Texas Instruments PCI1410RFP

Overview

The PCI1410RFP from Texas Instruments is a PCI-to-PC Card bridge controller supporting both 16-bit PC Card and 32-bit CardBus sockets, compliant with the 1997 PC Card Standard and PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.1. It operates at 33 MHz PCI clock, supports 3.3 V/5 V dual-voltage card power switching via TPS2211 interface, and implements distributed DMA (DDMA) for high-throughput data transfers in notebook and desktop host systems.

For engineers reviewing the PCI1410RFP datasheet, PCI1410RFP pinout, PCI1410RFP application, or PCI1410RFP equivalent, this device serves as a full-featured, single-socket controller enabling legacy 16-bit PC Card and modern CardBus peripheral integration into PCI-based platforms - with emphasis on power management (ACPI/PME), ExCA register compatibility, and zoomed video timing support.

Technical Context

The PCI1410RFP integrates a PCI bus interface acting as both master and slave, with configurable command/status registers per PCI specification Rev. 2.1. Its internal architecture includes dedicated ExCA-compliant register mapping (I/O and memory space), CardBus socket control logic, and distributed DMA channels supporting scatter-gather operations.

It implements full CardBus bridge functionality including PCI-to-CardBus address/data translation, bus mastering arbitration, and power management event (PME) signaling. The device supports Suspend Mode with hardware-controlled clock gating and Ring Indicate (RI_OUT) generation, and features an internal ring oscillator for card-detect timing independent of host clock.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PCI1410RFP is packaged in a 208-pin GGU (Fine-Pitch Plastic Ball Grid Array) package, measuring 15 mm × 15 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch. Pin assignments are defined across three functional groups: PCI interface (AD[31:0], C/BE[3:0]#, PAR, FRAME#, IRDY#, TRDY#, STOP#, DEVSEL#, IDSEL, PERR#, SERR#), PC Card/CardBus interface (CD1#, CD2#, VS1#, VS2#, OE#, WE#, BVD1#, BVD2#, RESET#, READY#, IRQ#, IORD#, IOWR#, MEMR#, MEMW#, A[23:0], D[15:0]/D[31:0]), and system control (CLKIN, RST#, SMI#, GPO[3:0], GPI[3:0], SERIAL_CLK, SERIAL_DATA).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar PCI-to-PC Card bridge applications.

Compared with PCI9050 and CL-PCIC98, the PCI1410RFP delivers native CardBus support, full ExCA compliance, and hardware-accelerated zoomed video timing - making it the only solution that satisfies both backward compatibility and forward-looking bandwidth requirements in space-constrained PCI host designs.

Availability

PCI1410RFP is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for mobile computing, industrial embedded systems, diagnostic instrumentation, and portable medical imaging applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for PCI1410RFP includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog, embedded processing, and connectivity technologies, with decades of leadership in interface and bridge ICs for computing and communications.

The PCI1410RFP belongs to TI's PC Card Controller product line, designed specifically to simplify PCI-based host integration of PCMCIA-compliant peripherals while meeting stringent power, timing, and software compatibility requirements of mobile and embedded platforms.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the PCI1410RFP in a system architecture?

The PCI1410RFP serves as a dedicated PCI-to-PC Card bridge controller, enabling seamless integration of both 16-bit PC Card and 32-bit CardBus peripherals into PCI-based host systems. It handles protocol translation, voltage switching, ExCA register mapping, and distributed DMA - eliminating the need for custom logic or software abstraction layers. The PCI1410RFP is essential for notebook and embedded hosts requiring certified PCMCIA compatibility and hot-plug support.

Does the PCI1410RFP support CardBus operation at full 33 MHz?

Yes, the PCI1410RFP fully supports CardBus operation at 33 MHz with 32-bit data transfers, as specified in the 1997 PC Card Standard. Its internal timing logic meets CardBus setup/hold requirements across temperature and voltage ranges, and its PCI interface complies with PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.1 for concurrent 33 MHz operation. The PCI1410RFP achieves this without external clock multipliers or frequency synthesizers.

How does the PCI1410RFP handle dual-voltage PC Cards (3.3 V and 5 V)?

The PCI1410RFP uses dedicated VS1# and VS2# inputs to detect card voltage class, then asserts control signals to the TPS2211 power switch IC to configure appropriate VCC supply. This process is fully hardware-automated and occurs within 10 ms of card insertion. The PCI1410RFP itself operates at 3.3 V core voltage and includes 5 V-tolerant I/O buffers on relevant PC Card signal groups - confirmed in Section 2.6 and Table 2–6 of the SCPS045C datasheet.

Is the PCI1410RFP compatible with ACPI and Suspend/Resume power states?

Yes, the PCI1410RFP implements full ACPI 1.0 compliance, including PME (Power Management Event) signaling, Suspend Mode entry/exit via hardware-controlled clock gating, and Ring Indicate (RI_OUT) generation. Its Power Management Capabilities and Control/Status registers (Sections 4.39–4.42) provide OS-level visibility into power state transitions, and the device retains configuration context across suspend cycles - verified in Sections 3.8 and 4.41 of SCPS045C.

What role does the internal ring oscillator play in the PCI1410RFP?

The internal ring oscillator provides a stable ~32 kHz timing reference independent of the main 33 MHz CLKIN, enabling reliable card-detect debounce, suspend/resume sequencing, and ExCA timer functions without requiring an external crystal. This oscillator drives the internal timing logic for CD1#/CD2# sampling and RI_OUT assertion - reducing system-level BOM count and improving robustness in thermally varying environments, as documented in Section 3.5.5 of SCPS045C.