Cirrus Logic CS1810xx - Manual (Page 6)

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Copyright 2005 Cirrus Logic, Inc. DS651UM23
Version 2.3
CobraNet Hardware User’s Manual
Features
2.0 Features
2.1 CobraNet
• Real-time Digital Audio Distribution via Ethernet
• No Overall Limit on Network Channel Capacity
• Fully IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Standards Compliant
• Fiber optic and gigabit Ethernet variants are fully supported.
• Ethernet infrastructure can be used simultaneously for audio and data
communications.
• Free CobraCAD™ Audio Network Design Tool
• High-quality Audio Sample Clock Delivery Over Ethernet
• Bit-transparent 16-, 20-, and 24-bit Audio Transport
• Professional 48-kHz and 96-kHz sample rate
• Select Latency as Low as 1.33ms
• Flexible Many-to-many Network Audio Routing Capabilities
• Reduced-cost, Improved-performance, Convergent Audio Distribution
Infrastructure
2.2 CobraNet Interface
• 120 MIPS Customer-configurable Audio DSP
• Auto-negotiating 100Mbit Full-duplex Ethernet Connections
• Up to 32-channel Audio I/O Capability
• Implements CobraNet Protocol for real-time transport of audio over Ethernet.
• Local Management via 8-bit Parallel Host Port
• UDP/IP Network Stack with Dynamic IP Address Assignment via BOOTP or
RARP
• Remote Management via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Economical Three-chip Solution
• Available Module form factor allows for flexible integration into audio products.
• Non-volatile Storage of Configuration Parameters
• Safely Upgrade Firmware Over Ethernet Connection
• LED Indicators for Ethernet Link, Activity, Port Selection, and Conductor Status
• Watchdog Timer Output for System Integrity Assurance
• Comprehensive Power-on Self-test (POST)
• Error and Fault Reporting and Logging Mechanisms