Datasheet
ADSP-21060/ADSP-21060L/ADSP-21062/ADSP-21062L/ADSP-21060C/ADSP-21060LC
Rev. F | Page 9 of 64 | March 2008
expert linker is fully compatible with existing linker definition 
file (LDF), allowing the developer to move between the graphi-
cal and textual environments.
In addition to the software development tools available from 
Analog Devices, third parties provide a wide range of tools sup-
porting the SHARC processor family. Third party software tools 
include DSP libraries, real-time operating systems, and block 
diagram design tools.
EVALUATION KIT
Analog Devices offers a range of EZ-KIT Lite
®
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 evaluation plat-
forms to use as a cost-effective method to learn more about 
developing or prototyping applications with Analog Devices 
processors, platforms, and software tools. Each EZ-KIT Lite 
includes an evaluation board along with an evaluation suite of 
the VisualDSP++ development and debugging environment 
with the C/C++ compiler, assembler, and linker. Also included 
are sample application programs, power supply, and a USB 
cable. All evaluation versions of the software tools are limited 
for use only with the EZ-KIT Lite product. 
The USB controller on the EZ-KIT Lite board connects the 
board to the USB port of the user’s PC, enabling the 
VisualDSP++ evaluation suite to emulate the on-board proces-
sor in-circuit. This permits the customer to download, execute, 
and debug programs for the EZ-KIT Lite system. It also allows 
in-circuit programming of the on-board flash device to store 
user-specific boot code, enabling the board to run as a standal-
one unit, without being connected to the PC.
With a full version of VisualDSP++ installed (sold separately), 
engineers can develop software for the EZ-KIT Lite or any cus-
tom-defined system. Connecting an Analog Devices JTAG 
emulator to the EZ-KIT Lite board enables high speed, nonin-
trusive emulation.
DESIGNING AN EMULATOR-COMPATIBLE DSP 
BOARD (TARGET)
The Analog Devices family of emulators are tools that every 
DSP developer needs to test and debug hardware and software 
systems. Analog Devices has supplied an IEEE 1149.1 JTAG test 
access port (TAP) on each JTAG DSP. Nonintrusive in-circuit 
emulation is assured by the use of the processor’s JTAG inter-
face—the emulator does not affect target system loading or tim-
ing. The emulator uses the TAP to access the internal features of 
the DSP, allowing the developer to load code, set breakpoints, 
observe variables, observe memory, and examine registers. The 
DSP must be halted to send data and commands, but once an 
operation has been completed by the emulator, the DSP system 
is set running at full speed with no impact on system timing.
To use these emulators, the target board must include a header 
that connects the DSP’s JTAG port to the emulator.
For details on target board design issues including mechanical 
layout, single processor connections, multiprocessor scan 
chains, signal buffering, signal termination, and emulator pod 
logic, see the EE-68: Analog Devices JTAG Emulation Technical 
Reference on the Analog Devices website (www.analog.com)—
use site search on “EE-68.” This document is updated regularly 
to keep pace with improvements to emulator support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This data sheet provides a general overview of the ADSP-2106x 
architecture and functionality. For detailed information on the 
ADSP-21000 family core architecture and instruction set, refer 
to the ADSP-2106x SHARC User’s Manual, Revision 2.1.
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EZ-KIT Lite is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.










