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USER MANUAL
Catalyst EC
Embedded Computer System
Rev. A - July 2010 - 110123-4000A
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD
www.eurotech.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Catalyst EC Embedded Computer System Rev. A - July 2010 - 110123-4000A DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD www.eurotech.com...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by any Eurotech company. While reasonable precautions have been taken, Eurotech assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction ..........................6 Block Diagram ......................6 Features ........................7 Related Documents ....................9 Handling Your Board Safely ..................9 Conventions ......................10 Software Specification......................11 Operating System Support ..................11 Drivers ........................11 BIOS ......................... 11 ™ Everyware Software Framework ................
  • Page 4 Catalyst EC User Manual Power and Power Management ................23 Power Supply Architecture ................24 ACPI Power Management States ..............24 Mechanical ....................... 26 Connectors, Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators ..............28 Identifying Connectors ..................... 28 Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators ................28 SW1: Reset ....................
  • Page 5 Contents Electrical ........................49 Universal Serial Bus ..................49 C Bus ......................49 SMBus ......................49 Analog RGB ....................50 LVDS Display ....................50 Touch Panel Controller ................. 50 Backlight ...................... 51 General-Purpose Inputs and Outputs ............51 Super I/O Controller ..................52 Audio Interface .....................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Block Diagram The following diagram illustrates the system organization of the Catalyst EC. Notice that the data connector on the Catalyst Module XL has been divided into two sections for this illustration. Options are shown with dotted lines.

  • Page 7: Features

    Introduction Features Processor ® ™ Intel Atom processor • • Intel System Controller Hub US15W • Clock rates of 1.1 GHz, 1.33 GHz, or 1.6 GHz • Front side bus from 400 MHz to 533 MHz Memory • 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB DDR-2 DRAM •...
  • Page 8 Catalyst EC User Manual Audio Interface • Two stereo line inputs • Two stereo line outputs • PC beep support User Interface and Display • Two independent display outputs LVDS Analog RGB • Resistive touch panel (4-, 5-, or 8-wire options) •...

  • Page 9: Related Documents

    Because Eurotech supplies only the embedded computer system and not fully integrated systems, Eurotech cannot provide meaningful system-level emissions test results. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that systems using the Catalyst EC are compliant with the appropriate EMC standards.

  • Page 10: Conventions

    Catalyst EC User Manual Conventions The following table lists the symbols used in this document. Symbol Explanation Note – information that requires your attention Warning – proceeding with a course of action may damage your equipment or result in loss of data The following table describes the conventions for signal names used in this document.

  • Page 11: Software Specification

    Software Specification Eurotech provides an application-ready platform including BIOS, operating system, and development environment. This section gives a brief description of the software support available for the Catalyst EC. For additional details, contact your local Eurotech technical support. Operating System Support The Catalyst EC is compatible with the following operating systems: ...

  • Page 12: Hardware Specification

    Hardware Specification Core Processor The Catalyst EC bases its architecture on the high-performance, low-power Catalyst Module XL. This module uses an integrated two-chip solution comprised of the Intel Atom processor and Intel SCH US15W. The module is available in various versions based on the following features: •...

  • Page 13: Real-Time Clock

    The Catalyst Module XL includes a RTC function. It retains the system date and time when the system is powered down as long as the 3.3 V “always” power or backup power is provided to the module. To supply backup power, the Catalyst EC includes a long-life battery. For general specifications, see Real-Time Clock, page 53.

  • Page 14: Communications

    100 mA to 500 mA in 100 mA increments. The Catalyst EC supplies 5 V power to each USB host port through a power switch with over-current detection. Make sure to account for power used through USB in your power budget.

  • Page 15: Wireless Module Or Mini Pci Express Interface

    NEMA style GPS serial interface, three LED control signals, and five wireless control signals on socket J26, page 46. A power switch included on the Catalyst EC enables sequencing of the power to socket J26. Header J19, page includes a 2-pin jumper to control this power switch.

