Ultra small form factor single board computer with
intel atom e3825 (dual core) cpu, 10/100/1000 ethernet, mini-pcie, usb, and com (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for WinSystems SBC35-C398 Series
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SBC35-C398 ® Single-Core ARM Industrial Computer with NXP’s i.MX 6 Processor Product Manual WinSystems, Inc. | 715 Stadium Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011 | 817-274-7553 | info@winsystems.com | www.winsystems.com...
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No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of WinSystems, Inc. The information in the document is subject to change without notice. The information furnished by WinSystems, Inc. in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable.
SBC35-C398. Functionality The WinSystems SBC35-C398 Single Board Computer (SBC) enables customers to use the full capabilities of the NXP i.MX6 CPU, which WinSystems has integrated into a compact, rugged, industrial form factor. This design features the following: •...
* The theoretical maximum performance of 1 Gbps ENET is limited to 470 Mbps (total for Tx and Rx). The actual measured performance in an optimized environment is up to 400 Mbps. Per NXP IMX6DQCE Rev. 2, 5/2013/ERR004512/ ”ENET: 1 Gb Ethernet MAC (ENET) system limitation.” v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 2...
Before You Begin Review the warnings in this section and the best practice recommendations (see “Best Practices” on page 42) when using and handling the WinSystems SBC35-C398. Adherence to these recommendations provides an optimal user experience and prevents damage. Read through this document and become familiar with the SBC35- C398 before proceeding.
SBC35-C398: Figure 5–2: Simplified Block Diagram Not available on SBC35-C398S (SBC35-C398DL and SBC35-C398Q only) Model SBC35-C398Q only *** Available COM numbers are model specific. Refer to your model's Serial interface specifications for details. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 4...
Testing 11 ms duration per axis, 3 axis Random Vibration MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition D .1g/Hz Testing (11.95g rms), 20 minutes per axis, 3 axis RoHS Compliant Operating Systems Runs Linux and other compatible operating systems. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 5...
The SBC35-C398 can provide three separate video outputs, one HDMI and two LVDS. See “Video Output” on page 11 for additional information. An audio cable bundle is available from WinSystems for the SBC35-C398Q board (P/N CBL-AUDIO2-202-12D). It attaches to J12 and brings the analog audio signals out to v1.0...
OS boot. If you do not abort the OS boot during the three-second window, the system loads the WinSystems Linaro distribution of Linux. The U-Boot OS abort period is programmable - it can be changed by aborting an OS boot and changing the bootdelay parameters.
'mmc1' Alternate single quote requirement for environment variables. The U-Boot commands, formats, and functions table provides U-Boot commands to display and change the boot configuration, an example of syntax in context, and command definitions. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 8...
Core). NOTE Since the environment variables depicted below are not part of a command line (they are a screen printout of global environment variables), there are no single line quotes required; it is merely a list. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 9...
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’ will become: console=ttymxc0,115200n8 video=mxcfb0:dev=hdmi,1280x720M@60,if=RGB24 video=mxcfb1:dev=ldb,1024x600M@60,if=RGB666 video=mxcfb2: off By using U-Boot’s variable expansion capability, complex U-Boot environment strings can be assembled from simple strings. The following sections illustrate important U-Boot devices and their environment variables. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 10...
OS image from a microSD card, an attached SATA/CFast device, or over the Ethernet. On startup, U-Boot will look in the environment for a variable named ‘bootcmd’. Typically, ‘bootcmd’ directs U-Boot to execute commands contained in another environment variable. For instance, the default ‘bootcmd’, which is v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 11...
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However this requires knowledge of the TFTP server’s file system, and the correct U-Boot configuration will vary from development environment to development environment. You must install and configure a TFTP server, and copy the ' uImage ' file v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 12...
SBC35-C398/Setup into the file system so that the TFTP server is configured for use. Contact your WinSystems Applications Engineer for additional information on configuring U-Boot. 7.8.5 Root File System The root file system arguments ( root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 'rootwait rw' ) specify the device and partition where the Linux file system resides.
Connections” on page 14 and “Top View Connections” on page 15 for other connections. J500 J502 Not Available SATA SSD (CFast) J503 Available Bottom View Connections Item Description Reference J500 Not Available Not Available J502 SATA SSD (CFast)(SBC35-C398Q Only) page 36 J503 Not Available Not Available v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 16...
