Overview
ADSP-BF561SBBZ600 is a dual-core digital signal processor (DSP) based on Blackfin® architecture launched by Analog Devices (ADI), designed for high-performance embedded signal processing applications. The device integrates two 600MHz Blackfin cores, has powerful parallel processing capabilities, rich on-chip peripherals, and low power consumption. It is widely used in audio and video processing, industrial control, automotive electronics, image recognition, radar signal processing, and embedded multi-task systems.
Specifications
parameter | Numeric |
Processor Architecture | Dual-core Blackfin® (600MHz per core) |
Core frequency | Up to 600MHz |
Multiplier/Accumulator (MAC) | 4 16-bit MACs per core upgraded to 32-bit |
Memory (on-chip) | 328KB (distributed in each core and shared area) |
Peripheral Interface | SPI, SPORT, UART, PPI, TWI, DMA controller, etc. |
Number of DMA channels | 26 multi-channel DMA engines |
Parallel Peripheral Interface (PPI) | For camera or display video interface |
Memory Interface | Asynchronous/synchronous SDRAM controller, external flash memory support |
Supply voltage range | Core: 1.2V; I/O: 3.3V |
Package Type | 289-pin BGA (SBBZ package) |
Operating temperature range | –40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
Key Features of ADSP-BF561SBBZ600
Dual-core architecture supports true parallel processing
Two independent Blackfin cores, each running at up to 600MHz, can be used to process multi-threaded, multi-data stream applications in parallel, significantly improving system performance.
Enhanced digital signal processing capabilities
Each core is equipped with multiple MAC units, dual multiplication-addition pipelines, and dual 16-bit ALUs, which can realize efficient calculation of algorithms such as FFT, FIR, IIR, image filtering, and speech recognition.
High-bandwidth internal interconnection and multi-core collaboration mechanism
The shared memory structure and bus architecture support high-speed data exchange and task scheduling between the two cores, and are suitable for distributed processing and multi-tasking systems.
Powerful peripherals and high-speed interface resources
Integrates rich communication and data interfaces: SPORT (serial port), SPI, UART, TWI, PPI video interface, DMA engine, convenient for connecting audio codec, image sensor, external storage, etc.
Support external DDR/SDRAM and Flash memory
Connect external DRAM and NOR/NAND flash memory through a flexible memory controller to meet large-capacity program and data requirements.
Low power design + dynamic energy saving mode
Provides multiple power management modes (Active, Idle, Sleep, Hibernate) to meet the power budget of battery-powered or heat-sensitive applications.
Typical application scenarios
The high performance and low power consumption of ADSP-BF561SBBZ600 make it widely used in the following fields:
Video and image processing systems
Camera image acquisition and processing, edge detection, real-time encoding/decoding, and multi-channel video analysis systems.
Multi-channel audio processing
Supports stereo/multi-channel audio acquisition and playback, digital filtering, mixing, equalization, sound effect processing, etc.
Embedded intelligent control platform
Multi-tasking processor platform that supports edge computing, control logic and graphical interface working together.
Automotive Electronics and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Used for signal fusion, lane detection, camera image processing and sensor integration analysis.
Industrial control/instrument acquisition system
Real-time signal monitoring, fault identification, precision control, and embedded data preprocessing.
Advantages comparison analysis
Features/Parameters | ADSP-BF561SBBZ600 | Traditional single-core DSP (such as ADSP-BF533) |
Number of cores | Dual Core | Single core |
Operating frequency | 600MHz × 2 | 600MHz |
On-chip memory | 328KB | 148KB |
Number and type of interfaces | Rich (PPI, SPORT, SPI, etc.) | less |
Parallel processing capabilities | Multi-task + multi-data parallelism | Single thread |
Applicable Applications | Video, image, multiple audio channels, etc. | Audio, basic controls |
ADSP-BF561 has stronger computing performance and more flexible system adaptation capabilities, making it an ideal choice for high-end DSP applications.
Manufacturer Profile: Analog Devices (ADI)
ADI is a leading global provider of analog and digital signal processing solutions. Its Blackfin® series DSP processors integrate high-performance RISC and DSP architectures for embedded vision, audio and communication processing systems. ADSP-BF561 is a classic dual-core DSP product, representing ADI’s technical accumulation in embedded parallel processing and low-power computing.
Why choose ADSP-BF561SBBZ600?
Dual-core 600MHz architecture, double the processing power
● Support multi-task collaborative processing and concurrent calculation of real-time signals
● Rich on-chip peripherals, suitable for complex system integration
● Built-in high-speed DMA engine, efficient data transmission with low latency
● Low power management mechanism, suitable for embedded and portable products
● Support high-speed video interface (PPI) and multi-channel audio processing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Does ADSP-BF561 support bare metal and operating systems?
Yes. ADSP-BF561 is a dual-core DSP in the Analog Devices Blackfin series that supports flexible software development methods. Users can use development tools provided by ADI, such as VisualDSP++ or CrossCore Embedded Studio (CCES), to develop bare metal programs and directly control the underlying hardware, peripherals, and interrupts, which is suitable for applications with high real-time requirements. At the same time, BF561 is also compatible with a variety of lightweight real-time operating systems (RTOS), including uC/OS-II, uC/OS-III, and FreeRTOS, which facilitates multi-task scheduling and resource management, and is suitable for audio and video processing, communications, industrial control and other scenarios.
Q2: Does the chip support dual-core communication mechanism?
Yes, and the mechanism is rich. As a dual-core DSP with symmetric multi-processing (SMP) architecture, ADSP-BF561 has built-in multiple efficient inter-core communication resources, including shared memory areas (L1/L2), hardware semaphores, event notification system (EVT) and flag registers, etc., to support data exchange and synchronous scheduling between cores. Developers can choose the appropriate communication method according to the characteristics of the task, such as using shared memory for data buffer transfer, or triggering task switching through interrupts and semaphores, so as to achieve complex application requirements such as dual-core collaborative processing, load balancing and real-time response.
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