Chapter 35 - Ntbk51 Downloadable D-Channel Handler; Main Memory; Shared Memory; Eprom Memory - Meridian Nortel 1 Option 11C Technical Reference Manual

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Main Memory

Shared Memory

EPROM Memory

Flash EPROM Memory

EEPROM Memory

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NTBK51 Downloadable D-channel handler
The microprocessor performs the following functions:
• Sanity check and self tests
• Message handling between the Option 11C and the card
• Four port serial communication controller handling with DMA
• Program download from Option 11C CPU
The main 68EC020 system memory is comprised of 1 Mbyte of SRAM and
may be accessed in either 8 or 16 bits. The software, base code and
application, resides in main RAM and is downloaded from software through
the shared memory.
The shared memory is the interface between the Option 11C CPU and the
68EC020 MPU. This memory is a 16 Kbyte RAM, expandable to 64 Kbytes
and accessible in either 8 or 16 bits.
The Bootstrap code resides in this 27C1000 EPROM and is executed on
power up or reset.
Flash EPROM provides non volatile storage for the DDCH loadware which
will minimize the impact to sysload. The Flash EPROM, in reference to
current devices, provides an increase in system service with a reduced delay
after a brown-out and faster testing of a hardware pack after it is plugged in.
The DDCH uses a 1,024 bit serial EEPROM for storing the NT product code
and a revision level. This information can be queried by software.
January 2002