
SC56D Single Chip ACF Modem Data Sheet
101098C Conexant 1-5
1.3 Technical Overview
1.3.1 General Description
Modem operation, including dialing, call progress, telephone line interface, telephone handset interface, optional
voice/speakerphone interface, and host interface functions are supported and controlled through the V.250, V.251, and
V.253-compatible command set.
The modem hardware connects to the host via a parallel or serial interface as selected by the PARIF input. The OEM adds a
crystal circuit, ROM/flash ROM, RAM, telephone line interface, telephone handset/telephony extension interface,
voice/speakerphone interface, optional external serial EEPROM, and other supporting discrete components as supported by
the modem model (Table 1-1) and required by the application to complete the system.
Customized modem firmware and additional or modified country profiles can be supported by the use external flash ROM
(optional serial EEPROM can also be used if external flash ROM capacity is exceeded). Customized code can include OEM-
defined commands, i.e., identification codes (I3), identifier string (I4), manufacturer identification (+GMI), model identification
(+GMM), and revision identification (+GMR), as well as code modification.
Parallel interface operation is selected by PARIF input high.
Serial interface operation is selected by PARIF input low.
1.3.2 MCU Firmware
MCU firmware performs processing of general modem control, command sets, data modem, error correction and data
compression (ECC), fax class 1, fax class 1.0, fax class 2, voice/audio/TAM/speakerphone, worldwide, V.80, and serial
DTE/parallel host interface functions according to modem models.
MCU firmware can be customized to include OEM-defined commands, i.e., identification codes (I3), identifier string (I4),
manufacturer identification (+GMI), model identification (+GMM), and revision identification (+GMR), as well as code
modification.
The modem firmware is provided in object code form for the OEM to program into external ROM/flash ROM. The modem
firmware may also be provided in source code form under a source code addendum license agreement.
1.3.3 Operating Modes
Data/Fax Modes
In V.90/K56flex data modem mode (SC56 models), the modem can receive data from a digital source using a V.90- or
K56flex-compatible central site modem at line speeds up to 56 kbps. Asymmetrical data transmission supports sending data
at line speeds up to V.34 rates. This mode can fallback to full-duplex V.34 mode and to lower rates as dictated by line
conditions.
In V.34 data modem mode (SC56 and SC33 models), the modem can operate in 2-wire, full-duplex, asynchronous modes at
line rates up to 33.6 kbps. Data modem modes perform complete handshake and data rate negotiations. Using V.34
modulation to optimize modem configuration for line conditions, the modem can connect at the highest data rate that the
channel can support from 33600 bps down to 2400 bps with automatic fallback. Automode operation in V.34 is provided in
accordance with PN3320 and in V.32 bis in accordance with PN2330. All tone and pattern detection functions required by the
applicable ITU or Bell standards are supported.
In V.32 bis data modem mode, the modem can operate at line speeds up to 14.4 kbps.
In V.22 bis fast connect data mode, the modem can connect at 2400 bps with a very short training time, which is very efficient
for small data transfers.
In fax modem mode, the modem can operate in 2-wire, half-duplex, synchronous modes and can support Group 3 facsimile
send and receive speeds of 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, and 2400 bps. Fax data transmission and reception performed
by the modem are controlled and monitored through the EIA/TIA-578 Fax Class 1, T.31 Fax Class 1.0, or Fax Class 2
command interface. Full HDLC formatting, zero insertion/deletion, and CRC generation/checking are provided.
Synchronous Access Mode (SAM) - Video Conferencing
V.80 Synchronous Access Mode between the modem and the host/DTE is provided for host-controlled communication
protocols, e.g., H.324 video conferencing applications.
Voice-call-first (VCF) before switching to a videophone call is also supported.