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SCSI Bus Interface Controllers -- Extensive IC choices for rapid development

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Executive Summary

For the rapid development of reliable peripherals and systems, Adaptec SCSI bus interface controllers are the answer. The Adaptec line-up includes ICs with the right combination of performance and features for any application. All are produced to the highest standards of quality and reliability and backed by the Adaptec track record for leadership in providing proven I/O solutions. In addition, Adaptec goes the extra step, offering a comprehensive set of design support tools to streamline development and speed time to market.

Applications:

  • Computer peripherals
  • Instrumentation
  • Consumer products

Family Highlights

  • Design tools to simplify and speed development
  • Scalable architecture that leverages firmware and device design
  • Highest quality and reliability

Key Benefits

Streamlined development

Development is faster and easier with Adaptec SCSI bus interface controllers. They feature combination commands that provide flexibility and reduce firmware overhead. But that is not all.

A development kit is available, providing all the tools necessary to easily integrate Adaptec SCSI bus interface controllers into systems and peripherals. It includes a development board that emulates either target or initiator for evaluation and debugging and sample codes that can be quickly customized for fast time to market. Easy-to-follow flow charts and application notes give step-by-step programming guidance.

Easy migration

The proven scalable architecture of the Adaptec SCSI bus interface controllers provides a migration path that leverages your investment in firmware and device design. New features are incorporated while always maintaining backward compatibility across the product family. That means upgrade is simple, requiring no hardware or firmware changes in most cases.

Adaptec quality and reliability

Your reputation for quality is too important to trust to any but the highest-quality suppliers. Adaptec's manufacturing facility has earned ISO-9002 certification, which ensures compliance to a high level of quality in product design, development, and production. Trusted for quality and reliability, Adaptec products are incorporated into the products of virtually all major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world.


Adaptec AIC-33CXX Controller Families

FEATURE SCSI BUS INTERFACE CONTROLLER (SBIC) FAMILY
AIC-
33C92A
AIC-
33C93A
AIC-
33C93B
AIC-
33C93C
Single-ended X X X X
Differential X
8-bit DMA X X X X
16-bit DMA
8-bit SCSI X X X X
16-bit SCSI
Fast SCSI X X
SCAM X
Parity pass-through
Active negation X X
Block command X X X X
Package 44-pin PLCC
48-pin DIP
44-pin DIP
40-pin DIP
44-pin PLCC
40-pin DIP
44-pin PLCC


FEATURE
ENHANCED SCSI INTERFACE CONTROLLERS (ESBC) FAMILY
AIC-
33C94A
AIC-
33C94B
AIC-
33C95A
AIC-
33C96A
Single-ended X X X X
Differential X X
8-bit DMA X X X X
16-bit DMA X X X X
8-bit SCSI X X X X
16-bit SCSI X X
Fast SCSI X X X X
SCAM X X X X
Parity pass-through X X X X
Active negation X X X
Block command X X X X
Package 100-pin QFP 128-pin QFP 132-pin PQFP 100-pin PQFP


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