Analog Devices unveils the latest entries in its Blackfin family of processors for converged digital signal and control processing applications - the Blackfin BF50x series. Blackfin BF50x processors deliver up to 400MHz of performance at a price point where 150-200MHz clock speeds have been the norm, extending high-performance digital signal processing capabilities to a wider range of applications, including applications previously serviced by high-end microcontrollers. BF50x processors combine industry-standard interfaces with a high-performance signal processing core to ensure that applications can be developed quickly and cost effectively, without the need for costly external components. With optional integrated dual SAR 12-bit ADI ADCs for more accurate data conversion and 4MB of on-board executable flash memory, Blackfin BF50x processors minimize off-chip components to lower overall system costs.
The optional dual SAR ADI ADC integrated within the Blackfin BF506F delivers true 12-bit resolution, making it an ideal fit for applications including power inverters, UPS, servo controls and motor controls. The Blackfin BF50x also introduces a new peripheral to the Blackfin portfolio - the ADC Control Module - which provides a low overhead, precise means to synchronize ADC sampling with external events.