This could corrupt the file system on the removable media. Always power down the board completely, then remove or insert media. Additional Information This micro SD card connector is a Molex 47352-1001. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 18...
Do not insert or remove the SD/SDIO card while the SBC35-C398 is powered up or in the process of powering up or down. This could corrupt the file system on the removable media. Always power down the board completely, then remove or insert media. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 19...
Before supplying voltage to pin 49 of J5, remove any jumper installed on JP1. Damage to the board may occur if you apply a voltage to pin 49 of J1 while a jumper is installed on JP1. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 20...
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The I/O is terminated at a Molex 501571-5007, 2x25, 1mm pitch (Pico-Clasp™) right angle locking header connector (WS G650-2050-7HB). Matching connector: The mate is the Molex 501189-5010 housing with Molex 501193-2000 crimp pins. WinSystems cables simplify connections to the board: • CBL-DIO24-000-14: Pico-Clasp to unterminated •...
C, SPI, (1) TTL Serial Port, (8) GPIO and (1) PWM line. IO60 provides developers with easy access to these popular buses so they can add special functionality to a system. Go to www.winsystems.com for predefined expansion options and the IO60 design guide or contact an Application Engineer through technical support (see “Introduction”...
REFCLK+ W_DISABLE# PERST# PERn0 +3.3Vaux PERp0 +1.5V SMB_CLK PERn0 SMB_DATA PERp0 +3.3Vaux LED_WLAN# LED_WPAN# 1.5V mSATA DET +3.3Vaux Shaded cells indicate Mechanical Key or other no pin/no connection. Additional Information This connection is a Molex 0679105700. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 23...
1. Insert the miniPCIe. 2. Push the free end of the card toward the circuit board and then secure it with two (2 mm) screws (WinSystems P/N: G527-0000-400). 8.5.8 Micro USB (USB OTG) (J8) The USB on-the-go (OTG) connector enables the SBC35-C398 to be connected to a USB host (such as a desktop PC), allowing the SBC35-C398 to appear as a USB flash drive, digital audio device, camera, etc.
+5 V DC +5 V DC Enable (Low) Enable (LOW) Enable (High) Enable (High) +12 V DC +12 V DC Additional Information This connection is a Molex/501331-1407. Mating Connector: Molex 501330-1400 Mating Crimp Connector: Molex 501334-0000 v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 25...
J10 provides two USB ports (USB port 5 and USB port 6). Layout and Pin Reference: Port Function USB Port 5 (upper) USB_PWR5 USB_D-5 USB_D+5 USB Port 6 (lower) USB_PWR6 USB_D-6 USB_D+6 Additional Information This connection is a Samtec USBR-A-D-S-W-TH. Mating Connector: Standard USB 2.0 Connector. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 26...
This connection is a Molex 087832-1206. Mating Connector: Molex 51110-1250 Crimp Connector: Molex 50394-8051 Cable Assembly WinSystems: CBL-AUDIO2-202-12D 8.5.13 Four USB Ports (J13) The SBC35-C398Q and SBC35-C398DL (not available on the SBC35-C398S) provide four USB ports. Cable Assembly CBL-USB4-002-12 can be attached to the 20 pin connector at J13 to provide four USB 2.0 ports (with ADP-IO-USB-001).
A termination resister may be necessary for accurate RS-485/422 communication, but must be removed when the lines are used for RS-232. WinSystems provides scripts that configure selected modes for each UART with the example operating systems. The settings used by the scripts to configure different communication protocols are shown in the table below.
6Dual_6Quad Reference Manual at http://www.nxp.com/files/32bit/doc/ref_manual/ IMX6DQRM.pdf. Layout and Pin Reference: Function Function VCC5 CAN1L CAN1H VCC5 VCC5 CAN2L CAN2H VCC5 Additional Information This connection is a Molex 87832-2020. Mating Connector: Molex 51110-2050 Crimp Terminal: Molex 50394-8051 v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 30...
Layout and Pin Reference: ( + ) ( - ) Name Notes + Positive Power Input: +10 V DC to +50 V DC - Negative Additional Information This connection is a Phoenix 1803277. Matching connector: Phoenix 1803578 v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 31...
