Preface; Introduction; Document Layout - Microchip Technology EVB-USB4x12 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
USB4712/USB4912. Items discussed in this chapter include:
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Document Layout

• Conventions Used in this Guide
• The Microchip Web SiteThe Microchip Web Site
• Development Systems Customer Change Notification Service
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the EVB-USB4x12 Evaluation Board as a
development tool for the USB4712/USB4912 1-Port USB 2.0 automotive hubs. The
manual layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. "Overview"
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. "Getting Started"
with the EVB-USB4x12 Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 3. "Hardware Configuration Options"
about the EVB-USB4x12 Evaluation Board battery charging features.
Appendix A. "PCB Layers"
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tion Board PCB layers.
Appendix B. "Schematics"
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tion Board schematics.
• Appendix C. "Bill of Materials"
Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM).
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Preface

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
– This shows a brief description of the EVB-USB4x12
– This includes instructions on how to get started
– This appendix shows the EVB-USB4x12 Evalua-
– This appendix shows the EVB-USB4x12 Evalua-
– This appendix includes the EVB-USB4x12
EVB-USB4X12
EVALUATION BOARD
USER'S GUIDE
®
IDE online help.
– This provides information
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