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/**
 * @file    uart.h
 * @brief   (UART) communications driver.
 */

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/* Define to prevent redundant inclusion */
#ifndef _MXC_UART_H_
#define _MXC_UART_H_

/***** Definitions *****/
#include "uart_regs.h"
#include "mxc_sys.h"
#include "mxc_pins.h"

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" {
#endif

/**
 * @defgroup uart UART
 * @ingroup periphlibs
 * @{
 */

typedef struct _mxc_uart_req_t mxc_uart_req_t;
/**
 * @brief   The list of UART stop bit lengths supported
 *
 */
typedef enum {
    MXC_UART_STOP_1,    ///< UART Stop 1 clock cycle
    MXC_UART_STOP_2,    ///< UART Stop 2 clock cycle (1.5 clocks for 5 bit characters)
} mxc_uart_stop_t;

/**
 * @brief   The list of UART Parity options supported
 *
 */
typedef enum {
    MXC_UART_PARITY_DISABLE,    ///< UART Parity Disabled
    MXC_UART_PARITY_EVEN,       ///< UART Parity Even
    MXC_UART_PARITY_ODD,        ///< UART Parity Odd
    MXC_UART_PARITY_MARK,       ///< UART Parity Mark
    MXC_UART_PARITY_SPACE,      ///< UART Parity Space
    MXC_UART_PARITY_EVEN_0,     ///< UART Parity Even, 0 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_EVEN_1,     ///< UART Parity Even, 1 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_ODD_0,      ///< UART Parity Odd, 0 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_ODD_1,      ///< UART Parity Odd, 1 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_MARK_0,     ///< UART Parity Mark, 0 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_MARK_1,     ///< UART Parity Mark, 1 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_SPACE_0,    ///< UART Parity Space, 0 based
    MXC_UART_PARITY_SPACE_1,    ///< UART Parity Space, 1 based
} mxc_uart_parity_t;

/**
 * @brief   The list of UART flow control options supported
 *
 */
typedef enum {
    MXC_UART_FLOW_DIS,      ///< UART Flow Control Disabled
    MXC_UART_FLOW_EN_LOW,   ///< UART Flow Control Enabled, Active Low
    MXC_UART_FLOW_EN_HIGH,  ///< UART Flow Control Enabled, Active High
} mxc_uart_flow_t;


/**
 * @brief   The callback routine used to indicate the transaction has terminated.
 *
 * @param   req         The details of the transaction.
 * @param   result      See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error codes.
 */
typedef void (*mxc_uart_complete_cb_t) (mxc_uart_req_t* req, int result);

/**
 * @brief   The callback routine used to indicate the transaction has terminated.
 *
 * @param   req         The details of the transaction.
 * @param   num         The number of characters actually copied
 * @param   result      See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error codes.
 */
typedef void (*mxc_uart_dma_complete_cb_t) (mxc_uart_req_t* req, int num, int result);

/**
 * @brief   The information required to perform a complete UART transaction
 *
 * @note    This structure is used by blocking, async, and DMA based transactions.
 */
struct _mxc_uart_req_t {
    mxc_uart_regs_t* uart;        ///<Point to UART registers
    uint8_t        *txData;     ///< Buffer containing transmit data. For character sizes
    ///< < 8 bits, pad the MSB of each byte with zeros. For
    ///< character sizes > 8 bits, use two bytes per character
    ///< and pad the MSB of the upper byte with zeros
    uint8_t        *rxData;     ///< Buffer to store received data For character sizes
    ///< < 8 bits, pad the MSB of each byte with zeros. For
    ///< character sizes > 8 bits, use two bytes per character
    ///< and pad the MSB of the upper byte with zeros
    uint32_t        txLen;      ///< Number of bytes to be sent from txData
    uint32_t        rxLen;      ///< Number of bytes to be stored in rxData
    uint32_t        txCnt;      ///< Number of bytes actually transmitted from txData
    uint32_t        rxCnt;      ///< Number of bytes stored in rxData

    mxc_uart_complete_cb_t callback;  ///< Pointer to function called when transaction is complete
};

