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Chapter 5 XGATE (S12XGATEV2)
A service request from a peripheral module which is directed to the XGATE by the S12X_INT
module (see Figure 5-1).
XGATE Channel
The resources in the XGATE module (i.e. Channel ID number, Priority level, Service Request
Vector, Interrupt Flag) which are associated with a particular XGATE Request.
XGATE Channel ID
A 7-bit identifier associated with an XGATE channel. In S12X designs valid Channel IDs range
from $78 to $09.
XGATE Channel Interrupt
An S12X_CPU interrupt that is triggered by a code sequence running on the XGATE module.
XGATE Software Channel
Special XGATE channel that is not associated with any peripheral service request. A Software
Channel is triggered by its Software Trigger Bit which is implemented in the XGATE module.
XGATE Semaphore
A set of hardware flip-flops that can be exclusively set by either the S12X_CPU or the XGATE.
(see 5.4.4/5-231)
XGATE Thread
A code sequence which is executed by the XGATE’s RISC core after receiving an XGATE request.
XGATE Debug Mode
A special mode in which the XGATE’s RISC core is halted for debug purposes. This mode enables
the XGATE’s debug features (see 5.6/5-233).
XGATE Software Error
The XGATE is able to detect a number of error conditions caused by erratic software (see
5.4.5/5-232). These error conditions will cause the XGATE to seize program execution and flag an
Interrupt to the S12X_CPU.
Word
A 16 bit entity.
Byte
An 8 bit entity.
5.1.2 Features
The XGATE module includes these features:
• Data movement between various targets (i.e Flash, RAM, and peripheral modules)
• Data manipulation through built in RISC core
• Provides up to 112 XGATE channels
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