Differences From Previous SHARCs
Memory Organization Enhancements
The ADSP-2126x memory map differs from that of the ADSP-2106x
DSPs. The system memory map supports double-word transfers each
cycle, reflects extended internal memory capacity for derivative designs,
and works with an updated control register for SIMD support. The
ADSP-2126x family provides enough on-chip memory for several audio
decoders.
Parallel Port Enhancements
The parallel port differs from that of the ADSP-2106x DSPs. A new pack-
ing mode permits DMA for instructions and data to and from 8-bit
external memory. The parallel port supports SRAM, EPROM, and flash
memory. There are two modes supported for transfers. In one mode, 8-bit
data and 8-bit address can be transferred. In another mode, data and
address lines are multiplexed to transfer 16 bits of address/data.
I/O Architecture Enhancements
The I/O processor on the ADSP-2126x provides much greater throughput
than that on the ADSP-2106x DSPs.
The ADSP-2126x DMA controller supports up to 22 channels compared
to 14 channels on the ADSP-21161 processor. DMA transfers occur at
clock speed in parallel with full speed processor execution.
Instruction Set Enhancements
The ADSP-2126x provides source code compatibility with the previous
SHARC processor family members, to the application assembly source
code level. All instructions, control registers, and system resources avail-
able in the ADSP-2106x core programming model are also available in the
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ADSP-2126x SHARC Processor Hardware Reference
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