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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTICE While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Telit assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS I. License Agreements The software described in this document is the property of Telit and its licensors. It is furnished by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCT GS2K based Modules Board Revision EVB1.1, EVB 2.0, EVB 3.0 and EVB 3.1 Note: The features described in the present document are provided by the products equipped with the software versions equal or higher than the versions shown in the table. See also the Revision History section.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Appendix B Connector Pinouts ......................68 B.1 GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2101M and GS2200M JTAG Cortex Debug Connector Pinouts . 68 B.2 GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2101M and GS2200M SPI0 Connector Pinouts ......69 B.3 GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2101M and GS2200M SDIO Test Connector Pinouts ....70 B.4 GS2011M Evaluation Board Pinouts ..................
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide About This Manual This manual provides guidelines for setting up and using the GainSpan ® GS2000 based module evaluation board that supports the GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2101M and GS2200M modules. Refer to the following sections: •...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Revision History This version of the GS2000 Based Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide contains the following new information listed in Table 1, page Table 1 Revision History Version Date Remarks November 2013 Initial Release Updated GS2011M and GS2100M specifications.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Documentation Conventions This manual uses the following text and syntax conventions: – Special text fonts represent particular commands, keywords, variables, or window sessions – Color text indicates cross-reference hyper links to supplemental information –...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 2 Document Text Conventions (Continued) Convention Type Description <CR> <LF> Each response is started with a carriage return and line feed with some Carriage return exceptions. Line feed Enclose a numeric range, endpoints inclusive. Do not enter angle <...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 3, page 11, describes the symbol conventions used in this manual for notification and important instructions Table 3 Symbol Conventions Icon Type Description Provides helpful suggestions needed in understanding Note a feature or references to material not available in the manual.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Documentation The GainSpan documentation suite listed in Table 4, page 12 includes the part number, documentation name, and a description of the document. The documents are available on the Telit Wi-Fi Portal. Refer to Accessing the Telit Wi-Fi Portal, page 17 for details.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 4 Documentation List (Continued) Part Number Document Title Description Provides information to help Wi-Fi GS2100M Low Power Wi-Fi Module system designers to build systems using 1VV0301514 Hardware User Guide GainSpan GS2100M module and develop wireless applications.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide References The references listed in Table 5, page 14 are available on the Telit Wi-Fi Portal. Refer to Accessing the Telit Wi-Fi Portal, page 17 for details. Table 5 Other Documents and References Title Description GS2000 Based Module Evaluation Board schematics...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Contact Information, Support For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report documentation errors contact Telit Technical Support at: • TS-SRD@telit.com Alternatively, use: http://www.telit.com/support For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations on accessories and components visit: http://www.telit.com Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Returning Products to Telit If a problem cannot be resolved by Telit technical support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) is issued. This number is used to track the returned material at the factory and to return repaired or new components to the customer as needed.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Accessing the Telit Wi-Fi Portal To find the latest version of documentation supporting the product release you are interested in, you can search the Telit Wi-Fi Portal by performing the following steps: NOTE: You must first contact Telit Support to set up an account, and obtain a customer Email ID and password before you can access the Telit Wi-Fi Portal.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Chapter 1 Hardware Overview This chapter provides an overview of the GainSpan ® GS2000 based module evaluation board features for the GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2101M and GS2200M modules. • GainSpan GS2011M Ultra-Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module, page 18 •...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide – UART, SPI, SDIO interface to micro controller – Security: 802.11i, WPA/2-Personal and Enterprise, legacy WEP, TLS 1.1.1 GS2011M Module Evaluation Board Figure 1, page 19 illustrates key components included on the GS2011M evaluation board. The evaluation board supports GS2011M module and provides access to SDIO, SPI, UART, and GPIO interfaces.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 6 GS2011M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 2.0 Feature Description RF Module GS2011M Daughter Board Header (J1) Header to facilitate connection to a daughter board Test points for connecting VPP, Active, Deep Sleep, Test Points (TP1, TP5, TP6, Standby, and Ground (see Appendix B Connector...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 6 GS2011M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 2.0 (Continued) Feature Description RUN: Normal Operation (default) Program Switch (SW5) PROGRAM: For programming the module Used for testing and debugging the GS2011M JTAG Connector (J21) evaluation board Additional module pins that don’t go to daughter board Test Point Header (J2)
