ConnectCore™ 9C/Wi-9C Hardware Reference .................................................................. Part number/version: 90000789_B Release date: January 2007 www.digiembedded.
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Contents ..................................................................... C h a p t e r 1 : A b o u t t h e M o d u l e s ............................................................... 1 Common module features ...............................................................1 Wi-9C specific features ..................................................................2 Memory.....................................................................................2 Memory clocks ...............................
Assembly ................................................................................. 17 USB Host connector, P6....................................................................... 18 Edge connector, P3............................................................................ 18 Pin assignment .......................................................................... 18 Pin assignment by SO-DIMM pin number ............................................ 19 Pin assignment by GPIO.......................
..... 802.3afPoE connector, P20 ............................................................51 P30 connector ...........................................................................51 P31 connector ...........................................................................51 Through-hole prototyping (wrap-field) area, P3 and P4 .................................52 Through-hole signal rail, P3 ...........................................................52 Wrap-field area, P4.................................
ConnectCore 9C ......................................................................... 67 ConnectCore Wi-9C ..................................................................................... 67 Power up ................................................................................. 67 Real-time clock ................................................................................ 67 I2C signals....................................................................................... 67 USB interface....
..... Module dimensions......................................................................87 Overall view .............................................................................88 Detailed views: Top ....................................................................88 Detailed views: Side ....................................................................89 Detailed views: End.....................................................................89 Detailed views: Bottom ..........................
Using this Guide ..................................................................... This guide provides information about the Digi ConnectCore 9C and ConnectCore Wi-9C embedded core modules. Conventions used in this guide This table describes the typographic conventions used in this guide: This convention Is used for italic type Emphasis, new terms, variables, and document titles. monospaced type Filenames, pathnames, and code examples. Digi information ..........................................
About the Modules C H A P T E R 1 T he ConnectCore 9C and ConnectCore Wi-9C modules are powerful ARM9-based modules in a compact and universal SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) form factor. The modules provide core processing functionality with integrated wired and wireless network connectivity and a complete set of peripheral options in a footprint-compatible interchangeable SO-DIMM form factor that allows you to optimize your system for either Ethernet, WLAN, or both.
1 ABOUT THE MODULES Interfaces Integrated LCD controller Up to eight independent 16-/32-bit programmable timers, counters, or four PWM functions Four programmable external interrupts Up to 55 shared General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) ports – Up to seven high-current (8mA) pins 8-bit wide data/address bus with external chip select Processor-powered on-chip Real-Time Clock (RTC) Population options available (processor speed, memory, connectors) Wi-9C specific features 802.
Interfaces ..... ABOUT THE MODULES Full-duplex or half-duplex Station, broadcast, or multicast address filtering 2 kB RX FIFO 256-byte TX FIFO with on-chip buffer descriptor ring Separate TX and RX DMA channels Intelligent receive-side buffer size selection Full statistics gathering support External CAM filtering support WLAN The ConnectCore Wi-9C provides integrated 802.11b/g wireless networking capabilities. Standard compliance: IEEE 802.11g-2003 Frequency: 2.
1 ABOUT THE MODULES Interfaces Bit rates from 75 bps to 921.6 kbps: asynchronous mode Serial Bit rates from 1.2 kbps to 11.25 Mbps: synchronous mode UART provides: – High performance hardware and software flow control – Odd, even, or no parity – 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits – 1 or 2 stop bits – Receive-side character and buffer gap timers Four receive-side data match detectors Two dedicated DMA channels per module; 8 channels total 32 byte TX FIFO and 32 byte RX FIFO per module I2C v.1.
..... ABOUT THE MODULES ConnectCore 9C configurations Frame, line, and pixel clock signals AC bias signal for STN, data enable signal for TFT panels Support for multiple data formats ConnectCore 9C configurations .................................................................................. The ConnectCore 9C module is available in these base configurations: Fully populated.
1 ABOUT THE MODULES ConnectCore 9C configurations With Ethernet With USB Without Ethernet Without USB 6 ConnectCore 9c/Wi-9C Hardware Reference, Rev.
..... ABOUT THE MODULES ConnectCoreWi-9C configurations ConnectCoreWi-9C configurations .................................................................................. The ConnectCore Wi-9C module is available in these base configurations: Fully populated, 2xRP-SMA. A fully populated module using RP-SMA includes on-board Ethernet PHY, Ethernet magnetics with RJ-45, a USB hub and Type A female connector, and two RP-SMA connectors. With Ethernet, without USB, and with single RP-SMA.
1 ABOUT THE MODULES ConnectCoreWi-9C configurations Standard configuration Without Ethernet Without USB With 1xRP-SMA connector With Ethernet Without USB With 1xRP-SMA connector 8 ConnectCore 9c/Wi-9C Hardware Reference, Rev.
