The BK-3103 core is functionally compatible with the 16450 and 16550 standard UART devices. The core functions as an asynchronous serial data input/output interface for SOC (system-on-chip) designs, performing serial/parallel conversion on data characters to and from a serial device.
Features
- Functionally compatible with 16450/16550
- Programmable baud generator
- Independent receive clock
- 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-bit characters
- Even, odd, or no parity
- 1, 1.5, or 2 stop bits
- False start bit detection
- Line break generation and detection
- Complete status reporting
- Fully prioritized interrupt system control
- Internal diagnostics, loopback, overrun, framing error and parity
- MODEM control functions (CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, RI and DCD)
- Easily interfaces to CPUs and DSPs
- CoreFrame® SOC integration architecture