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The Blackfin processor family is extended further into the industrial and instrumentation market with the availability of an on chip eMAC, a 3-phase PWM generation unit and a quadrature encoder. The high performance 16/32-bit Blackfin embedded processor core, the flexible cache architecture, the enhanced DMA subsystem, and the dynamic power management (DPM) functionality allow system designers a flexible platform to address a wide range of connected applications, including motor control, power line monitoring, biometrics, pro-audio and femto cells.The embedded eMAC of the BF516F coupled with a 400MHz CPU and a plethora of other peripherals make the BF516F the most attractive choice for demanding network connected systems.The VoIP challenge to the embedded-system designer is to choose a processing solution that is cost-effective, easy to deploy and scaleable in performance across market spaces. A "sweet spot" embedded-solution approach is to design with a platform that can implement a low channel count basic VoIP solution, yet retain sufficient capacity for value added capabilities and services – such as video, music, imaging and system control. Unlike traditional VoIP embedded solutions that utilize two processor cores to provide VoIP functionality, the ADSP-BF516F provides a convergent solution in a unified core architecture that allows voice and video signal processing concurrent with RISC MCU processing to handle network and user-interface demands. This unique ability to offer full VoIP functionality on a single convergent processor provides for a unified software development environment, faster system debugging and deployment, and lower overall system cost.The BF516F also brings ultra low power and a removable storage interface covering SDIO, CE-ATA and eMMC for portable devices.IP protection has become a necessary part of today’s embedded computing applications. The ADSP-BF516F provides a security scheme which balances flexibility and upgradeability with performance through the inclusion of a firmware-based solution including OTP (One Time Programmable) memory to enable users to implement private keys for secure access to program code.The BF516F includes an integrated 4Mb serial Flash (SPI) memory alongside the processor.FLASH Memory Data Sheets:4Mbit SPI Flash memory

TheADSP-BF512/ADSP-BF514/ADSP-BF516/ ADSP-BF518 processors are members of the Blackfin®family of products, incorporating the Analog Devices/Intel Micro Signal Architecture (MSA). Blackfin processors combine a dual-MAC state-of-the-art signal processing engine, the advantages of a clean, orthogonal RISC-like microprocessor instruction set, and single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) multimedia capabilities into a single instruction-set architecture.The processors are completely code compatible with other Blackfin processors.MEMORY116K bytes of on-chip memoryExternal memory controller with glueless support for SDRAM and asynchronous 8-bit and 16-bit memoriesFlexible booting options from OTP memory, external SPI/parallel memories, or from SPI/UART host devicesCode security with Lockbox secure technologyOne-time-programmable (OTP) memoryMemory management unit providing memory protectionSee datasheet for additional features

The ADSP-BF523 Blackfin Processor combines high performance, power efficiency and system integration to enable highly optimized designs without compromises. With built-in peripheral selectivity the BF523 provides the greatest flexibility for today’s most demanding convergent signal processing applications. With power consumption as low as 0.23 mW/MHz and performance up to 600 MHz, applications can now add greater signal processing performance without forgoing battery life.Configured as a co-processor in applications where flexibility is required to support a variety of multimedia applications, the ADSP-BF523 offers the processing performance along with scaleable power management that provides developers that flexibility in their design. For battery powered applications that either enhance the multimedia experience or deliver a full Mobile TV implementation, the ADSP-BF523 represents the ideal solution to release design innovation.IP protection has become a necessary part of today’s embedded computing applications. The ADSP-BF523 provides a security scheme which balances flexibility and upgradeability with performance through the inclusion of a firmware-based solution including OTP (One Time Programmable) memory to enable users to implement private keys for secure access to program code.

