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AN-139: Bootloading the ADSP-2106x SHARC DSP

Technical guide for bootloading procedures on ADSP-2106x SHARC DSPs, covering EPROM, host, and link port methods for system initialization.

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Overview

This application note provides detailed instructions for bootloading the ADSP-2106x SHARC DSP series, specifically the ADSP-21060, ADSP-21061, ADSP-21062, and ADSP-21065L. It explores various boot configurations including EPROM boot, host processor boot, and link port boot. The document describes the hardware signal requirements, pin configurations, and the sequence of operations needed to load instructions into the DSP's internal RAM following a reset. It serves as a resource for developers designing systems that require external firmware storage or host-controlled startup.

Use Cases

  • Embedded system initialization
  • Firmware management for SHARC DSPs
  • Interfacing DSPs with external host controllers
  • Booting DSP from EPROM or Flash memory

Topics

ADSP-21060
ADSP-21061
ADSP-21062
ADSP-21065L
SHARC DSP
bootloading
EPROM boot
host boot
link port
firmware loading

Referenced Parts

ADSP-21060

Analog Devices

Booting the ADSP-2106x SHARC Family DSPs (ADSP-21060, ADSP-21061, ADSP-21062)

ADSP-21065L

Analog Devices

The ADSP-21065L is also a member of the SHARC family.

ADSP-21061

Analog Devices

The ADSP-2106x SHARC family consists of the ADSP-21060, ADSP-21061, and ADSP-21062.

ADSP-21062

Analog Devices

The SHARC family of processors consists of the ADSP-21060, ADSP-21061, and ADSP-21062.

AN-139: Bootloading the ADSP-2106x SHARC DSP | Design Resources