  • Page 16: Ethernet

    Ethernet 1. Ethernet The Catalyst EC supports up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with individual MAC addresses. Contact your local Eurotech technical support about special programming of MAC addresses. The two Ethernet ports are included on socket J7, page 33.

  • Page 17: System Management Bus

    2.2k 2.2k SMB_CLK Intel® SMB_DATA SCH US15W SMB_ALERT# Wireless Ctrl Expansion The following table lists the addresses of the SMBus devices on the Catalyst EC. Device Address Function Catalyst Module XL Reserved 0101 0010 Write 0101 0011 Read Clock Generator...

  • Page 18: User Interface And Display

    The Catalyst EC provides two independent display interfaces. A 4-channel LVDS interface drives the primary display, while an analog RGB interface drives a secondary display. In addition, the Catalyst EC provides discrete backlight control signals and supports a 4-, 5-, or 8-wire resistive touch panel.

  • Page 19: Analog Rgb

    Display, page 50. Analog RGB In addition to the LVDS display output, the Catalyst EC drives a secondary display on its analog RGB output. A Chrontel CH7317A Display Converter accepts the SDVO output from the Catalyst Module XL, encodes the data, and drives the analog RGB output.
  • Page 20 Catalyst EC User Manual 4-Wire Touch Panel The following table describes the wiring for 4-wire resistive touch panels on header J22. 4-Wire (Alternate) J22 Pin Name 4-Wire SX+ (TC3) Right Bottom Bottom Left Right Left 5-Wire Touch Panel The following table describes the wiring for 5-wire resistive touch panels on header J22.

  • Page 21: Backlight

    For backlight power specifications, see Backlight, page 51. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse The Catalyst EC supports a direct connection to a PS/2 mouse and keyboard using the dedicated keyboard/mouse interface of the Super I/O Controller. Connect a PS/2 keyboard to socket J20, page and a PS/2 mouse to socket J21, page 41.

  • Page 22: Super I/O Controller

    SMSC SCH3116 datasheet. System Monitoring The Super I/O Controller includes temperature sensing, voltage monitoring, and motor or external cooling control. This section describes how the Catalyst EC uses each of these capabilities. Temperature The carrier board includes three temperature sensors that are accessible using the Super I/O Controller hardware monitoring registers.

  • Page 23: Voltage

    Handheld and portable systems available today never really turn "off." They make use of power management techniques that cycle the electronics into power saving modes but never fully remove power from the full system. The Catalyst EC includes advanced power management features, including the low-power Atom processor, Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management, the ability to operate in power-saving modes, and partitioned power distribution.

  • Page 24: Power Supply Architecture

    The architecture of the power supply partitions power distribution across the Catalyst Module XL and the Catalyst EC carrier board. The Catalyst EC requires a main power input VIN on header J5, page 32. The maximum main input voltage is limited by input protection.
  • Page 25 No operating system context is preserved. Limited wake events are active. Wake events transition the Catalyst EC from sleep mode back to full operation. Header J25, page includes the signal FWH_WP# providing an external wake event input. For...

  • Page 26: Mechanical

    Catalyst EC User Manual Mechanical The Catalyst EC conforms to the EPIC form factor. This section describes mounting and dimensions of the board. Mounting Holes The carrier board includes three sets of four mounting holes that enable the following mountings: •...
  • Page 27 Hardware Specification The next diagram illustrates the side view of the Catalyst EC. The final view illustrates the underside of the Catalyst EC. Notice SD/MMC socket J23 is located on the underside. 110123-4000A...

  • Page 28: Connectors, Switches, Jumpers, And Indicators

    This section describes various switches, jumpers, and indicators on the carrier board. SW1: Reset SW1 is the reset button for the Catalyst EC. Pressing SW1 initiates a hardware reset of module circuitry including the processor. Press this button to restart the system without cycling power.

