SN74V215, SN74V225, SN74V235, SN74V245
512 × 18, 1024 × 18, 2048 × 18, 4096 × 18
DSP-SYNC FIRST-IN, FIRST-OUT MEMORIES
SCAS636E – APRIL 2000 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2002
512 × 18-Bit Organization Array (SN74V215)
Asynchronous or Coincident Read and
Write Clocks
1024 × 18-Bit Organization Array
(SN74V225)
Asynchronous or Synchronous
Programmable Almost-Empty and
Almost-Full Flags With Default Settings
2048 × 18-Bit Organization Array
(SN74V235)
Half-Full Flag Capability
4096 × 18-Bit Organization Array
(SN74V245)
Output Enable Puts Output Data Bus in
High-Impedance State
7.5-ns Read/Write Cycle Time
High-Performance Submicron CMOS
Technology
3.3-V V , 5-V Input Tolerant
CC
First-Word or Standard Fall-Through
Timing
Packaged in 64-Pin Thin Quad Flat Package
DSP and Microprocessor Interface Control
Logic
Single or Double Register-Buffered Empty
and Full Flags
Provide a DSP Glueless Interface to Texas
Instruments TMS320 DSPs
Easily Expandable in Depth and Width
description
TheSN74V215, SN74V225, SN74V235, andSN74V245areveryhigh-speed, low-powerCMOSclockedfirst-in
first-out (FIFO) memories. They support clock frequencies up to 133 MHz and have read-access times as fast
as 5 ns. These DSP-Sync FIFO memories feature read and write controls for use in applications such as
DSP-to-processor communication, DSP-to-analog front end (AFE) buffering, network, video, and data
communications.
These are synchronous FIFOs, which means each port employs a synchronous interface. All data transfers
through a port are gated to the low-to-high transition of a continuous (free-running) port clock by enable signals.
The continuous clocks for each port are independent of one another and can be asynchronous or coincident.
The enables for each port are arranged to provide a simple interface between DSPs, microprocessors, and/or
buses controlled by a synchronous interface. An output-enable (OE) input controls the 3-state output.
The synchronous FIFOs have two fixed flags, empty flag/output ready (EF/OR) and full flag/input ready (FF/IR),
and two programmable flags, almost-empty (PAE) and almost-full (PAF). The offset loading of the
programmable flags is controlled by a simple state machine, and is initiated by asserting the load pin (LD). A
half-full flag (HF) is available when the FIFO is used in a single-device configuration.
Two timing modes of operation are possible with these devices: first-word fall-through (FWFT) mode and
standard mode.
In FWFT mode, the first word written to an empty FIFO is clocked directly to the data output lines after three
transitions of the RCLK signal. A read enable (REN) does not have to be asserted for accessing the first word.
In standard mode, the first word written to an empty FIFO does not appear on the data output lines unless a
specific read operation is performed. A read operation, which consists of activating REN and enabling a rising
RCLK edge, shifts the word from internal memory to the data output lines.
These devices are depth expandable, using a daisy-chain technique or FWFT mode. The XI and XO pins are
used to expand the FIFOs. In depth-expansion configuration, first load (FL) is grounded on the first device and
set to high for all other devices in the daisy chain.
The SN74V215, SN74V225, SN74V235, and SN74V245 are characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.
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Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
DSP-SYNC and TMS320 are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
Copyright 2002, Texas Instruments Incorporated
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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