Analog Devices ADSP-BF506F Blackfin Processor Datasheet

Blackfin Embedded Processor ADSP-BF504/ADSP-BF504F/ADSP-BF506F Rev. A is a high-performance processor from Analog Devices, Inc. Its features include: 1. Up to 400 MHz processing speed, 2. Two 16-bit MACs, two 40-bit ALUs, four 8-bit video ALUs, 3. RISC-like register and instruction model, 4. Advanced debugging, tracing, and performance monitoring, 5. Accepts a range of supply voltages for internal and I/O operations.


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Brand
Analog Devices
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
80
File format
PDF
File size
3.6 MB
Published
03 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
D02AA52721382744418031374F165881

About this manual

The ADSP-BF506F belongs to Analog Devices' Blackfin family of embedded processors. It combines a high‑performance DSP core (up to 400 MHz) with low‑power operation and a wide range of integrated peripherals, making it suitable for industrial, instrumentation, and power‑motion control applications.

Key features include internal 32 M‑bit flash, a 12‑bit, up‑to‑2 MSPS ADC, multiple UARTs, SPI ports, CAN, TWI, PWM units, and extensive GPIOs. The processor supports flexible boot options, dynamic power management, and a rich event‑handling architecture.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Portable Low-Power Architecture
  • System Integration
  • Processor Peripherals
  • Processor Core
  • Memory Architecture
  • Booting Modes
  • Event Handling
  • Core Event Controller
  • System Interrupt Controller

Specifications

Maximum Core Frequency400 MHz
Internal Flash Memory32 M‑bit
Internal ADC Resolution12 bits
ADC Sample Rate2 MSPS
L1 SRAM Size68 KB
GPIO Count35
UART Interfaces2 (with IrDA support)
SPI Interfaces2
CAN Controller1

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating frequency of the ADSP-BF506F?

The processor can run at up to 400 MHz.

How much internal flash memory does the ADSP-BF506F provide?

It includes 32 M‑bit of internal flash memory.

What are the ADC capabilities of the ADSP‑BF506F?

The device has a 12‑bit ADC with up to 2 MSPS sampling rate and 12 channels.

How many general‑purpose I/O pins are available?

The processor provides 35 programmable GPIO pins.

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