..... ABOUT THE MODULES ConnectCoreWi-9C configurations Fully populated With Ethernet With USB With 2xRP-SMA connectors With Ethernet Without USB With 2xU.FL connectors www.digiembedded.
What’s on the Module? C H A P T E R 2 T his chapter describes the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C modules. See Appendix A, "" for the mechanical specifications and electrical characteristics of the modules. Module layout .................................................................................. The module design you use depends on whether you want to use the ConnectCore Wi-9C wireless capabilities.
2 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Ethernet connector options). The U.FL connectors are located in the same positions as the RP-SMA connectors, but do not extend past the edge of the module. Ethernet connector .................................................................................. The Ethernet connector is an 8-wire RJ-45 jack with integrated magnetics that meets the ISO 8877 requirements for 10/100BASE-T.
LED Description Green Network link: On indicates an active network link; Off indicates that no network link is present. Yellow Network activity: Flashing when network traffic detected; Off when no network traffic detected. ..... W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through connector, P5 I 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through connector, P5 ..................................................................................
2 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Module LEDs Module LEDs .................................................................................. By default, the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C modules use the CR1 and CR2 LEDs as described: ConnectCore Wi-9C module: To indicate WLAN-related information, such as association status and network activity. ConnectCore 9C and Wi-9C modules: CR1 will flash a repeating blink pattern in a major system failure; for example, a processor exception or Power on Self Test failure.
JTAG 20-pin header connector, P2 ..... W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? JTAG 20-pin header connector, P2 .................................................................................. The JTAG connector is a standard, male, ARM 20-pin pinout in a miniature connector, with a 50-mil pitch. A JTAG adapter, which ships with each Jump Start kit, expands the JTAG connector to a 100 mil pitch. Use the included JTAG adapter to connect the debugger.
2 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? JTAG adapter assembly Pin Signal Description 17 N/A N/A 18 GND Ground 19 BISTEN# ARM9 mode select: Debug = Pull high: 220 ohms to pin 2 (3.3V) Boundary scan / normal = Pull low: 220 ohms to pin 20 (GND) 20 GND Ground JTAG adapter assembly .................................................................................. Use the JTAG adapter assembly, shipped with the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C Jump Start Kit, to attach your debugger to the module.
JTAG adapter assembly ..... W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? This drawing shows the JTAG adapter with a 3pin J1 header. The pin positions for debug and boundary scan are shown in the lower right of the drawing: For debug mode — Plug a jumper on pins 1 and 2. For boundary scan mode (the default) — Plug a jumper on pins 2 and 3. Assembly 1 2 www.digiembedded.com Plug the debugger ribbon cable into the connector labeled P1 on the JTAG adapter.
2 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? USB Host connector, P6 USB Host connector, P6 .................................................................................. When populated, the USB Host connector is on the same side of the module as the Ethernet connector, separated from the Ethernet connector by CR1 and CR2. USB Host port, P6 See “USB interface” on page 68 for information about the USB interface. Edge connector, P3 ...........................................................................
Edge connector, P3 ..... W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? the Notes column in the table. Using the primary GPIO pin and the duplicate pin for the same function is not recommended. Note: Functions in parentheses are duplicates; for example, pin 63 has two entries in the LCD column: CLD6 and (CLD10). CLD10 is a duplicate signal for pin 63; the Notes column identifies the primary function for that signal. A # next to a signal indicates that this signal is active low.
2 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Edge connector, P3 Dimm Pin Signal BootStrap (BS) / System / Other UART SPI I2C USB LCD IEEE 1284 PWM / Timer / IRQ 19 GND Common GND return 20 GND Common GND return 21 ADDRESS_2 22 MFGI_ GPIO[72] 23 ADDRESS_3 24 GPIO[71] 25 ADDRESS_4 26 GPIO[70] 27 ADDRESS_5 28 GPIO[69] Address bus Notes Wi-9C only CC9C: Reserved Reserved Address bus Wi-9C only CC9C: Reserved iic_sda GPIO[71]: Output drive 8mA iic_sda: Primary on GPIO[35] Address
Edge connector, P3 Dimm Pin Signal BootStrap (BS) / System / Other UART 46 GPIO[20] BS: CS1_LSB DTR_C 47 GPIO[44] BS: Endian Pull down for Big Endian TXD_D 48 GPIO[43] 49 GND Common GND return 50 GND Common GND return 51 GPIO[38] 52 GPIO[42] 53 GPIO[36] 54 GPIO[41] 55 GPIO[34] 56 GPIO[40] 57 GPIO[32] CLD8 58 GPIO[39] CLD15 59 GND Common GND return 60 GND Common GND return 61 GND Common GND return 62 GND Common GND return 63 GPIO[30] CLD6 (CLD10) 64 GPIO
2 Dimm Pin Signal 76 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Edge connector, P3 UART SPI GPIO[07] DCD_B ENBL_B 77 GPIO[11] CTS_A 78 GPIO[06] RI_B 79 GPIO[10] 80 GPIO[05] 81 GND Common GND return 82 GND Common GND return 83 GPIO[09] 84 GPIO[04] BS: ND0 DTR_B 85 GPIO[08] BS: ND1 TXD_A 86 GPIO[03] 87 GPIO[19] BS: PLL_BYP 88 GPIO[02] BS: FS1 89 GPIO[18] 90 GPIO[01] 91 OE# Output enable 92 GPIO[00] BS: FS0 93 GND Common GND return 94 GND Common GND return 9
Edge connector, P3 Dimm Pin Signal BootStrap (BS) / System / Other 108 LNK_LED Ethernet 109 GPIO[16] UART SPI I2C USB LCD IEEE 1284 PWM / Timer / IRQ ..... W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Notes Wi-9C only CC9C: Reserved OVRH# PFAULT# PWM0 OVRH#: USB overcurrent input. Available as GPIO on modules with USB hub or Ethernet only. Not available as GPIO if an external Host USB port is implemented using DM1 and DP1.
