I2C Master IP

Design IP

Overview

SmartDV’s I2C Master IP is a silicon-proven, feature-rich solution designed to enable robust, reliable serial communication across a wide range of embedded systems. Fully compliant with the I2C specification, it supports standard, fast, and high-speed modes, making it ideal for applications in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

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. With easy integration and optional support for multi-master mode, clock stretching, and dynamic addressing, SmartDV’s I2C Master IP offers a scalable and dependable choice for complex system designs.

Benefits

Reliable Two-Wire Communication – Implements the I²C protocol with full support for Start, Repeated Start, and Stop conditions across all valid transfer sequences
Flexible Addressing and Bus Management – Supports both 7-bit and 10-bit addressing, single or multi-master configurations, and general call address handling
Wide Speed Range – Operates in Standard (100 kbit/s), Fast (400 kbit/s), Fast-Plus (1 Mbit/s), High-Speed (3.4 Mbit/s), and Ultra-Fast (5 Mbit/s, unidirectional) modes
Intelligent Command and Data Handling – Includes optional in-built DMA controller for Slave mode and host command-queue interface for Master command processing
Robust Arbitration and Synchronization – Supports Master arbitration, clock synchronization, and START byte generation and handling for reliable bus operation

Compliance and Compatibility

Fully compliant with NXP I²C-bus Specification and User Manual (UM10204)
Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows

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