Parallel ATA IP Host Controller with SpeedSelect

Overview

The Mentor Graphics?parallel ATA host controller provides an efficient and easy-to-use interface to IDE and ATAPI devices. The core implements programmable I/O, multi-word direct memory access (DMA), and Ultra ATA -33, -66, -100, and -133 modes of operation and supports up to two devices. The core interface to the system-on-chip provides PIO access and DMA capability to optimize data transfers to and from the IDE devices. For ease of integration, the parallel ATA device includes a register set compatible with the Intel chip set, including a descriptor-based scatter-gather DMA
core. This core is compatible with ATA-4, and with Ultra ATA-33, -66, -100, and -133 extensions. However, singleword DMA is not supported.

Key Features

  • Programmable I/O modes: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Synchronous Ultra ATA-33, -66, -100, and -133 modes: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
  • Easily configured as primary and secondary IDE controller
  • Multi-word DMA modes: 0, 1, and 2
  • SpeedSelect technology allows core timings to be reprogrammed to support any ATA speed and timing mode at any clock frequency
  • Descriptor-based, scatter-gather DMA controller
  • Intel register set compatible
  • Support for synchronous or asynchronous DMA interface for data transfers
  • Supports up to two devices with independent master/slave timing controls
  • Supports either CoreFrame or ARM AMBA AHB bus interface

Technical Specifications

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