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DRA75P: DRA75P

Part Number: DRA75P

Hello Support Team,

I found in the datasheet that this product supports over 64 logical channels as follows:

So kindly can you provide me with the meaning of Logical Channel?

Thanks

Ahmed Sabry

  • Hello,

    I don't see your screenshot, it's broken, but I guess you are talking about the MLB subsystem. 

    the Datasheet gives a features list of the module without explaining in details too much. If you need functions description, then you should refer to the device Technical Reference Manual (TRM). You can download it from here: https://www.ti.com/product/DRA75P#tech-docs . So if you go the TRM chapter 26, here is and excerpt what explains logical channels:

    TRM Media Local Bus (MLB) said:

    There is a set of physical channels implemented for exchanging data over the MediaLB 3-pin or 6-pin
    interface. These physical channels (called quadlets) are 4-byte wide and can also be grouped together to
    form logical channels. These logical channels are referenced using channel addresses, and define a unidirectional
    path between a specific MediaLB device transmitting data and another specific MediaLB device
    receiving data. In other words, the logical channel is a group of multiple quadlets, which selects an unique
    pair of MediaLB devices with a unique channel address. The logical channels, configured by the system
    software can be of any combination of channel types (synchronous, asynchronous, control, or
    isochronous) and direction (transmit/receive).
    The MediaLB channel addresses are mapped to the logical channels as shown in Table 26-2038.

    Hope it helps,

    thanks,

    Alex