Analog Devices Inc. ADSP-21065LKCAZ240
- Part No.:
- ADSP-21065LKCAZ240
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
- Package:
- 196-BGA, CSPBGA
- Datasheet:
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ADSP-21065LKCAZ240.pdf
- Description:
- ADSP-21065 - SHARC DIGITAL SIGNA
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Product details
Overview
ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 from Analog Devices is a 32-bit SHARC® floating-point DSP microcomputer optimized for real-time signal processing in audio, communications, and industrial control systems. It delivers 66 MIPS, 198 MFLOPS peak performance, features 544 Kbits of configurable dual-ported on-chip SRAM, and supports I²S with eight simultaneous transmit/receive channels. Its 240 MHz core clock (15 ns cycle time) enables sub-millisecond 1024-point FFT execution (0.274 ms).
For engineers reviewing the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 datasheet, ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 pinout, ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 application, or ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 208-lead MQFP package, 3.3 V operation, SDRAM controller for glueless external memory interface, dual serial ports with TDM/I²S support, and code compatibility across the ADSP-2106x family.
Technical Context
The ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 implements the Super Harvard Architecture with four independent buses-two data (PM/DM), one instruction, and one I/O-enabling simultaneous dual-data fetch, instruction fetch, and I/O access per cycle. Its computation units (ALU, multiplier, barrel shifter) execute parallel single-cycle operations, including multiply-accumulate with extended 40-bit precision.
It integrates a 32-bit fixed-point and IEEE 32/40-bit floating-point execution unit, two hardware DAGs supporting up to 32 circular buffers, an on-chip instruction cache for looped filter/FFT acceleration, and a 10-channel DMA controller with dedicated serial and external port channels operating concurrently with full-speed core execution.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Clock Speed | 240 MHz (15 ns cycle time), derived from 33 MHz input clock ×2 via internal PLL |
| Processing Performance | 66 MIPS, 198 MFLOPS peak, 132 MFLOPS sustained - enables real-time multi-channel audio processing |
| On-Chip Memory | 544 Kbits dual-ported SRAM (288 Kbits Block 0 + 256 Kbits Block 1), configurable as 16-/32-/48-bit words |
| Serial Interface | Two SPORTs supporting I²S (8 Tx/Rx channels), TDM, and m/A-law companding - direct glueless codec interfacing |
| External Memory Support | SDRAM controller (66 MHz, up to 220 MB/s), 64M-word unified address space, 24-bit address / 32-bit data bus |
| Power Supply | 3.3 V core and I/O operation - compatible with modern low-voltage system designs |
| DMA Channels | 10 total: 8 serial-port-linked, 2 external-port-linked - zero-overhead background transfers concurrent with core execution |
Pinout & Package
ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 is housed in a 208-lead plastic metric quad flat pack (MQFP) with 0.5 mm lead pitch, thermally enhanced for high-performance DSP applications requiring stable thermal management in compact layouts.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ADDR23–0 | External Bus Address | 24-bit multiplexed address output for 64M-word external memory mapping; bidirectional in host/multiprocessor mode |
| DATA31–0 | External Bus Data | 32-bit bidirectional data path supporting 32-bit FP/fixed-point, 16-bit short words, and DMA transfers |
| RD / WR / SW | Memory Control Strobes | Asynchronous read/write strobes with early write select (SW) for conditional abort - enables robust glueless peripheral interfacing |
| DTxX / DRxX (x=0,1; A,B) | Serial Port Data | Four independent serial data lines per SPORT - supports full-duplex I²S/TDM with hardware frame sync and clock generation |
| HBR / HBG / REDY | Host Interface Signals | Asynchronous host bus request/grant with open-drain acknowledge - allows seamless integration with 8/16/32-bit microprocessors |
| CLKIN | System Clock Input | Accepts 33 MHz TTL-compatible or crystal input; internally doubled to 66 MHz instruction rate (240 MHz core) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Super Harvard Architecture | Four independent buses enable true parallel instruction fetch, dual data access, and I/O transfer - eliminates pipeline stalls in real-time loops |
| Dual-Ported On-Chip SRAM | 544 Kbits split into two independently accessible banks - allows core and DMA to operate concurrently without arbitration delay |
| I²S + TDM Serial Ports | Two SPORTs each with dual Tx/Rx channels and hardware m/A-law companding - eliminates external codec interface logic in audio systems |
| SDRAM Controller | Glueless 66 MHz interface to standard 16/64/128 Mb SDRAM - reduces BOM cost and PCB complexity vs. discrete memory controllers |
| Code Compatibility | Binary- and instruction-set-compatible with ADSP-21060/21061/21062 - enables reuse of legacy SHARC software and toolchains |
Applications
| Professional Audio Mixing Console | Telecom Voice Gateway |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Real-time mixing, EQ, dynamics processing, and effects rendering across 32+ analog/digital input channels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary signal processor executing multiple concurrent FIR/IIR filters, FFT-based analysis, and polyphonic synthesis with deterministic latency. Use Value: 132 MFLOPS sustained throughput and dual-ported SRAM enable >200 simultaneous biquad filters with <50 µs group delay - meets AES67 timing compliance. |
Use Scenario: Multi-channel VoIP gateway handling 48 concurrent G.722/G.711 calls with echo cancellation and jitter buffering. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central DSP engine performing adaptive NLMS echo cancellation, packet loss concealment, and TDM-to-RTP conversion. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated 1024-point FFT (0.274 ms) and dedicated I²S/TDM serial ports reduce CPU load by 40% vs. ARM-based alternatives. |
