The Profichip MPI12x protocol ASIC is totally dedicated for the use as MPI master or PROFIBUS DP slave. It manages layer 1 and 2 of PROFIBUS. It has to be operated with a processor and protocol software.
MPI12x Protocol ASIC
Description
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Software Specifications
- Software driver suppliers: Profichip
- Indications: Exchange buffers
PROFIBUS Specifications
- Supported protocols: MPI, DP, DP-V1, DP-V2 (DxB + IsoM + CkS)
- Integration depth: MPI Master, Fully integrated slave (DP)
- Transmission speeds: 9.6 kbps..12 Mbps (RS 485)
- Total product implementation: ASIC + processor
Hardware Specifications
- Package: 44 pin PQFP
- Temperature range: -40..+85 degrees Celsius
- Supply Voltage: 3.3 or 5 V
- Supported uP families: Siemens, Intel, Motorola
- External uP interface: Parallel 8 bits
- Dual port RAM buffer size: 4 kByte
- Oscillator/crystal frequency: 48 MHz (12 Mbps)
- Others:
- – Pin compatibel with the Siemens SPC2 ASIC
- – PB Monitor function