Analog Devices Inc. ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8
- Part No.:
- ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- DSP (Digital Signal Processors)
- Package:
- 400-FBGA
- Datasheet:
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ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8.pdf
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- 800MHZ CORTEX A5, 800MHZ SHARC+
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Product details
Overview
ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 from Analog Devices is a dual-core SHARC+ floating-point DSP with integrated Arm Cortex-A5 application processor, delivering up to 1 GHz per SHARC+ core and 800–1000 MHz for the Cortex-A5. It features 5 Mb L1 SRAM per SHARC+ core (with parity), 256 kB L2 cache (parity), 2 MB shared L2 SRAM with ECC, and supports 32-/40-/64-bit floating-point and 32-bit fixed-point arithmetic. It targets high-fidelity automotive audio processing, digital cockpit systems, and real-time ANC/RNC.
For engineers reviewing the ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 datasheet, ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 pinout, ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 application, or ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-core SHARC+ clock speed (800/1000 MHz), Arm Cortex-A5 frequency (800/1000 MHz), 400-ball BGA_ED package (17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), CAN FD support (2×), and AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive use.
Technical Context
The ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 integrates two SHARC+ SIMD cores and one Arm Cortex-A5 core on a single die, connected via a system crossbar and coherent fabric. Each SHARC+ core operates at up to 1000 MHz with dedicated 5 Mb L1 SRAM (configurable as SRAM/cache), while the Cortex-A5 runs at up to 1000 MHz with 32 kB I/D caches and 256 kB L2 cache - all protected by parity or ECC.
It implements hardware accelerators including dual FIR engines (up to 1 GHz), four IIR accelerators per SHARC+ core, ASRC (8× pairs), S/PDIF Rx/Tx (2×), and full SPORT interfaces (8 total). Peripheral integration includes 2× EMAC (10/100/1000 + IEEE 1588), 2× CAN FD, 4× UARTs, 6× I²C, 2× SPI + 2× Quad SPI + 1× Octal SPI, USB 2.0 HS OTG, and 8-channel 12-bit HADC.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Dual SHARC+ floating-point SIMD cores + single Arm Cortex-A5 (v7-A) |
| SHARC+ Max Frequency | 800 MHz or 1000 MHz - determines real-time audio algorithm throughput |
| Cortex-A5 Max Frequency | 800 MHz or 1000 MHz - enables Linux-capable application layer execution |
| L1 SRAM per SHARC+ | 5 Mb (640 kB) with parity - provides zero-wait-state memory for latency-critical DSP kernels |
| L2 SRAM | 2 MB with ECC - serves as shared scratchpad and safety-critical data buffer |
| Package | 400-ball BGA_ED, 17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch - RoHS-compliant, automotive-qualified footprint |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (−40°C to +105°C) - validated for under-hood and cockpit deployment |
| Peripheral Interfaces | 2× CAN FD, 2× EMAC (10/100/1000 + IEEE 1588), 8× full SPORT, 2× S/PDIF - supports multi-zone audio and vehicle network integration |
Pinout & Package
ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 uses a 400-ball BGA_ED package (17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), RoHS compliant, with ball assignments defined in Analog Devices' ADSP-21594/ADSP-SC59x 400-Ball HPC BGA Ball Assignments (Rev. E, pp. 131–144). This is the High Peripheral Count (HPC) variant, supporting full peripheral availability including ePPI, USB 2.0 HS OTG, and 135 GPIO + 40 DAI pins.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_1V0 | Core power supply (1.0 V) | Supplies SHARC+ and Cortex-A5 logic domains; requires low-noise regulation |
| VDD_1V2 | I/O and analog power supply (1.2 V) | Powers DDR3L interface, HADC, and digital I/O banks; decoupling critical for signal integrity |
| VDD_3V3 | System I/O supply (3.3 V) | Drives UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO, and external interface logic; compatible with standard automotive IO levels |
| CLKIN | External reference clock input | Accepts 1–50 MHz crystal or oscillator; feeds Clock Generation Unit (CGU) for internal PLL synthesis |
| RESET_B | Active-low asynchronous reset | Asserted to initialize all cores, memories, and peripherals; synchronous deassertion required for boot sequence |
| BOOT_CFG[3:0] | Boot configuration strap inputs | Determines boot source (SPI flash, QSPI, USB, SD/MMC); sampled at power-on reset |
| DDR_DQ[15:0] | DDR3/DDR3L data bus (16-bit) | Connects to external DDR3L SDRAM; requires matched trace lengths and termination for 800 MT/s operation |
| CANFD0_TX / CANFD0_RX | CAN FD differential transmitter/receiver | Supports ISO 11898-1:2015 up to 5 Mbps; integrated transceiver interface (requires external PHY) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual SHARC+ + Arm Cortex-A5 heterogenous architecture | Enables concurrent real-time DSP (SHARC+) and OS-driven application processing (Cortex-A5) without inter-core contention |
| FIR/IIR hardware accelerators (up to 1 GHz) | Offloads computationally intensive filtering from CPU cores, preserving bandwidth for control and UI tasks |
| Arm TrustZone and cryptographic engine | Provides hardware-enforced secure boot, IP protection, and isolated execution environments for firmware and audio assets |
| AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification | Validated for automotive temperature range (−40°C to +105°C) and reliability requirements (HTOL, TC, ESD) |
| 8-channel 12-bit HADC with configurable gain | Directly digitizes microphone array or line-level inputs without external ADC, reducing BOM and layout complexity |
| ASRC (8× pairs) and precision clock generators (8×) | Enables sample-rate conversion across independent audio domains (e.g., Bluetooth, USB, SPDIF) with jitter-free timing |
Applications
| Automotive Audio Amplifier | Digital Cockpit Infotainment |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: High-power Class-D amplifier with real-time parametric EQ, dynamic range compression, and speaker protection algorithms. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary DSP engine executing time-critical audio processing pipelines with sub-50 µs latency. Use Value: Dual SHARC+ cores deliver >20 GFLOPS peak compute for multi-band processing; integrated HADC and ASRC eliminate external converters. |
