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Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532 Blackfin Embedded Processor Handbook
The handbook describes the ADSP-BF531 and ADSP-BF532 processors, members of the Blackfin family, highlighting their dual‑MAC, multi‑ALU architecture, low‑power design and portable low‑power features. It explains system integration benefits, including a rich set of peripherals such as UART, SPI, two dual‑channel serial ports, timers with PWM, a real‑time clock, watchdog timer and parallel peripheral interface.
Memory architecture is covered in detail, showing up to 84 KB of on‑chip memory (instruction SRAM, data SRAM and scratchpad), external memory options (SDRAM, SRAM, FLASH) and the memory management unit. The document also outlines booting modes, event handling, exception handling and provides extensive timing and electrical specifications.
Analog Devices ADSP-BF532 specifications
| Maximum core frequency | 600 MHz |
|---|---|
| On‑chip memory | Up to 148 KB |
| Arithmetic units | Two 16‑bit MACs, two 40‑bit ALUs |
| General‑purpose I/O pins | 16 |
Source: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Handbook
All Analog Devices ADSP-BF532 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF531/532/533 Blackfin Processor Multi-cycle Instructions Latencies Manual
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Embedded Processor Handbook 56 p
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Blackfin Embedded Processor Handbook 56 p
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532 Blackfin Embedded Processor Handbook 60 p
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532 Blackfin Embedded Processor Handbook 60 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum operating frequency of the ADSP‑BF533?
The ADSP‑BF533 can run up to 600 MHz.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Handbook
How many GPIO pins does the processor provide?
The device provides 16 general‑purpose I/O pins.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Handbook
What is the maximum operating frequency of the ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 processors?
The BF531 and BF532 run up to 400 MHz, while the BF533 runs up to 600 MHz.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Embedded Processor Handbook
How much on‑chip memory is available on these Blackfin processors?
Each device provides up to 148 KB of on‑chip memory, including instruction SRAM, data SRAM, and a 4 KB scratchpad.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Embedded Processor Handbook
What is the maximum processor speed of the ADSP‑BF531/532/533?
The processors can run at up to 600 MHz.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Data Sheet
How much on‑chip memory is available on these processors?
They provide up to 148 KB of on‑chip memory.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF531/ADSP-BF532/ADSP-BF533 Data Sheet
