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Crystalfontz America, Incorporated
CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform
Crystalfontz Model Number
Hardware Version
Firmware Version
Data Sheet Version
Product Pages
Crystalfontz America, Incorporated
User Guide
CFA910
Revision 0.3, November 2010
Revision 0.6, November 2010
Revision 1.1, November 2010
https://www.crystalfontz.com/products/product.phtml?product_id=1282
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- Page 1 Crystalfontz America, Incorporated CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform User Guide Crystalfontz Model Number CFA910 Hardware Version Revision 0.3, November 2010 Firmware Version Revision 0.6, November 2010 Data Sheet Version Revision 1.1, November 2010 Product Pages https://www.crystalfontz.com/products/product.phtml?product_id=1282 Crystalfontz America, Incorporated...
- Page 2 Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 2 REVISION HISTORY HARDWARE Current hardware version: v0.3 2010/11/01 New product. FIRMWARE Current firmware version: v0.6 2010/11/15 Added on-screen keyboard and Mozilla’s Fennec web browser.
- Page 3 Crystalfontz America, Inc. assumes no liability for applications assistance, customer product design, software performance, or infringements of patents or services described herein. Nor does Crystalfontz America, Inc. warrant or represent that any license, either express or implied, is granted under any patent right, copyright, or other intellectual property right of Crystalfontz America, Inc.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Main Features
MAIN FEATURES The CFA910 module is a convenient and very economical way for developers to work with an E Ink module (Vizplex E Ink display plus SBC (Single Board Computer) Main Board Crystalfontz CFA10022) running Linux OS. The display is an E Ink Holding Corporation's Electrophoretic Display (EPD), also known as e-paper. -
Page 6: Cfa910 Module Package Contents
Epson Broadsheet EPD Display Controller. CFA910 MODULE PACKAGE CONTENTS The basic CFA910 module package contents are: CFA910 module, which is a Vizplex E Ink Display mounted on an SBC (Single Board Computer) Main Board (Crys- talfontz CFA10022). 5 volt DC Adapter ... -
Page 7: Main Board (Crystalfontz Cfa10022)
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 7 MAIN BOARD (CRYSTALFONTZ CFA10022) Connectivity Interfaces The Main Board connectivity interfaces are: 1. One USB device/host port (H) 2. - Page 8 Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 8 EXPANSION CONNECTION (Continued) ATMEL USAGE DEFAULT AT91SAM9G45 TYPE GROUP JTAG NRST NRST JTAG,SYSTEM JTAG WAKE_UP WKUP...
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Page 9: Leds
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 9 EXPANSION CONNECTION (Continued) ATMEL USAGE DEFAULT AT91SAM9G45 TYPE GROUP VDD_+SYS POWER OUTPUT VDDBU_+3V3 POWER OUTPUT VDDH_+20V... -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES TOUCHSCREEN The resistive 4-wire touchscreen must be ordered at the time of the module. You may break the display if you try to add a touchscreen later or remove the installed touchscreen. -
Page 11: Debug Console Serial Port (Ttys0 Under Linux)
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 11 Debug Console Serial Port (ttyS0 under Linux) This is made available by a USB MicroB using an FTDI serial-to-USB chip. -
Page 12: Two Rs232 Serial Ports (Ttys1 And/Or Ttys2 Under Linux)
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 12 Two RS232 Serial Ports (ttyS1 and/or ttyS2 under Linux) These are made available by the two DB9 connectors (SERIAL TTY1 and SERIAL TTY2). -
Page 13: Jtag Hardware Debugging Interface
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 13 JTAG Hardware Debugging Interface J7, 2x10 male header, 0.1" centers JTAG ATMEL DEFAULT TYPE AT91SAM9G45 VDD_+3.3V POWER OUTPUT VDD_+3.3V... -
Page 14: 16 Gpio Pins
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 14 16 GPIO Pins J8, 2x10 male header, 0.1" centers GPIO ATMEL DEFAULT TYPE AT91SAM9G45 VDD_+3.3V POWER OUTPUT... -
Page 15: One Spi Port
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 15 One SPI Port Four chip selects, J3 and J9 male header, 0.1" centers SPI PORT WITH CHIP SELECT 0 AND CHIP SELECT 1... -
Page 16: Twi/I 2 C
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 16 TWI/I TWI/I ATMEL DEFAULT TYPE AT91SAM9G45 VDD_+3.3V POWER OUTPUT TWI0_SCL PA21/TWDCK0 NO CONNECT TWI0_SDA PA20/TWD0 VDD_+3.3V... -
Page 17: Various Voltage Test Points
November 2010 Page 17 Various Voltage Test Points If you need more information about the pins in the tables above, see the microprocessor datasheet at Atmel AT91SAM9G45 ARM microprocessor. Figure 2. View of CFA910 Module Right Edge with Optional Touchscreen... -
Page 18: Mechanical Specifications
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 18 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Overall Dimensions 137.90 (W) x 104.10 (H) mm x 1.18 (D) maximum 137.90 (W) x 105.10 (H) mm x 15.53 (D) maximum... -
Page 19: Additional Physical Characteristics
124.00 (W) x 92.20 (H) mm Active Area 122.40 (W) x 90.60 (H) mm Pixel Pitch 0.153 (W) x 0.151 (H) mm Overall Weight of CFA910 module (E Ink Display mounted on CFA10022 Main Board) Without touchscreen 108 grams (typical) With optional touchscreen... -
Page 20: Illustrations With Dimensions (7 Pages)
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 20 ILLUSTRATIONS WITH DIMENSIONS (7 PAGES) - Page 21 Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 21...
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Page 27: Cfa910 Module Block Diagram
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 27 CFA910 MODULE BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 3. CFA910 Module Block Diagram... -
Page 28: Using The Console Port
The system is configured without a root password. You may add a password if you choose to do so. HOW TO POWER UP AND POWER DOWN Initial power on: simply plug the power supply (included) into an AC outlet. The CFA910 will initialize and turn on the Vizplex E Ink display. -
Page 29: Other Applications Including Fennec Web Browser
Other applications exist on the system for you to experiment with. One application is Mozilla’s Fennec web browser. If you have an Internet connection, you can use the Fennec web browser to browse the Internet. Connect the CFA910 to your network via the Etherrnet port. The CFA910 will obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. -
Page 30: Build Your Own Applications
The CFA910 module is sold with a Vizplex E Ink display mounted on the Main Board Crystalfontz CFA10022. Do not attempt to separate the Main Board from the Vizplex E Ink display: you will crack the display. If you attempt to modify the board to work with other displays, the warranty is void. -
Page 31: Avoid Shock, Impact, Torque, Or Tension
Expansion Board into the first four standoffs. With touchscreen: If you add a bezel to the CFA910 module, the bezel must be smooth where it touches the touchscreen. Your bezel should not apply undue force to the touchscreen. To avoid shorting, any mounting bezel should be at least 3 mm from the Active Area of the touchscreen. -
Page 32: Appendix A: Schematic For Misc-Cfa10032
Crystalfontz America, Inc. CFA910 E Ink Module and Development Platform www.crystalfontz.com Hardware v0.3 / Firmware v0.6 / User Guide v1.1 November 2010 Page 32 APPENDIX A: SCHEMATIC FOR MISC-CFA10032...
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