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DSP and IEEE1394 software development for the UC1394a-3 ultra small DSP platform.  

 
includes all necessary hardware to start development
allows individual DSP and IEEE1394 software development
IEEE1394 API supports asynchronous & isochronous communication, bus management and device handles
peripheral interface for glueless conenction of external hardware
DSP on-chip interfaces: host port, RS-232, McBSPs, I2C, digital I/O pins, etc.
fully IEEE1394a compliant, fully interoperable with IEEE1394b
module support library provides easy access to on-board hardware
application examples included as projects and as C-source code

 

The DSP Development Kit
This kit is the perfect entry platform for applications that need the ability to individually program the on-board DSP and FPGA (optional FPGA development package required), combined with application software controlled IEEE 1394 connectivity. The IEEE1394 API supports both, asynchronous transactions and isochronous streaming. The FPGA-based, direct interface to IEEE1394 chipset enables FIFO-buffered high-speed access to IEEE1394 streaming data. A module support library provides easy access to on-board hardware. The DSP master BSP implements a peripheral interface for glueless connection of peripheral components. Documentation and application examples show how to create new projects from scratch and how to use the on-board hardware, especially the IEEE1394 subsystem. After development has finished, application code can be stored in flash memory using the free DSK version of the FlashBurn utility. The comfortable use of this kit makes it suitable for system engineers who want to focus on their total system solution as a priority and who want to get an IEEE 1394 solution being realized with a minimum of time and effort.


Embedded IEEE1394 API
The embedded IEEE1394 API implements a full IEEE1394 transcation layer for generic applications. The user interface is transaction oriented, relieving the user from register-level chipset programming. Both kinds of asynchronous transactions are supported: outgoing as well as incoming. Asynchronous transactions are typically used for control and status exchange, such as camera control or protocol implementations. Isochronous and asynchronous data streaming is also supported, allowing high-speed data transfers up to the maximum data rate of 32MByte/s defined by the IEEE1394a standard. Streaming data transfers are done directly between the DSP and the IEEE1394 chipset, without any protocol overhead. Device handles provide topology-independent access to other devices. Using the embedded API, the UC1394a-3 can be turned into a host-like IEEE1394 device (frame grabber, HD controller) or a peripheral device (camera, printer, data acquisition system, etc). Bus management functions (Cycle master, isochronous resource manager and bus manager) allow standalone operation with simpler devices, such as cameras, without any additional host required.

The PC side of IEEE1394
When a standard protocol is implemented on the UC1394a-3, such as the DCAM / IIDC-1394 standard for industrial digital cameras, a PC running Windows already knows this class of IEEE1394 devices and loads the appropriate class driver. When implementing customized protocols, it is necessary to have a general-purpose IEEE1394 class driver installed on the PC. This allows to individually program the PC IEEE 1394 interface in user mode and to transmit or receive isochronous and asynchronous data packets easily under application software control. As an example, the FireAPI Software Development Kit from Unibrain can be recommended, which is available from Orsys. Unibrain PC software drivers are capable to run on any PC, equipped with IEEE 1394a or IEEE 1394b hardware, under Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP or newer. Another development environment is the VHPD1394 development kit from Thesycon. This kit sets up on the Microsoft driver stack.

DSP Master BSP Included
The kit contains the DSP Master BSP. This board support package consists of an FPGA design with associated software. The BSP uses the FPGA to add FIFO buffered IEEE1394 streaming and a peripheral interface for connection of external hardware to the basic function of the UC1394a-3.

What if the DSP Master BSP isn't Sufficient?
For such cases, FPGA development is supported by an optional FPGA Development Package. Besides other features, it includes the DSP Master FPGA as a project, so that it can be modified and expanded by the customer. Customized FPGA designs can then be used in the DSP Development Kit just like the default, unmodified DSP Master FPGA.

Software Development Tools
For software development, Code Composer Studio from Texas Instruments is required. This powerful development environment provides extensive software resources, such as DSP/BIOS and a chip support library for the TMS320VC5501/02. Further, it supports very comfortable debugging when using a JTAG emulator. Data can then be displayed in real time by TI's real-time data exchange (RTDX). When not using an emulator, code can be created and tested using the simulator configuration of Code Composer Studio. All examples and source code included in the DSP Development Kit were created and tested with Code Composer Studio so that they can readily be used by the customer. For evaluation, a time-limited version of Code Composer Studio is available from Texas Instruments.

Convenient Operation During Development
For operating the UC1394a-3 during development, the UC1394a-3 is mounted on a small carrier board. This carrier board provides all necessary hadrdware that is required to run the UC1394a-3 on the desk, such as IEEE1394 connectors, power supply, RS-232 level converter, reset button, etc. Also included is the ability to supply the DSP Development Kit over the IEEE1394 cable, for example when connected to a PC. The carrier can easily be plugged into individual prototype boards by using standard 0.1'' connectors. The schematics of the carrier PCB are included and can be used for design of customized carrier PCBs. After development has finished, the UC1394a-3 MCM is typically soldered directly on a customized PCB. However, it can also be purchased readily mounted on the carrier.

 

Technical Data

The DSP Development
Kit includes:
 

 
ultra-compact
UC1394a-3
Core device in Multi Chip Module (MCM) technology

 
ultra-compact
Small Carrier
Carrier board with UC1394a-3 MCM mounted on it.
Accessories UC1394a-3 DSP Master Board Support Package

Documentation for all system components

Application examples

IEEE 1394 cable, 4.5m 6-pin to 6-pin

RS-232 cable with adapter for small carrier usage

JTAG adapter for connecting Texas Instruments emulators and Xilinx JTAG download cables

External 100..240 V power supply adapter

Documentation

 

To view documentation:
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UC1394a-3 DSP Development Kit User Guide

PDF 1.1 MByte

UC1394a-3 DSP Master BSP User Guide

PDF 919 KByte

IEEE1394 API User Guide


ultra-compact small carrier user's guide
(Rev. 1.2)
PDF 281 KByte

 
Related products

Software development tools

Code Composer Studio
USB JTAG emulator
Parallel port JTAG emulator

FPGA Development
 

FPGA development package

Optional PC- side
IEEE 1394 software development from other vendors
 

FireAPI SDK from Unibrain

VHPD1394 SDK from Thesycon



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