Analog Devices' Blackfin line has been
extremely popular in portable and multimedia environments. Analog's move to
90 nm for its ADSP-BF52x line raises the
performance bar to 600 MHz while cutting power requirements. Running at
250 MHz, the low-end core power
requirements are 0.16 mW/MHz.
The low end of the line gains USB support while the entire family supports
Analog's Lockbox security, which
includes a 64-kbit one-time-programming (OTP) area that can be used to
store secure keys. These keys are used
in conjunction with other security features to control code and data. The
range of peripheral interfaces, including
10/100 Ethernet and NAND flash controller, allows the chip to be used in a
range of applications from VoIP phones
to network cameras and mobile digital
TV receivers. Pricing starts at $5.50.
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