SMSC FDC37B77x Advanced Information

This document describes the features and characteristics of the FDC37B77x Enhanced Super I/O Controller, including 5V operation, PC98/99 and ACPI 1.0 compliance, ISA Plug-and-Play compatibility, intelligent auto power management, programmable wake-up event interface, system management interrupt, watchdog timer, 2.88MB Super I/O floppy disk controller, enhanced digital data separator, keyboard controller, etc.


SMSC FDC37B77x Advanced Information - cover page
Brand
SMSC
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
196
File format
PDF
File size
603 KB
Published
04 May, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
7B44C5BBD69A12737A852B1499D39E8B

About this manual

The FDC37B77x is an enhanced Super I/O controller that integrates a floppy disk controller, two UARTs, a keyboard/mouse interface, an infrared port, and a multi‑mode parallel port with ChiProtect circuitry. It supports ISA Plug‑and‑Play, ACPI 1.0, and offers sophisticated power‑management features including programmable wake‑up events.

The document includes a full pin‑out table, detailed descriptions of each pin function, electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, and an errata sheet. It is intended for hardware designers and system integrators who need to implement the chip in PC/AT‑compatible platforms.

What's inside

  • Features
  • General Description
  • Pin Configuration
  • Description of Pin Functions
  • Power Electrical Characteristics
  • Timing Diagrams
  • Errata Sheet
  • References

Specifications

Operating Voltage5 V
CompatibilityPC98/99 and ACPI 1.0
ISA Plug‑and‑PlaySupported
Power ManagementIntelligent Auto Power Management
Floppy Disk Controller2.88 MB Super I/O
IRQ OptionsUp to 15 IRQs
DMA ChannelsThree DMA options
UART SpeedSupports 230 k and 460 k Baud
Infrared ComplianceIrDA 1.0
IBM Compatibility100 % compatible

Frequently asked questions

What voltage does the FDC37B77x operate at?

The controller operates at 5 V.

How many IRQ options are available on the FDC37B77x?

It provides up to 15 IRQ options.

Does the FDC37B77x support ISA Plug‑and‑Play?

Yes, it is ISA Plug‑and‑Play compatible.

What infrared standards does the controller comply with?

It complies with IrDA 1.0 and supports consumer IR.

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