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 7 GS2011M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 3.0 Feature Description RF Module GS2011M Header to facilitate connection to a daughter Daughter Board Header (J1) board Test points for connecting VPP, Active, Deep Test Points (TP1, TP5, TP6, Sleep, Standby, and Ground (see Appendix B...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 7 GS2011M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 3.0 (Continued) Feature Description Used to detect and read temperature sensor data Temperature Sensor (RT1) when using the TLS mobile application RUN: Normal Operation (default) Program Switch (SW8) PROGRAM: For programming the module Used for testing and debugging the GS2011M...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 1.2 GainSpan GS2100M Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module The GS2100M module provides a quick, easy, and cost effective way for device and appliance manufacturers to add Wi-Fi connectivity to their products. Intended for smart energy and sensor applications, the module runs the SEP 2.0 Smart Energy Profile stack and has 3 high bit-rate sigma-delta ADCs for high resolution sensor and measurement devices.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 1.2.1 GS2100M Module Evaluation Board Figure 2, page 25 illustrates key components included on the GS2100M evaluation board. The evaluation board supports GS2100M module and provides access to SDIO, SPI, UART, and GPIO interfaces. The evaluation board includes USB interfaces, power jumpers for power measurement, a daughter board header, and buttons for various features.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 8 GS2100M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 2.0 Feature Description RF Module GS2100M Daughter Board Header (J1) Header to facilitate connection to a daughter board Used for testing and debugging the GS2100M JTAG Connector (J19) evaluation board ANT1...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 8 GS2100M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 2.0 (Continued) Feature Description Analog to Digital Converter A 3 high bit-rate Sigma Delta ADC connector for (ADC) Connector (J17) high resolution sensor and measurement devices RUN: Normal Operation (default) Program Switch (SW2) PROGRAM: For programming the module...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 9 GS2100M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 3.0 Feature Description RF Module GS2100M Header to facilitate connection to a daughter Daughter Board Header (J1) board Used for testing and debugging the GS2100M JTAG Connector (J19) evaluation board ANT1...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 9 GS2100M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 3.0 (Continued) Feature Description Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) A 3 high bit-rate Sigma Delta ADC connector Connector (J17) and header for high resolution sensor and Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) measurement devices Header (J26)
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 1.3 GainSpan GS2101M Ultra-Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module The GS2101M based modules provide cost effective, low power, and flexible platform to add Wi-Fi® connectivity for embedded devices for a variety of applications, such as wireless sensors and thermostats.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 1.3.1 GS2101M Module Evaluation Board Figure 3, page 31 illustrates key components included on the GS2101M evaluation board. The evaluation board supports GS2101M module and provides access to SDIO, SPI, UART, and GPIO interfaces. The evaluation board includes USB interfaces, power jumpers for power measurement, a daughter board header, and buttons for various features.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 10 GS2101M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 3.1 (Continued) Feature Description Jumpers to facilitate measurement of current Power Measurement Jumpers consumption of module, (see Appendix A GS2000 (J10, J11, and J12) Evaluation Board Specifications, page 50 for more information on jumper settings and description)
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide NOTE: For GS2101M hardware specifications, refer to the GainSpan GS2101M Low Power Wi-Fi Module Hardware User Guide. 1VV0301435 Rev. 1.5 2018-12-11...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 1.4 GainSpan GS2200M Ultra-Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module The GS2200M module provides a quick, easy, and cost effective way for device and appliance manufacturers to add Wi-Fi connectivity to their products. The module provides a built-in application CPU to run the device's application firmware on the module, eliminating the need for an external host MCU.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Figure 4 GS2200M Evaluation Board Components Table 11 GS2200M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 1.1 Feature Description RF Module GS2200M Daughter Board Header (J1) Header to facilitate connection to a daughter board Used for testing and debugging the GS2200M JTAG Connector (J21) evaluation board.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 11 GS2200M Module Evaluation Board Components - EVB 1.1 (Continued) Feature Description Appendix A GS2000 Evaluation Board Power Jumpers (J31) Specifications, page 50 for more information on jumper settings and description SDIO Connector (J20) Secure Digital Input/Output connector SPI Connector (J19) Serial connector...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 1.5 Evaluation Board Software The evaluation board ships with Serial-to-Wi-Fi firmware, which uses the UART interface at 9600 Baud, 8-bit (8), No parity bit (N), one stop bit (1) that abstracts the hardware and provides Wireless LAN (WLAN) and Network Services for embedded applications.