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™ ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference 90000879_F Release date: March 2009...
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Contents ............... Customer support ................
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C h a p t e r 2 : A b o u t t h e D e v e l o p m e n t B o a r d ....39 What’s on the development board? ............39 The development board ..............40 User interface ................41 General information ..............41 ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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Antenna switch ................41 Switches and pushbuttons ............42 Reset control, S3 ................42 Power switch, S2 ................42 User pushbuttons, S6 and S7 ..............43 Legend for multi-pin switches .............. 43 Module configuration switches, S4 ............43 Wake-up button, S8 ................43 Serial Port B MEI configuration switches, S1 ..........
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IEEE802.11 a/b/g WLAN .............. 74 Typical module current / power measurements ......... 75 Typical power save current / power measurements ......75 ConnectCore 9P 9215 Module ............77 Top view ..................77 Module, side view ................77 ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215 Module ............ 79 Module, top view ................
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Radiation pattern: E-plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) ..........89 Appendix B:Certifications ..............91 FCC Part 15 Class B ..............91 Appendix C:Change log ..............97 Revision B ................97 Revision C ................97 Revision D ................97 Revision E ................98 Revision F ................98 ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
This guide provides information about the Digi ConnectCore 9P 9215 embedded core module. This table describes the typographic conventions used in this guide: Conventions used in this guide This convention Is used for italic type Emphasis, new terms, variables, and document titles.
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ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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16 MB of NOR flash, up to 32 MB SDRAM, a rich set of integrated peripherals, and superior design flexibility. At the heart of the modules is a Digi 32-bit ARM9-based NS9215 processor running at 150 MHz. Key features include 10/100 Mbit Ethernet, two on-chip Flexible Interface Modules (FIMs), 256-bit AES accelerator, power management modes with dynamic clock scaling, and a rich set of on-chip peripherals.
NS9215 processor 2 LEDs (LE1: green, and LE2:orange) available on module 16-bit data and 17-bit address buses, both are buffered Single +3.3V power supply The ConnectCore 9P 9215 module is currently available in standard variants below. Module variant Product numbers: Features...
M o d u l e p i n o u t ................. . The module has two 80 pins connectors, X1 and X2.
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WLAN signal. This signal comes directly from the Piper chip without series resistor. Buffered Data - only active when either CS0# or CS2# is active NS9215 D[31:16] Buffered Address always active ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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X1 pin Type Module functionality Usage on Comments number Development board EXT_OE# EXT_OE# EXT_WE# EXT_WE# CSO# CSO# CS2# CS2# BLE# BLE# NS9215 BE2# BHE# BHE# NS9215 BE3# EXT_WAIT# EXT_WAIT# 10k pull-up on module BCLK BCLK Connected over a 22R resistor to NS9215 CLK_OUT1 pin ETH_TPIN ETH_TPIN...
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(USB_OTG_ID) (USB_OTG_ID) VRTC VRTC Backup Battery for RTC, for 3V cell. Can be left floating, if RTC backup not needed. VLIO VLIO Mobile: Power from Li-Ion Battery (2.5V-5.5V) Non-Mobile: connected to 3.3V ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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Output, RST_DONE. To avoid RST_DONE/ input/output conflicts, put a series GPIO12/ resistor on this signal if SPI_CLK (dup) necessary. RTSC#/ QDCQ/ Ext Timer Event Out Ch 9/ GPIO13/ SPI_CLKboot DTRC#/ TXCLKC DMA1_REQ/ PIC_0_CAN_RXD GPIO14/ SPI_TXDboot ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
ConnectCore Wi-9P module: To indicate WLAN-related information, such as association status and network activity. ConnectCore 9Pand Wi-9Pmodules: LE1 will flash a repeating blink pattern in a major system failure; for example, a processor exception or Power on Self Test failure. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
Network traffic is received or transmitted Network is idle Note: The network activity LED is used for diagnostic purposes during boot-up. The ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 modules provide access to four external External interrupts interrupts signals, which are multiplexed with other functions on the GPIO pins.
