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Armadillo-400 Series
Hardware Manual
Version 1.3.0
2010/11/05
Atmark Techno, Inc.
Armadillo Developers Site

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  • Page 1 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Version 1.3.0 2010/11/05 Atmark Techno, Inc. Armadillo Developers Site...
  • Page 2 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Atmark Techno, Inc. 060-0035 AFT Bldg. 6F, N5E2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo TEL 011-207-6550 FAX 011-207-6570 © 2010 Atmark Techno, Inc. Version 1.3.0 2010/11/05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Hardware Manual 1. Preface ..............................7 1.1. Document Structure ........................7 1.2. Icons ............................7 2. Precautions ............................9 2.1. Safety Precautions ........................9 2.2. Handling Precautions ........................9 2.3. Software Usage Precautions ......................10 2.4. Electromagnetic Interference ......................10 2.5.
  • Page 4 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Hardware Manual 10.2. Case Dimensions ........................50 A. JTAG Conversion Cable (OP-JC8P25-00) ....................51 B. Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces ..................53 C. Connector Information .......................... 57...
  • Page 5 5.4. EXT_RESET* Timing Chart ........................ 23 5.5. EXT_RESET* Circuit Make-up ......................24 5.6. AC Adapter Polarity Mark ........................29 5.7. Armadillo-400 Series Power Circuit Make-up Diagram ................32 5.8. Armadillo-400 Series Power Sequence ....................32 6.1. GPIO Reference Circuits ........................34 6.2.
  • Page 6 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Hardware Manual 3.1. Armadillo-400 Series Board Specifications ..................... 11 4.1. Armadillo-400 Series Physical Memory Map ................... 14 5.1. Armadillo-420 Interfaces ........................15 5.2. Armadillo-440 Interfaces ........................16 5.3. Input/Output Interface Rated Absolute Maximum ..................17 5.4. Input/Output Interface Electrical Specifications ..................17 5.5.

  • Page 7: Preface

    The Armadillo-400 Series models provide improved performance over existing products of the same class, while at the same time also offering even lower power consumption. The Armadillo-400 Series is comprised of two products, the low cost Armadillo-420 and the Armadillo-440 which can readily support multimedia functionality with the addition of an expansion board.
  • Page 8 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Preface This is used for helpful information.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Precautions 2. Precautions 2.1. Safety Precautions In order to use this product safely, please take special note of the following precaution. This product uses semiconductor components designed for generic electronics equipment such as office automation equipment, communications equipment, measurement equipment and machine tools.

  • Page 10: Software Usage Precautions

    2.5. Trademarks Armadillo is a registered trademark of Atmark Techno, Inc. All other company names, product names and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product cleared Class A when tested with the AC adapter included in the Development Set (UNIFIVE US300520).

  • Page 11: Overview

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Overview 3. Overview 3.1. Board Overview The main specifications of the Armadillo-400 Series are as follows. 3.1 Armadillo-400 Series Board Specifications Armadillo-420 Armadillo-440 Processor Freescale i.MX257 (MCIMX257) ARM926EJ-S Core Instruction / Data Cache: 16KByte / 16KByte...
  • Page 12 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Overview Armadillo-420 Armadillo-440 2 channels (USB 2.0, Host) USBOTG (USBPHY1): • High Speed support • Type-A connector (lower port) USBHOST (USBPHY2): • Full Speed support • Type-A connector (upper port) 2 channels max SD/MMC SDHC1: microSD slot...

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Overview 3.2. Block Diagram The Armadillo-400 Series block diagram is shown below. 3.1 Armadillo-400 Series Block Diagram...

  • Page 14: Memory Map

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Memory Map 4. Memory Map 4.1. Physical Memory Map The physical memory map of the Armadillo-400 Series is as shown. 4.1 Armadillo-400 Series Physical Memory Map Device Memory Data Port Start End Address Address Area Width...

  • Page 15: Interface Specifications

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5. Interface Specifications 5.1. Interface Layout 5.1.1. Armadillo-420 Interface Layout 5.1 Armadillo-420 Interface Layout 5.1 Armadillo-420 Interfaces Part Number Interface Shape Notes CON1 microSD slot Hinge type CON2 LAN Interface RJ-45 CON3 Serial interface...