/***** Function Prototypes *****/

/* ************************************************************************* */
/* Control/Configuration functions                                           */
/* ************************************************************************* */

/**
 * @brief   Initialize and enable UART peripheral.
 *
 * This function initializes everything necessary to call a UART transaction function.
 * Some parameters are set to defaults as follows:
 * UART Data Size    - 8 bits
 * UART Stop Bits    - 1 bit
 * UART Parity       - None
 * UART Flow Control - None
 * UART Clock        - 7.37MHz Clock (for baud > 7372800, PCLK is used)
 *
 * These parameters can be modified after initialization using low level functions
 *
 * @param   uart            Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   baud            The requested clock frequency. The actual clock frequency
 *                          will be returned by the function if successful.
 * @param   map             Selects which pin map to use.
 *
 * @return  If successful, the actual clock frequency is returned. Otherwise, see
 *          \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_Init (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int baud, sys_map_t map);

/**
 * @brief   Disable and shutdown UART peripheral.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_Shutdown (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Checks if the given UART bus can be placed in sleep more.
 *
 * @note    This functions checks to see if there are any on-going UART transactions in
 *          progress. If there are transactions in progress, the application should
 *          wait until the UART bus is free before entering a low-power state.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  #E_NO_ERROR if ready, and non-zero if busy or error. See \ref
 *          MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_ReadyForSleep (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Set the frequency of the UART interface.
 *
 *
 *
 * @param   uart        Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   baud        The desired baud rate
 *
 * @return  Negative if error, otherwise actual speed set. See \ref
 *          MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetFrequency (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int baud);

/**
 * @brief   Get the frequency of the UART interface.
 *
 * @note    This function is applicable in Master mode only
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The UART baud rate
 */
int MXC_UART_GetFrequency (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Sets the number of bits per character
 *
 * @param   uart        Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   dataSize    The number of bits per character (5-8 bits/character are valid)
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetDataSize (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, int dataSize);

/**
 * @brief   Sets the number of stop bits sent at the end of a character
 *
 * @param   uart        Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   stopBits    The number of stop bits used
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetStopBits (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, mxc_uart_stop_t stopBits);

/**
 * @brief   Sets the type of parity generation used
 *
 * @param   uart        Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   parity      see \ref mxc_uart_parity_t UART Parity Types for details
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetParity (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, mxc_uart_parity_t parity);

/**
 * @brief   Sets the flow control used
 *
 * @param   uart           Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   flowCtrl       see \ref mxc_uart_flow_t UART Flow Control Types for details
 * @param   rtsThreshold   Number of bytes remaining in the RX FIFO when RTS is asserted
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetFlowCtrl (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, mxc_uart_flow_t flowCtrl, int rtsThreshold);

/**
 * @brief   Sets the clock source for the baud rate generator
 *
 * @param   uart        Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   usePCLK     Non-zero values will use the PCLK as the bit clock instead
 *                      of the default 7.37MHz clock source. The baud rate generator
 *                      will automatically be reconfigured to the closest possible
 *                      baud rate.
 *
 * @return  Actual baud rate if successful, otherwise see \ref MXC_Error_Codes
 *          for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetClockSource (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, int usePCLK);

/**
 * @brief   Enables or Disables the built-in null modem
 *
 * @param   uart        Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   nullModem   Non-zero values will enable the null modem function,
 *                      which swaps TXD/RXD and also swaps RTS/CTS, if used.
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetNullModem (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, int nullModem);

/* ************************************************************************* */
/* Low-level functions                                                       */
/* ************************************************************************* */

/**
 * @brief   Transmits a Break Frame (all bits 0)
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SendBreak (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Checks the UART Peripheral for an ongoing transmission
 *
 * @note    This function is applicable in Master mode only
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  Active/Inactive, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_GetActive (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Aborts an ongoing UART Transmission
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_AbortTransmission (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Reads the next available character. This function will block until a character
 *          is available or a UART error occurs.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The character read, otherwise see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_ReadCharacter (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Writes a character on the UART. This function will block until the character
 *          has been placed in the TX FIFO or a UART error occurs.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   character         The character to write
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_WriteCharacter (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, uint8_t character);

