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Analog Devices ADSP-BF533 Blackfin Embedded Processor Handbook
The ADSP-BF533 is a Blackfin family processor that combines a dual‑MAC signal‑processing engine with a RISC‑like core, offering up to 600 MHz performance, flexible voltage options, and a range of high‑speed peripherals. It is designed for low‑power, portable applications and supports dynamic power management.
The device includes up to 148 KB of on‑chip memory, multiple DMA channels, extensive I/O such as UART, SPI, two SPORTs, a parallel peripheral interface, timers with PWM, a real‑time clock, and a watchdog timer. Detailed memory maps, boot modes, and event handling mechanisms are described for system integration.
Analog Devices ADSP-BF533 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-BF533 documents by type
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 Interfacing the ADSP-BF535/ADSP-BF533 Blackfin Processor to NTSC/PAL video decoder over the asynchronous port. Manual
- ANALOG DEVICES USB OTG Interface for ADSP-BF533 Blackfin Processors (Rev 1 03/2006) Manual
- ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF537 Blackfin Highlights for ADSP-BF533 Users (Rev 2 05/2005) Manual
- ANALOG DEVICES Interfacing ADSP-21365 SHARC PDAP to ADSP-BF533 Blackfin EBIU Manual
- ANALOG DEVICES Implementing FAT32 File Systems on ADSP-BF533 Blackfin Processors (Rev 1 02/2006) Manual
- ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF533 EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual (Revision 3.1 September 2007)
- ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF533 EZ-Kit Lite Evaluation System Manual (Rev 1.3 April 2004)
- ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF533 Blackfin Processor Hardware Reference (Revision 3.4 April 2009) 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-BF533 Blackfin Embedded Processor Handbook 60 p
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
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
