Analog Devices Inc. ADSP-2189NBCA-320
- Part No.:
- ADSP-2189NBCA-320
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
- Package:
- 144-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Datasheet:
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ADSP-2189NBCA-320.pdf
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- IC DSP 16BIT 80MHZ 144CSBGA
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Product details
Overview
ADSP-2189NBCA-320 from Analog Devices is a 16-bit fixed-point DSP microcomputer optimized for real-time signal processing in embedded audio, telecom, and industrial control systems. It delivers 80 MIPS sustained performance at 12.5 ns instruction cycle time (1.8 V core), integrates 32K words of on-chip program RAM and 48K words of data RAM, and features dual serial ports with hardware companding per CCITT G.711.
For engineers reviewing the ADSP-2189NBCA-320 datasheet, ADSP-2189NBCA-320 pinout, ADSP-2189NBCA-320 application, or ADSP-2189NBCA-320 equivalent, key selection criteria include its 100-lead LQFP package, 1.8 V core voltage with 3.3 V I/O tolerance, zero-overhead looping capability, internal DMA port for high-speed memory access, and ICE-Port™ debug interface support in final-system environments.
Technical Context
The ADSP-2189NBCA-320 implements the ADSP-2100 base architecture with three independent computational units: ALU, 40-bit MAC, and barrel shifter, all interconnected via the Result (R) bus for inter-unit operand forwarding. Its dual DAGs enable simultaneous dual-operand fetches from program and data memory in every cycle.
It supports full memory mode with external address/data bus multiplexing, programmable wait states for slow peripherals, and flexible boot options including byte-DMA loading from EPROM or host-mode initialization via the 16-bit internal DMA port. Power management includes hardware/software-initiated power-down with 200 CLKIN-cycle recovery and configurable slow-idle modes (IDLE(n) with n = 16/32/64/128).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V - Enables low-power operation while maintaining 80 MIPS throughput; requires separate 3.3 V I/O supply. |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 12.5 ns - Directly enables 80 MHz equivalent processing rate; all instructions execute in one cycle. |
| On-Chip Program RAM | 32K × 24-bit - Stores both instructions and data; supports dual-operand fetch (one from PM, one from DM) per cycle. |
| On-Chip Data RAM | 48K × 16-bit - Dedicated fast-access memory for real-time buffering and coefficient storage. |
| Serial Ports | 2 × bidirectional SPORTs - Each supports A-law/μ-law companding, frame sync, and circular buffer autobuffering with interrupt-on-transfer. |
| Timer | 16-bit programmable interval timer - Generates periodic interrupts with 8-bit prescaler (TSCALE); reloads from TPERIOD register. |
| Package | 100-lead LQFP - Surface-mount, RoHS-compliant package with 0.5 mm pitch; pin-compatible across ADSP-218xN family. |
Pinout & Package
ADSP-2189NBCA-320 is housed in a 100-lead Low-Profile Quad Flat Package (LQFP) with 0.5 mm lead pitch, thermally enhanced for embedded applications requiring moderate power dissipation. Pin functions are defined per Analog Devices Rev. A datasheet (pages 40–41).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLKIN | Master clock input | Accepts 40 MHz TTL-compatible signal or crystal oscillator input; determines 12.5 ns instruction cycle timing. |
| PWD | Power-down control | Active-low hardware trigger to enter ultra-low-power dormant state; recoverable in ≤200 CLKIN cycles. |
| SPORT0/SPORT1 | Synchronous serial I/O | Dual independent ports with dedicated RFS/TFS/DT/DR pins; support hardware companding and autobuffered transfers. |
| PF0–PF7 | Programmable flag I/O | 13 total flags (8 bidirectional + 3 output-only + 2 SPORT1-reconfigurable); used for system signaling, IRQ routing, or GPIO. |
| IDMA[15:0] | Internal DMA data/address bus | 16-bit multiplexed bus enabling transparent host access to on-chip RAM without external glue logic. |
| MODE A–D | Boot configuration inputs | Set during reset to select boot method (BDMA/IDMA), memory mode (Full/Host), and IACK drive strength. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Zero-overhead looping | Eliminates branch penalty in repetitive algorithms (e.g., FIR filters) using internal loop counters and stacks. |
| Dual-operand fetch per cycle | Enables simultaneous load of coefficient and sample from separate memory spaces-critical for MAC-intensive DSP kernels. |
| ICE-Port™ debug interface | Allows non-intrusive real-time debugging, breakpoint insertion, and memory inspection in deployed systems without halting execution. |
| Hardware companding | Offloads A-law/μ-law encoding/decoding from firmware, reducing CPU cycles in voice codec implementations per G.711. |
| Flexible power-down recovery | Supports both crystal and external clock sources during wake-up; oscillator stabilization handled automatically if enabled. |
Applications
| Voice Codec System | Industrial Motor Control |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time speech compression/decompression in VoIP gateways or PBX systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary signal processor executing G.711 companding, echo cancellation, and packetization routines. Use Value: Hardware SPORT companding reduces firmware overhead by >30% versus software-only implementation; 48K data RAM buffers multiple voice channels. | Use Scenario: Closed-loop field-oriented control (FOC) of 3-phase AC induction motors in factory automation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time executor of Park/Clarke transforms, PI current regulators, and PWM generation with deterministic sub-10 μs latency. Use Value: Single-cycle MAC and zero-overhead loops ensure consistent 20 kHz control loop timing; 32K program RAM stores multiple motor profiles. |