RS422 W/RCVR Term RS422 W/O RCVR Term WinSystems provides scripts that configure selected modes for each UART with the example operating systems. The settings used by the scripts to configure different communication protocols are shown in the Linear Tech Transceiver (COMS 3, 4, & 5) table.
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MALE FEMALE Additional Information This connection is a Molex 502046-4070. Mating Connector: Molex 9T503110-4000 Crimp Terminal: Molex 501930-1100 WinSystems cables simplify connections to the board: • CBL-SER4-000-14: Duo-Clasp to unterminated • CBL-SER4-001-12: Duo-Clasp to Duo-Clasp • CBL-SER4-002-12: Duo-Clasp to 4xDB9 (shown) v1.0...
SBC35-C398/Configuration 8.5.19 External Battery Connection (J19) When connected to one of the External Batteries provided in the table below, J19 supplies standby power for the secure real-time clock. External Batteries are available from WinSystems. Layout and Pin Reference: Name Ground...
NOTE The CFast connector can be depopulated to support a SATA connection. Pin Reference (Signal): CFast Description Signal Ground Differential Signal A+ Differential Signal A- Ground Differential Signal B- Differential Signal B+ Ground v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 36...
Jumpers Jumper Part Number SAMTEC 2SN-BK-G applies to all jumpers. These are available in a ten piece kit from WinSystems (Part# KIT-JMP-G-200). 8.6.1 Digital I/O Power Jumper (JP1) Purpose: The jumper configuration at JP1 allows you to provide power for supporting additional I/O devices at J5.
Purpose: JP4 provides 3.3 V DC (Default) or 5 V DC for panel power to connector J11. Jumper Pin Reference: Jumpered Name Pins +3.3 V DC (J11)(default) +5 V DC (J11)(default) Additional Information Jumper Kit: KIT-JMP-G-200 v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 39...
If you place multiple devices along the cable, only devices on the ends of the cable need termination resistors. Jumper Pin Reference Function CAN1L CANH (120 Ohm Termination) CAN2L CANH (120 Ohm Termination) Additional Information Jumper Kit: KIT-JMP-G-200 v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 40...
SBC35-C398/Cables and Accessories Cables and Accessories WinSystems cables and batteries simplify connection to the SBC35-C398. The following table lists available items. Item Part Number Connection Description CBL-DIO24-000-14 See “GPIO (J5)” on page 20 Pico-Clasp to unterminated CBL-DIO24-001-12 Pico-Clasp to Pico-Clasp CBL-DIO24-002-12 Pico-Clasp to 2x25, 0.1"...
Contact Points For maximum reliability, WinSystems’ boards typically use connectors with gold finish contacts. It is critical that the contact material in the mating connectors is matched properly (gold to gold and tin to tin). Contact areas made with dissimilar metals can cause oxidation/corrosion, resulting in unreliable connections.
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4-40 x 1/4" Stainless Steel KIT-PCM-STANDOFF-B-4 Standoff Brass 5 mm Hex, 0.600" Long Male/Female 4-40 4 pc. Brass Hex PC/104 Hex Nut 4-40 x 0.095 Thick, Nickel Finish 4 Standoff Kit Screw Phillips-Pan Head (PPH) 4-40 x 1/4" Stainless Steel v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 43...
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Avoid Conductive Surfaces—Never allow the embedded computer module to be placed on a conductive surface. Many embedded systems use a battery to back up the clock- calendar and CMOS memory. A conductive surface such as a metal bench can short the battery causing premature failure. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 44...
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SBC35-C398/Best Practices Conformal Coating Applying conformal coating to a WinSystems product will not in itself void the product warranty, if it is properly removed prior to return. Coating may change thermal characteristics and impedes our ability to test, diagnose, and repair products. Any coated product sent to WinSystems for repair will be returned at customer expense and no service will be performed.
49.32 mm 52.56 mm 63.32 mm 68.38 mm 82.56 mm 85.84 mm 98.82 mm 98.82 mm 102.00 mm 108.69 mm 16.19 mm 0 mm 9.78 mm 82.93 mm 71.65 mm 63.42 mm 14.92 mm 0 mm v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 46...
WinSystems, provided that the warranty, if any, may be assigned. The sole obligation of WinSystems for any breach of warranty contained herein shall be, at its option, either (i) to repair or replace at its expense any materially defective Products or Software, or (ii) to take back such Products and Software and refund the Customer the purchase price and any license fees paid for the same.
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
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