ADSP-BF527C:  Low Power Blackfin Processor with Advanced Peripherals and Embedded Stereo Audio CODEC

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 ...More

ADSP-BF527C:  Low Power Blackfin Processor with Advanced Peripherals and Embedded Stereo Audio CODEC

Product Description

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-BF527C 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-BF527C 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-BF527C 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-BF527C supports an embedded low power stereo audio CODEC.

Features

  • Lockbox™ Secure Technology: Hardware-enabled security for code and content protection.
  • Blackfin Processor Core with up to 600 MHz (1200 MMACS) performance
  • 2 dual-channel, full-duplex synchronous serial ports supporting 8 stereo I2S channels
  • 12 peripheral DMA channels supporting one- and two-dimensional data transfers
  • NAND Flash Controller with 8-Bit interface for commands, addresses and data.
  • Connectivity: HS USB OTG, Host DMA Port, UART’s, SPORT’s, SPI and TWI.
  • Ethernet 10/100 MII interface
  • Memory controller providing glue-less connection to multiple banks of external SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM
  • 289-ball, 12x12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch mini-BGA (Commercial temperature range 0°C to +70°C)
  • Supports an embedded low power stereo CODEC for space constrained audio applications

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Markets & Applications

  • Multi-media Application Processor
  • Voice over IP (VoIP)
  • Multi-media accessories - e.g. docks
  • Networked Audio

Specifications

Clock Speed MHz (Max) 600MHz
MMACS (Max) 1200
RAM Memory (kBytes) 132
External Memory Bus 16bit
Parallel Periph Interface Yes
UARTs, Timers Yes
Watchdog Timer, RTC Yes
Core Voltage Regulation Yes
Package CSP_BGA