SpW-10X

Ref.:

UoD_SpW-10X_

SpaceWire Router

 

UserManual

Issue:

3.4

User Manual

Date:

11th July 2008

 

 

 

WARNING

The deactivate mode (see also section 9.4.3) does not tri-state the LVDS outputs. The LVDS outputs are cold-sparing and when disabled both outputs in an LVDS differential pair are pulled up to 3.3V and have an impedance of the order of 1 kohm. Since they are differential outputs and are both are at the same voltage no current will flow. If, however, external noise bias resistors are being used then a small current (around 200 µA, 0.7 mW power) can flow. This is substantially less than the normal operating current of LVDS outputs and hence saves power.

WARNING

In most onboard applications it is recommended to have Stat_mux_out(4) pulled low by default in order to enable the watchdog timers on reset.

WARNING

When the watchdog timers are not enabled the SpaceWire and external ports can block indefinitely if, for example, a source stops sending data in the middle of a packet. If watchdog timers are not enabled then it must be possible for a network manager to detect blocking situations and to reset the router or node creating the problem.

WARNING

If the link that is being used to configure the router is disabled then it will not be possible to configure the router, unless there is another not disabled connection that can be used.

WARNING

Blocking Allowed mode is not recommended and should be used with caution.

When Blocking Allowed mode is used (Watchdog timers disabled) then it is important that provision is made for a network manager to detect blocking situations and to reset the nodes or routers causing the problem.

Preliminary

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