
Extended Temperature 82439TX (MTXC) Datasheet
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PRELIMINARY
Multi-Transaction Timer (MTT)
The priority chain algorithm has been enhanced by the Multi-Transaction Timer (MTT) mechanism. Once a
PCI agent is granted, the MTT is started. This timer then counts down in PCI clocks from its preset value to
zero. Until the timer expires, that agent will be promoted to being the highest priority PCI agent for the next
grant event.
4.8.2.
CPU POLICIES
The CPU never explicitly requests the bus. Instead, the arbiter grants the bus to the CPU when:
The CPU is the highest priority
PCI agents do not require main memory (peer-to-peer transfers or bus idle) and the PCI bus is not
currently locked by a PCI master
When the CPU is granted as highest priority, the MLT timer is used to guarantee a minimum amount of
system resources to the CPU before another requesting PCI agent is granted.
5.0.
CLOCKS AND RESET
5.1.
Clock Generation and distribution
The MTXC and CPU should be clocked from one clock driver output to minimize skew between the CPU
& MTXC.
5.2.
RESET Sequencing
The MTXC is asynchronously reset when the RST# signal is asserted.
The MTXC arbiter includes support for PCI central resource functions. These functions include driving the
AD[31:0],C/BE[3:0]#, and the PAR signals when no one is granted the PCI bus and the PCI bus is idle. The
MTXC drives 0’s on these signals during these times, plus during RESET.
6.0. ELECTRICAL TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
6.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Case Temperature under Bias...............................................-40oC to +115oC
Storage Temperature ............................................................-55oC to +150oC
Voltage on 5V tolerant pins with Respect to Ground..............-0.3 to REFVDD5 + 0.3
Voltage on 3.3V pins with Respect to Ground .......................-0.3 to VDD3 + 0.3
Supply Voltage with Respect to Vss......................................-0.3 to +3.6 V
(2.5V CPU) Supply Voltage with Respect to Vss...................-0.2 to +2.7 V
Maximum Power Dissipation.................................................1.0 W
WARNING:
Stressing the device beyond the "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent
damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating beyond the "Operating Conditions" is
not recommended and extended exposure beyond "Operating Conditions" may affect
reliability.