Overview
Features and Benefits
- Lockbox™ Secure Technology: Hardware-enabled security for code and content protection.
- Blackfin Processor Core with up to 400 MHz (800 MMACS) performance
- 2 dual-channel, full-duplex synchronous serial ports supporting 8 stereo I2S channels
- 12 peripheral DMA channels supporting one- and two-dimensional data transfers
- NAND Flash Controller with 8-Bit interface for commands, addresses and data.
- Low Processor Standby Power; ~1mA Deep Sleep, ~50uA Hibernate
- Connectivity: Host DMA Port, UART’s, SPORT’s, SPI and TWI.
- Memory controller providing glue-less connection to multiple banks of external SDRAM, SRAM, Flash, or ROM
- 289-ball, 12x12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch mini-BGA (Commercial temperature range 0°C to +70°C)
- Supports an embedded low power stereo CODEC for space constrained audio applications
Product Details
The ADSP-BF522C Blackfin Processor combines high performance, power efficiency and system integration to enable highly optimized designs without compromises. With built-in peripheral selectivity the BF522C provides the greatest flexibility for today’s most demanding convergent signal processing applications.
For battery powered applications that either enhance the multimedia experience or deliver a full Mobile TV implementation, the ADSP-BF522C represents the ideal solution to release design innovation.
IP protection has become a necessary part of today’s embedded computing applications. The ADSP-BF522C provides a security scheme which balances flexibility and upgradeability with performance through the inclusion of a firmware-based solution including OTP (One Time Programmable) memory to enable users to implement private keys for secure access to program code.
For space constrained audio applications the ADSP-BF522C supports an embedded low power stereo audio CODEC.
Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (4)
Documentation
Application Notes (48)
Software Manuals (17)
Integrated Circuit Anomalies (1)
Software & Systems Requirements
Software & Tools Anomalies
Software Development Tools
CrossCore® Embedded Studio
Tools & Simulations
BSDL Model Files
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Reference Materials
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Product Selection Guide (1)
Design Resources
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