1394 Link Layer Controller For Consumer Electronics Applications The TSB42AB4 is a manufacturer by Texas Instruments (TI). Below are the factual details about this part:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Texas Instruments (TI)
- **Part Number:** TSB42AB4
- **Type:** IEEE 1394a-2000 (FireWire) Link Layer Controller
- **Interface:** IEEE 1394a compliant
- **Data Rate:** Supports 100/200/400 Mbps
- **Voltage Supply:** 3.3V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to 70°C (Commercial)
- **Package:** 100-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
### **Descriptions:**
- The TSB42AB4 is a high-performance IEEE 1394a-2000 compliant link layer controller.
- It provides the digital interface between a host processor and the physical layer (PHY) in a FireWire system.
- Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data transfers.
- Designed for use in consumer electronics, storage devices, and computer peripherals requiring high-speed serial communication.
### **Features:**
- Compliant with IEEE 1394a-2000 standard.
- Supports 100/200/400 Mbps data transfer rates.
- Integrated FIFO buffers for efficient data handling.
- Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data transfer modes.
- Includes a 32-bit PCI interface for host communication.
- Low-power consumption design.
- Built-in DMA engine for efficient data movement.
This information is based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
