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Analog Devices Inc. ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5
- Part No.:
- ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
- Package:
- 400-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Datasheet:
-
ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5.pdf
- Description:
- ARM, 2X SHARC, DDR, BGA
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Product details
Overview
ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 from Analog Devices is a dual-core SHARC+ DSP with integrated Arm Cortex-A5 processor, delivering 500 MHz per SHARC+ core and 500 MHz Arm Cortex-A5 operation. It features 3 Mb L1 SRAM per SHARC+ core (with parity), 256 kB L2 cache (with parity), and supports 32-/40-/64-bit floating-point arithmetic. Designed for automotive audio processing, it integrates dual CAN 2.0 controllers, USB 2.0 HS, EMAC 10/100/1000, and AEC-Q100 qualification.
For engineers reviewing the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 datasheet, ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 pinout, ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 application, or ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-core SHARC+ clock speed, L1 SRAM configuration, DDR3/LPDDR1 interface capability, Arm TrustZone security support, and 400-ball CSP_BGA package compatibility with automotive thermal requirements.
Technical Context
The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 implements a heterogeneous dual-processor architecture: two SHARC+ cores operate at up to 500 MHz each with independent 384 kB L1 SRAM blocks (configurable as SRAM or cache), while the Arm Cortex-A5 core runs at 500 MHz with 32 kB I-cache, 32 kB D-cache, and 256 kB L2 cache - all with parity protection. The system fabric interconnects cores via requester/completer ports and includes a shared 1 MB L2 SRAM with ECC.
Peripherals are routed through a signal routing unit (SRU) and include dual 2× SPORT interfaces, 4× ASRCs, 2× precision clock generators, S/PDIF Rx/Tx, 8-channel 12-bit HADC, and dual CAN 2.0 controllers. Security is enforced via Arm TrustZone, cryptographic hardware accelerators, fast secure boot, and system protection unit (SPU) with dual CRC and watchdog timers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Dual SHARC+ + single Arm Cortex-A5 - enables parallel real-time DSP and application-layer OS execution |
| SHARC+ Clock Speed | 500 MHz - delivers 2000 MFLOPS per core for high-throughput audio filtering and beamforming |
| L1 SRAM per SHARC+ | 384 kB with parity - provides deterministic low-latency memory access for time-critical algorithms |
| Arm Cortex-A5 Speed | 500 MHz / 800 DMIPS - supports Linux-based middleware, network stack, and UI services |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB with parity - maintains coherency between Arm and SHARC+ cores via PL310 controller |
| System Memory | 1 MB L2 SRAM with ECC - ensures data integrity in automotive safety-critical applications |
| Package | 400-ball CSP_BGA (17 mm × 17 mm) - RoHS-compliant, qualified for −40°C to +125°C automotive operation |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 2 - validated for under-hood and infotainment systems requiring extended temperature reliability |
Pinout & Package
ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 uses a 400-ball CSP_BGA package (17 mm × 17 mm, 0.65 mm pitch), RoHS compliant and rated for automotive temperature range (−40°C to +125°C). Ball assignments follow JEDEC MO-220 standard with defined power, ground, I/O, and differential signaling groups.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_INT | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% supply for SHARC+ and Arm cores - requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling |
| VDD_EXT | I/O and peripheral power | 1.8 V/3.3 V selectable supply for GPIO, UART, SPI, I²C - supports mixed-voltage interfacing |
| CLKIN | Reference clock input | Accepts 1–50 MHz crystal or LVCMOS clock - feeds CGU for internal PLL generation of core/system clocks |
| RESET_B | Active-low reset input | Synchronous deassertion required after power stabilization - initiates boot sequence from L2 ROM or external flash |
| BOOT_CFG[3:0] | Boot mode configuration | Strap pins determining boot source (SPI flash, SDIO, USB, or JTAG) - must be stable before reset release |
| MDIO/MDC | EMAC management interface | IEEE 802.3-compliant MDIO bus for PHY register access - enables auto-negotiation and link status monitoring |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual SHARC+ + Arm Cortex-A5 heterogeneity | Enables concurrent real-time signal processing (SHARC+) and high-level OS/application tasks (Arm) without software abstraction overhead |
| 4× ASRCs with sample rate conversion | Supports simultaneous asynchronous audio streams (e.g., Bluetooth A2DP, USB audio, analog inputs) with jitter-free resampling |
| FIR/IIR offload engines | Dedicated hardware accelerators reduce CPU load by >70% for common filter operations - freeing SHARC+ cycles for custom algorithms |
| Arm TrustZone + cryptographic accelerators | Hardware-enforced secure world isolation and AES-128/256, SHA-256 acceleration - meets UNECE R155 CSMS requirements |
| Thermal monitor unit (TMU) | On-die temperature sensor with programmable thresholds - triggers interrupt or system shutdown before exceeding 125°C junction limit |
| GPIO multiplexing (92 pins) | Configurable pin functions across 6 ports (A–F) - allows flexible board layout and reuse of same BGA footprint across SC572/SC573 variants |
Applications
| Automotive Infotainment Head Unit | Professional Digital Mixing Console |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Central audio hub integrating navigation voice guidance, hands-free telephony, multi-zone playback, and vehicle telemetry. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary SoC executing Linux on Arm Cortex-A5 for UI/network stack, while dual SHARC+ cores handle real-time echo cancellation, noise suppression, and multi-channel ASRC. Use Value: 500 MHz SHARC+ cores deliver sub-50 µs latency for acoustic echo cancellation; dual CAN interfaces enable direct connection to vehicle bus without gateway MCU. | Use Scenario: 32-channel digital mixer with motorized faders, effects processing, and Dante/AES67 network audio transport. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Audio processing engine managing 4× ASRCs for sample rate domain bridging, 8-channel HADC for analog input capture, and S/PDIF/SPORT for digital I/O expansion. Use Value: 3 Mb L1 SRAM per SHARC+ core enables large FIR filter banks (e.g., 8192-tap room correction) with zero external memory access latency. |
| Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Audio Processing | Industrial Audio Analytics Gateway |
Use Scenario: In-cabin monitoring system detecting driver drowsiness via voice biomarker analysis and cabin occupancy via ultrasonic echo processing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time audio feature extraction engine using SHARC+ SIMD units for MFCC computation and neural network inference acceleration. Use Value: 64-bit floating-point support ensures numerical stability during FFT-based spectral analysis; TMU enables dynamic thermal throttling without interrupting audio stream. | Use Scenario: Edge gateway aggregating audio data from distributed microphones in smart factories for predictive maintenance (bearing fault detection) and environmental noise compliance logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure edge node performing encrypted audio preprocessing, timestamped buffering, and TLS-secured upload to cloud platform via EMAC + USB 2.0 HS. Use Value: Cryptographic hardware accelerators achieve 120 Mbps AES-GCM throughput - enabling real-time encryption of 16-channel 48 kHz PCM without CPU penalty. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar heterogeneous DSP+Arm applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADSP-SC572BBCZ-5 | Same 400-ball CSP_BGA package but lacks USB 2.0 HS + PHY and SDIO/eMMC controller; identical SHARC+/Arm clock speeds and memory | Targeted at cost-sensitive automotive audio where USB host/device functionality is not required | Select ADSP-SC572BBCZ-5 when USB/SDIO peripherals are omitted to reduce BOM cost and simplify layout |
| NXP i.MX 8M Plus | Quad Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M7 + NPU; no SHARC+ DSP cores; supports LPDDR4, PCIe, MIPI-CSI; lacks native ASRC/FIR offload | Better suited for vision + AI workloads; requires external DSP or software-based audio processing | Choose i.MX 8M Plus only if machine learning inference dominates over real-time audio signal processing requirements |
Compared with ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5, ADSP-SC572BBCZ-5 removes USB/SDIO to lower cost while retaining identical DSP performance and automotive qualification; i.MX 8M Plus trades deterministic audio latency for broader multimedia capabilities but requires significant software rework for legacy SHARC-based audio firmware.
Availability
ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment, professional audio equipment, and industrial edge analytics requiring stable component supply, AEC-Q100 compliance, and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 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-SC57x product line targets automotive and professional audio markets, combining SHARC+ DSP performance with Arm application processing to eliminate multi-chip solutions in space-constrained, thermally demanding environments.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of each SHARC+ core in the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5?
The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 supports up to 500 MHz per SHARC+ core, as confirmed in Table 2 of the Rev. C datasheet. This frequency is achievable under specified voltage (VDD_INT = 1.0 V) and temperature (−40°C to +125°C) conditions. The core operates at this speed with full L1 SRAM and cache functionality enabled, delivering 2000 MFLOPS per core for sustained floating-point computation.
Does the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 include hardware support for secure boot and cryptographic operations?
Yes, the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 includes dedicated cryptographic hardware accelerators supporting AES-128/256, SHA-256, and RSA key generation. It implements fast secure boot with IP protection and Arm TrustZone security extensions, enabling hardware-isolated secure world execution. These features are documented in the "Security and Protection" section and verified in the AEC-Q100 qualification report for automotive use cases.
Which memory interfaces does the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 support for external storage?
The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 supports a 16-bit L3 interface to DDR3 (including DDR3L), DDR2, and LPDDR1 SDRAM devices. It does not support DDR4 or LPDDR2/3/4. This interface is shared across both SHARC+ and Arm subsystems and is detailed in the "Memory" section of the datasheet, with timing specifications provided in Section 6.
How many CAN 2.0 controllers are integrated into the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5?
The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 integrates two CAN 2.0 controllers, as listed in the "Peripherals" block diagram and confirmed in Table 1 ("Common Product Features"). Both controllers support full CAN 2.0B protocol, including identifier masking, message buffering, and error handling - essential for automotive body control and infotainment communication.
What package type and ball count does the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 use?
The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 uses a 400-ball CSP_BGA package measuring 17 mm × 17 mm with 0.65 mm pitch, as specified in the "Ordering Guide" and "Outline Dimensions" sections. This package is RoHS compliant and qualified for automotive temperature range (−40°C to +125°C), matching the mechanical and thermal requirements of head unit and ADAS module designs.
ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- SHARC®
- Package/Case:
- 400-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- 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:
- 500MHz, 500MHz
- Non-Volatile Memory:
- External
- On-Chip RAM:
- 2MB
- Voltage - I/O:
- 3.30V
- Voltage - Core:
- 1.10V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 400-CSPBGA (17x17)
ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5?
All ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5 units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5, 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-SC573BBCZ-5 part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for ADSP-SC573BBCZ-5:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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