C bus is completely free on the module - no EEPROM and no RTC - since the RTC is in the processor. The I²C clock is max 400kHz. I2C signals are provided on the module with 4k7 pull-up resistors. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
300 MHz maximum core clock (4x NS9215 bus speed) with 192-byte data and 2 KB program SRAM. The FIMs allow the flexible software-based selection of Digi-provided application specific hardware interfaces such as UART, SD/SDIO, 1-Wire, CAN bus, and others.
The internal 1.8V core voltage is generated through a high-efficiency synchronous Internal voltage step-down converter, which uses VLIO as input voltage. The core voltage regulator can provide up to 600mA. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
About the Development Board he ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development board supports the ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 modules. This chapter describes the components of the development board and explains how to configure the board for your requirements. The development board has two 4x20 pin connectors that are 1:1 copies of the module pins.
Development board + module, and module alone – 3.3V coincell battery with socket – PoE connectors for optional application kit (IEEE 802.3af) – Prototyping area (15 x 28 holes) with +3.3V and GND connections The development board ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
................. . The ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development board implements two user buttons and two user LEDs in addition to those provided on the module.
Power switch, S2 both 9V-30V input power supply and 12V coming out of the PoE module. However, if a power plug is connected in the DC power jack, the PoE module is disabled. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
Use the user pushbuttons to interact with the applications running on the User pushbuttons, S6 and S7 ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 modules. Use these module signals to implement the pushbuttons: Signal name Switch GPIO used (pushbutton) USER_PUSH_BUTTON_1 GPIO81...
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Down feature (S1.2 = ON) - be sure that no cable is connected to connector S1.3 On = 2-wire interface (RS422/RS485) Off = 4-wire interface (RS422) S1.4 On = Termination on Off = No termination ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
S e r i a l U A R T p o r t s ................. . The development board supports the four serial ports available on the ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 modules.
Serial Port A must not be connected if SPI or WakeUp functionality is used. The serial (UART) port C interface is a TTL interface connected to a 2x5 pin, 0.1” Serial port C TTL interface connector, X5. The connector supports only TTL level. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
The serial port C interface corresponds to the NS9215 UART port C. The signals are shared with the HDLC interface. Serial port C pins are allocated as shown: Function Defaults to DCDC#/TXCLKC GPIO8. DSRC# GPIO10. RXDC# GPIO11 RTSC#/RXCLKC GPIO13 TXDC GPIO15 CTSC# GPIO9...
................. . I2C header, X15 I2C digital I/Os, X44 ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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The I²C interface has only one device connected to the bus on the development C header board - an I/O expander (see next paragraph). Otherwise, additional I²C devices (like EEPROMs) can be connected to the module by using I²C header X15. The pinning of this header is provided below.
Note: The default configuration of UART port A is to support GPIOs. To move from GPIO to UART or SPI, you need to configure the software properly. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
................. . The Current Measurement Option uses 0.025R ohm series resistors to measure the current. The ConnectCore 9P 9215 Development board allows to measure: the current used by the development board and module (through R80), and the current used by the internal NS9215 1.8V core generated from VLIO using a...
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(CMO) resistor. The value of the resistor is 0.025 ± 1%. Calculate the current using this equation: I = U/R where I = current in Amps U = measured voltage in Volts R = 0.025 Ohms ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
................. . JTAG Multi-Ice connector X13 The standard JTAG ARM connector is a 20-pin header and can be used to connect Standard JTAG ARM connector, development tools such as Digi’s JTAG Link, ARM’s Multi-ICE, Abatron BDI2000, and others. Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V...
X9, input connector: Provides access to the signals coming from the Ethernet interface. X26, output connector: Provides the output power supply from the PoE module. Note: The PoE interface is only available for the ConnectCore 9P 9215 module. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
Power Jack, X24 PoE header, PoE header, Plug in the PoE module at a right angle to the development board, as shown in this The PoE module drawing: PoE module Jump Start development board www.digiembedded.com...