W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? 2 Edge connector, P3 Dimm Pin Signal BootStrap (BS) / System / Other UART SPI I2C USB LCD IEEE 1284 PWM / Timer / IRQ Notes 130 GND Common GND return 131 DM2 USB port 2 data (-) Reserved for future use; no connect 132 DP2 USB port 2 data (+) Reserved for future use; no connect 133 GND Common GND return 134 GND Common GND return 135 DM1 USB port 1 data (-) Reserved for future use; no connect 136 DP1 USB port 1 data (+) Reserved for future u
Edge connector, P3 Signal SODIMM BootStrap (BS / System / Other UART GPIO[10] 79 BS: ND2 GPIO[11] 77 GPIO[12] 75 PWM / Timer / IRQ Notes RTS_A PWM0 PWM0: Primary on GPIO[36] CTS_A TIMER0 IRQ2 TIMER0: Primary on GPIO[02] IRQ2: Primary on GPIO[32] DTR_A PWM1 PWM1: Primary on GPIO[37] GPIO[13] 73 DSR_A PWM2 IRQ0 PWM2: Primary on GPIO[38] IRQ0: Primary on GPIO[01] GPIO[14] 69 RI_A CLK_A PWM3 TIMER1 PWM3: Primary on GPIO[39] TIMER1: Duplicate on GPIO[00] GPIO[15] 67 DCD_A ENB
2 Signal SODIMM GPIO[35] 66 GPIO[36] W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Antenna connectors: RP/SMA and U.
..... W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Antenna connectors: RP/SMA and U.FL (ConnectCore Wi-9C only) For antenna specifications, see "Antenna information," beginning on page 77. RP-SMA connectors, P10 and P8 The antenna is connected to the module via a reverse polarity SMA connector (subminiature size A). The antenna fits on the module only one way, to ensure proper connection. Caution: Be sure that your antenna choice complies with the regulatory requirements of your region.
2 28 W H A T ’S O N T H E M O D U L E ? Antenna connectors: RP/SMA and U.FL (ConnectCore Wi-9C only) ConnectCore 9c/Wi-9C Hardware Reference, Rev.
About the Development Board C H A P T E R 3 T his chapter provides information for configuring the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C development board, and details the development board’s default and optional configuration states. The development board serves as a carrier board platform for product evaluation and design. The board is also available as a separate accessory item for quick prototyping purposes.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Basic description Current measurement option Power on/off switch 9-30VDC power input Board and module mounting holes Basic description .................................................................................. The development board contains connectors, switches, and LEDs that you use when integrating the ConnectCore 9C or ConnectCore Wi-9C module into your design. The board also provides test points; see “Test points” on page 57 for more information.
Switches and buttons ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Switches and buttons .................................................................................. Power switch, SW5 VGA (enable) switch, SW7 Serial port A switch, SW1 Hardware reset, SW6 Serial port B switch, SW2 User pushbuttons, SW3 & SW4 Serial Port A switch, SW1 The Serial Port A switch is a 4-position DIP switch. Use this switch to set the signal modes for serial port A, EIA-232/422/485.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Switches and buttons Position Description Default position 3 Determines whether the interface is configured for 4-wire or 2-wire EIA-485: OFF ON — 2-wire EIA-485 mode OFF — 4-wire EIA-485 mode 4 Enables/disables termination for the EIA-485/EIA-422 interface: OFF ON — Termination enabled OFF — Termination disabled Serial Port B switch, SW2 The Serial Port B switch is a 2-position DIP switch that enables or disables the serial port B transceiver.