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Chapter 2 Setting Up the Evaluation Board This chapter introduces the tasks that are typically required to setting up the GainSpan ® GS2000 based module evaluation board for GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2200M and GS2101M. You can begin the setup process as soon as the site preparation is complete and the board is unpacked and inspected.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 2.1.1 Site Preparation The following table (Table 12, page 39) summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing to setup your GS2000 based module evaluation board. Table 12 Setup Checklist Item and/or Task Notes Verify that the environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 2.1.4 Unpacking and Inspecting the GS2000 Based Module Evaluation Board This section describes how to remove the evaluation board from its shipping box, and determine that you received all of the required equipment. The unpacking process is described in the following steps: 1.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 2.2 Setting Up the GS2000 Based Module Evaluation Board This section describes how to perform the following installation tasks: • Place the evaluation board on a secure flat surface • Connect all cabling •...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 2.3 Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Safety Specifications The following sections contain important safety, planning, and power requirements information. 2.3.1 Electrical Guidelines When connecting power to the evaluation board, observe all caution and warning statements.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Chapter 3 Initial Board Connections and Configuration This chapter describes how to quickly administer initial settings and start a Serial-to-Wi-Fi ® application on a GainSpan GS2000 based module evaluation board. The following sections are covered in this chapter: •...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide NOTE: The FTDI Virtual COM port driver can enumerate devices to any one of a number of COM ports. It is necessary to find the COM port being used to communicate with the GS2000 based module evaluation board. 3.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 6. Setup the Serial Port (COM port) as shown in Figure 7, page Figure 7 Select Serial Port (COM port) Settings NOTE: For Temperature and Light Sensor (TLS) application set the Baud Rate to 115200.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 3.2 Providing Power to the Evaluation Board To provide power to the GS2000 based module evaluation board perform the following procedures: • Connect power to the evaluation board 3.2.1 Connecting Power to the Board 1.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 6. This command will respond back with the Serial-to-Wi-Fi firmware version (see Figure 9, page 47). Figure 9 Serial-to-Wi-Fi Firmware Version 7. Setup an Access Point (AP) that is specific to your environment and network. 1VV0301435 Rev.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide 3.3 Configuring the Board for Wireless Network This section describes how to configure network settings on the GS2000 based module evaluation board for the first time. When configuring the evaluation board for the first time, make sure you have completed the setup according to the hardware setup instructions in Chapter 2 Setting Up the Evaluation Board, page...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide The IP address, subnet, and gateway of the GainSpan node will be displayed upon successful association (see Figure 10, page 49). Figure 10 Receiving IP Address from the Access Point DHCP Server For more information on how to setup application examples for: •...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Appendix A GS2000 Evaluation Board Specifications This appendix summarizes the physical, electrical, environmental specifications, on-board ® jumper and switch settings for the GainSpan GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2200M and GS2101M evaluation boards. The following sections are covered in this appendix: •...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 14 GS2011M Evaluation Board LEDs LED State EVB 2.0 EVB 3.0 Description General Purpose LED’s controlled either GPIO8 - D2 GPIO30 - D2 by Serial-to-Wi-Fi AT commands or by TLS firmware General Purpose Input/Output General Purpose LED’s controlled either GPIO9 - D3...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide A.3 GS2011M Evaluation Board Sensors Table 15, page 53 lists the GS2011M evaluation board sensors. Table 15 GS2011M Evaluation Board Sensors Sensor State EVB 2.0 and EVB 3.0 Description Used to detect and read light sensor data when Light Sensor using the Temperature and Light Sensor (TLS) mobile application...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide A.5 GS2011M Evaluation Board Jumper Settings Table 17, page 54 lists the GS2011M evaluation board jumper settings. Table 17 GS2011M Evaluation Board Jumper Settings Jumper State Jumpers on Description Jumpers on Description EVB 2.0 EVB 3.0 If JTAG is present, install jumpers on pins 1-2 and 3-4.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 17 GS2011M Evaluation Board Jumper Settings (Continued) Jumper State Jumpers on Description Jumpers on Description EVB 2.0 EVB 3.0 Install jumper enables GPIO8 GPIO8 I2C Data Install jumper enables GPIO9 GPIO9 I2C Clock Note: Power is turned off to the board during Standby mode.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide A.7 GS2100M Evaluation Board LEDs Table 19, page 57 lists the GS2100M evaluation board LEDs. Table 19 GS2100M Evaluation Board LEDs LED State EVB 2.0 EVB 3.0 Description LED on board will be Solid GREEN indicating VDDIO - D9 VDDIO - D9 board is ON and receiving input voltage...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide A.11 GS2101M Evaluation Board LEDs Table 23, page 61 lists the GS2101M evaluation board LEDs. Table 23 GS2101M Evaluation Board LEDs LED State EVB 1.1 Description LED on board will be Solid GREEN VIN_3V3 - D9 indicating board is ON and receiving input voltage...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide A.15 GS2200M Evaluation Board LEDs Table 27, page 65 lists the GS2200M evaluation board LEDs. Table 27 GS2200M Evaluation Board LEDs LED State EVB 1.1 Description LED on board will be Solid GREEN VIN_3V3 - D8 indicating board is ON and receiving input voltage...