a8251 Programmable Communications Interface Data Sheet
Figure 10 shows the read and write data cycles for the a8251.
Figure 10. Read & Write Data Cycles
The X indicates “don’t care.”
Read Data
rxrdy
nrd
din
cnd
X
ncs
Valid Data
X
Write Data
txrdy
nwr
din
X
cnd
X
ncs
Valid Data
X
X
Variations &
Clarifications
The following characteristics distinguish the Altera® a8251 from the
Intel 8251A device:
s The a8251 has separate input and output data buses, while the
Intel 8251A device has a bidirectional data bus.
s The a8251 has separate extsyncd and syn_brk signals, while the
Intel 8251A device has a bidirectional SYNDET/BRKDET signal.
s In a write cycle to the a8251, the din[7..0] inputs must be held for
one ntxc clock cycle after the rising edge of the nwr signal.
s The a8251 has an active low reset input. The Intel 8251A has an
active-high reset input.
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