I2C and SPI header connectors ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD also determines whether the oscillator is connected to GPIO15 or is free for serial port A use. Setting VGA interface GPIO15 GPIO40 / GPIO41 ON Disabled DCD_A# TXD_C/RXD_C OFF Enabled (default) EXT_VGA_OSC VGA_BLUE6/VGA_BLUE7 I2C and SPI header connectors .................................................................................. I2C header connector, P8 SPI header connector, P7 I 2C header connector, P8 www.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD I2C and SPI header connectors P8 pin assignment SPI header connector, P7 Pin Signal Description 1 I2C_SDA I2C serial data line 2 +5V +5V 3 I2C_SCL I2C serial clock line 4 GND Ground The development board has one 6-pin SPI header connector, labeled P7. Important: If you use the SPI header connector, Serial Port B must be disabled (in software). P7 pin assignment Pin Signal Description 1 +3.3V +3.
Serial port connectors ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Serial port connectors .................................................................................. The development board has four serial ports: A (P13), B (P9), C (P10), and D (P11). Serial ports A and B support full EIA-232 functionality; serial ports C and D do not.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Serial port connectors NS9360 serial port A signals DB-9 connector EIA-422/485 transceiver Control Switch logic EIA-232 transceiver Switch 1 1 EIA-232#/485 2 Auto power down 3 4W#/2W 4 TERM On P13 connector pin assignment Off Pin EIA-232 signal EIA-232 signal description EIA-422/485 4/8 wire EIA-485 2-wire 1 DCD#1 Data Carrier Detect CTS- (B) 2 RXD Receive Data RXD+ (A) 3 TXD Transmit Data TXD+ (A) 4 DTR# Data Terminal Ready RTS- (B) 5 GN
Serial port connectors P9 connector pin assignment Serial port C header connector, P10 Pin Signal Description 1 DCD# Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD Receive Data 3 TXD Transmit Data 4 DTR# Data Transmit Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR# Data Set Ready 7 RTS# Request to Send 8 CTS# Clear to Send 9 RI# Ring Indicator ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The serial port C header connector is a 2x5-pin serial port, labeled P10.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Serial port connectors The serial port D interface signals are available on TTL-level and support only the TXD, RXD, RTS#, and CTS# signals, where # indicates an active low signal. These pins default to GPIO signals 44-47. To use the pins for serial port D functions, you need to configure them in software.
VGA connector / External LCD clock ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD VGA connector / External LCD clock .................................................................................. VGA connector, P6 External LCD clock, G1 VGA connector, P6 The VGA connector is a 15-pin female connector, labeled P6. P6 pin assignment www.digiembedded.
3 External LCD clock, G1 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Development board SO-DIMM connector, P15 Pin Signal 10 GND (SYNC_RETURN) 11 NC (Monitor ID0) 12 NC 13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 15 NC Comment Monitor ID0 is not implemented on the development board An external LCD controller clock is provided to avoid picture quality deterioration due to the low-emission spread spectrum clock used on the module. G1 is a 48MHz oscillator that supports resolutions up to 640 x 480.
Development board SO-DIMM connector, P15 ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Bird’s-eye view SO-DIMM connector, P15 Close-up Inserting the module into the SO-DIMM connector 2 62 60 144 1 61 59 141 To be sure you insert the module into the SO-DIMM connector properly, review these steps and figures: 1 Align the module key with the housing key (see Figure 1). 2 Slide the module into the housing (see Figure 1), 3 Push the board down until the module snaps in (see Figure 2).
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Development board SO-DIMM connector, P15 Figure 1: Inserting the module into the development board SO-DIMM connector, steps 1 & 2 Figure 2: Inserting the module into the development board SO-DIMM connector, step 3 P15 pin assignment 42 The pin assignment for P15 is the same as that for P3, the SO-DIMM connector on the module. For the complete pin assignment list, see "Pin assignment by SO-DIMM pin number," beginning on page 19.
..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Application-specific expansion headers — P16 and P17 Application-specific expansion headers — P16 and P17 .................................................................................. Manufacturer part numbers: SAMTEC TSM-125-02-L-DV PINREX 212-92-25GB01 WAVE TECH EPS01-50-A-1-0-B Peripheral application board header, P16 Platform application board header, P17 The development board provides two, 2x25-pin, 0.10” (2.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Application-specific expansion headers — P16 and P17 Peripheral application board header, P16 Pin Signal Description / Comment Pin Signal Description / Comment 1 GND Ground 2 DATA_0 Data bus 3 DATA_1 Data bus 4 DATA_2 Data bus 5 DATA_3 Data bus 6 GND Ground 7 DATA_4 Data bus 8 DATA_5 Data bus 9 DATA_6 Data bus 10 DATA_7 Data bus 11 GND Ground 12 Reserved (DATA_8) n/a 13 Reserved (DATA_9) n/a 14 Reserved (DATA10) n/a 15 Reserve
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3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD LCD application board header, P18 LCD application board header, P18 .................................................................................. Manufacturer part numbers: SAMTEC TSM-125-02-L-DV PINREX 212-92-25GB01 WAVE TECH EPS01-50-A-1-0-B LCD application header, P18 The LCD application header, P18, is a 2x25-pin, 0.10” (2.54mm) pitch header that provide access to the LCD signals and SPI signals for touch controller purposes.
