The AXI4 DMA Controller is designed to manage data transfers efficiently across multiple channels, supporting up to 16 independent streams between various sources and destinations. Capable of handling high throughput across both small and large data sets, this DMA controller provides enhanced data management and reliability in system operations focused on data-centric tasks.
This controller offers configurable parameters for its channels, each possessing independent read and write controllers to optimize data handling flows. It supports scatter-gather linked-list control and can manage complex data flow patterns, thereby reducing processing overhead and enhancing overall system performance. The flexibility of AXI3 and AXI4 burst features further accentuates its versatility, providing customizable data widths ranging from 8 to 1024 bits, making it well-suited for a diverse array of applications from networking to embedded systems.
Offering a sparse footprint, the controller integrates seamlessly with different system architectures, supporting various AXI configurations that allow for simpler integration with existing AMBA-connected systems. Its design emphasizes minimizing silicon usage while maintaining robust functionality to fit custom project requirements, thereby reducing implementation and operational costs.
The available design options together with a comprehensive set of evaluation and test resources provide significant development advantages to teams working across platforms like RISC-V or ARM-based systems, thereby facilitating agile project development and optimization.
