ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4 Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat Packages) In Stock
Analog Devices ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4 is a 32-bit Blackfin embedded processor running at up to 400 MHz with 16-bit external data bus and boundary scan support. It integrates fixed-point DSP with a microcontroller, offering 19-bit address bus width in a 176-pin QFP package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat Packages
- Pin Count
- 176
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- ADSP-BF514KSWZ-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 running at up to 400 MHz clock frequency for high-performance signal processing
- 16-bit external data bus with 19-bit address bus width enabling broad memory addressing
- Integrated boundary scan (JTAG) support for simplified board-level testing and debug
- Fixed-point arithmetic engine combining DSP and microcontroller functionality in a single SoC
Applications
The ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4 targets embedded audio processing, industrial control, and communications equipment requiring real-time DSP performance at 400 MHz. Its 32-bit Blackfin core with fixed-point arithmetic suits motor control systems, digital filtering, and protocol processing workloads. Engineers deploy this processor in medical imaging front-ends, software-defined radio modules, and machine vision edge nodes where a balance of DSP throughput and microcontroller flexibility is critical.
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-BF514KSWZ-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-BF514KSWZ-4F4, and how does it affect real-time DSP throughput?
The ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4 operates at a maximum clock frequency of 400 MHz, delivering sufficient throughput for real-time audio processing, digital filtering, and fast Fourier transforms in embedded applications. The 32-bit Blackfin fixed-point core at 400 MHz can execute dual 16-bit MAC operations per cycle, making it suitable for demanding signal-processing pipelines without requiring a floating-point processor.
Which industrial or communications designs benefit most from the ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4's 16-bit external data bus and 19-bit address bus?
Designs requiring access to large external SDRAM or flash banks up to 512 KB addressable space benefit from the 19-bit address bus and 16-bit external data bus. Industrial motor controllers, software-defined radio front-ends, and multi-channel audio codecs can stream wide data bursts efficiently at 400 MHz core speeds. The 176-pin QFP package accommodates the full bus width while remaining solderable on standard PCB processes.
When is ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4 a better procurement choice than a higher-tier Blackfin variant?
ADSP-BF514KSWZ-4F4 at its 400 MHz speed grade is cost-effective for applications that do not need the 533 MHz or 600 MHz variants, such as embedded audio codecs processing 48 kHz stereo streams or industrial fieldbus protocol stacks with deterministic 1 ms cycle times. Selecting the 4F4 speed suffix avoids over-specifying silicon, reducing unit cost while maintaining the full 32-bit Blackfin ISA compatibility for future firmware upgrades.
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