Mbit embedded DRAM, internally organized in four banks |
| Instruction Execution | Executes eight 16-bit MACs with 40-bit accumulation or two 32-bit MACs with 80-bit accumulation per cycle |
| Floating-Point Performance | Executes six single-precision floating point or twenty-four 16-bit fixed point operations per cycle (3 GFLOPS or 12 GOPS performance) |
| Memory Bandwidth | Four internal 128-bit wide internal buses providing a total memory bandwidth of 32 Gbytes per second |
| DMA Controller | 10 channel, zero overhead DMA controller |
| Link Ports | Two link ports with throughput of 1 Gbyte per second each |
| Package | 25 mm × 25 mm (576-ball) thermally enhanced ball grid array package |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- Static superscalar architecture supporting 1, 8, 16, and 32-bit fixed point as well as floating point data processing
- High performance 500 MHz DSP core with a 2.0 ns instruction rate
- Single instruction multiple-data (SIMD) operation supported by two computation blocks each with an ALU, multiplier, shifter, and 32-word register file
- Assembly and C language programmability
- Full support for multiprocessor configurations with up to eight processors and a host processor
- Background Telemetry Channel (BTC) support for non-intrusive data exchange
- Four internal 128-bit wide internal buses providing high memory bandwidth
- 10 channel, zero overhead DMA controller
Applications
The ADSP-TS203SABPZ050 is well-suited for a variety of applications, including:
- Video and communication systems: High-performance video processing, audio processing, and communication protocols.
- Defense: Real-time signal processing for radar, sonar, and other defense-related applications.
- Medical Imaging: High-resolution imaging in medical devices such as MRI and CT scanners.
- Industrial Instrumentation: Advanced signal processing for industrial control systems and instrumentation.
Q & A
- What is the clock speed of the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050?
The ADSP-TS203SABPZ050 operates at a clock speed of 500 MHz with a 2.0 ns instruction rate. - How much on-chip memory does the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050 have?
The processor has 4 Mbit of on-chip embedded DRAM, internally organized in four banks. - What types of data does the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050 support?
The processor supports 1, 8, 16, and 32-bit fixed point as well as floating point data processing. - What is the memory bandwidth of the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050?
The processor has four internal 128-bit wide internal buses providing a total memory bandwidth of 32 Gbytes per second. - Does the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050 support multiprocessor configurations?
Yes, it supports multiprocessor configurations with up to eight processors and a host processor. - What is the temperature range of the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050?
The temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. - What is the package type of the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050?
The processor is packaged in a 25 mm × 25 mm (576-ball) thermally enhanced ball grid array package. - What is the DMA controller capability of the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050?
The processor features a 10 channel, zero overhead DMA controller. - What are some common applications of the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050?
Common applications include video and communication systems, defense, medical imaging, and industrial instrumentation. - Does the ADSP-TS203SABPZ050 support SIMD operations?
Yes, it supports single instruction multiple-data (SIMD) operations through two computation blocks each with an ALU, multiplier, shifter, and 32-word register file.
