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Vendor:
Aldec, Inc.
Category:
Timers & Watchdogs
Intel™ 8253 Programmable Counter/Timer Device
The IP-AL8253 core is the VHDL model of the Intel™ programmable counter/timer device designed for use as an Intel microcomputer p…
Overview
The IP-AL8253 core is the VHDL model of the Intel™ programmable counter/timer device designed for use as an Intel microcomputer peripheral.
Key features
- Functionally based on the Intel 8253 device
- Provides three 16-bit independent counters
- Each counter can work in six different modes
- Provides independent software work mode programming for each counter
- Binary or BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) possibility of representing counting values
- Four different write/read data modes
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
IP-AL8253
Vendor
Aldec, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Files
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Provider
Aldec, Inc.
HQ:
USA
Aldec is a provider of synthesizable IP cores that have superior characteristics to FPGA and CPLD vendor provided parts. Since all cores are written strictly in syntesizable VHDL, the designs are portable between devices. Currently employing 20 highly experienced electronic engineers, Aldec is a full-service design house, offering both design services and high quality, low cost synthesizable cores such as microcontrollers, peripherals and bus interfaces. Aldec staff has expertise in system design and verification, especially for Altera and Xilinx devices and can do specialized SoC designs to customer specification.
Dedication and receptiveness to customer's needs are of the highest importance to us. Aldec cores are present in the world-famous Design Reuse IP center, and we are currently in the process of joining the Xilinx AllianceCORE program.
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Frequently asked questions about Timers & Watchdogs IP cores
What is Intel™ 8253 Programmable Counter/Timer Device?
Intel™ 8253 Programmable Counter/Timer Device is a Timers & Watchdogs IP core from Aldec, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this Timers & Watchdogs?
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