LCD application board header, P18 .....
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD USB Device application header, P32 USB Device application header, P32 .................................................................................. Manufacturer part number: EPT 972-08009-21 The USB Device application header, P32, is a press fit 2x8 pin, straight RM2.54 (Y=6.7mm) header. Use this header to connect an external USB Device application to the development board, which then provides USB Device functionality.
Digital I/O, P19 Pin Signal Comment 9 GPIO44 / UART4_TXD / SPID_DO_PRT USB_OE# functionality 10 USER_LED_3 / DIGITAL_IO_7 / GPIO48 USB_SPND functionality 11 USER_LED_4 / DIGITAL_IO_8 / GPIO49 USB_SPEED functionality 12 GPIO45 / UART4_RXD / SPID_DI_PRT USB_RCV functionality 13 GPIO46 / UART4_RTS#_PRT USB_ENUM functionality 14 GND 15 I2C_SDA / GPIO71_PRT 16 I2C_SCL / GPIO70_PRT ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Digital I/O, P19 ......................................................
3 P19 pin assignment ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectors Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 I2C_IO_0 2 I2C_IO_1 3 I2C_IO_2 4 I2C_IO_3 5 I2C_IO_4 6 I2C_IO_5 7 I2C_IO_6 8 I2C_IO_7 9 GND Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectors .................................................................................. The development board provides three PoE connectors: P20, P30, and P31.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectors ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD P30 is the input connector of the PoE module, providing access to the PoE signals coming from the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C module through P20. P31 provides the output voltage and ground signals from the PoE module. When you use PoE, this output voltage powers the development board; you do not need the main power supply. 802.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Through-hole prototyping (wrap-field) area, P3 and P4 Through-hole prototyping (wrap-field) area, P3 and P4 .................................................................................. The through-hole prototyping area has two parts, P3 and P4.
Wrap-field area, P4 ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Through-hole prototyping (wrap-field) area, P3 and P4 Pin 4 Pin 144 Pin 1 Pin 141 P4 is a wrap field area that allows you to connect through-hole components. The +3.3, +5V, and GND buses run along the top edge of the wrap-field area. +3.3V +5V GND . . . www.digiembedded.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Development board LEDs Development board LEDs .................................................................................. Power LEDs B A Serial status LEDs User LEDs, CR6 & CR7 Power LEDs, CR3 and CR5 User LEDs, CR6 and CR7 Serial LEDs 54 The power LEDs are single-color (RED) LEDs, located below the power jack, P12. LED Condition when ON CR3 5V power is present CR5 3.
Current Measurement Option (CMO) Serial port A LEDs Name Function CR12 Serial Port B LEDs Name Function DCD# CR20 DCD# CR13 RI# CR21 RI# CR14 DSR# CR22 DSR# CR15 DTR# CR23 DTR# CR16 CTS# CR24 CTS# CR17 RTS# CR25 RTS# CR18 RXD CR26 RXD CR19 TXD CR27 TXD ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The LED indicators are dual-state, and are connected to the TTL side of the EIA transceivers. Green represents a negative voltage on the DB9 connector pin.
3 ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Current Measurement Option (CMO) Current measurement option, CMO R69 R78 How the CMO works This drawing shows how the Current Measurement Option works. +9VDC +30VDC Power connector Current Measurement Option +5VDC +5V power controller R69 0.025R Current Measurement Option +3.3V power controller R78 0.025R +3,3VDC To measure the load current used on different power supplies, measure DC voltage across the sense (CMO) resistor. The value of the resistor is 0.
Power jack, P12 ..... ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Power jack, P12 .................................................................................. Power jack, P12 The power jack is a barrel connector with 9-30VDC operating range. The power jack is labeled P12 on the development board. This figure schematically represents the power jack’s polarity: Ground 9-30 VDC Test points ..................................................................................
3 Numbers and description ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Factory default interface configuration for development board Test point Label Source/Comment TP36 +12V +Charge pump off of DC/DC regulator (U32) TP37 -12V - Charge pump off of DC/DC regulator (U32) TP38 +5V DC/DC regulator (U32) with 9-30VDC input TP41 +3.3V DC/DC regulator (U35) with +5V input TP42 GND Common Ground return Factory default interface configuration for development board ..............................................
LCD and USB Configuration C H A P T E R 4 T his chapter addresses module specifics pertaining to the LCD and USB interfaces. See the application note “LCD Displays Supported by the NetSilicon NS9750/NS9360 Processors” (available on http://www.digiembedded.com) for additional information about the application-specific configuration and capabilities of the LCD controller on the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C module. LCD displays ................................................................................
