Analog Devices Inc. ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42
- Part No.:
- ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
- Package:
- 176-LQFP Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42.pdf
- Description:
- ARM, 1X SHARC, LQFP PACKAGE, 450
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Product details
Overview
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 from Analog Devices is a dual-core SHARC+ DSP with integrated Arm Cortex-A5 processor, delivering 450 MHz per SHARC+ core and 450 MHz Arm Cortex-A5 operation. It features 384 kB L1 SRAM per SHARC+ core, 256 kB L2 cache, and supports 32-/40-/64-bit floating-point arithmetic for high-fidelity audio and real-time signal processing in automotive infotainment systems.
For engineers reviewing the ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 datasheet, ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 pinout, ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 application, or ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-core SHARC+ clock speed, L1 SRAM configuration, Arm Cortex-A5 cache hierarchy, AEC-Q100 qualification, and 400-ball CSP_BGA package compatibility with automotive thermal and safety requirements.
Technical Context
The ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 implements a heterogeneous dual-domain architecture: one SHARC+ core (450 MHz) paired with an Arm Cortex-A5 core (450 MHz), sharing a unified system fabric and L2 SRAM (1 MB). Its memory subsystem includes parity-protected 32 kB L1 instruction and data caches for Arm, and configurable 384 kB L1 SRAM per SHARC+ core supporting single-cycle DM/PM accesses.
Peripherals include two CAN 2.0 controllers, three UARTs, three I²C interfaces, quad-SPI, two link ports, 8-channel 12-bit HADC, S/PDIF Rx/Tx, ASRCs, and EMAC supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet - all managed via a centralized Signal Routing Unit (SRU) and System Event Controller (SEC) with GIC-based interrupt arbitration.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| SHARC+ Core Frequency | 450 MHz - determines maximum sustained MAC throughput for real-time FIR/IIR filtering and FFT execution. |
| Arm Cortex-A5 Frequency | 450 MHz - enables Linux-capable application layer execution while offloading compute-intensive tasks to SHARC+ cores. |
| L1 SRAM per SHARC+ Core | 384 kB with parity - provides deterministic low-latency memory for time-critical audio buffers and control code without cache miss penalties. |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB with parity - improves Arm Cortex-A5 instruction/data access efficiency and enables coherent data sharing between Arm and SHARC+ domains. |
| System L2 SRAM | 1 MB with ECC - serves as shared scratchpad memory for inter-core communication and large coefficient tables in multi-channel audio processing. |
| Package | 400-ball CSP_BGA (17 mm × 17 mm) - supports high I/O density and thermal dissipation required for automotive under-hood applications. |
| AEC-Q100 Grade | Grade 2 (−40°C to +105°C) - certifies operational reliability across extended automotive temperature ranges without derating. |
| Peripheral Integration | 2× CAN 2.0, 3× UART, 3× I²C, S/PDIF, ASRC, EMAC - eliminates need for external protocol bridges in vehicle audio head units and domain controllers. |
Pinout & Package
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 is housed in a 17 mm × 17 mm, 400-ball CSP_BGA package (RoHS compliant) with 0.8 mm ball pitch. Ball assignments follow Analog Devices' standardized 400-ball CSP_BGA layout, supporting high-speed signal integrity and thermal management for automotive deployment.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_INT | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% supply for SHARC+ and Arm logic; requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling for jitter-sensitive audio processing. |
| VDD_IO | I/O power supply | 3.3 V or 1.8 V selectable supply for GPIO, UART, I²C, and SPI interfaces - enables mixed-voltage system integration. |
| CLKIN | Reference clock input | Accepts 1–50 MHz crystal or oscillator input; feeds on-chip PLLs generating core clocks and peripheral timing domains. |
| RESET_N | Active-low reset input | Synchronous deassertion initiates full device initialization including Arm and SHARC+ boot sequence and memory self-test. |
| BOOT_CFG[3:0] | Boot mode configuration | 4-bit strap pins selecting boot source (SPI flash, parallel NOR, SDIO/eMMC, or USB) - defines secure boot vector and firmware loading path. |
| GPIO_0–GPIO_63 | General-purpose I/O | Configurable as digital inputs/outputs, PWM, or peripheral function multiplexing (e.g., UART TX/RX, I²C SDA/SCL) - supports flexible board-level interface mapping. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-domain processing | Independent SHARC+ and Arm Cortex-A5 execution domains enable real-time DSP (e.g., acoustic echo cancellation) alongside OS-driven UI and connectivity stacks. |
| FIR/IIR hardware accelerators | Dedicated offload engines reduce CPU load by up to 70% for standard filter operations - preserves SHARC+ cycles for custom algorithm development. |
| Arm TrustZone security | Hardware-enforced isolation between secure world (firmware updates, key storage) and normal world (application code) - meets ISO 21434 threat mitigation requirements. |
| ASRC and S/PDIF interfaces | Four asynchronous sample rate converters and bidirectional S/PDIF transceivers support multi-source digital audio routing without external clock domain translation ICs. |
| Automotive safety compliance | Integrated fault management unit (FMU), dual CRC engines, watchdog timers, and lockstep-capable peripherals satisfy ASIL-B functional safety decomposition requirements. |
Applications
| Automotive Infotainment Head Unit | Professional Audio Digital Mixer |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Central audio processing unit in vehicle head units handling Bluetooth streaming, AM/FM radio, navigation voice prompts, and multi-zone speaker management. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary SoC executing Linux on Arm Cortex-A5 for UI and connectivity, while SHARC+ cores perform real-time audio effects, equalization, and active noise cancellation. Use Value: Single-chip integration reduces BOM count by 3+ discrete components (audio codec, Ethernet PHY, CAN controller) and eliminates inter-chip latency in audio signal paths. | Use Scenario: High-channel-count digital mixer for live sound reinforcement requiring ultra-low-latency (<50 µs) analog-to-digital conversion, channel strip processing, and networked audio transport. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time audio engine managing 64-channel I²S input, 32-band parametric EQ per channel, dynamics processing, and AES67/RAVENNA packetization. Use Value: 450 MHz SHARC+ core delivers >1.2 GFLOPS sustained performance for simultaneous 64-channel FIR filtering at 96 kHz sampling rate with zero buffer underrun. |