The ADSP-BF524C offers up to 400 MHz performance and up to 800 MMACs. This processor core is supported by an advanced DMA controller supporting one-and two-dimensional DMA transfers between on-chip memory, off-chip memory, and system peripherals. The combination of the processor core speed and the DMA controller allows for efficient processing of audio, voice, video, and image data.The ADSP-BF524C provides peripheral flexibility to complement its high performance processing. The HS USB OTG host direct memory access (HDMA) and NAND flash controller are just a few of the peripheral options on the ADSP-BF524C family—not to mention the availability of up to 48 GPIO pins.For applications where product differentiation represents a challenge for securing market leadership, the ADSP-BF524C enables developers to provide features and benefits to augment their product offerings without compromising cost or power. The scalability of the ADSP-BF524C makes it an ideal candidate for Premium Audio Players where differentiation of features can be realized without sacrificing system cost. Where the diversity of Multimedia applications and content security are key attributes the ADSP-BF524C provides processing flexibility and Lockbox™Secure Technology to enable users to develop freely and without bounds.IP protection has become a necessary part of today’s embedded computing applications. The ADSP-BF524C provides a security scheme which balances flexibility and upgradeability with performance through the inclusion of a firmware-based solution including OTP (One Time Programmable) memory to enable users to implement private keys for secure access to program code.For space constrained audio applications the ADSP-BF524C supports an embedded low power stereo audio CODEC.

TheADSP-BF525offers up to 600 MHz performance and up to 1200 MMACs. This processor core is supported by an advanced DMA controller supporting one-and two-dimensional DMA transfers between on-chip memory, off-chip memory, and system peripherals. The combination of the processor core speed and the DMA controller allows for efficient processing of audio, voice, video, and image data.The ADSP-BF525 provides peripheral flexibility to complement its high performance processing. The HS USB OTG host direct memory access (HDMA) and NAND flash controller are just a few of the peripheral options on the ADSP-BF525 family—not to mention the availability of up to 48 GPIO ports.For applications where product differentiation represents a challenge for securing market leadership, the ADSP-BF525 enables developers to provide features and benefits to augment their product offerings without compromising cost or power. The scalability of the ADSP-BF525 makes it an ideal candidate for Premium Audio Players where differentiation of features can be realized without sacrificing system cost. Where the diversity of Multimedia applications and content security are key attributes the ADSP-BF525 provides processing flexibility and Lockbox™Secure Technology to enable users to develop freely and without bounds.IP protection has become a necessary part of today’s embedded computing applications. The ADSP-BF525 provides a security scheme which balances flexibility and upgradeability with performance through the inclusion of a firmware-based solution including OTP (One Time Programmable) memory to enable users to implement private keys for secure access to program code.

The high performance 16/32-bit Blackfin embedded processor core, the flexible cache architecture, the enhanced DMA subsystem, and the dynamic power management (DPM) functionality allow system designers a flexible platform to address a wide range of portable applications, including consumer, communications and industrial/instrumentation.With the combination of peripherals which enable glue-less connectivity to networked devices such as Ethernet or WiFi 802.11 a/b/g modules and power efficient signal processing, the ADSP-BF526C is well suited to IP connected applications such as VoIP Phone or IP Camera.The VoIP challenge to the embedded-system designer is to choose a processing solution that is cost-effective, easy to deploy and scaleable in performance across market spaces. A "sweet spot" embedded-solution approach is to design with a platform that can implement a low channel count basic VoIP solution, yet retain sufficient capacity for value added capabilities and services – such as video, music, imaging and system control. Unlike traditional VoIP embedded solutions that utilize two processor cores to provide VoIP functionality, the ADSP-BF526C provides a convergent solution in a unified core architecture that allows voice and video signal processing concurrent with RISC MCU processing to handle network and user-interface demands. This unique ability to offer full VoIP functionality on a single convergent processor provides for a unified software development environment, faster system debugging and deployment, and lower overall system cost.IP protection has become a necessary part of today’s embedded computing applications. The ADSP-BF526C provides a security scheme which balances flexibility and upgradeability with performance through the inclusion of a firmware-based solution including OTP (One Time Programmable) memory to enable users to implement private keys for secure access to program code.For space constrained audio applications the ADSP-BF526C supports an embedded low power stereo audio CODEC.

