ADSP-21060LCW-160 IC

Technical Specifications of ADSP-21060LCW-160

Datasheet	ADSP-21060LCW-160 datasheet
Category	Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Family	Embedded – DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
Manufacturer	Analog Devices Inc.
Series	SHARC?
Packaging	Tray
Part Status	Active
Type	Floating Point
Interface	Host Interface, Link Port, Serial Port
Clock Rate	40MHz
Non-Volatile Memory	External
On-Chip RAM	512kB
Voltage – I/O	3.30V
Voltage – Core	3.30V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 100°C (TC)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Package / Case	240-BFCQFP Exposed Pad
Supplier Device Package	240-CQFP (32×32)

Introduction

The ADSP-21060LCW-160 is a 32-bit processor for signal processing that is part of the ADSP-2106x SHARC® family. It has great DSP performance. In this detailed guide, we’ll look at the ADSP-21060LCW-160’s most important features, powers, and uses. This will show how important it is in the worlds of signal processing and embedded systems.

Introduction to ADSP-21060LCW-160

The ADSP-21060LCW-160 is a flexible system-on-a-chip (SoC) that makes the ADSP-21000 DSP core even more useful. This processor was made with high-performance signal processing in mind. It has a number of built-in features that make it a powerhouse in its class.

Core Features

• High-Performance DSP Core: The ADSP-21060LCW-160 is built around a 32-bit floating-point DSP core, which is the heart of its signal processing skills. This core is designed to work best with the kinds of complicated math operations that are often used in audio, video, and other signal processing apps.
• On-Chip SRAM: It has on-chip SRAM memory with up to 4M bits of capacity and two ports. This high-speed memory makes it easy to store and retrieve data quickly, which is very important for real-time signal processing.
• Dedicated I/O Bus: Integrated I/O peripherals are served by a dedicated I/O bus, which makes it easy for the processor to send and receive data with external devices.
• Instruction Cache: The on-chip instruction cache makes it possible for the processor to run most instructions in a single cycle, which speeds up processing. The impressive 40 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) speed of the ADSP-21060LCW-160 is helped by this feature.
• DMA Controller: A built-in DMA (Direct Memory Access) controller speeds up the transfer of data and reduces the amount of CPU interaction, which improves the general efficiency of the system.
• Serial Ports and Link Port: Having multiple serial ports makes it easier to talk to devices on the outside, and a link port gives you more ways to join in different ways.
• Parallel Bus Connectivity: The microcomputer has parallel bus connectivity, which makes glueless DSP multiprocessing possible. This means that jobs that require a lot of computation can be done in parallel.

SHARC FAMILY CORE ARCHITECTURE

The ADSP-2106x includes the following architectural features of the ADSP-21000 family core.

● Independent, Parallel Computation Units

The arithmetic/logic unit (ALU), the multiplier, and the switch all run instructions that only take one cycle. The three units are set up in parallel to get the most work done as quickly as possible. Single multifunction instructions do both ALU and multiply tasks at the same time. These computing units can handle IEEE 32-bit singleprecision floating-point, extended precision 40-bit floating-point, and 32-bit fixed-point data types.

● Data Register File

A general–purpose data register file is used to move data between the processing units and the data buses and to store intermediate results. When used with the ADSP-21000 Harvard architecture, this 10-port, 32-register (16 main and 16 secondary) register file lets data flow freely between computation units and internal memory.

● Instruction Cache

The ADSP-2106x has an instruction cache built right into the chip. This makes it possible to use three buses to get an instruction and two data values. Only the instructions whose fetches don’t interfere with PM bus data requests are stored in the cache. This means that core, repetitive operations, such as digital filter multiply-accumulates and FFT butterfly processing, can be performed at full speed.