/**
 * @brief   Reads the next available character. If no character is available, this function
 *          will return an error.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The character read, otherwise see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_ReadCharacterRaw (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Writes a character on the UART. If the character cannot be written because the
 *          transmit FIFO is currently full, this function returns an error.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   character         The character to write
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_WriteCharacterRaw (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, uint8_t character);

/**
 * @brief   Reads the next available character
 * @note    This function blocks until len characters are received
 *          See MXC_UART_TransactionAsync() for a non-blocking version
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   buffer       Buffer to store data in
 * @param   len          Number of characters
 *
 * @return  The character read, otherwise see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_Read (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, uint8_t* buffer, int* len);

/**
 * @brief   Writes a byte on the UART
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   byte         The buffer of characters to write
 * @param   len          The number of characters to write
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_Write (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, uint8_t* byte, int* len);

/**
 * @brief   Unloads bytes from the receive FIFO.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   bytes       The buffer to read the data into.
 * @param   len         The number of bytes to read.
 *
 * @return  The number of bytes actually read.
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_ReadRXFIFO (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned char* bytes,
                                  unsigned int len);
                                  
/**
 * @brief   Unloads bytes from the receive FIFO user DMA for longer reads.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   bytes       The buffer to read the data into.
 * @param   len         The number of bytes to read.
 * @param   callback    The function to call when the read is complete
 *
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return values
 */
int MXC_UART_ReadRXFIFODMA (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned char* bytes,
                            unsigned int len, mxc_uart_dma_complete_cb_t callback);
                            
/**
 * @brief   Get the number of bytes currently available in the receive FIFO.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The number of bytes available.
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_GetRXFIFOAvailable (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Loads bytes into the transmit FIFO.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   bytes       The buffer containing the bytes to write
 * @param   len         The number of bytes to write.
 *
 * @return  The number of bytes actually written.
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_WriteTXFIFO (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned char* bytes,
                                   unsigned int len);
                                   
/**
 * @brief   Loads bytes into the transmit FIFO using DMA for longer writes
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   bytes       The buffer containing the bytes to write
 * @param   len         The number of bytes to write.
 * @param   callback    The function to call when the write is complete
 *
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return values
 */
int MXC_UART_WriteTXFIFODMA (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned char* bytes,
                             unsigned int len, mxc_uart_dma_complete_cb_t callback);
                             
/**
 * @brief   Get the amount of free space available in the transmit FIFO.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The number of bytes available.
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_GetTXFIFOAvailable (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Removes and discards all bytes currently in the receive FIFO.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_ClearRXFIFO (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Removes and discards all bytes currently in the transmit FIFO.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_ClearTXFIFO (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Set the receive threshold level.
 *
 * @note    RX FIFO Receive threshold. Smaller values will cause
 *          interrupts to occur more often, but reduce the possibility
 *          of losing data because of a FIFO overflow. Larger values
 *          will reduce the time required by the ISR, but increase the
 *          possibility of data loss. Passing an invalid value will
 *          cause the driver to use the value already set in the
 *          appropriate register.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   numBytes    The threshold level to set. This value must be
 *                      between 0 and 8 inclusive.
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetRXThreshold (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int numBytes);

/**
 * @brief   Get the current receive threshold level.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The receive threshold value (in bytes).
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_GetRXThreshold (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Set the transmit threshold level.
 *
 * @note    TX FIFO threshold. Smaller values will cause interrupts
 *          to occur more often, but reduce the possibility of terminating
 *          a transaction early in master mode, or transmitting invalid data
 *          in slave mode. Larger values will reduce the time required by
 *          the ISR, but increase the possibility errors occurring. Passing
 *          an invalid value will cause the driver to use the value already
 *          set in the appropriate register.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   numBytes    The threshold level to set.  This value must be
 *                      between 0 and 8 inclusive.
 *
 * @return  Success/Fail, see \ref MXC_Error_Codes for a list of return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_SetTXThreshold (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int numBytes);