| Medical Ultrasound Beamformer | Test & Measurement Signal Analyzer |
Use Scenario: Digital beamforming and RF echo processing in portable ultrasound scanners. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput data processor handling channel delay alignment, filtering, and envelope detection on digitized echo streams. Use Value: Dual SPORTs interface directly to ADC/DAC arrays; 80 MIPS throughput sustains 128-channel parallel processing at 40 MSPS aggregate sample rate. | Use Scenario: Real-time spectral analysis and harmonic distortion measurement in benchtop analyzers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FFT engine and post-processing unit performing 1024-point transforms, windowing, and magnitude calculation on captured waveforms. Use Value: 3-bus architecture enables concurrent memory fetch, computation, and result write-cutting transform latency by 40% vs. sequential architectures. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar DSP microcomputer applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADSP-2188NBCA-320 | 48K program RAM / 56K data RAM; same 100-LQFP package and instruction set. | Better suited for larger algorithm footprints (e.g., multi-band audio codecs) requiring more program space. | Select when firmware size exceeds 32K words but data RAM needs remain ≤48K words. |
| TMS320VC5402PGE | 16-bit C54x DSP; 16K × 16-bit RAM, 128K × 16-bit ROM; 144-pin LQFP; 100 MIPS @ 1.8 V. | Lacks integrated companding hardware and ICE-Port; requires external emulator pod for in-system debug. | Choose for cost-sensitive, ROM-based designs where G.711 offload is not required and TI toolchain is preferred. |
Compared with ADSP-2189NBCA-320, ADSP-2188NBCA-320 offers greater program memory at identical pinout and power profile, while TMS320VC5402PGE provides higher raw MIPS but requires external components for equivalent real-time audio functionality and lacks seamless debug integration.
Availability
ADSP-2189NBCA-320 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for voice codec systems, industrial motor controllers, medical ultrasound beamformers, and test & measurement signal analyzers requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for ADSP-2189NBCA-320 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.
The ADSP-218xN series was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, low-power embedded DSP applications demanding real-time determinism, on-chip memory integration, and seamless debug-targeting audio, telecom, and industrial control markets.
FAQ
What is the core supply voltage requirement for ADSP-2189NBCA-320?
The ADSP-2189NBCA-320 requires a regulated 1.8 V ± 0.1 V core supply (VDDINT) for proper operation at its rated 80 MIPS performance. Its I/O banks operate at 3.3 V (VDDIO), and all inputs tolerate up to 3.6 V regardless of VDDIO level. Using 1.8 V enables the 12.5 ns instruction cycle time and low-power idle modes specified in the ADSP-2189NBCA-320 datasheet.
Does ADSP-2189NBCA-320 support hardware-based A-law and μ-law companding?
Yes, ADSP-2189NBCA-320 integrates dedicated hardware companding engines within both SPORT0 and SPORT1, compliant with CCITT G.711. This allows real-time encoding and decoding of 8-bit compressed samples without consuming CPU cycles-directly reducing firmware overhead in voice codec implementations using the ADSP-2189NBCA-320.
What boot methods are supported by ADSP-2189NBCA-320?
ADSP-2189NBCA-320 supports four boot configurations selected via MODE A–D pins at reset: BDMA loading from byte-wide EPROM, full-memory-mode execution from external address space, and two host-mode variants using the 16-bit internal DMA port to initialize on-chip RAM. All methods hold execution until boot sequence completion, ensuring deterministic startup behavior for the ADSP-2189NBCA-320.
Is ADSP-2189NBCA-320 pin-compatible with other ADSP-218xN devices?
Yes, ADSP-2189NBCA-320 is fully pin-compatible with all members of the ADSP-218xN family-including ADSP-2184N, ADSP-2185N, ADSP-2186N, ADSP-2187N, and ADSP-2188N-in both 100-lead LQFP and 144-ball BGA packages. This enables hardware reuse across designs with varying memory requirements while maintaining identical PCB layout and signal routing for the ADSP-2189NBCA-320.
What debug interface does ADSP-2189NBCA-320 provide for in-system development?
ADSP-2189NBCA-320 features the ICE-Port™ emulator interface, a dedicated 4-pin JTAG-compatible debug port that supports non-intrusive real-time tracing, breakpoint insertion, register inspection, and memory read/write operations-even in final-system deployments. This eliminates the need for external emulators or code instrumentation during ADSP-2189NBCA-320 development and validation.
ADSP-2189NBCA-320 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- ADSP-21xx
- Package/Case:
- 144-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Type:
- Fixed Point
- Interface:
- Host Interface, Serial Port
- Clock Rate:
- 80MHz
- Non-Volatile Memory:
- External
- On-Chip RAM:
- 192kB
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Voltage - Core:
- 1.90V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 144-CSPBGA (10x10)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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