Use Scenario: Central infotainment head unit running Linux-based UI while simultaneously processing voice commands, navigation audio, and rear-seat entertainment streams. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Heterogeneous SoC hosting application OS (Cortex-A5) and real-time audio subsystem (SHARC+). Use Value: Arm TrustZone isolates safety-critical audio paths from user-space apps; 2× CAN FD enables vehicle bus telemetry integration. |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) |
|
Use Scenario: In-cabin ANC system using multiple microphones and error speakers to cancel engine, road, and wind noise in real time. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time adaptive filter engine with ultra-low-latency feedback loop (<100 µs round-trip). Use Value: SHARC+ L1 SRAM enables zero-cycle memory access for coefficient updates; FIR accelerators sustain 1024-tap filters at 48 kHz. |
Use Scenario: Multi-zone RSE system delivering independent HDMI/USB audio/video to rear passengers with Dolby Atmos decoding and wireless streaming. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Audio subsystem co-processor handling decoding, mixing, and spatial rendering offloaded from main SoC. Use Value: 8× full SPORT and 2× S/PDIF support simultaneous multi-format output; ASRC ensures seamless sample rate transitions between sources. |
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-SC592WCBPZ8 | Same package and architecture, but Cortex-A5 rated at 1000 MHz only (no 800 MHz option); identical SHARC+ specs | Preferred where maximum Cortex-A5 performance is required for Linux RT tasks; no difference in DSP capability | Select ADSP-SC592WCBPZ8 when full 1000 MHz Cortex-A5 is mandatory; otherwise ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 offers same DSP + flexible A5 speed grading |
| ADSP-21594WCBPZ8 | SHARC-only dual-core (no Arm Cortex-A5); same 1000 MHz SHARC+ speed, 5 Mb L1 SRAM, and HPC BGA package | Used in pure DSP applications (e.g., professional audio mixers) requiring no OS layer or application processing | Choose ADSP-21594WCBPZ8 when application is DSP-only and does not require Linux, GUI, or network stack - reduces software complexity and BOM cost |
Compared with ADSP-SC592WCBPZ8, the ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 offers identical DSP performance but adds flexibility in Cortex-A5 speed grading (800/1000 MHz), while ADSP-21594WCBPZ8 removes the Arm core entirely - making it suitable only for applications that do not require an application processor layer.
Availability
ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive audio amplifiers, digital cockpit systems, and active noise cancellation modules requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and AEC-Q100-compliant sourcing.
Supply support for ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 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 DSP technology, headquartered in Wilmington, MA, with design centers and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
The ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 belongs to the SHARC+ family - engineered specifically for high-fidelity, low-latency audio and real-time signal processing in automotive and professional audio systems, combining deterministic DSP performance with application-level programmability.
FAQ
What is the operating temperature range for ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8?
The ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 is AEC-Q100 qualified Grade 2, rated for −40°C to +105°C ambient operation. This range is validated for under-dash and cockpit-mounted automotive applications, with thermal monitoring unit (TMU) and dynamic power management (DPM) ensuring safe operation across the full span.
Does ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 support DDR3 or DDR3L memory?
Yes, ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 integrates a 16-bit DDR3/DDR3L SDRAM controller compliant with JEDEC standards. It supports DDR3L (1.35 V) operation, which is recommended for automotive applications due to lower power and improved thermal margin - the controller handles timing, refresh, and address multiplexing internally.
How many CAN FD interfaces does ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 provide?
The ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 includes two fully independent CAN FD controllers (CANFD0 and CANFD1), each supporting ISO 11898-1:2015 up to 5 Mbps data phase. These are implemented as peripheral modules with dedicated message RAM, filters, and FIFOs - no external transceivers are integrated, requiring standard CAN FD PHYs.
Is ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 pin-compatible with ADSP-2156x processors?
No, ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 uses the High Peripheral Count (HPC) BGA_ED package and is not pin-compatible with ADSP-2156x series processors. While both share the 400-ball BGA_ED footprint, ball assignments differ significantly - especially for DDR, EMAC, USB, and ePPI signals - requiring unique PCB layout.
What boot options are supported by ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8?
ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 supports multiple boot sources configured via BOOT_CFG[3:0] strapping: SPI flash (standard), Quad SPI, Octal SPI, USB 2.0 HS OTG, SD/MMC, and parallel NOR/NAND. Fast secure boot with cryptographic verification is enabled by default, protecting firmware integrity and intellectual property.
ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- SHARC®
- Package/Case:
- 400-FBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Fixed/Floating Point
- Interface:
- CAN, DDR2, DDR3, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, DAI, I2C, SPI, SPORT, UART/USART, USB OTG
- Clock Rate:
- 800MHz DSP, 800MHz ARM®
- Non-Volatile Memory:
- External
- On-Chip RAM:
- 3.25MB
- Voltage - I/O:
- 3.30V
- Voltage - Core:
- 1V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 400-BGA (17x17)
ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8?
All ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8 units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8, 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-SC594WCBPZ8 part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for ADSP-SC594WCBPZ8:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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