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The TSB43AB22AG4 is a Texas Instruments IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Controller used for managing FireWire data transfer in devices like the RME Fireface 800. It features a 3-port design and requires specific diagnostic checks to determine functionality, including power supply, clock input, and LED feedback. Signs of potential faults include lack of detection by the host PC, overheating, and no voltage on key pins.

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Ic Tsb43ab22ag4 Rme

The TSB43AB22AG4 is a Texas Instruments IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Controller used for managing FireWire data transfer in devices like the RME Fireface 800. It features a 3-port design and requires specific diagnostic checks to determine functionality, including power supply, clock input, and LED feedback. Signs of potential faults include lack of detection by the host PC, overheating, and no voltage on key pins.

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You're referring to the TSB43AB22AG4, which is a Texas Instruments

IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Controller, commonly found in devices like the


RME Fireface 800 for managing FireWire data transfer.

🔧 What You Asked:

1. Diagram for TSB43AB22AG4

2. How to check if it’s working or not

🧠 About the TSB43AB22AG4

 It's a 3-port IEEE 1394a FireWire PHY (Physical Layer) Controller.

 Handles FireWire communication between the host device (e.g.,


Fireface) and the computer.

 Communicates via link layer (LLC) to the digital controller (via


serial interface).

📘 1. TSB43AB22AG4 Block Diagram (Simplified)

Here's a simplified functional block layout of the chip:

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┌──────────────────────────┐

│ TSB43AB22AG4 PHY │

│ │

│ ┌────────┐ │

1394 Port 1 <─────┤ Port A ├──────┐ │

│ └────────┘ │ │

│ ┌────────┐ ▼ │

1394 Port 2 <─────┤ Port B ├───> PHY Logic │

│ └────────┘ ▲ │

│ ┌────────┐ │ │

1394 Port 3 <─────┤ Port C ├──────┘ │


│ └────────┘ │

│ │

│ PLL / Clock Circuit │

│ │

│ PHY-Link Interface (LLC)│

│ │ │

└─────────┴────────────────┘

Connected to RME Main DSP Board

If needed, I can draw a detailed pin-level schematic based on the


datasheet.

🧪 2. How to Check if TSB43AB22AG4 is Working

This IC is tricky to test directly, but here’s a step-by-step diagnostic


method using basic tools:

✅ Pre-Check (No PC Required)

Test What to Check How

Multimeter on IC pins
VDD (3.3V) and VDD_A (Analog
Power Supply (usually via datasheet
3.3V)
pinout)

Check for 24.576 MHz or


Oscillator/Clock Oscilloscope (check
49.152 MHz depending on
Input crystal or clock pin)
model

If held LOW = stuck in


Reset Pin Should be HIGH after power-up
reset

If the Fireface has FireWire port


If not lit = no PHY
LED Feedback LEDs, plug in cable and look
activity
for link lights

🔌 With PC Connected (Live Test)


Test Result Meaning

Connect Fireface to HOST LED should blink once


Good link-up
PC then go off

Use Device
Check under “Sound, Video Fireface should be
Manager
and Game Controllers” detected
(Windows)

Use Fireface Flash It should detect device and If "No device found",
Tool firmware version PHY may be dead

🧰 Tools Needed

 Multimeter

 Optional: Oscilloscope or Logic Analyzer

 Datasheet (I can provide)

 FireWire cable and working PC with FireWire port

⚠️Signs That TSB43AB22AG4 Might Be Faulty:

 No HOST light even when connected to PC

 No detection on PC (despite working cable/driver)

 IC gets abnormally hot

 No voltage on VDD/VDD_A pins

 Clock input is dead (from crystal)

📄 TSB43AB22AG4 Datasheet (Summary)

 VDD: 3.3V

 3 FireWire Ports

 Supports S100/S200/S400

 Has internal PLL & clock multiplier

 Uses Serial PHY-Link interface

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