Texas Instruments PCI1250A PC Card Controller Data Sheet User's Manual
Summary
The PCI1250A is a high-performance, 32-bit PC Card Controller designed for system integrators building advanced notebook and desktop computing devices. This crucial peripheral bridges modern PCI buses with dual independent PC Card sockets, supporting both legacy 16-bit and state-of-the-art 32-bit cards in mixed power environments. The accompanying manual provides comprehensive engineering specifications, including detailed timing requirements, electrical characteristics, mechanical data, and operational guidelines necessary for accurate design and implementation into highly interconnected computing platforms.
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查询PCI1250A供应商 PCI1250A
PC CARD CONTROLLER
XCPS014 – DECEMBER 1997
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Supports Zoom Video With Internal Power Management Compliant Buffering ACPI 1.0 Compliant Programmable Output Select for CLKRUN Packaged in 256-Pin BGA Four General Purpose I/Os PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1 Multifunction PCI Device With Separate Compliant Configuration Space for Each Socket 1995 PC Card Standard Compliant Five PCI Memory Windows and Two I/O
Windows Available for Each PC Card16
3.3-V Core Logic With Universal PCI
Socket
Interfaces Compatible With 3.3-V and 5-V PCI Signaling Environments Two I/O Windows and Two Memory
Windows Available to Each Card Bus
Mix-and-Match 5-V/3.3-V PC Card16 Cards
Socket
and 3.3-V Card Bus Cards
Exchangeable Card Architecture (Ex CA)
Supports Two PC Card or Card Bus Slots
Compatible Registers Are Mappable in
With Hot Insertion and Removal
Memory and I/O Space
Uses Serial Interface to TI TPS2206 Dual
Supports Distributed DMA (DDMA) and
Power Switch
PC/PCI DMA
Supports Burst Transfers to Maximize Data
Intel 82365SL-DF Register Compatible
Throughput on Both PCI Buses
Supports 16-Bit DMA on Both PC Card
Supports Serialized Interrupt request (IRQ)
Sockets
With PCI Interrupts
Supports Ring Indicate, SUSPEND, PCI
8-Way Legacy IRQ Multiplexing
CLKRUN, and Card Bus CCLKRUN
System Interrupts Can Be Programmed as
Advanced Submicron, Low-Power CMOS
PCI Style or Industry Standard Archeticture
Technology
(ISA-IRQ) Style
Provides VGA/Palette Memory and I/O and
ISA-IRQ Interrupts Can Be Serialized Onto
Subtractive Decoding Options
a Single IRQ Serial (IRQSER) Pin
LED Activity Pins
EEPROM Interface for Loading Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID Supports PCI Bus Lock (LOCK) Pipelined Architecture Allows Greater Than For the Complete Data Sheet for PCI1250A, 130M-Bytes-Per-Second Throughput From Please See Literature #SCPS014B Card Bus to PCI and From PCI to Card Bus
Table of Contents
Description 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCI Clock/Reset Timing Requirements 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Block Diagram 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCI Timing Requirements 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminal Assignments 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parameter Measurement Information 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminal Functions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCI Bus Parameter Measurement Information 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Absolute Maximum Ratings 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Cycle Timing 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Operating Conditions 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Data 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Characteristics 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. PC Card is a trademark of Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Copyright 1997, 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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Manual Details
| Brand | Texas Instruments |
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| Pages | 27 |
| File Size | 370.48 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What power levels can the PCI1250A accommodate in its card sockets?
The controller supports any combination of 16-bit and CardBus PC Cards powered at either 3.3 V or 5 V in its two independent sockets.
What is the maximum throughput rate between PCI and CardBus buses?
It provides a documented throughput of up to 130 M-Bytes-Per-Second connecting CardBus to PCI and vice versa.
Does it function as both a master and slave device?
Yes, its PCI interface can act either as a dedicated PCI Master or a PCI Slave device.
Are TI semiconductor products guaranteed for critical life-support systems?
No, the products are not designed or warranted for use in critical applications; proper design safeguards must be implemented by the customer.