4 LCD controller control pins LCD controller data pins LCD AND USB CONFIGURATION LCD displays Pin # Signal name Type Description 89 CLPOWER Output LCD panel power enable 87 CLLP (HSYNC) Output Line synchronization pulse (STN)/horizontal synchronization pulse (TFT) 46 CLCP Output LCD panel clock 44 CLFP Output Frame pulse (STN)/vertical synchronization pulse (TFT) 42 CLAC Output STN AC bias drive or TFT data enable output 38 CLLE Output Line end signal Display type Number of
Sample applications Sample displays ..... LCD AND USB CONFIGURATION ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C uses an internal programmable palette-LUT and a grayscaler to support different color-processing techniques; three sample displays are provided here: 18-pin TFT display (for example, the SHARP LQ10D421). Accepts 18 color RGB bits (6 bits per color) at a time.
4 LCD AND USB CONFIGURATION Sample applications The ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C development board has a 48MHz external oscillator and resulting LCD clock of 24MHz. 16 bits of color requires 48 MBps for the display. Default LCD controller The default LCD controller configuration supported by the NS9360 is 640 x 480, with 8 bits for color. The bandwidth is guaranteed; the designer does not need to be concerned with bandwidth use. Higher resolutions are possible but require care in their setup and design.
USB configuration ..... LCD AND USB CONFIGURATION USB configuration .................................................................................. When you purchase the Ethernet plus USB hub version of the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C module, the USB hub is installed on the module.
Module Specifications A P P E N D I X A T his appendix provides ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C module specifications. Mechanical dimensions .................................................................................. ConnectCore 9C Length: 3.590 inches (91.19 mm) Add (0.136 inches (3.45 mm) for USB and/or Ethernet connector overhang Width: 2.055 inches (52.2 mm) Height: 0.799 inches (20.3 mm) with Dual USB connector 0.712 inches (18.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Environmental information Environmental information .................................................................................. ConnectCore 9C Operating temperature: -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F) Storage temperature: -40° C to +125° C (-40° F to 257° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Altitude: 12,000 ft (3657.
Power requirements ..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Power requirements .................................................................................. Module: 3.3VDC @ 0.75A max ConnectCore 9C USB interface: 5VDC @ 0.5A max per port (optional) Module: 3.3V ± 5% @ 0.95A max, 0.70A typ ConnectCore Wi-9C Power up Optional USB: 5V ± 10% @ 1.0A max The rise time of both the 3.3V power supply and 5V power supply must be between 700 μs and 140 ms, and the inrush current must be limited to less than 2A.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS USB interface SO-DIMM Pin# Signal name GPIO 26 iic_scl GPIO[70] U/D OD (mA) I/O Description 8 I/O I2C serial clock line. Primary on GPIO[34] 24 iic_sda GPIIO[71] 8 I/O I2C serial data line. Primary on GPIO[35] USB interface ..................................................................................
Module reset ..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Can be used as Host or Device (USB PHY is internal) USB Device only SO-DIMM pin # Signal name I/O Description 135 DM1 I/O USB data - 136 DP1 I/O USB data+ 109 OVRH# / gpio16 I Overcurrent 111 PONH# / gpio17 O Power-on The USB Device interface only requires an external PHY. The USB signals are multiplexed with GPIOs.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Module / SO-DIMM signal characteristics The ADM811S asserts the hard reset signal, causing the entire system to go into reset. Manual reset input is wired to ADM811S from JTAG header P2. The minimum pulse width for reset signal is 10μs. Module / SO-DIMM signal characteristics .................................................................................. Note: All signal directions are referenced as into or out of the ConnectCore Wi-9C module.
Pin SIgnal name 10 OD (mA) I/O Description I/O class DATA_1 12 BI Data bus signal 4 11 DATA_2 12 BI Data bus signal 4 12 DATA_3 12 BI Data bus signal 4 13 DATA_4 12 BI Data bus signal 4 14 DATA_5 12 BI Data bus signal 4 15 DATA_6 12 BI Data bus signal 4 16 DATA_7 12 BI Data bus signal 4 17 ADDRESS_0 12 O Address bus signal 4 18 ADDRESS_1 12 O Address bus signal 4 19 GND 20 GND 21 ADDRESS_2 12 O Address bus signal 4 22 MFGI_GPIO[72] 8 I
