Chapter 1 General Information; Introduction - Motorola M68MPB916X1 User Manual

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual provides general information, hardware preparation, installation
instructions, a quick start guide, and support information for the M68MPB916X1
MCU Personality Board (MPB). The MPB is one component of Motorola's
modular approach to MC68HC916X1 Microcontroller Unit-based product
development. This modular approach lets you easily configure our development
systems to fit your requirements.
The MPB may be used in either the MMDS1632 Motorola Modular Development
System (MMDS) or the modular evaluation board (MEVB). The MEVB consists
of the M68MPFB1632 Modular Platform Board (MPFB) and an MPB.
Alternately, you may install the MPB directly in your target system if the target
system includes a modular active probe interconnect (MAPI) interface. The MCU
device on the MPB defines which MCU is emulated/evaluated by the MMDS or
evaluated by the MEVB. Both systems are invaluable tools for designing,
debugging, and evaluating MCU operation of the M68HC16 and M68300 MCU
families. By providing the essential MCU timing and I/O circuitry, these systems
simplify user evaluation of prototype hardware/software products.
The MPB product includes:
• M68MPB916X1 MCU Personality Board (MPB)
• Plastic overlay for use with the MEVB – pin outs for the logic analyzer
connectors on the MPFB (specifically for the MC68HC916X1 MCU)
• Documentation (this manual)
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
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