Analog Devices initial product family, the ADSP-BF531,ADSP-BF532, andADSP-BF533, offer all the ease of use and architectural attributes of the Blackfin processor. These three processors are all completely pin compatible - differing solely with respect to their performance and on-chip memory - thus reducing risk and offering the ability to scale up or down depending upon the end application needs. All three processors offer low power consumption with scalable performance from low-cost to very high performance.The ADSP-BF531 is the low cost entry point into the Blackfin Processor family. It offers an optimal balance between performance, peripheral integration, and price and is well suited for the most cost-sensitive applications including portable test equipment, embedded modems, biometrics, and consumer audio.HIGH LEVEL OF INTEGRATION52Kbytes of on-chip L1 memory configured as:32Kbytes of L1 instruction memory SRAM/Cache16Kbytes of L1 data memory SRAM/Cache4 Kbytes of L1 scratchpad SRAMParallel Peripheral Interface supporting ITU-R 656 video data formatsTwo dual-channel, full-duplex synchronous serial ports supporting eight stereo I2S channels12 DMA channels supporting one and two-dimensional data transfersMemory controller providing glueless connection to multiple banks of external SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM.Three timer/counters supporting PWM, pulsewidth, and event count modesUART with support for IrDA®SPI-compatible portEvent handlerReal-time clockWatchdog timerPLL capable of 1× to 63× frequency multiplication160-ball (12mm × 12mm) Mini-BGA, 176-Lead (24mm × 24mm) LQFP, and 169-ball (19mm × 19mm) Pb-Free Sparse PBGA packagesIndustrial temperature range

TheADSP-BF531/ ADSP-BF532 /ADSP-BF533processors are members of the Blackfin®family of products, incorporating the Analog Devices, Inc./Intel Micro Signal Architecture (MSA). Blackfin processors combine a dual-MAC state-of-the-art signal processing engine, the advantages of a clean, orthogonal RISC-like microprocessor instruction set, and single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) multimedia capabilities into a single instruction set architecture.The ADSP-BF531 / ADSP-BF532 / ADSP-BF533 processors are completely code and pin-compatible, differing only with respect to their performance and on-chip memory. Specific performance and memory configurations are shown in Table 1.PERIPHERALSParallel peripheral interface PPI, supporting ITU-R 656 video data formats2 dual-channel, full duplex synchronous serial ports, supporting eight stereo I2S channels2 memory-to-memory DMAs8 peripheral DMAsSPI-compatible portThree 32-bit timer/counters with PWM supportReal-time clock and watchdog timer32-bit core timerUp to 16 general-purpose I/O pins (GPIO)UART with support for IrDAEvent handlerDebug/JTAG interfaceOn-chip PLL capable of frequency multiplication

The ADSP-BF533 provides a high performance, power-efficient processor choice for today's most demanding convergent signal processing applications. The high performance 16-bit/32-bit Blackfin®embedded processor core, the flexible cache architecture, the enhanced DMA subsystem, and the dynamic power management (DPM) functionality allow system designers a flexible platform to address a wide range of applications including consumer, communications, automotive, and industrial/instrumentation.Architectural FeaturesHigh performance 16-bit/32-bit embedded processor core10-stage RISC MCU/DSP pipeline with mixed 16-bit/32-bit ISA for optimal code densityFull SIMD architecture, including instructions for accelerated video and image processingMemory management unit (MMU) supporting full memory protection for an isolated and secure environmentHigh Level of IntegrationUp to 148 kB of on-chip SRAMGlueless video capture and display portTwo dual-channel, full-duplex, synchronous serial ports supporting eight stereo I2S channels12 DMA channels supporting one- and two-dimensional data transfersMemory controller providing glueless connection to multiple banks of external SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM160-ball mini-BGA, 169-ball PBGA packagesIndustrial temperature ranges (40°C to 85°C) and commercial temperature ranges (0°C to 70°C) available

The Blackfin®Processor family has been expanded to address the need for embedded Controller Area Network (CAN) connectivity. This connectivity is powerful when utilized in conjunction with the high performance 16-/32-bit Blackfin embedded processor core, the flexible cache architecture, the enhanced DMA subsystem, and the Dynamic Power Management (DPM) functionality. System designers can take advantage of the combined control and signal processing capabilities of the processor core across a wide range of end applications.TheADSP-BF534is a functional extension of the popular ADSP-BF531 / ADSP-BF532 / ADSP-BF533 processors and is ideally suited for a variety of CAN networked applications. The ADSP-BF534 offers a high performance series for embedded applications such as automotive safety, automotive body control, automotive driver assistance, automotive entertainment, and industrial factory automation. This processor is ideally suited for a broad range of industrial, instrumentation, and medical applications that allow for scalability and CAN network connectivity that utilize a mix of control, plus signal processing in the end product for robust systems