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide A.16 GS2200M Evaluation Board Sensors Table 28, page 66 lists the GS2200M evaluation board sensors. Table 28 GS2200M Evaluation Board Sensors Sensor State EVB 1.1 Description Used to detect and read light sensor data when Light Sensor using the Temperature and Light Sensor (TLS) mobile application...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Appendix B Connector Pinouts This appendix describes the pinouts for the JTAG, SPI, SDIO, Headers, and JTAG Test ® Header connectors on the GainSpan GS2011M, GS2100M, GS2101M and GS2200M evaluation boards (EVB 1.1, EVB 2.0, EVB 3.0 and EVB 3.1). The following sections are covered in this appendix: •...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 32 SPI0 Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 1.1, EVB 2.0, EVB 3.0 and EVB 3.1 Pin No. Signal Name Description Secure Digital Input Output Command and SDIO_CMD/SPIO_DIN Serial Port Input Output Data In Secure Digital Input Output Data 3 and SDIO_DAT3/SPIO_CS0 Serial Port Input Output CS0...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.4 GS2011M Evaluation Board Pinouts B.4.1 GS2011M Daughter Board Header Connector Pinouts The daughter board header enables different daughter cards to be connected to the evaluation board. The head signals list the primary function and also provides the alternate functions that are available on the module.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 34 Daughter Board Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 2.0 (Continued) Signal Name Description Signal Name Description General Purpose Input General Purpose Input Output / Universal Output / 4-bit SDIO Data GPIO26/UART1_C SDIO_DAT1_INT_M Asynchronous Receiver Bit 1 / SDIO SPI Mode...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 35, page 73 gives the pin assignments and their alternate MUX functions on the GS2011M EVB 3.0. This header connector (J1) on the GS2011M evaluation board uses a 36-pin connector. Table 35 Daughter Board Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 3.0 Pin No.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 35 Daughter Board Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 3.0 (Continued) Pin No. Signal Name Description Pin No. Signal Name Description General Purpose Input General Purpose Input Output / Universal GPIO1/UART0_TX GPIO25/UART0_RTS Output / Asynchronous Asynchronous Receiver Receiver Transmitter 0...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.4.2 GS2011M Test Point Header Connector Pinouts These test points are used for external testing of the evaluation board. This header connector (J2) on the GS2011M evaluation board uses a 13-pin connector. Table 36, page 75 gives the pin assignments on EVB 2.0.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 37, page 76 gives the pin assignments on EVB 3.0. Table 37 Test Point Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 3.0 Pin No. Signal Name Description RTC_IO_0 Real Time Clock Input Output 0 Analog to Digital Converter / Successive ADC_SAR_0 Approximation Register 0...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.5 GS2100M Evaluation Board Pinouts B.5.1 GS2100M Daughter Board Header Connector Pinouts The daughter board header enables different daughter cards to be connected to the evaluation board. The head signals list the primary function and also provides the alternate functions that are available on the module.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 38 Daughter Board Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 2.0 (Continued) Signal Name Description Signal Name Description General Purpose Input Output / General Purpose Input Output / GPIO0/UART0_R Universal Asynchronous GPIO24/UART0_C Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter 0 TS_M Receiver Transmitter 0 Clear to...
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 39 Daughter Board Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 3.0 (Continued) Pin No. Signal Name Description Pin No. Signal Name Description Secure Digital Input Secure Digital Input SDIO_CLK/SPI0_C Output Clock / SPI 0 SDIO_DAT0/SPI0_ Output Data Bit 0 / SPI0 LK_M...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.5.2 GS2100M Analog Digital Converter Terminal Connector The Analog Digital Converter (ADC) is used for connecting external analog devices for evaluating. This connector (J17) on the GS2100M evaluation board uses 9 independent screws to connect wires. Table 40, page 80 gives the pin assignments on the GS2100M EVB 2.0.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.6 GS2101M Evaluation Board Pinouts B.6.1 GS2101M Daughter Board Header Connector Pinouts The daughter board header enables different daughter cards to be connected to the evaluation board. The head signals list the primary function and also provides the alternate functions that are available on the module.
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.7 GS2200M Evaluation Board Pinouts B.7.1 GS2200M Daughter Board Header Connector Pinouts The daughter board header enables different daughter cards to be connected to the evaluation board. The head signals list the primary function and also provides the alternate functions that are available on the module.
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GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide Table 45 Daughter Board Header Connector Pin Assignments - EVB 1.1 (Continued) Signal Name Description Signal Name Description General Purpose Input General Purpose Input Output / Universal Output / Universal GPIO27/UART1_RTS Asynchronous Receiver GPIO3/UART1_RX Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter 1 Request to...
GS2K Module Evaluation Board Hardware User Guide B.7.2 GS2200M Analog Digital Converter Terminal Header The Analog Digital Converter (ADC) is used for connecting external analog devices for evaluation. This connector (J2) on the GS2200M evaluation board uses a 13-pin connector. Table 46, page 86 gives the pin assignments on EVB 1.1.
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