ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 ADI Dual-Core SHARC+ ARM Cortex-A5 Processor 450MHz 2MB L2 SRAM DDR3 BGA-400

ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 Product Overview

The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 from Analog Devices is a highly integrated heterogeneous multicore processor that combines two high-performance SHARC+ floating-point DSP cores with an ARM Cortex-A5 control core, purpose-built for industrial, automotive, and professional audio applications demanding complex signal processing and rich system control. The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 features two SHARC+ DSP cores running at 450MHz for powerful parallel floating-point computation, while a 450MHz ARM Cortex-A5 handles tasks such as Linux-based networking, file systems, and user interfaces. The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 integrates up to 2MB of shared L2 SRAM on-chip and supports external DDR3/LPDDR SDRAM for flexible memory expansion. Peripherals of the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 include eight full-duplex SPORTs, an eight-channel ASRC, an S/PDIF transceiver, Gigabit Ethernet MAC, CAN 2.0B, USB 2.0 HS OTG, SD/MMC, SPI, I2C, UART, and a multi-channel ADC. Packaged in a 400-ball CSPBGA (17mm×17mm) with a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C, the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 provides a powerful, easy-to-develop SoC platform for high-end audio, industrial control, and edge computing.

ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 Core Features

Processor Core: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 features dual SHARC+ 32/40-bit floating-point DSPs (450MHz each) and an ARM Cortex-A5 control processor (450MHz)

On-Chip Memory: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 provides 2MB shared L2 SRAM, with flexible L1 SRAM allocation per core

External Memory Interface: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 includes a 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR SDRAM controller, supporting up to 1GB

Audio Acceleration: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 offers 8-channel high-performance ASRC (192kHz), S/PDIF transceiver, and 8 full-duplex SPORTs (I2S/TDM)

Networking & Communication: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 integrates Gigabit Ethernet MAC (RGMII/RMII), CAN 2.0B, USB 2.0 HS OTG, and SD/MMC

General-Purpose Peripherals: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 supports 2 SPI, 2 I2C, 3 UART, 8 timers, watchdog, and RTC

Analog Modules: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 includes an 8-channel 12-bit ADC and temperature sensor

DMA & Accelerators: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 features multi-channel DMA, FIR/IIR/FFT hardware accelerators, and a crypto engine

Power Supply: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 operates with 1.1V core / 3.3V I/O, integrated power management

Package: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 comes in a 400-ball CSPBGA (17mm×17mm), commercial temperature range 0°C to +70°C

Speed Grade: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 is rated -4, with both SHARC+ and ARM cores at 450MHz

ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 Applications

High-End Professional Audio: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 excels in digital mixing consoles, audio matrix processors, studio effects, and amplifier systems

Automotive Audio & Networking: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 is ideal for in-vehicle audio bus processing, ANC, and infotainment audio backends

Industrial Control: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 supports industrial gateways, multi-axis motion controllers, and real-time signal analysis

Test & Measurement: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 suits high-speed data acquisition, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators

IoT Edge Computing: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 is used in edge nodes with local intelligence and multi-sensor fusion

Medical Imaging: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 handles ultrasound beamforming and CT data acquisition front ends

ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 Key Advantages

Heterogeneous Multicore Architecture: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4's dual SHARC+ handles intensive floating-point signal processing while its Cortex-A5 runs Linux or RTOS, separating algorithms from control and greatly simplifying system design

Powerful Floating-Point Performance: Each 450MHz SHARC+ core on the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 delivers over 1.8 GFLOPS total, effortlessly managing multi-channel audio and complex signal processing

Comprehensive Audio Peripherals: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4's 8 SPORTs, 8-channel ASRC, and S/PDIF natively support multi-channel I2S/TDM audio networks without additional conversion chips

Rich Networking & Control Interfaces: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4's Gigabit Ethernet, CAN, USB, and SD/MMC seamlessly fit industrial, automotive, and networked audio equipment

Large DDR3 Memory Expansion: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 supports up to 1GB of DDR3/LPDDR, enabling large OS (Linux) and massive data buffering

Mature Software Development Kits: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 is supported by CrossCore Embedded Studio for DSP development, plus Linux and VDK RTOS support for Cortex-A5, accelerating time-to-market

Commercial-Grade Value: Optimized for 0°C to +70°C indoor applications, the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 balances performance and cost in a multicore design

Compact BGA Package: The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4's 17mm×17mm BGA-400 offers high pin density with manageable PCB area

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FAQ

1. What is the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4?
   The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 is a heterogeneous multicore processor from Analog Devices integrating two 450MHz SHARC+ floating-point DSPs and a 450MHz ARM Cortex-A5 core, with 2MB shared L2 SRAM, rich audio peripherals, and industrial interfaces, operating over 0°C to +70°C for high-end audio, industrial control, and edge computing.
2. What are the key specifications of the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4?
   The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 features dual SHARC+ DSPs (450MHz each) + ARM Cortex-A5 (450MHz); 2MB shared L2 SRAM; 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR external bus; 8 SPORTs, 8-channel ASRC, S/PDIF; Gigabit Ethernet, CAN 2.0B, USB 2.0 HS OTG, SD/MMC; 400-ball CSPBGA (17mm×17mm); 1.1V core/3.3V I/O.
3. How are the SHARC+ and ARM cores utilized on the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4?
   The two SHARC+ cores on the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 focus on real-time floating-point signal processing (audio codecs, ANC, FFT), while the ARM Cortex-A5 runs Linux or an RTOS for networking, file systems, GUIs, and system control, communicating efficiently through shared memory and messaging.
4. What audio applications is the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 suitable for?
   The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 is ideal for large digital mixing consoles, audio matrix processors, studio effects, multi-channel amplifier systems, and automotive audio processing. Its 8 SPORTs and 8-channel ASRC directly connect to multiple ADCs/DACs/codecs, simplifying audio front-end design.
5. Can the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 run Linux?
   Yes, the ARM Cortex-A5 on the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 can run embedded Linux. ADI provides a Linux BSP with drivers for Ethernet, USB, SD/MMC, and more, facilitating the development of complex networked embedded systems.
6. Does the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 have CAN and Ethernet?
   Yes, the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 integrates a Gigabit Ethernet MAC (RGMII/RMII) and a CAN 2.0B controller on-chip, supporting both high-speed networking and industrial fieldbus requirements, ideal for industrial gateways and automotive network nodes.
7. What is the development environment for the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4?
   DSP development for the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 uses CrossCore Embedded Studio (CCES), while ARM development supports Linux and the VDK RTOS. ADI provides full audio algorithm libraries and hardware reference designs to speed up development.
8. What is the operating temperature range of the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4? Is it automotive-grade?
   This particular model (ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4) operates from 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade). Automotive-grade variants with extended temperature ranges are also available; please refer to the product selection guide.
9. What is the difference between SC573 and SC589 in the context of the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4?
   The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 features dual SHARC+ and a single ARM Cortex-A5, while the SC589 adds an additional ARM Cortex-A5 core for extra control tasks. The ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 offers a cost advantage for applications that do not require extensive ARM processing.
10. What boot options does the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 support?
    The ARM core on the ADSP-SC573BBCZ-4 can boot from parallel or SPI Flash, or SD/MMC card. The DSP cores can be loaded by the ARM or boot independently from external Flash. These flexible options accommodate various system architectures.