/**
 * @brief   Get the current transmit threshold level.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The transmit threshold value (in bytes).
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_GetTXThreshold (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Gets the interrupt flags that are currently set
 *
 * @note    These functions should not be used while using non-blocking Transaction Level
 *          functions (Async or DMA)
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The interrupt flags
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_GetFlags (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Clears the interrupt flags that are currently set
 *
 * @note    These functions should not be used while using non-blocking Transaction Level
 *          functions (Async or DMA)
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   flags        mask of flags to clear
 *
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_ClearFlags (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int flags);

/**
 * @brief   Enables specific interrupts
 *
 * @note    These functions should not be used while using non-blocking Transaction Level
 *          functions (Async or DMA)
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   mask         The interrupts to be enabled
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_EnableInt (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int mask);

/**
 * @brief   Disables specific interrupts
 *
 * @note    These functions should not be used while using non-blocking Transaction Level
 *          functions (Async or DMA)
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * @param   mask         The interrupts to be disabled
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_DisableInt (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, unsigned int mask);

/**
 * @brief   Gets the status flags that are currently set
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 *
 * @return  The status flags
 */
unsigned int MXC_UART_GetStatus (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

int MXC_UART_Busy(mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/* ************************************************************************* */
/* Transaction level functions                                               */
/* ************************************************************************* */

/**
 * @brief   Performs a blocking UART transaction.
 *
 * @note    Performs a blocking UART transaction as follows.
 *          If tx_len is non-zero, transmit TX data
 *          Once tx_len has been sent, if rx_len is non-zero, receive data
 *
 * @param   req         Pointer to details of the transaction
 *
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_Transaction (mxc_uart_req_t* req);

/**
 * @brief   Setup an interrupt-driven UART transaction
 *
 * @note    The TX FIFO will be filled with txData if necessary
 *          Relevant interrupts will be enabled
 *
 * @param   req         Pointer to details of the transaction
 *
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_TransactionAsync (mxc_uart_req_t* req);

/**
 * @brief   Setup a DMA driven UART transaction
 *
 * @note    The TX FIFO will be filled with txData if necessary
 *          Relevant interrupts will be enabled.
 *          The DMA channel indicated by the request will be set up to load/unload the FIFOs
 *          with as few interrupt-based events as possible. The channel will be reset and
 *          returned to the system at the end of the transaction.
 *
 * @param   req             Pointer to details of the transaction
 *
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_TransactionDMA (mxc_uart_req_t* req);

/**
 * @brief   The processing function for DMA transactions.
 * 
 * When using the DMA functions, the application must call this
 * function periodically. This can be done from within the DMA Interrupt Handler.
 *
 * @param   ch          DMA channel
 * @param   error       Error status
 */
void MXC_UART_DMACallback (int ch, int error);

/**
 * @brief      Async callback
 *
 * @param      uart    The uart
 * @param[in]  retVal  The ret value
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_AsyncCallback (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart, int retVal);

/**
 * @brief   stop any async callbacks
 *
 * @param   uart  The uart
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_AsyncStop (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   Abort any asynchronous requests in progress.
 *
 * @note    Abort any asynchronous requests in progress. Any callbacks associated with
 *          the active transaction will be executed to indicate when the transaction
 *          has been terminated.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_AbortAsync (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**
 * @brief   The processing function for asynchronous transactions.
 *
 * @note    When using the asynchronous functions, the application must call this
 *          function periodically. This can be done from within the UART interrupt
 *          handler or periodically by the application if UART interrupts are disabled.
 *
 * @param   uart         Pointer to UART registers (selects the UART block used.)
 * 
 * @return  See \ref MXC_Error_Codes for the list of error return codes.
 */
int MXC_UART_AsyncHandler (mxc_uart_regs_t* uart);

/**@} end of group uart */

#ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif

#endif /* _MXC_UART_H_ */