NetChip NET2890

Programmable & Turbo Performance USB

Peripheral Controller IC

Overview NET2890 continues NetChip’s tradition of turbo performance in USB peripheral

controller IC. NET2890 provides system designers the maximum flexibility in
both hardware and software, and still has the maximum system throughput.
NET2890 includes the industry’s fastest I/O ports, a turbo speed USB Serial
Interface Engine, a microprocessor independent interface, a DMA interface, five
programmable endpoints, and dedicated FIFO’s for each endpoint.
The five endpoints are completely programmable and allow you to customize data
transfer schemes and/or meet Class driver specifications from Microsoft Windows
OS. To speed up data transfer, each programmable data endpoint comes with a
built-in 128B FIFO memory, which allows multiple full-size data packets to
simultaneously pre-load and unload.
NET2890 includes NetChip’s proprietary Hardware Automatic Retry
(AutoRetryTM). This eliminates cumbersome firmware development resulting in
improved performance.
NET2890 comes in the industry’s smallest quarter-inch sized 48-pin TQFP
package. Also, NET2890 is pin-compatible to TurboUSB (NET2888). If you are
using our TurboUSB controller today, you can upgrade to NET2890 without
changing PCB and hardware designs.

Benefits & Features BENEFITS FEATURES

Fastest Available System Industry’s fastest Read/Write cycle time of <67ns
Throughput (~12MB/s burst data transfer)
Deliver up to the limits of USB throughput – 12Mb/s
Processor Independent Interface
External DMA Interface
Five programmable endpoints to streamline data transfers
Dedicated 128Byte FIFO to each endpoint to allow multiple full-size
data packets transfer
Hardware automatic retries (AutoRetryTM) to reduce host CPU and
firmware overhead
Able to meet Windows Class All five endpoints are completely firmware programmable to fit
and/or customize drivers various applications
Able to program vendor ID and product descriptors
Supports all Interrupt, Control, Bulk and Isochronous transfers
Total Design Flexibility Generic Local Bus CPU Interface
Glueless design with many popular CPUs
Dual Voltage 3.3/5V I/O interface
Self or Bus powered modes
Simulated Disconnect™ to allow renumeration
Low Power Consumption .45µm high-performance low-power CMOS Technology – 3v operation
Small Footprint 48 pin TQFP Package – 81mm2 (0.12 in2)
Drop-in upgrade from NET2888 Pin compatible to NET2888
Quick Time to Market Complete development kit available to jump start your system design
Available software drivers and source code for references
All software codes are written in C and work with most C compilers
Reference designs available for many popular applications
Full USB Compatibility Meet USB specifications 1.0 and 1.1
Meet both UHCI and OHCI specifications
 PC Peripherals Communication
Applications Scanner (flatbed, line, image, 2D barcode) Broadband: xDSL, satellite & cable modems
Digital still camera, PC camera, video Home networks: phone, powerline, RF, USB
conferencing host to host
Printer, POS, plotter ISDN TA, T1/E1, ATM, Ethernet
Zip drive, external floppy and hard disk drive,
CDRW, MO Industrial Control
Surveillance, security, fingerprinting
Consumer Entertainment Smart terminal, docking station
MP3 player Instrumentation, data acquisition, analyzer,
Force feedback joystick, touchpad test & measurement
Digital stereo, PC speakers, microphone Medical instruments, diagnostics
PDA, eBook readers
Legacy Conversion Adapters
Serial/USB, parallel/USB, SCSI/USB

Local Bus I/F: The local bus I/F interfaces NET2890 to a generic local bus. The two main
Chip Block Diagram components of the Local Bus I/F are the Processor interface and the DMA.
• Processor Interface
1. Provide interrupt and DMA services to local
SOF#
NET2890 CPU
D[7:0]
2. Allow CPU to configure and interact with
Setup Registers endpoints including access to
A[4:0]
FIFOs and configuration registers
CS#
3. Provides Endpoint 0, USB default pipe and
IOR# Control Endpoint 0 16 Byte FIFO
requests to CPU for full response
IOW# flexibility
DRQ Endpoint A 128 Byte FIFO 4. Handle FIFO status including almost full and
DACK# D+ almost empty registers
Local
EOT# Bus USB USB PORT 5. Provide local CPU access to USB frame
Interface Interface
IRQ# Endpoint B 128 Byte FIFO
D– • “Program-n-forget” DMA
RESET#
NET2890’s DMA interface can be programmed
WAKEUP# Endpoint C 128 Byte FIFO to receive or transmit multiple packet data
SUSP# streams without processor intervention. The
DEVCFG# “Program-n-forget” feature eliminates the
BUSPWR# Endpoint D 128 Byte FIFO need for CPU intervention at a packet level.
PWRGOOD# The addition of DMA is ideal in systems
LCLK Configuration Registers
where the CPU is unable to keep up with the
LRESET# USB bandwidth.

