LXT6251A
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21 E1 SDH Mapper
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Datasheet
8.0
Microprocessor Interface & Register Definitions
8.1
Microprocessor Interface
The LXT6251A incorporates an asynchronous microprocessor interface. A microprocessor can be
connected to the LXT6251A for reading and writing data via the microprocessor interface pins.
The microprocessor interface is a generic asynchronous interface, including an address bus
(A<8:0>), data bus (DATA<7:0>) and control pins (WR/RW, RD/E, CS, and AS). The MCUTYPE
input pin configures the type of microprocessor interface is to be used
–
Intel or Motorola. There is
also an INT output pin that indicates alarm conditions to the microprocessor.
8.1.1
Intel Interface
The Intel interface is indicated by driving the MCUTYPE input pin Low. In this mode the WR/RW
input pin is used as a write-bar (WR) and the RD/E input pin as read-bar (RD).
A read cycle is indicated to the LXT6251A by the microprocessor forcing a Low on the RD pin
with the WR pin held High.
A write cycle is indicated to the LXT6251A by the microprocessor forcing a Low on the WR pin
with the RD pin held High.
Both cycles require the CSB pin to be Low and the microprocessor to drive the A<8:0> address
pins. In the case of the write cycle, the microprocessor is also required to drive the DATA<7:0>
data pins. In the case of the read cycle, the LXT6251A drives the DATA<7:0> data pins.
When a multiplexed data/address bus is used, the falling edge of the AS input latches the address
provided on A<8:0>. If the address and data are not multiplexed the AS pin should be tied High.
Timing diagrams for the Intel interface can be found in
Figure 18
and
Figure 19
starting on
page 47
.
8.1.2
Motorola Interface
The Motorola interface is indicated by driving the MCUTYPE input pin High. In this mode the
WR/RW input pin is used as a read/write-bar (RW) and the RD/E input pin as enable clock (E).
A read cycle is indicated to the LXT6251A by the microprocessor forcing a High on the RW pin.
A write cycle is indicated to the LXT6251A by the microprocessor forcing a Low on the RW pin.
Both cycles are initiated by a Low on the E input. The E input is connected to the E output from the
Motorola microprocessor and is typically a 50% duty cycle waveform with a frequency derived
from the microprocessor clock.
Both cycles require the CS pin to be Low and the microprocessor to drive the A<8:0> address pins.
In the case of the write cycle, the microprocessor is also required to drive the DATA<7:0> data
pins. In the case of the read cycle, the LXT6251A drives the DATA<7:0> data pins.