| Industrial Motor Drive Controller | Medical Ultrasound Beamformer |
Use Scenario: Closed-loop servo control system for industrial CNC machines using field-oriented control (FOC), vibration suppression, and predictive maintenance analytics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-core coordination: Arm Cortex-A5 runs motion planning and EtherCAT master stack; SHARC+ executes real-time FOC loops and resonant mode detection at 20 kHz PWM frequency. Use Value: Deterministic L1 SRAM access ensures sub-microsecond jitter in PWM generation - critical for torque ripple reduction below 0.5% THD. | Use Scenario: Portable ultrasound system performing real-time beamforming, harmonic imaging, and Doppler spectral analysis on 128-element transducer arrays. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: SHARC+ core processes raw RF data from ADCs using delay-and-sum beamforming; Arm Cortex-A5 handles DICOM export, touchscreen UI, and Wi-Fi image transfer. Use Value: On-chip 1 MB ECC-protected L2 SRAM stores full frame RF data (128 × 1024 samples) enabling real-time compound scanning without external DRAM latency penalties. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-core DSP + application processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADSP-SC571CSWZ-42 | Higher SHARC+ and Arm clock speeds (500 MHz each); identical 400-ball CSP_BGA package and peripheral set. | Enables higher channel count in audio processing and faster FFT execution; requires tighter power delivery design due to increased dynamic current. | Select when >450 MHz SHARC+ performance is required and thermal/power margins allow 500 MHz operation. |
| ADSP-SC572CSWZ-42 | Adds DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR1 memory controller and USB 2.0 HS + PHY; same SHARC+/Arm frequencies as SC570 but different package-compatible pinout. | Supports external memory expansion for large firmware images and video overlay; enables host/device OTG functionality not available on SC570. | Select when system requires external DRAM or USB device/host capability - verify PCB layout compatibility via ball map comparison. |
Compared with ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42, ADSP-SC571CSWZ-42 offers higher compute throughput at identical package and peripheral compatibility, while ADSP-SC572CSWZ-42 trades some thermal margin for expanded memory and USB connectivity - both require revalidation of power delivery and signal integrity but no mechanical redesign.
Availability
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment, professional audio equipment, and industrial motor control applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and AEC-Q100-compliant sourcing.
Supply support for ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 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 semiconductor leader specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies for precision, power, and connectivity applications.
The ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 belongs to the SHARC+ dual-core processor family designed specifically for safety-critical, high-fidelity audio and real-time signal processing in automotive and industrial environments where deterministic latency and functional safety coexist with rich software ecosystems.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the SHARC+ core in ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42?
The SHARC+ core in ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 operates at a maximum frequency of 450 MHz. This rating is specified under AEC-Q100 Grade 2 conditions (−40°C to +105°C) and is validated with full L1 SRAM and cache functionality enabled. The ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 does not support 500 MHz operation like the ADSP-SC571CSWZ-42 variant.
Does ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 include hardware cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 integrates dedicated cryptographic hardware accelerators supporting AES-128/256, SHA-256, and RSA operations. These accelerators operate independently of the Arm Cortex-A5 and SHARC+ cores, enabling secure boot, firmware authentication, and encrypted communication without consuming general-purpose CPU cycles.
What package type and ball count does ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 use?
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 uses a 400-ball CSP_BGA package with 17 mm × 17 mm footprint and 0.8 mm ball pitch. This package is RoHS compliant and optimized for automotive thermal performance, supporting reflow profiles defined in J-STD-020. Pin compatibility is maintained across the ADSP-SC57x 400-ball family, including SC572 and SC573 variants.
Can ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 support external DDR memory?
No, ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 does not integrate a DDR memory controller. External DRAM support is provided only in ADSP-SC572CSWZ-42 and ADSP-SC573CSWZ-42 variants. The ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 relies solely on its on-chip 1 MB L2 SRAM with ECC and 768 kB total L1 SRAM for all data and program storage.
Is ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 qualified for automotive applications?
Yes, ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 is AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications at Grade 2 (−40°C to +105°C ambient). It includes integrated safety features such as dual CRC engines, fault management unit (FMU), watchdog timers, and lockstep-capable peripherals - meeting ASIL-B decomposition requirements for audio domain controllers and body electronics modules.
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- SHARC®
- Package/Case:
- 176-LQFP Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Fixed/Floating Point
- Interface:
- CAN, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, DAI, I2C, MMC/SD/SDIO, SPI, SPORT, UART/USART, USB OTG
- Clock Rate:
- 450MHz, 225MHz
- Non-Volatile Memory:
- External
- On-Chip RAM:
- 1.640MB
- Voltage - I/O:
- 3.30V
- Voltage - Core:
- 1.10V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 100°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 176-LQFP-EP (24x24)
ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42?
All ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42 part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for ADSP-SC570CSWZ-42:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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