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1 Introduction
1.1
Description
The Texas Instruments PCI1520, a 208-terminal dual-slot CardBus controller designed to meet the
PCI Bus Power
Management Interface Specification for PCI to CardBus Bridges
, is an ultralow-power high-performance
PCI-to-CardBus controller that supports two independent card sockets compliant with the
PC Card Standard
(rev.
7.1). The PCI1520 provides features that make it the best choice for bridging between PCI and PC Cards in both
notebook and desktop computers. The
1997 PC Card Standard
retains the 16-bit PC Card specification defined in
PCI Local Bus Specification
and defines the new 32-bit PC Card, CardBus, capable of full 32-bit data transfers at
33 MHz. The PCI1520 supports any combination of 16-bit and CardBus PC Cards in the two sockets, powered at
5 V or 3.3 V, as required.
The PCI1520 is compliant with the
PCI Local Bus Specification
, and its PCI interface can act as either a PCI master
device or a PCI slave device. The PCI bus mastering is initiated during CardBus PC Card bridging transactions. The
PCI1520 is also compliant with
PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification
(rev. 1.1).
All card signals are internally buffered to allow hot insertion and removal without external buffering. The PCI1520 is
register-compatible with the Intel 82365SL-DF and 82365SL ExCA controllers. The PCI1520 internal data path logic
allows the host to access 8-, 16-, and 32-bit cards using full 32-bit PCI cycles for maximum performance. Independent
buffering and a pipeline architecture provide an unsurpassed performance level with sustained bursting. The
PCI1520 can also be programmed to accept fast posted writes to improve system-bus utilization.
Multiple system-interrupt signaling options are provided, including parallel PCI, parallel ISA, serialized ISA, and
serialized PCI. Furthermore, general-purpose inputs and outputs are provided for the board designer to implement
sideband functions. Many other features designed into the PCI1520, such as socket activity light-emitting diode (LED)
outputs, are discussed in detail throughout the design specification.
An advanced complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process achieves low system power consumption
while operating at PCI clock rates up to 33 MHz. Several low-power modes enable the host power management
system to further reduce power consumption.
1.2
Features
The PCI1520-EP supports the following features:
Controlled Baseline
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One Assembly/Test Site, One Fabrication Site
Extended Temperature Performance of
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40
°
C to 85
°
C
Enhanced Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Support
Enhanced Product-Change Notification
Qualification Pedigree
A 209-terminal MicroStar BGA
ball-grid array (GHK) package
2.5-V core logic and 3.3-V I/O with universal PCI interfaces compatible with 3.3-V and 5-V PCI signaling
environments
Integrated low-dropout voltage regulator (LDO-VR) eliminates the need for an external 2.5-V power supply
Component qualification in accordance with JEDEC and industry standards to ensure reliable operation over an extended temperature range.
This includes, but is not limited to, Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) or biased 85/85, temperature cycle, autoclave or unbiased HAST,
electromigration, bond intermetallic life, and mold compound life. Such qualification testing should not be viewed as justifying use of this
component beyond specified performance and environmental limits.