  • Page 29: J35: Usb Host/Client Jumper

    USB Client J36: PCIe Multiplexer Jumper Type: 2-post header Jumper J36 controls a PCIe port multiplexer included on the Catalyst EC carrier board that selects the Ethernet 1 interface on socket J7, page or the PCIe bus connection on socket J26, page 46.

  • Page 30: Ethernet Leds

    Catalyst EC User Manual D20: PATA LED Type Description green Blinking indicates activity on a PATA disk drive D26: Touch Panel LED Type Description green Blinking indicates activity on the touch panel D27-D29: Wireless Module LEDs Type Description green Indicates Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)

  • Page 31: Signal Headers

    J3: JTAG Board connector: 2x10 socket, 2 mm, Hirose DF11-20DP-2DSA The Catalyst EC includes a JTAG interface for factory test and for board-level software debugging; otherwise, the JTAG port is not supported for application use. Name...

  • Page 32: J4: Maintenance Port

    Header J5 accepts input power from an external supply. VIN is the main power input to the Catalyst EC. Power regulators on the carrier board accept a 12 V main input voltage and generate all other voltages required by the Catalyst Module XL and carrier board circuitry.

  • Page 33: J6: Gpio

    Connectors, Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators J6: GPIO Board connector: 2x10 header, 2 mm, Hirose DF11-20DP-2DSA Mating connector: Hirose DF11 series socket The Catalyst EC includes sixteen GPIO signals on header J6. For further details, see Expansion Port, page 21. Name...

  • Page 34: J8: Usb Host 0

    Catalyst EC User Manual J8: USB Host 0 Board connector: USB Type A receptacle, Molex 89485-8000 Mating connector: USB Type A plug Socket J8 provides a general-purpose USB 2.0 host port. The connector shield is tied to chassis ground. For further details, see Universal Serial Bus, page 14.

  • Page 35: J10: Usb Host 2 Or Usb Client

    Connectors, Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators J10: USB Host 2 or USB Client Board connector: USB Type A receptacle, Molex 89485-8000 Mating connector: USB Type A plug The USB signals on socket J10 support a USB host or USB client port. Jumper J35, page selects the operation of this port.

  • Page 36: J12: Stereo Line Out 0 And Stereo Line In 0

    Catalyst EC User Manual J12: Stereo Line Out 0 and Stereo Line In 0 Board connector: dual stack stereo jack, 3.5 mm, CUI Inc SJD-3510-45 Mating connector: 3.5 mm stereo plug The audio codec included on the carrier board provides two audio inputs and two audio outputs on stereo jack J12 and header J13.

  • Page 37: J14: Analog Rgb

    Board connector: high-density 15-pin D-sub connector, Tyco Electronics 1734530-3 Mating connector: high-density 15-pin D-sub plug The Catalyst EC drives an analog RGB display using a direct connection to J14. This interface supports an 8:8:8 RGB port and DDC bus that is used to identify the type of monitor connected.

  • Page 38: J15: Serial 1

    Catalyst EC User Manual J15: Serial 1 Board connector: 2x5 header, 2 mm, Hirose DF11-10DP-2DSA Mating connector: Hirose DF11 series socket Header J15 supports a full-feature EIA-232 serial port. For further details, see Serial Ports, page 14. Name Type Description...

  • Page 39: J17: Serial 3

    Header J17 supports a serial port that can be configured for EIA-232 or EIA-422/485 operation. The input signal MODE3 selects EIA-232 or EIA-422/485 mode. This input is pulled up on a standard Catalyst EC defaulting to EIA-422/485 mode. To convert to EIA- 232 mode, connect this input to ground. For further details, see Serial Ports, page 14.

  • Page 40: J19: Serial 5 And Wireless Module Power Control

    Board connector: 6-pin mini-DIN socket, MDJ-104-6PS Mating connector: mini-DIN plug The Catalyst EC supports a PS/2 keyboard on socket J20. The 5 V power output supplied on this socket includes a 0.5 A fuse. The connector shield is tied to chassis ground.

