
Intel387
TM
SX MATH COPROCESSOR
1.1
Pin Description Table
The following table lists a brief description of each
pin on the Intel387 SX Math CoProcessor. For a
more complete description refer to Section 4.1 Sig-
nal Description. The following definitions are used in
these descriptions:
Y
The signal is active LOW.
I
Input Signal
O
Output Signal
I/O
Input and Output Signal
Symbol
Type
Name and Function
ADS
Y
I
ADDRESS STROBE
indicates that the address and bus cycle definition is valid.
BUSY
Y
O
BUSY
indicates that the Math CoProcessor is currently executing an instruction.
CKM
I
CLOCKING MODE
is used to select synchronous or asynchronous clock modes.
CMD0
I
COMMAND
determines whether an opcode or operand are being sent to the Math
CoProcessor. During a read cycle it indicates which register group is being read.
CPUCLK2
I
CPU CLOCK
input provides the timing for the bus interface unit and the execution
unit in synchronous mode.
D15–D0
I/O
DATA BUS
is used to transfer instructions and data between the Math
CoProcessor and CPU.
ERROR
Y
O
ERROR
signals that an unmasked exception has occurred.
NC
D
NO CONNECT
should always remain unconnected. Connection of a N.C. pin may
cause the Math CoProcessor to malfunction or be incompatible with future
steppings.
NPS1
Y
I
NPX SELECT 1
is used to select the Math CoProcessor.
NPS2
I
NPX SELECT 2
is used to select the Math CoProcessor.
NUMCLK2
I
NUMERICS CLOCK
is used in asynchronous mode to drive the Floating Point
Execution Unit.
PEREQ
O
PROCESSOR EXTENSION REQUEST
signals the CPU that the Math
CoProcessor is ready for data transfer to/from its FIFO.
READY
Y
I
READY
indicates that the bus cycle is being terminated.
READYO
Y
O
READY OUT
signals the CPU that the Math CoProcessor is terminating the bus
cycle.
RESETIN
I
SYSTEM RESET
terminates any operation in progress and forces the Math
CoProcessor to enter a dormant state.
STEN
I
STATUS ENABLE
serves as a master chip select for the Math CoProcessor.
When inactive, this pin forces all outputs and bi-directional pins into a floating
state.
W/R
Y
I
WRITE/READ
indicates whether the CPU bus cycle in progress is a read or a write
cycle.
V
CC
I
SYSTEM POWER
provides the
a
5V nominal D.C. supply input.
V
SS
I
SYSTEM GROUND
provides the 0V connection from which all inputs and outputs
are measured.
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