ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Blackfin Processor Hardware Reference (Revision 1.0 February 2009) Manual

About this manual

The document serves as a comprehensive hardware reference for the Analog Devices ADSP-BF538 and ADSP-BF538F Blackfin processors. It details the core architecture, computational units, operating modes, and various peripheral interfaces including Serial Ports (SPORTs), DMA support, and external bus interfaces.

The manual covers system design considerations such as pin descriptions, clock management, interrupt configuration, and memory interfacing with SDRAM controllers. It also includes specific sections on power management states like Hibernate and Deep Sleep, as well as electrical specifications and boot modes.

What's inside

• Purpose of This Manual
• Core Architecture
• Computational Units
• Operating Modes and States
• Program Sequencer
• Events and Sequencing
• Controller Area Network (CAN)
• System Design Pin Descriptions
• Managing Clocks
• Configuring Interrupts

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Which processors are covered in this manual?

The manual covers the ADSP-BF538 and ADSP-BF538F Blackfin processors.

Where can I find programming information?

Programming information is located in the Blackfin Processor Programming Reference.