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Analog Devices ADSP-21161 SHARC Processor Hardware Reference
The ADSP-21161 SHARC Processor Hardware Reference provides a detailed description of the processor’s architecture, core functions, and peripheral interfaces. It includes design advantages, memory organization, and timing specifications for SDRAM and external ports.
The manual also covers programming considerations such as computational modes, instruction pipelines, and interrupt handling, making it a comprehensive guide for engineers designing with the ADSP-21161.
Analog Devices ADSP-21161 specifications
| Processor Model | ADSP-21161 SHARC |
|---|---|
| Flash Memory Device | K9F1208U0B |
| Memory Configuration | 64M x 8-bit |
| Supply Voltage Ranges | 1.8V, 2.7V, and 3.3V |
| Program Operation Time | 200 µs (typical) |
| Erase Operation Time | 2 ms (typical) |
Source: Interfacing NAND Flash Memory with ADSP-21161 SHARC Processors Application Note
All Analog Devices ADSP-21161 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
- ANALOG DEVICES Considerations for Selecting a DSP Processor ADSP-21161 vs TMS360C6711/12 Manual 27 p
- ANALOG DEVICES Interfacing the ADSP-21161 SIMD SHARC DSP to the AD1836 (24-bit/96 kHz) Multichannel Codec Manual 70 p
- ANALOG DEVICES EE-136 Using the Programmable I/O FLAGS IOFLAG register on the ADSP-21161 Manual 5 p
- Analog Devices ADSP-21161 SHARC DSP Link Port Booting Application Note 29 p
- Interfacing NAND Flash Memory with ADSP-21161 SHARC Processors Application Note 9 p
- Analog Devices Implementing In-Place FFTs on SISD SIMD SHARC Processors Application Note 4 p
- Interfacing AD7865 Parallel ADCs to ADSP-21161 SHARC Processors Application Note 7 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the purpose of a soft data overlay?
A soft data overlay automates the process of reusing a small section of internal memory efficiently by swapping data buffers to and from external memory.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-21161 Software Data Overlays Implementation Note
What is the maximum throughput for SDRAM data overlays?
The SDRAM controller can sustain a throughput of 100 MHz for consecutive reads and writes to the same page in SDRAM.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-21161 Software Data Overlays Implementation Note
What is the maximum peak compute power of the ADSP-21161?
The processor generates as much as 600 Megaflops of peak compute power.
From: ANALOG DEVICES Considerations for Selecting a DSP Processor ADSP-21161 vs TMS360C6711/12 Manual
How many DMA channels are supported by the ADSP-21161?
The processor supports a total of 14 DMA channels.
From: ANALOG DEVICES Considerations for Selecting a DSP Processor ADSP-21161 vs TMS360C6711/12 Manual
What audio systems is this application note designed for?
This application note describes how to interface the ADSP-21161 to the AD1836 for use in professional, consumer, or automotive audio systems.
What are the supported sampling rates for the AD1836?
The AD1836 can generate sample rates of 48 kHz and 96 kHz.
