The SATA I/II/III Host Controller offers a sophisticated interface for connecting high-speed serial links to parallel ATA mass storage devices. Utilizing a high-speed differential layer, it leverages Gigabit technology and 8b/10b encoding to sustain impressive data flow rates. With capabilities certified for compliance with SATA V3.0, the controller supports read and write speeds of 531 MBytes/sec and 505 MBytes/sec respectively.
Its architecture provides low latency performance boasting 66K IOPS for both read and write operations, enhancing interaction between storage devices and host systems. The core facilitates various data transfer modes, including PIO, DMA, and FPDMA, with an advanced AXI stream interface for seamless data transfer, along with PIO legacy software compatibility.
Incorporating advanced features like data scrambling, power management, and comprehensive CRC checking, the controller ensures robust and error-resilient data operations. It also supports a range of enhancements like hot-insertion/removal and environment adaptable transfer features, making it a versatile choice for diverse storage scenarios.
