HCS_C PC board feature list (subject to change):

(Version 1.2 (1/31/04 )

a:  ARM AT91R40008 processor operating at 29.4910Mhz

b:  JTAG ARM emulation interface

c: JTAG FPGA Eprom programming interface

b: AM29DL323DB flash EPROM (x4)

c: KM616V4002-15 SRAM (x2 with two extra chipselects for stacking for a total of 2Mbytes)

d: Altera 20K100-1 240 PQFP (currently about 80% full)

e: 32 buffered and protected inputs (RC plus diodes)

f: 32 buffered and protected outputs (RC plus diodes)

g: Voice chip (WinBond 4003-08MP) (can be doublestacked)

h:  Powerful onboard state analyzer operates independently from the processor for tracking even if the processor goes into the weeds

i: Automatic vectoring interrupt controller for up to 270 interrupt sources

h: Epson RTC-4543A Real Time Clock'

k: Firmware interval/minimum/maximum recording timer resolution in .54us

i: RS485 interface (x3)  Three stage receive FIFO, three stage transmit buffer.

j: RS232 interface (x2)  Note to save board space, I changed the RS232 connector from a 16 pin connector to an 8 pin connector, so you'll have to make a new RS232 cable connector--sorry!  Most of the pins on the old connector were not used.  Three stage receive FIFO, three stage transmit buffer.

k: Seetron LCD display serial port interface

l.  16 bit SPI interface (intended for Canon Vulcan LCD touchscreen display).

l: PS2 keyboard interface

m: HCS2 compatible daughtercard stack with 4 programmable card selects and interrupts for each card and 16 address lines rather than 8.  Note that this interface is only 8 bits data, though.   NOTE (1/31/04) As of A.03, HCS_C WILL NOT SUPPORT LEGACY HCS2 BOARDS (TOO MUCH DANGER OF DAMAGE DUE TO DIFFERENT POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGES)

n: Relay driver interface and relays (x2) 

o: CID serial port

m: X10 Serial interface is now on the FPGA.  If this works, it will replace the PLIX X10 board--it's looking much better than PLIX at this point.  It is fully automatic with minimum programming attention.  Four stage receive FIFO.

n: Hard reset, four configuration (boot control) DIP switches, and four status LEDs

m: The board is all +3V, but +5V goes to the daughtercard bus, the Seetron LCD display, the PS2 keyboard, and a few other places.  I would assume the board is going to consume about 500-1000mA.

Features you want to see on this board?  It's getting late, the board is approaching completion.  But if you see something good to put on that I missed, send me an Email

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