The PCI9060SD is a PCI Local Bus Target/Master I/O Accelerator manufactured by Broadcom Limited. It functions as a versatile interface, bridging host processors and a diverse range of peripheral devices to the PCI bus. This chip is designed for use in PCI-based add-in cards and embedded systems, offering a streamlined solution for connecting devices to a PCI bus architecture. The 'SD' likely signifies specific design changes or optimizations from previous revisions.
Applications
- Custom Peripheral Interface Cards
- Legacy System Upgrades
- Data Communication Equipment
- Embedded PCI Bus Expansion
- Specialty Industrial Control Boards
Features
- 32-bit PCI bus compliance
- Supports PCI bus speeds up to 33 MHz
- Target and Master PCI bus capabilities
- Integrated DMA controller for high-speed data transfer
- Configurable local bus interface
- Interrupt generation and management
- On-chip EEPROM for configuration storage
Benefits
- Simplified PCI bus interfacing
- Accelerated development cycles
- Improved system performance with DMA support
- Flexible I/O connectivity options
- Enhanced system reliability
- Easy configuration via on-chip EEPROM
The integrated DMA controller within the PCI9060SD greatly improves data transfer speeds between the PCI bus and the local bus. The configurable local bus interface allows designers to tailor the chip to their specific peripheral needs. The inclusion of an EEPROM interface for configuration storage simplifies setup and eliminates the need for external configuration hardware. This device provides a reliable and efficient way to interface a multitude of peripheral devices with a PCI bus architecture, making it suitable for legacy systems and new designs alike.
