TC1796
Peripheral Units (Vol. 2 of 2)
Micro Second Channel (MSC)
User’s Manual
21-2
V2.0, 2007-07
MSC, V2.0
MSC Applications
The MSC is a serial interface that is especially designed to connect external power
devices to the TC1796. The serial data transmission capability minimizes the number of
pins required to connect such external power devices. Parallel data information (coming
from the timer units) or command information is sent out to the power device via a high-
speed synchronous serial data stream (downstream channel). The MSC receives data
and status back from the power device via a low-speed asynchronous serial data stream
(upstream channel).
shows a typical TC1796 application in which an MSC interfaces controls two
power devices. Output data is provided by the GPTA modules.
Figure 21-1 MSC to External Power Device Connection
Some applications are:
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Control of the external power switching unit via the downstream channel
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Receiving informations back from power switching unit
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Serial connections of the TC1796 to other peripheral devices
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