Blackfin and the Blackfin logo are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. The Blackfin Embedded Processor ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Rev. 0 is provided by Analog Devices. The processor features high performance, multiple MAC and ALU units, a RISC-like register and instruction model for ease of programming, and advanced debugging, tracing, and performance monitoring capabilities.
The ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F handbook describes the Blackfin family processor, its high‑performance 533 MHz core, on‑chip memory options, voltage regulation and package (316‑ball Pb‑free mini‑BGA). It details the processor’s low‑power architecture, dynamic power management and system‑on‑chip integration for consumer and industrial applications.
Key sections cover the processor core, memory hierarchy, external memory interfaces, flash memory options, boot modes, and event handling, providing developers with the information needed to design and program devices based on this Blackfin processor.
| Maximum Core Frequency | 533 MHz |
|---|---|
| Package Type | 316‑ball Pb‑free mini‑BGA |
| On‑Chip Memory Total | 148 KB |
| Instruction SRAM/Cache | 16 KB |
| Instruction SRAM | 64 KB |
| Data SRAM | 32 KB |
| Scratchpad SRAM | 4 KB |
| Flash Memory (BF538F only) | 512 K × 16‑bit |
| Number of MAC Units | 2 |
| Number of ALUs | 2 (40‑bit) + 4 video ALUs |
The processor can run up to 533 MHz.
It is supplied in a 316‑ball Pb‑free mini‑BGA package.
The device provides 16 KB of instruction SRAM/cache and 64 KB of instruction SRAM.
Yes, the BF538F variant includes 512 K × 16‑bit flash memory.