ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat Packages) In Stock
ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 is a 32-bit Blackfin embedded processor from Analog Devices running at up to 400 MHz with a 16-bit external data bus. It integrates a dual-MAC fixed-point DSP core, 176-pin LQFP package, JTAG boundary scan, and on-chip peripherals for embedded control and signal processing applications.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat Packages
- Pin Count
- 176
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 32-bit Blackfin DSP core with dual 16-bit MACs clocked up to 400 MHz for real-time signal processing
- 19-bit address bus and 16-bit external data bus enabling access to large external memory arrays
- 176-pin LQFP package (SQ-176-2) with JTAG boundary scan for straightforward board-level testing and debugging
- On-chip peripherals including timers, UART, SPI, and TWI reducing BOM cost in embedded designs
Applications
The ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 is suited for industrial motor control, audio processing, and machine vision systems requiring real-time DSP performance at 400 MHz. Its fixed-point dual-MAC architecture enables efficient implementation of FIR/IIR filters and FFT-based algorithms in medical instruments and automotive sensor fusion. Embedded control applications combining data acquisition with protocol interfacing also leverage its rich on-chip peripheral set.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SQ-176-2 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Address Bus Width | 19 |
| Barrel Shifter | YES |
| Bit Size | 32 |
| Boundary Scan | YES |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 400MHz |
| External Data Bus Width | 16 |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Internal Bus Architecture | MULTIPLE |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQFP-G176 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | QFP176,1.0SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Speed | 400MHz |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 1.47V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 1.164V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 1.4V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, OTHER |
| Package | Quad Flat Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | 3A991.A.2 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4:
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Digital Signal Processor, 32-Bit Size, 16-Ext Bit, 400MHz, CMOS, PQFP176
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum clock frequency of the ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 and how does it affect DSP throughput?
The ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 operates at a maximum clock frequency of 400 MHz. At this rate the dual 16-bit MAC units can sustain 800 MMACS of fixed-point throughput, enabling real-time processing of audio streams, sensor data, and control loops without external co-processors.
Which embedded control designs benefit from the 19-bit address bus on the ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4?
A 19-bit address bus allows direct access to up to 512 KB of external SRAM or Flash memory, which is sufficient for most industrial controllers storing firmware, lookup tables, and circular buffers. Motor drive and industrial automation designs benefit from this external memory reach without needing additional address decoders.
How does the 176-pin LQFP package compare to BGA alternatives for PCB assembly in the ADSP-BF512 family?
The 176-pin LQFP (SQ-176-2) has a pin pitch of 0.5 mm and all leads visible on the perimeter, so it can be inspected and reworked with standard SMT equipment. BGA variants of comparable Blackfin processors require X-ray inspection for solder joint verification, adding roughly 30% to board-level test cost in low-to-mid volume production.
Is the ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 suitable as a lower-cost alternative to the ADSP-BF527 in a portable medical device?
Yes. The ADSP-BF512KSWZ-4F4 targets applications that do not require USB OTG or the additional memory interfaces found on the BF527, reducing unit cost while keeping the same 400 MHz Blackfin core and 16-bit external bus. For portable medical devices with simple serial-peripheral stacks and local Flash, this trade-off typically saves several dollars per board.
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