
Chapter 3 Timing Diagrams
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In order for the 653Xdevice to communicate with peripheral devices in 
handshaking mode, it is important to verify that:
•You are using complementary protocols. For example, use 
8255-emulation protocol with long-pulse protocol.
•The ACK/REQ polarity are the same. For example, 8255 emulation 
is active low only, so the other device must use the long-pulse protocol 
and have active low ACK/REQ polarity.
Using the Burst ProtocolBurst protocol is a synchronous, or clocked, protocol. In addition to using 
the ACK and REQ signals like the other handshaking protocols, in burst 
protocol, the 653Xdevice and the peripheral device share a clock signal 
over the PCLK line.
The 653Xdevice asserts the ACK signal if it is ready to perform a transfer. 
If the peripheral device also asserts the REQ signal indicating it is ready, 
atransfer occurs on the rising edge of the PCLK signal. See Figures 3-3 
and 3-4 for examples of burst protocol transfers. Dashed lines indicate 
when data is transferred.
Synchronous Protocol
Burst Programmable Neither (level REQ) Clock speed Burst
 * Asynchronous protocols can compensate automatically to cable length, yet for synchronous protocols, you need to select 
an appropriate speed for your cable when configuring your device. 
Select a delay of at least the following: 
•0 for a typical cable up to 1m
•1 (70ns) for a typical cable up to 5 m
•2 (140ns) for a typical cable up to 15 m long
Table 3-1.  Handshaking Protocol Characteristics (Continued)
Protocol
REQ/ACK 
Polarity
Which REQ Edge 
Requests Transfer
Where the 
Programmable 
DelayIs Located Complementary Protocol(s)