GENESYS GL831A

Genesys Logic, Inc.
GL831A
SATA / PATA
Bridge Controller
Product Overview
GL831A Product Overview
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The GL831A is a highly-compatible, low cost SATA to PATA and PATA to SATA bridge controller, which
integrates Genesys Logic own design Serial ATA PHY. As a one-chip solution which complies with Serial ATA
specification rev. 2.6 and ATA / ATAPI-6 specification rev 1.0, the GL831A can support various kinds of ATA /
ATAPI device in SATA to PATA and SATA device in PATA to SATA. The GL831A uses 25MHz crystal and
slew-rate controlled pads to reduce the EMI issue. With 64-pin LQFP (7X7mm) package, the GL831A is the
best cost/ performance solution for SATA to PATA and PATA to SATA application.
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FEATURES
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· Complies with ATA/ATAPI-6 specification rev 1.0
· Support 16-bit Multiword DMA mode and Ultra DMA mode interface
· Operating system supported: Win Vista/ Win XP / 2000 / Me / 98 / 98SE; Mac OS 9.X / X
· Complies with Serial ATA specification rev. 2.6
· Support Spread Spectrum Clocking to reduce EMI
· Support SATA hot-plug
· Provide adjustable TX signal amplitude and pre-emphasis level
· Provide specified OOB signal detection and transmission
· Supports 1.5Gbps data rate
· Supports both Host/Device controller configuration
· Support SATA 25MHz external crystal
· Support Mater/Slave setting
· 3.3V power input; 5V tolerance pad
· Embedded Regulator (3.3V to 1.8V)
· Available in 64 pin LQFP
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Application Layer
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Transport Layer
Link Layer
PHY Layer
SATA
PATA
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