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Module / SO-DIMM signal characteristics Pin SIgnal name Internal U/D OD (mA) I/O 42 GPIO[22] U 4 I/O 2 43 GPIO[46] U 2 I/O 2 44 GPIO[21] U 4 I/O 2 45 GPIO[45] U 2 I/O 2 46 GPIO[20] U 8 I/O 3 BS: Chip select 1 data width bootstrap select (Default=0, 16-bit width) 47 GPIO[44] U 2 I/O 3 BS: Endian mode (Default=0, Big Endian) 48 GPIO[43] 2 I/O 1 49 GND 50 GND 51 GPIO[38] 4 I/O 2 52 GPIO[42] 2 I/O 1 53 GPIO[36] U 4 I/O
Pin SIgnal name Internal U/D OD (mA) I/O 73 GPIO[13] U 2 I/O 2 74 GPIO[29] U 2 I/O 2 75 GPIO[12] U 2 I/O 3 76 GPIO[07] U 2 I/O 2 77 GPIO[11] U 2 I/O 2 78 GPIO[06] U 2 I/O 2 79 GPIO[10] U 2 I/O 3 80 GPIO[05] U 2 I/O 2 81 GND 82 GND 83 GPIO[09] U 2 I/O 2 84 GPIO[04] U 2 I/O 2 BS: PLL_ND[4] (Default=1, PLL multiplier) 85 GPIO[08] U 2 I/O 3 BS: PLL_ND[1] (Default=0, PLL multiplier) 86 GPIO[03] U 2 I/O 2 87 GPIO[19] U 4 I/O 2
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Module / SO-DIMM signal characteristics Pin SIgnal name 101 GND 102 GND 103 Internal U/D I/O Description TXB-R I/O Remote Ethernet TX B- 104 TXA-R I/O Remote Ethernet TX A- 105 MODRST# I Reset 106 ACT_LED# I PHY activity LED 107 BOOTMUXR# O Boot mux 108 LNK_LED I PHY link LED 109 GPIO[16] 110 ADDRESS_6 111 GPIO[17] 112 ADDRESS_7 113 2 I/O 12 O 2 I/O 12 O Address bus signal OVR3# I USB over-current 3 114 OVR4# I USB over-curr
Electrical characteristics Pin SIgnal name 133 GND 134 GND 135 Internal U/D OD (mA) I/O Description DM1 I/O USB data- 136 DP1 I/O USB data+ 137 GND 138 GND 139 +5V I 140 +5V I 141 +5V I 142 +5V I 143 GND 144 GND I/O class ..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Notes / Bootstrapping (BS) Electrical characteristics .................................................................................. The ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C operates at a 3.
A Power dissipation MODULE SPECIFICATIONS DC electrical characteristics Parameter Symbol Rating Unit DC supply +3.3V +3.0 to +3.6 V USB DC supply (modules with USB only) +5V +4.75 to +5.25 V The typical power dissipation for the ConnectCore 9C module is 1.6W. The typical power dissipation for the ConnectCore Wi-9C module at 3.3V, is 2.75W. The maximum power dissipation is 3.25W at 3.46V, when the radio is continuously transmitting. Note that these values do not include USB power.
..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS USB internal PHY DC electrical inputs and outputs USB internal PHY DC electrical inputs and outputs .................................................................................. The USB internal PHY DC electrical inputs and outputs are used only when there is no USB configuration on the module. USB internal PHY DC electrical inputs Symbol Parameter Min VIH Input high level (driven) 2.0 VIZ Input high level (floating) 2.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Antenna specifications — 2 dBi Dipole approved by Digi International, Inc., or antennas matching the specifications of the Digi-approved antennas. Antenna specifications — 2 dBi Dipole .................................................................................. Attributes Dimensions 78 Antenna Attribute 2 dBi Dipole Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz Power output 2W DB gain 2 dBi VSWR < or = 2.0 Dimension 108.5 mm x 10.0 mm Weight 10.
.360 (9.1) 1.200 (30.5) 1.010 (25.4) .399 (10.1) 90.0˚ 3.300 (83.8) bOBITRON SCALE 3.000 UNITS: mm 3.500 (88.9) R .125 (3.2) ..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Antenna specifications — 2 dBi Dipole Antenna strength (radiation pattern) diagram www.digiembedded.com This diagram shows the strength of the signal received by the whip antenna on both a horizontal and vertical plane. The diagram shows the magnetic field when the antenna is in a vertical position.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Antenna specifications — 5 dBi Dipole Antenna specifications — 5 dBi Dipole .................................................................................. Attributes Antenna Attribute Frequency Band 1 Band 2 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz 5.15~5.35 GHz 5.725~5.85 GHz Power output 1W DB gain 5 dBi (typ) VSWR 2.
..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Antenna specifications — 5 dBi Dipole Radiation pattern: H-Plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) www.digiembedded.com Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi) Yellow 2400.0 3.39 257.68 2.98 Red 2450.00 3.17 214.74 2.37 Blue 2500.00 2.79 288.0 1.96 Purple 5150.00 2.25 280.42 0.82 Green 5200.00 5.23 252.63 2.71 Light brown 5250.00 4.51 272.84 3.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Antenna specifications — 2 dBi PCB mount Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi) Orange 5750.00 5.03 267.79 3.88 Aqua 5850.00 3.83 276.63 2.74 Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi) Yellow 2400.0 2.60 283.22 -1.10 Red 2450.00 2.57 240.42 -1.36 Blue 2500.00 1.92 237.27 -1.78 Purple 5150.00 2.37 78.67 -1.91 Green 5200.00 4.80 79.30 0.32 Light brown 5250.00 4.49 79.93 -0.01 Orange 5750.00 6.34 283.85 1.
