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  AXI4 Stream DMA (Direct Memory Access) is a type of hardware block that is used in digital circuits and computer systems to transfer data between a peripheral device and memory without involving the main CPU. In an AXI4 Stream DMA, the peripheral device sends data to the DMA engine, which then transfers the data to the memory. Similarly, when the peripheral device needs to receive data, it sends a request to the DMA engine, which retrieves the data from memory and sends it to the peripheral device. This process allows for faster data transfers and frees up the CPU to perform other tasks. The AXI4 Stream DMA is part of the ARM Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture (AMBA), which is a set of interconnect protocols for creating complex SoCs (System on Chips). The AXI4 Stream DMA is designed to work with the AXI4 interconnect protocol, which is widely used in modern SoCs. The benefits of using AXI4 Stream DMA include: Faster data transfer speeds compared to ...

i3C Basic IP (Inter-Integrated Circuit Basic Intellectual Property) is a communication protocol used for connecting different electronic components and devices within a computer or other electronic system. It is an extension of the I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) protocol, which is widely used for communication between various electronic components in embedded systems.     The i3C Basic IP provides several advantages over the I2C protocol, including improved performance, better power management, and greater flexibility in addressing and controlling multiple devices in a system. It supports a wider range of data rates and has a more robust error detection and correction mechanism. Additionally, i3C Basic IP supports multiple data transactions simultaneously, allowing for more efficient data transfer between devices.   The i3C Basic IP is typically used in various embedded systems, including smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics, as well as in automot...

  i3C is a relatively new technology that stands for “Improved Inter-Integrated Circuit.” It is a communication interface that has been designed to improve upon the already existing I2C standard. The i3C Basic IP is the core technology that enables this improvement, and in this blog, we will explore the i3C Basic IP and its advantages. First, let’s briefly review what the I2C protocol is. I2C is a two-wire communication protocol that allows multiple devices to be connected to the same bus. It is commonly used to communicate between microcontrollers, sensors, and other low-speed peripherals. However, I2C has some limitations. For example, it only supports a single master and requires external pull-up resistors. Additionally, the I2C bus can be slow and power-hungry due to its constant polling of devices. Enter i3C. i3C is backward compatible with I2C, meaning that it can work with existing I2C devices. However, it also includes new features that improve upon...