Vendor: Silvaco, Inc. Category: GPIO

APB General Purpose IO (w/ interrupt)

The APB GPIO is a configurable module allowing the use of up to 32 scalable I/O lines.

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Overview

The APB GPIO is a configurable module allowing the use of up to 32 scalable I/O lines. If more than 32 I/Os are required, more than one GPIO module may be instantiated.

Each line can be configured independently resulting in a very useful I/O application. The GPIO module supports a wide variety of options concerning synchronization logic and interrupt signal, which can be triggered by either a low level, high level, positive or negative edge. The GPIO is also fully compatible with the industry-standard APB bus interface.

The GPIO module is a standard APB Slave component, and has a standard APB Slave Port. The several GPIO registers are accessed through its APB interface.

Key features

  • General Purpose Input Output
  • Software configurable
  • AMBA® APB Compatible
  • Scalable up to 32 I/Os
  • Each I/O is independent
  • Interrupt control for each I/O

Block Diagram

APB General Purpose IO (w/ interrupt) block diagram

What’s Included?

  • Verilog Source
    Complete Test Environment
    AHB Bus Functional Model

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
APB General Purpose IO (w/ interrupt)
Vendor
Silvaco, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

Silvaco, Inc.
HQ: United States
Silvaco focuses on enabling the next generation of AI/ML, Cloud/Datacenter, Automotive and Autonomous Driving, IoT and 5G designs through a comprehensive offering of Silicon proven IP. Our portfolio includes a complete catalog of Interface IP, Amba Peripherals, Subsystems, MIPI IP and Automotive Communication Controller IP. Our experienced ASIC and Embedded Software designers have a rich history of designing SOCs with embedded microprocessors which are crucial to building small connected smart chips.
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What is APB General Purpose IO (w/ interrupt)?

APB General Purpose IO (w/ interrupt) is a GPIO IP core from Silvaco, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.

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