● Hardware Circular Buffers and Data Address Generators

The two data address generators (DAGs) in the ADSP-2106x are hardware circular data banks. Circular buffers are often used in digital filters and Fourier transforms. They make it easy to write delay lines and other data structures needed for digital signal processing. The ADSP-2106x has enough registers in its two DAGs to make up to 32 circular buffers (16 sets of primary registers and 16 sets of secondary registers). The DAGs handle address pointer wraparound automatically, which cuts down on overhead, improves speed, and makes implementation easier. Circular buffers can begin and end in any place in memory.

Memory and I/O Interface Features of ADSP-2106x Processors

The ADSP-2106x processors are based on the core design of the SHARC family, but they have better memory and I/O features. These improvements are very important for improving how data is handled and how it connects in signal processing applications that are very demanding.

Dual-Ported On-Chip Memory

• Simultaneous Access: Dual-ported memory lets both the processor core and peripheral components read and write data at the same time. This makes for fast data flow and low latency.
• Better Performance: Less time spent waiting for memory access means better performance, which makes it easier to deal with complicated calculations and big datasets.

On-Chip Memory and Peripherals Interface

• Seamless Connectivity: This interface makes it easier to connect the processor to its built-in peripherals, which speeds up data transfer and contact with devices outside the computer.
• Peripheral Integration: Through this interface, you can easily reach integrated peripherals like serial ports and timers, which help with many signal processing tasks.

Host Processor Interface (HPI)

• Interoperability: HPI enhances coordination in embedded systems by facilitating communication between the ADSP-2106x processor and external host processors or controllers.
• Task Offloading: The HPI enables certain activities to be offloaded to the host CPU, enhancing system performance and resource allocation.

DMA Controller

• Efficient Data Transfers: The integrated DMA controller streamlines data transfers between memory and peripherals without affecting the CPU core, lowering overhead and increasing system efficiency.

Multiprocessing

• Glueless DSP Multiprocessing: ADSP-2106x processors provide parallel bus communication, allowing many devices to work seamlessly together, dispersing tasks, and increasing processing throughput.

Because of their memory and I/O interface capabilities, ADSP-2106x processors excel at real-time signal processing, making them excellent for applications like as audio processing, video enhancement, telecommunications, and industrial automation.

The Significance of Signal Chains in Signal Processing

Signal chains are essential components of signal processing applications, acting as a series of electronic components for data conditioning and analysis. This article looks about signal chains and how they can be used to process real-time or stored data.

Core Concept

• Signal chains are made up of interconnected electronic components, each of which has a distinct purpose. They operate together to transfer data from one component to another. The primary goal is to condition, process, or analyze data in order to provide a useful result.

Real-Time Data Handling

• For real-time data acquisition scenarios, signal chains are critical:
• Data Acquisition: The first step in the signal chain is the collection of raw data from sensors or equipment.
• Signal conditioning is the process of adjusting data for accuracy, which frequently involves amplification or filtering.
• Processing and analysis: Conditioned data is processed for sophisticated calculations, commonly using DSPs like the ADSP-21060LCW-160.
• Decision Making: Processed data drives decisions or control actions, such as modifications to industrial machinery.

The chain generates an output, which can be a display, a control signal, or data for further processing.

Applications

Signal chains find application across diverse fields:

• Audio and Video Processing: Enhancing audio quality, image enhancement, or video compression.
• Telecommunications: Handling data transmission, encoding, decoding, and error correction.
• Scientific Instruments: Collecting and analyzing data for experiments and measurements.
• Medical Devices: Processing sensor data for diagnostics and monitoring.

Signal chains are critical to signal processing because they ensure proper data handling, decision-making, and desired outcomes in a variety of fields. Understanding and optimizing them is essential for technological progress.

Conclusion

The ADSP-21060LCW-160 is a remarkable signal processing microcomputer that combines the power of a 32-bit floating-point DSP core with on-chip functionality. Its outstanding performance, optimized memory management, and varied networking make it the best choice for developers across multiple industries. The ADSP-21060LCW-160 is your go-to tool for fulfilling processing demands, whether you’re designing cutting-edge audio equipment or pioneering sophisticated communication systems.

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