  • Page 41: J21: Ps/2 Mouse

    Board connector: 6-pin mini-DIN socket, MDJ-104-6PS Mating connector: mini-DIN plug The Catalyst EC supports a PS/2 mouse on socket J21. The 5 V power output supplied on this socket includes a 0.5 A fuse. The connector shield is tied to chassis ground. For...
  • Page 42 Catalyst EC User Manual Name Type Description LVDS_DATA3- O-LVDS LVDS data 3 LVDS_DATA2- O-LVDS LVDS data 2 ground ground L_CLK O-LVTTL LCD DDC I C clock LVDS_DATA1+ O-LVDS LVDS data 1 L_DATA IO-LVTTL LCD DDC I C data LVDS_DATA1- O-LVDS...

  • Page 43: J23: Sd/Mmc

    Connectors, Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators J23: SD/MMC Board connector: SD memory card socket, Molex 67913-0002 Mating card: SD/MMC card The Catalyst EC provides SD/MMC socket J23 for memory and I/O expansion. For further details, see External Memory Interfaces, page 13.
  • Page 44 Catalyst EC User Manual Name Type Description IDE_PDDR5 IDE_PDDR10 IDE_PDDR4 IDE_PDDR11 IDE_PDDR3 IDE_PDDR12 IDE_PDDR2 IDE_PDDR13 IDE_PDDR1 IDE_PDDR14 IDE_PDDR0 IDE_PDDR15 IDE_PDDREQ IDE_PDIOW# IDE_PDIOR# PATA interface IDE_PDIORDY IDE_PDCSEL# IDE_PDDACKR# INT_INTRQ# IDE_PDA1 IDE_PATADET IDE_PDA0 IDE_PDA2 IDE_PDCS1# IDE_PDCS3# IDE_PDACTIVE# 110123-4000A...

  • Page 45: J25: Touch Panel, Wake, And Gpio

    50-pin ribbon cable. Alternatively, the jumper settings can be configured on the disk drive header using jumpers and a 44-pin ribbon cable. The following table gives the setting for these pins on a standard Catalyst EC. Description Jumper Settings...

  • Page 46: J26: Wireless Module Or Mini Pcie Interface

    Catalyst EC User Manual J26: Wireless Module or Mini PCIe Interface Board connector: 52-pin Mini Card, full or half-size, Molex 67910-0001 Mating module: Compliant to the Intel® McCaslin Platform Wireless Specification rev. 1.0 (Dec 2006) Socket J26 supports either an Intel McCaslin platform compliant wireless module or a Mini PCIe card.

  • Page 47: J33: Smbus

    Board connector: 2x5 header, 2 mm, Samtec HMTSW-105-07-L-D-200 As a volume production option, header J34 provides a USB2.0 high speed interface for an embedded USB mass storage drive. For a description of the external memory interfaces available on the Catalyst EC, see External Memory Interfaces, page 13.

  • Page 48: System Specification

    1.33 Front side bus clock On-board DDR-2 DRAM 2000 Power Supply The Catalyst EC accepts the main power input on J5, page 32. For details about the power supply architecture, see Power Supply Architecture, page 24. Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply voltage (VIN)

  • Page 49: Electrical

    This section provides electrical specifications for the Catalyst EC. Universal Serial Bus The Catalyst EC provides four USB host ports on socket J8, page 34, J9, page 34, J10, page 35, and J11, page 35. Each port supplies 5 V power through a power switch with over-current detection.

  • Page 50: Analog Rgb

    Catalyst EC User Manual Analog RGB The Catalyst EC drives an analog RGB display using a direct connection to connector J14, page 37. In addition to the 8:8:8 RGB data, the display controller provides a DDC bus on connector J14 for monitor plug and play. This interface includes ESD protection and EMI/RFI filtering.

