APB to AXI Bridge

Design IP

Overview

SmartDV’s APB to AXI Bridge IP enables seamless protocol conversion between the low-bandwidth APB (Advanced Peripheral Bus) and the high-performance AXI (Advanced eXtensible Interface) bus. Ideal for connecting simple peripherals to complex SoC architectures, this bridge ensures smooth data transfer while maintaining protocol integrity and efficient throughput.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance.

Benefits

Protocol Translation Made Easy – Seamlessly translates APB transactions into AXI-compliant transactions for cross-interface communication
Standards-Based Design – Fully conforms to AMBA APB and AXI signaling protocols for reliable system integration
Flexible Interface Configuration – Supports independent configuration of endianness and data widths for both APB and AXI interfaces
Customizable Parameters – Allows designers to configure:
- APB data width and endianness
- AXI data width (can differ from APB)
- AXI address bus width
- Base address and address space per AXI slave
Optimized for Integration – Simplifies the connection of APB peripherals to AXI interconnects with minimal latency and resource overhead

Compliance and Compatibility

Compliant with AMBA 2, AMBA 3, and AMBA 4 APB specifications
Compliant with AMBA 3, AMBA 4, and AMBA 5 AXI specifications
Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows

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