Endpoints: NET2890 has five endpoints, one

CONTROL required by USB specification and four
Flex endpoints. The CONTROL endpoint (endpoint 0) is managed by the local CPU for
full flexibility in meeting USB Class specifications or other design requirements. Each
of the four Flex endpoints can be defined to either receive or transmit over BULK,
ISOCHRONOUS, or INTERRUPT modes. The Auto-Retry feature further reduces CPU
intervention for bus recovery.
• Endpoint 0
This endpoint is required under USB specification to respond to standard requests from
the Host PC. USB Class specifications define additional requests for Endpoint 0.
NET2890 is designed to support class-based designs by providing the local CPU with
complete control over responses to Endpoint 0 requests. A 16-byte bi-directional FIFO
is able to handle the data portion of Receive and Transmit requests.
• Four Programmable Endpoints
Each of the four programmable Endpoints is fully configurable to receive or transmit
BULK, ISOCHRONOUS, or INTERRUPT data. A 128-byte FIFO connected to each endpoint
can store two maximum-size Bulk or Interrupt packets for higher performance.
USB Controller and SIE: The USB Controller and Serial Interface Engine (SIE) serve to translate
local CPU data into serial USB signals on NET2890. The USB Controller handles higher-level
packet information while the SIE manages the bit level USB information.
• USB Controller
1. Mediates traffic between all Endpoints and the SIE
2. Handles USB retry protocol to recover from USB bus errors without CPU intervention
 3. Transfer-level intelligence automatically manages multiple packets in a USB data
transfer
4. Handles Suspend and Resume functions
5. Manages proper handshake packets between local device and host
• SIE
1. Translates bit level USB data into bytes for the local bus interface
2. Manages clock recovery, packet boundaries, bit stuffing, and CRC
3. Provides diagnostics to simulate USB signaling errors (bit stuff and CRC)

Microprocessor: NET2890 easily interfaces with any generic processor. This eliminates the need
System Diagram for multiple CPU’s and software maintenance. The engineer can choose a CPU which best
matches the peripheral’s requirements.

Device Shared Memory: Many peripherals may include EPROM or RAM. The NET2890 does
Shared Micro-
Control
Memory processor not require any external memory.
Logic
Optional DMA: NET2890 supports a connection to an external DMA. The addition of
external DMA can help the system achieve maximum USB throughput. DMA is
Local Bus
ideal for applications requiring large packet ISOCHRONOUS or high bandwidth
BULK transfers.

Data Bus: NET2890 interfaces to a generic asynchronous 8 bit local bus. Integrating
DMA
Controller NET2890 the NET2890 with the peripheral system is simplified.
(Optional)
Controller: The controller is specific to each peripheral, for example, a printer engine
or camera electronics.
USB PORT

The Development Kit for NET2890, NET2890-EB, serves as an excellent design reference for
Development Kits starting an USB peripheral design. The kit can serve as a reference design for a generic
peripheral application. The bus-powered evaluation board has an external 8051 to drive the
NET2890-EB NET2890. Drivers and source code are provided as reference with the NET2890-EB to cut
design time to a minimum.
The NET2890-EB is also ideal for debugging test systems or learning about USB.
Users can interface with the evaluation board by connecting to either the on-board
Parallel/RS-232 ports or directly to the test headers, which can in turn connect to
almost any test system.
Software drivers and source code are provided with the kit. Programmers can use
the software as a reference and jumpstart the firmware and driver development. All
source codes are available in C and are highly portable. Loopback programs are
included to allow the users to monitor USB traffic with ease.
A COM Port emulation program is included on the development kit to facilitate
designers to connect current serial devices to the RS-232 port and transfer data to
the USB host via NET2890. This program allows easy migration from RS-232 to
USB.

The NET2890 CDK Includes: HARDWARE SOFTWARE

Bus powered board with NET2890 HOSTMON.EXE – Console application, allows
users to access board from the host PC
Working Firmware
USB Cable NCUSB.SYS – USB system driver for evaluation board
Floppy Disc with software drivers NCUSB.INF – Allows plug and play feature
Users Manual COM Port emulation program
Board Schematics
Bill of Materials

The necessary test environment for the NET2890-EB would include a USB Host PC and Windows
98 or development platform supporting WDM. Also helpful, but not necessary would be a
USB analyzer. Please contact NetChip for additional information on setting up your test
system.
 The PCI-RDK is a development kit for
NET2890 PCI - RDK NetChip’s NET2890 USB Programmable
Interface Controller IC. The PCI-RDK
Development Kit on a PCI card is the first USB peripheral develop-
ment kit on a PCI card and takes
advantage of the high speed interface
standard on any PC systems. It
provides a quick and efficient way for
software programmers to develop
software drivers and firmware for the
NET2890 in conjunction with
hardware development. The develop-
ment kit comes with a PCI board with Actual Size
the NET2890 mounted on a daughter
card. Once this card is plugged into a
PCI slot of a PC system, the PC now emulates a USB device. Software programmers are able to
start working on firmware, host drivers, and host application before the actual device is fully
functional.

With the PCI-RDK, you can code your device firmware at the user mode level. You can use PC
tools like Microsoft Visual C++ to edit, compile, and debug firmware codes. There is no need for
a hardware emulator.

Features and Benefits • USB peripheral device emulation and development on a PCI card
• Develop USB hardware and software drivers concurrently
• Maximize performance of the NET2890 USB controller in a development platform
• Evaluate and work with all features of the NET2890 without building any hardware
• Eliminate the need for expensive emulators
• Speed driver development, surpassing hardware completion means faster time to market
• Jumpstart driver software developments with complete reference drivers and source codes

NetChip prides itself on immediate and responsive customer support to achieve complete
Support customer satisfaction. A special email hotline, [email protected] is available for you to
submit technical questions or support issues. Engineers are assigned to monitor the emails
and provide immediate assistance.

NetChip Technology Inc. is a leading supplier of turbo performance Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Background semiconductors and subsystems. NetChip also has a comprehensive network of sales
representatives and distributors worldwide.

At NetChip, we are committed to helping manufacturers develop USB peripheral products in the
most cost-effective way, at the maximum available system performance, and with the least
amount of time.

To contact NetChip, please email us at: [email protected]

Visit our website at www.netchip.com

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