  • Page 51: Backlight

    System Specification Backlight Header J22, page provides software-controlled backlight power and two backlight control signals. For further details, see Backlight, page 21. Symbol Parameter Typ. Units Backlight Power Output V5S_BKL_F Soft-start power V5S_BKL_F L_BKLTCTL_RC High-level output voltage = -0.1 mA (note 6) Low-level output voltage = 0.1 mA Notes:...

  • Page 52: Super I/O Controller

    Audio Interface The IDT 92HD71B8 4-channel HD audio codec provides the audio interface for the Catalyst EC. This audio codec supports two stereo line inputs and two stereo line outputs on stereo jack J12, page and header J13, page 36. For a description of this...

  • Page 53: General

    The Intel SCH US15W provides a RTC function on the Catalyst Module XL that retains the system date and time. To supply backup power when the power input is disconnected, the Catalyst EC includes a long-life, lithium coin battery. For a description of the RTC function, see Non-volatile Memory, page 12.

  • Page 54: Appendix A - Reference Information

    Catalyst EC User Manual Appendix A – Reference Information Product Information Product notices, updated drivers, support material: www.eurotech.com Intel Information about the Intel Atom processor, Intel System Controller Hub US15W, Intel High Definition Audio specification: www.intel.com EPIC Information Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing: www.pc104.org...
  • Page 55 Appendix A – Reference Information Information about the general-purpose I/O expansion port: www.nxp.com SMSC Information about the Super I/O Controller: www.smsc.com Information about the HD audio codec: www.idt.com Micron Information about the embedded USB mass storage drives: www.micron.com 110123-4000A...

  • Page 56: Appendix B - Rohs Compliance

    Additionally, packaging used by Eurotech for its products complies with the EU Directive 2004/12/EC in that the total concentration of the heavy metals cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead and mercury do not exceed 100ppm.

  • Page 57: Appendix C - Board Revision

    Appendix C – Board Revision Appendix C – Board Revision This manual applies to the current revision of the Catalyst EC carrier board as given in the following sections. For the Catalyst Module XL revision history, refer to the Catalyst Module Design-In Guide (Eurotech document #110122-2003).

  • Page 58: Appendix D - Development Kit

    These kits allow you to become familiar with the Catalyst Module XL functionality and to develop applications prior to customization for your specific requirements. Eurotech offers two types of development kits for the Catalyst EC: without LCD and with LCD. The following table lists the development kits that are currently available.
  • Page 59 • Catalyst EC Development Kit Quick Start (Eurotech document #110123-4001) Please make sure you have received all the components before you begin your development. For details about getting started, refer to the Catalyst EC Development Kit Quick Start (#110123-4001). 110123-4000A...

  • Page 60: Appendix E - Maintenance Port

    • Stop Bits: • Flow control: none Port Output Connect power to the Catalyst EC. LED D10 lights, and the following text is displayed on the terminal. EUROTECH, INC. Catalyst Core Module: Embedded Controller Firmware Copyright (c) 2007 EuroTech, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 61 Web: www.parvus.com Web: www.eurotech.com France EUROTECH Tel. +33 04.72.89.00.90 Fax +33 04.78.70.08.24 E-mail: sales.fr@eurotech.com E-mail: support.fr@eurotech.com Web: www.eurotech.com Finland EUROTECH Tel. +358 9.477.888.0 Fax +358 9.477.888.99 E-mail: sales.fi@eurotech.com E-mail: support.fi@eurotech.com Web: www.eurotech.com To find your nearest contact refer to: www.eurotech.com/contacts...
  • Page 62 EUROTECH HEADQUARTERS Via Fratelli Solari 3/a 33020 Amaro (Udine) – ITALY Phone: +39 0433.485.411 Fax: +39 0433.485.499 For full contact details go to: www.eurotech.com/contacts...

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