The Ethernet connector is an 8-wire RJ-45 jack, labeled , on the development board. The connector has eight interface pins, as well as two integrated LEDs that provide link status and network activity information. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
Ethernet RJ-45, X19 RJ-45 connector pins are configured as shown: RJ-45 pin allocation, X19 Signal 802.3af End-Span (mode A) 802.3af Mid-Span (Mode B) Description TXD+ Negative V Transmit data + Port TXD- Negative V Transmit data - Port RXD+ Positive V Receive data + Port EPWR+...
For the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, attach the antenna to the primary connector [X17] and the secondary connector [X18] on the development board. See figure below. Secondary antenna connector [X18] Primary antenna connector [X17] ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
(such as CE#, IRQ#, WE#), as well as I C and power (+3.3V). Using these signals, you can connect Digi-specific extension modules or your own daughter card to the module’s address/data bus. Peripheral application pins are allocated as shown:...
Test Connector, X10, X11 Module connector, Module connector, Test connector, X20, X21 See “Module pinout” on page 13 for related information. Module connectors The development board provides two 4x20 pin test connectors, labeled X10/X11 and Test connectors X20/X21. These connectors are 1:1 copies of the module pins and are used for measurement or test purposes.
Appendix A:Specifications his appendix provides environmental, mechanical, safety and power information for the ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 modules. M e c h a n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n .
................. . The module board assemblies meet all functional requirements when operating in this environments provided below. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
................. . The table below shows the specific standard operating temperature ranges for the entire ConnectCore 9P 9215 embedded core module family. Standard Operating Temperature Ranges...
Providing air movement will improve heat dissipation. The host PCB plays a large part in dissipating the heat generated by the module. A large copper plane located will improve the heat dissipation capabilities of the PCB. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
If the design allows, added buried PCB planes will also improve heat dissipation. The copper planes create a larger surface to spread the heat into the surrounding environment. S a f e t y s t a t e m e n t s .
The WLAN baseband controller can be reset through GPIO92. When this signal is low, the baseband controller is in reset mode. When high, the controller is active. The interrupt signal connected to the baseband controller is GPIO_AO. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
................. . The following illustrates typical power consumption for a ConnectCore 9P 9215 and...
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For the ConnectCore Wi-9P 9215, the clock scaling is divided by 4, for the ConnectCore 9P 9215, the clock scaling is divided by 16. This measurement was produced by selecting the "Deep Sleep/Wakeup with an External IRQ" menu option in the napsave sample application. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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C o n n e c t C o r e W i - 9P 92 15 Below are the mechanical dimensions of the ConnectCoreWi- 9P 9215 module. BOTTOM View. TOP View ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
= 0.8V to 2.0V negative edge input max = 500nsec = 2.0V to 0.8V On the ConnectCore 9P 9215 JumpStart there was a measurement of 220ns rise time and 10ns fall time. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
A n t e n n a s p e c i f i c a t i o n s : 2 d B i D i p o l e ................. . Attributes Attribute Property...
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The red solid line represents the horizontal plane and the green dotted line represents the vertical plane. You can see in the illustration that at 90 degrees, the signal strength is 0 (as expected). ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
Appendix B:Certifications he ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 products comply with the standards cited in this section. F C C P a r t 1 5 C l a s s B ................. .
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20 cm separation, and end users must be also be advised of the requirement. Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Industry Canada...
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This limit is met with the highest gain antenna listed, World Products Inc WPANTE3. OEM installers and users are cautioned to take note that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to devices operating in these frequency bands.
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The product listed above has been tested at an External Test Laboratory certified per FCC rules and has been found to meet the FCC, Part 15, Class B, Emission Limits. Documentation is on file and available from the Digi International Homologation Department.
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International EMC Standards The ConnectCore 9P 9215 and the Wi-9P 9215 meets the following standards: Standards ConnectCore 9P 9215 Emissions FCC Part 15 Subpart B ICES-003 Immunity EN 55022 EN 55024 Safety UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2, No. 60950-1 EN60950-1 www.digiembedded.com...
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................. . Minor data corrections were made and Canadian certifications information was expanded. ConnectCore 9P 9215 and Wi-9P 9215 Hardware Reference...
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