..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Antenna specifications — 2 dBi PCB mount Attributes Antenna Attribute Frequency Power output Band 1 Band 2 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz 4.9 ~ 5.9GHz 10W DB gain >2 dBi VSWR <2.5 Dimension 24.13 x 10.67 mm Weight <1g Connector U.FL Temperature rating Part number -40 – +85C DG-ANT-20CG-AG Radiation patterns www.digiembedded.
A MODULE SPECIFICATIONS FCC RF radiation exposure statement Color Frequency Mean gain Peak gain Black 2400 0.70 3.49 Blue 2440 0.73 3.99 Red 2484 1.04 4.76 Green 5150 -1.51 3.03 Yellow 5350 -2.29 2.47 Pink 5850 -2.23 2.51 n/a Average -0.85 2.02 FCC RF radiation exposure statement .................................................................................. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Safety statements ..... MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Ethernet wiring must be at least 6 feet from bare power wiring or lightning rods and associated wires, and at least 6 inches from other wire (antenna wires, doorbell wires, wires from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts. Do not place an Ethernet connection where it would allow a person to use an Ethernet device while in a bathtub, shower, swimming pool, or similar hazardous location.
Dimensions and PCB Layouts A P P E N D I X B T his appendix shows the dimensions of each module, as well as PCB (printed circuit board) layouts of each. Module dimensions The next figures show the dimensions of the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C module. Dimensions are in inches and millimeters (millimeter size is in brackets [ ]). These are the tolerances for the drawings shown in this section: Measure Tolerance .XX ± .02 .XXX ± .
B DIMENSIONS AND PCB LAYOUTS Overall view ; = ; = #/..%#4#/2% 7i-9C "/!2$ "/5.$!29 ; = #/..%#4#/2% # "/!2$ "/5.$!29 Detailed views: Top ; = ; = ; = ; = #/..%#4#/2% # "/!2$ "/5.$!29 ; = ; = ; = ; = 3#!,% ; = ; = 88 ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C Hardware Reference, Rev.
..... DIMENSIONS AND PCB LAYOUTS Detailed views: Side ; = Detailed views: End ; = ; = ; = ; = ; = Detailed views: Bottom ; = ; = ; = ; = ; = ; = ; = ; = www.digiembedded.
B DIMENSIONS AND PCB LAYOUTS PCB layout PCB layout .................................................................................. The next figures show the PCB layout of the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C module. Overall view ; = ; = #/..%#4#/2% # "/!2$ "/5.
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Certifications A P P E N D I X C T he ConnectCore 9C and ConnectCore Wi-9C products comply with the standards cited in this section. FCC Part 15 Class B .................................................................................. Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) (FCC 15.105) The ConnectCore 9C and ConnectCore Wi-9C embedded modules have been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, of the FCC rules.
C CERTIFICATIONS FCC Part 15 Class B Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15 Class B .....
C CERTIFICATIONS FCC Part 15 Class B International EMC Standards The ConnectCore 9C and ConnectCore Wi-9C meet the following standards: Standards ConnectCore 9C ConnectCore Wi-9C Emissions AS/NZS 3548 AS/NZS 3548 CISPR 22 FCC Part 15 Subpart C (FCC ID: MCQ-50M1355) IC RSS 210 (IC:1846A-50M1355) Immunity Safety FCC Part 15 Subpart B ICES-003 EN 55022 EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-6 EN 301 489-3 EN 300 328 VCC1 EN 55024 UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2, No.
Index ............................................................................... Numerics 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) connector, P20. See Power over Ethernet (PoE) connector, P20 (dev board) 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through connector, P5. See Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through connector, P5 (module).
Index Index-2 current measurement option 30, 55 description 30 digital I/O connector, P19 49 digital I/Os VGA interface 29 external LCD clock, G1 40 features 29 hardware reset switch, SW6 32 I2C header connector, P8 33 I2C interface 29 LCD connectors 29 LEDs 29, 54-55 P16, peripheral board header 43, 44 P17, platform application header 43, 45 P18, LCD application header 46 P30, PoE connector 51 P31, PoE connector 51 P32, USB Device application header 48 power jack, P12 57 power on/off switch 30 Power over
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Index ConnectCore 9C 67 ConnectCore Wi-9C 67 power switch, SW5 32 power up 67 pushbuttons (user) 29 R real-time clock 67 recommended operating conditions 75 RF exposure statement 84 RP-SMA connectors 27 primary, P10 27 secondary, P8 27 S safety statements 84 sample applications (LCD) 61 serial LEDs 54 serial port A (EIA-232/422/485) interface 35 serial port A connector 35 Serial Port A switch, SW1 31 serial port B (EIA-232) interface 36 serial port B connector 36 Serial Port B switch, SW2 32 serial port
..... W WLAN 3 wrap-field area, P4 53 www.digiembedded.
