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The ΣyG-S7G2 Modular Development Kit is compatible with FDI’s ΣyG Modular Development LCD Kits but can be used independently as a lower cost option for those embedded applications without the need for a touch screen display. FDI offers low cost customization services for customer specific hardware, software or packaging applications at volumes of 500 units or more.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 1.5 Requirements The ΣYG-S7G2-70C -MDK requires a carrier board with a 200-pin SO-DIMM socket. The socket should have the key at the 1.8V location. The CARRIER Board from Future Designs provides this socket and should be utilized to develop your application for initial verification. Each yG development kit includes: •...
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual Getting Started 2.1 Setting up the Hardware The SOMDIMM should be inserted into the DIMM Socket as shown below and then locked into place by pushing down to the Carrier Board. Ensure the SOMDIMM is inserted completely into the socket prior to locking. The socket utilized on the CARRIER Board is rated for a minimum of 25 insertions.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 2.2 Demonstration Software Once the device is powered on, the demonstration software start menu will appear on the LCD screen. The software consists of the Weatherpanel demonstration. 2.2.1 Weatherpanel Demonstration After showing the splash screen for a short time, the Weatherpanel demo starts automatically. Pressing on a day of the week will update the background with the weather for that day and play the animation associated with the image in the center of the screen.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 2.3 Software PC with Windows 7 or Windows 10 e studio Integrated Solution Development Environment (ISDE) from Renesas Renesas Synergy Software Package (SSP) GNU tool chain for ARM® Cortex®-M MCUs You can download the latest versions of the SSP and e studio ISDE from https://synergygallery.renesas.com/ The GNU tool chain and installation instructions for the tool chain are included in the e2 studio...
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 3.2 Tag Connect J3 Use the Tag Connect 10-pin cable to program and JTAG the ΣyG-S7G2 SOM using a Segger J-Link device. Cable: http://www.tag-connect.com/tc2050-arm2010 Cable: http://www.tag-connect.com/TC2050-IDC-NL Figure 5: Tag-Connect JTAG 3.3 MicroSD Socket J1 The ΣyG-S7G2 SOM utilizes a microSD for flexible mass storage. MicroSD flash cards are common, cost effective, and provides a large amount of user-changeable memory.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 3.3.1 Inserting the microSD card into the microSD socket First, prepare to insert the microSD card into the Next, partially insert the card into the socket. socket by positioning it with its text facing up. Position the ridge, or “lip”, of the card furthest from the socket.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 3.3.2 Removing the microSD card from the microSD socket Begin to remove the microSD card by gently Once the microSD card is ejected, it will pushing the card into the socket. The socket partially extend out from the socket. will “click”...
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 3.5 200-pin SOMDIMM Connector Details J4 SOMDIMM Signal Name Application Details SOMDIMM Connection Details ETH_TXP Ethernet Transmit Positive Output from KSZ8041 Ethernet PHY ETH_RXP Ethernet Receive Positive Output from KSZ8041 Ethernet PHY ETH_TXN Ethernet Transmit Negative Input to KSZ8041 Ethernet PHY ETH_RXN Ethernet Receive Negative Input to KSZ8041 Ethernet PHY...
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ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual SOMDIMM Signal Name Application Details SOMDIMM Connection Details GPIO53_MISO GPIO51_SPCK GPIO55 GPIO56_MOSI GPIO57_TXD GPIO / Serial Transmit Data – For Connected to S7G2 Port 0 bit 10 RS232 GPIO58_RXD GPIO / Serial Receive Data – For Connected to S7G2 Port 0 bit 11 RS232 Not connected DO NOT USE!
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ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual SOMDIMM Signal Name Application Details SOMDIMM Connection Details Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused 5.0V Power 5.0V Power Not connected Unused...
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ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual SOMDIMM Signal Name Application Details SOMDIMM Connection Details Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused GPIO160_MD Not connected Unused GPIO162_NMI Not connected Unused Ground Ground 3.3V 3.3V Power Ground Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected Unused Not connected...
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual Carrier Board Components 4.1 DC Power Input The Touch Screen Kit utilizes a 5VDC 2.3A Power Supply. The connector is 2.1mm with center positive. Pin Number Description 5VDC, +/- 10%, 2.0A (min) Power Supply Ground 4.2 Alternate Power Input The CARRIER Board includes an optional alternate power input connector, J8.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual Pin Number Description USB 5V Signal Ground 4.4 USB Power Host The CARRIER Board includes one USB Host Port allowing the unit to interface to various USB peripherals such as a USB Flash Drive (Thumb Drive). The operational mode of this port is dependent on the software utilized (i.e.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 4.5 Ethernet The CARRIER Board includes one 10/100 Ethernet Port to interface to a local area network via CAT5 cable. Please refer to the specific details of the processor module being utilized for support of the Ethernet Port function. Pin Number Description 3.3V...
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 4.7 RS232 The CARRIER Board includes one RS232 Serial Port Connector. This connector is a Male DB9 configured as either DCE or DTE (Rev 2 and later only) depending on the configuration of jumper block JP3. The interface includes optional RTS & CTS handshaking signals that are brought to test points that the user may connect as needed (see page 5 of the schematic).
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual 4.8 External I2C The CARRIER board provides an external I2C connector for users to connect to the I2C bus of the microprocessor. CARRIER Rev 2 and later Description Pin Number 3.3V 3.3V GPIO75_SCL Signal Ground GPIO74_SDA GPIO116 GPIO117 Please refer to the specific details of the processor module for connectivity details.
ΣYG-S7G2-70C-MDK User’s Manual Support 6.1 Where to Get Help Online technical support is available at http://www.teamfdi.com/support/. 6.2 Useful Links Application Notes: http://www.teamfdi.com/syg#syg-appnotes Future Designs, Inc. Forums: http://www.teamfdi.com/?post_type=forum SYG-S7G2-MDK Product Page: http://www.teamfdi.com/product-details/syg-s7g2-43c-mdk/ Renesas Synergy: https://synergybeta.renesas.com/ SEGGER J-Link LITE: https://www.segger.com/jlink-lite-cortexm.html ...
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