UNDERSTANDING THE TSB12LV4X BULKY DATA INTERFACE

This document describes the operation and features of the Bulky Data Interface (BDIF) of the TI TSB12LV4x 1394 Link Layer Controller device family. The Bulky Data Interface provides a data transfer interface for use with high speed peripherals. The interface can provide sustained data rates up to 160Mbit/s. In addition, the BDIF has access to an 8Kbyte FIFO which supports isochronous, asynchronous and MPEG2/DV data transfers. This interface supports bidirectional transmit and receive of DSS/DVB/DV formatted data on 1394 as defined by the IEC61883 specification (depending on individual device capability). Asynchronous and non IEC61883 formatted isochronous data transmit and receive are also supported by this interface.

This document assumes the reader is familiar with the hardware and terminology of the IEEE 1394-1995 standard and the TI TSB12LV4x family of devices. Further information and data sheets can be obtained via the Internet at ../../../../sc/1394.

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