On MCT8316Z-Q1 SPI
devices, an SPI bus is used to set device configurations, operating parameters, and
read out diagnostic information. The SPI operates in secondary mode and connects to
a controller. The SPI input data (SDI) word consists of a 16-bit word, with a 6-bit
address and 8 bits of data. The SPI output consists of 16 bit word, with a 8 bits of
status information (STAT register) and 8-bit register data.
A valid frame must meet the following conditions:
- The SCLK pin should be low when the nSCS pin transitions from high to low and from low to high.
- The nSCS pin should be pulled high for at least 400 ns between words.
- When the nSCS pin is pulled high, any signals at the SCLK and SDI pins are ignored and the SDO pin is placed in the Hi-Z state.
- Data is captured on the falling edge of the SCLK pin and data is propagated on the rising edge of the SCLK pin.
- The most significant bit (MSB) is shifted in and out first.
- A full 16 SCLK cycles must occur for transaction to be valid.
- If the data word sent to the SDI pin is less than or more than 16 bits, a frame error occurs and the data word is ignored.
- For a write command, the existing data in the register being written to is shifted out on the SDO pin following the 8-bit status data.
The SPI registers are reset to the default settings on power up and when the device is enters sleep mode