The DS21455 and DS21458 are quad monolithic
devices featuring independent transceivers that can
be software configured for T1, E1, or J1 operation.
Each is composed of a line interface unit (LIU),
framer, HDLC controllers, and a TDM backplane
interface, and is controlled via an 8-bit parallel port
configured for Intel or Motorola bus operations. The
DS21455* is a direct replacement for the older
DS21Q55 quad MCM device. The DS21458, in a
smaller package (17mm CSBGA) and featuring an
improved controller interface, is software compatible
with the older DS21Q55.
*The JTAG function on the DS21455/DS21458 is a single
controller for all four transceivers, unlike the DS21Q55, which has
a JTAG controller-per-transceiver architecture.