1.2 Document Guide
“Table of Contents”
Table of Contents shows an outline of this document down to the third heading level. A complete bookmark list with all heading levels is included in the PDF version of this document.
Chapter 1 “General Product Description”
Chapter 1 provides an initial overview of the functionality, features and application areas of the ATA8510/15. Pin descriptions are included in this chapter.
Chapter 2 “System Functional Description”
Chapter 2 provides a functional description of the entire system. All features, operating modes and EEPROM configuration options are described. This chapter will interest:
- Standard users who want to gain a functional understanding of the IC
- Users who want set up an EEPROM configuration for a specific application
- Users who want to use the built-in firmware library by controlling the IC via the SPI interface
Chapter 3 “Hardware”
Chapter 3 provides a detailed description of the ATA8510/15 hardware. Every hardware block is described, including all registers. This chapter will interest:
- Advanced users who want to gain a deep understanding of the IC
- Users who want to write proprietary software for Flash or user ROM applications and, therefore, need to access the hardware registers directly
Chapter 4 “Application”
Chapter 4 covers the application board design and general information on RX-TX system design. The chapter includes examples and will interest:
- Application engineers
- System engineers who design the overall RX-TX link of the transmission system
Chapter 5 “Electrical Characteristics”
Chapter 5 lists all parameters of the ATA8510/15, including absolute maximum ratings, supply voltages, current consumption and RF characteristics.
Chapter 6 “Timing Characteristics”
Chapter 6 contains sample timing values for the start-up of operating modes and to switch between operating modes.
Chapter 7 “Appendix”
The Appendix contains a list of abbreviations, the AVR instruction set, SPI commands and tables with various memory maps. The chapter is intended to be a quick reference guide for instructions, commands, variables and registers.
Chapter 8 “Ordering Information”
Chapter 8 provides the order numbers for the ATA8510 and the ATA8515.
Chapter 9 “Package Information”
Chapter 9 shows the precise dimensions of the ATA8510/15 package. This information is useful for the application board design.
Chapter 10 “Revision History”
Chapter 10 contains the version history and change notes of all releases of this document.