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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-BF538F specifications
| Processor | Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F processor |
|---|---|
| DCore Performance | up to 600 MHz |
| External Bus Performance | to 133 MHz |
| Package Type | 182-pin mini-BGA package |
| Crystal Frequency | 25 MHz |
| SDRAM Capacity | 64 MB (8M x 8-bits x 4 banks) |
| Flash Memory | 4MB (2M x 16-bits) |
| ADC Codec | AD1871 96 kHz analog-to-digital codec |
| DAC Codec | AD1854 96 kHz digital-to-audio codec |
| CAN Transceiver | Philips TJA1041 high-speed CAN transceiver |
Source: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual
All Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual 99 p
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual 101 p
- ANALOG DEVICES ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Blackfin Processor Hardware Reference (Revision 1.0 February 2009) Manual 1054 p
- Analog Devices ADSP-BF538/ADSP-BF538F Handbook 56 p
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the intended audience for this manual?
The manual is intended for users who need to use the ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite evaluation system with VisualDSP++.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual
What are the evaluation license restrictions?
The EZ-KIT Lite is a licensed product that offers an unrestricted evaluation license for the first 90 days.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual
What is the intended environment for the ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite?
The system is designed to be used solely in a laboratory environment.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual
Can the ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite be used as a consumer end product?
No, the board is not intended for use as a consumer end product.
From: Analog Devices ADSP-BF538F EZ-KIT Lite Evaluation System Manual
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.