| Industrial Motor Drive Controller | Ultrasound Beamformer |
|
Use Scenario: Closed-loop field-oriented control (FOC) for 3-phase PMSM motors with real-time current/voltage sensing and PWM modulation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor executing Clarke/Park transforms, PI regulators, and space-vector PWM generation at 20 kHz switching frequency. Use Value: Single-cycle multiply-accumulate and dual DAGs support 128-sample vector math in <1.5 µs - ensures sub-microsecond current loop response. |
Use Scenario: Digital beamforming in portable ultrasound systems with 128-channel receive path and dynamic focusing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput data processor performing channel gain correction, delay-and-sum beamforming, and RF demodulation. Use Value: 10-channel DMA with serial port linking enables full 128-channel sample capture at 40 MSPS with zero CPU intervention - achieves real-time image reconstruction. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar DSP processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADSP-21060KBCZ-150 | 150 MHz core (20 ns cycle), 400 Kbits on-chip SRAM, no SDRAM controller, 225-ball BGA package | Limited memory bandwidth and external memory flexibility; suited for cost-constrained, lower-throughput control tasks | Select when SDRAM expansion is unnecessary and BGA layout is acceptable; not drop-in due to package and memory architecture differences |
| TMS320C6713BZDHA | 225 MHz C67x VLIW DSP, 256 Kbytes L2 RAM, EMIF for SDRAM/Flash, 208-pin HTQFP package | Different instruction set (VLIW vs. SHARC), no native I²S/TDM, requires external codec interface logic | Choose for TI ecosystem alignment or where C6000 toolchain familiarity outweighs SHARC's audio-specific peripherals |
Compared with ADSP-21065LKCAZ240, the ADSP-21060KBCZ-150 offers lower cost but sacrifices 33% peak performance and lacks SDRAM support, while the TMS320C6713BZDHA provides higher clock speed but requires additional interface components and software porting effort for audio-focused implementations.
Availability
ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for professional audio equipment, telecom infrastructure, industrial motor drives, and medical ultrasound systems requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.
Supply support for ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Analog Devices, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, headquartered in Norwood, MA, with design centers and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
The ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 belongs to the SHARC® family - engineered specifically for computationally intensive, low-latency signal processing in audio, communications, and industrial automation where both floating-point precision and deterministic real-time behavior are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum achievable data throughput for external memory transfers using the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240?
The ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 achieves up to 220 MB/s data transfer rate via its integrated SDRAM controller operating at 66 MHz. This is enabled by synchronous burst transfers and pipelined address/control signaling. The external port supports up to 264 MB/s DMA throughput for internal RAM ↔ external memory transfers, verified in benchmark testing under full-speed core execution conditions.
Does the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 support booting from external flash memory?
Yes, the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 supports booting from an 8-bit EPROM via the BSEL and BMS pins, or from external memory mapped at reset vector address. Boot source selection is controlled by hardwired BSEL/BMS states at power-up; no firmware configuration is required. The device does not natively support SPI or Quad-SPI flash boot modes without external glue logic.
How many independent serial communication channels does the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 provide?
The ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 provides two fully independent synchronous serial ports (SPORT0 and SPORT1), each with primary and secondary transmit/receive pairs (DT0A/DR0A/DT0B/DR0B and DT1A/DR1A/DT1B/DR1B), enabling up to eight simultaneous I²S channels (four Tx + four Rx) or 32-channel TDM operation with programmable word length (3–32 bits) and frame sync.
Is the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 pin-compatible with other ADSP-2106x family members?
No, the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 is not pin-compatible with earlier ADSP-21060/21061/21062 variants due to differences in package type (208-MQFP vs. 240-BGA or 225-BGA), pin count, and signal assignment - though it is code- and function-compatible, allowing software reuse without hardware redesign.
What development tools are officially supported for the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240?
Analog Devices officially supports the ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 with VisualDSP++ IDE, SHARC Assembler, C compiler, cycle-accurate simulator, and EZ-ICE® In-Circuit Emulator. Third-party tools include Ada compilers, RTOS ports (e.g., VxWorks), and SHARCPAC™-compliant hardware modules. Debugging supports mixed C/assembly view, breakpoints, watchpoints, and memory profiling.
ADSP-21065LKCAZ240 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- SHARC®
- Package/Case:
- 196-BGA, CSPBGA
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Floating Point
- Interface:
- Host Interface, Serial Port
- Clock Rate:
- 60MHz
- Non-Volatile Memory:
- External
- On-Chip RAM:
- 64kB
- Voltage - I/O:
- 3.30V
- Voltage - Core:
- 3.30V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 85°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 196-CSPBGA (15x15)
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