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ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Blackfin Processor Hardware Reference (Revision 1.0 February 2009) 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.
Analog Devices ADSP-BF538 specifications
| Document Revision | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | February 2009 |
| Part Number | 82-000002-01 |
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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.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the difference between ADSP-BF538 and ADSP-BF539 power vectors?
ADSP-BF539 includes additional states for the MXVR peripheral, denoted with a trailing '-MXVR' suffix in Table 1.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538/BF539 Blackfin Processor Power Estimation Guide
How is the baseline dynamic current determined?
The value is derived using the IDD-TYP dynamic activity level versus core frequency graph (Figure 1).
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538/BF539 Blackfin Processor Power Estimation Guide
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.
What is the maximum clock speed of the ADSP-BF538 processor?
The ADSP-BF538 can run at up to 533 MHz.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Embedded Processor Datasheet
How many UART ports are provided on the ADSP‑BF538/ADSP‑BF538F?
The device includes three UART ports.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Embedded Processor Datasheet