The Siemens ASPC2 protocol ASIC is totally dedicated for the use as PROFIBUS Master. It is the most implemented solution today and manages layer 1 and 2 of PROFIBUS. It has to be operated with a processor and protocol software.
ASPC2 – PROFIBUS Master ASIC
Description
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hardware & Software Specifications
- Package: 100 pin P-MQFP
- Temperature range: -40..+85 °C
- Supply Voltage: 5 V
- Supported uP families: Siemens, Intel, Motorola
- External uP interface: Parallel 8/16 bits
- Dual port RAM buffer size: 1M
- Oscillator/crystal frequency: 48 MHz (12 Mbps)
- Software driver suppliers: Siemens
PROFIBUS Specifications
- Supported protocols: DP, DP-V1, DP-V2, FMS
- Integration depth: Fully integrated master
- Transmission speeds: 9.6 kbps..12 Mbps (RS 485)
- Total product implementation: ASPC2 + RAM + processor