  • Page 16: Armadillo-440 Interface Layout

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Part Number Interface Shape Notes LED5 User LED (yellow) Surface mounted LCD User switch Tact Switch h=17mm Boot mode jumper 2 pin (2.54mm pitch) User jumper 2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 5.1.2. Armadillo-440 Interface Layout 5.2 Armadillo-440 Interface Layout...

  • Page 17: Electrical Specifications

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Part Number Interface Shape Notes LED5 User LED (yellow) Surface mounted LCD User switch Tact Switch h=17mm Boot mode jumper 2 pin (2.54mm pitch) User jumper 2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 5.2. Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications of the input/output interfaces are shown in 5.4.

  • Page 18: Con1 (Microsd Slot)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Symbol Parameter Units Conditions VOH = 0.2 x OVDD, Std Drive Low-Level Output Current, VOH = 0.2 x OVDD, IOL_F Fast Slew Rate High Drive VOH = 0.2 x OVDD, Max Drive VI = 0 Input Current (no PU/PD 0.06...

  • Page 19: Con2, Con7 (Lan Interface)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications CON1 is a hinge type connector. The cover on the connector must be opened in order to insert and remove the card. When opening, the cover should first be unlocked by sliding the upper part of the connector horizontally in the directory shown by the OPEN arrow.

  • Page 20: Con3, Con4 (Serial Interface)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Pin Number Signal Name Function Differential twisted pair receive (-), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 6) 75 terminal after connection with CON2 (pin 8), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 7) 75 terminal after connection with CON2 (pin 7), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 7) 5.7 CON7 Signals...
  • Page 21 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications It is possible to shut down the RS232C level conversion IC connected to CON3 and CON4 by controlling BOOT_MODE1 (GPIO4_31) pin on the i.MX257. 5.8 CON3 Signals Pin Number Signal Name Function Carrier Detect, connected to the UART1_RTS pin on i.MX257,...

  • Page 22: Con5, Con6 (Usb Interface)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications As CON3 and CON4 share the same signal lines they cannot both be used at the same time. Please be sure to use only one of the connectors. 5.6. CON5, CON6 (USB Interface) CON5 is a USB interface connected to a USB controller in the i.MX257. Although the lower port of CON5 and CON6 have differing connector types and pin layouts, they share the same USB signal lines.

  • Page 23: Con8 (External Reset Terminal)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5.11 CON6 Signals Pin Number Signal Name Function Selection between USB power and power in VIN (when above 4.75V) +5V_USB Power providing for a max 500mA supply USB1 minus side signal, i.MX257 USBPHY1_DM pin...

  • Page 24: Con9 (Expansion Interface 1)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5.5 EXT_RESET* Circuit Make-up 5.8. CON9 (Expansion Interface 1) CON9 is an expansion input/output interface. The line signals of the internal controllers in the i.MX257 can be used by configuring the i.MX257 multiplex function. For the initial state of each signal pin, please refer to B Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces.

  • Page 25: Con10 (I.mx257 Jtag Interface)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Pin Number Signal Name Function EXT_IO17 In/Out Expansion I/O 17, connected to CSI_PIXCLK pin on i.MX257 EXT_IO18 In/Out Expansion I/O 18, connected to CSPI1_SS0 pin on i.MX257 EXT_IO19 In/Out Expansion I/O 19, connected to CSPI1_RDY pin on i.MX257...

  • Page 26: Con11 (Lcd Interface)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5.15 CON10 Signals Pin Number Signal Name Function +3.3V_CPU Power Power (+3.3V_CPU) JTAG_TRST* Test Reset, connected to TRSTB pin on i.MX257 JTAG_TDI Test Data In, connected to TDI pin on i.MX257 JTAG_TMS Test Mode Select, connected to TMS pin on i.MX257 JTAG_TCK Test Clock, connected to TCK pin on i.MX257...
  • Page 27 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Pin Number Signal Name Function LCD_LD7 Connected to LD7 pin on i.MX257 LCD_LD8 Connected to LD8 pin on i.MX257 LCD_LD9 Connected to LD9 pin on i.MX257 LCD_LD10 Connected to LD10 pin on i.MX257 LCD_LD11 Connected to LD11 pin on i.MX257...
  • Page 28 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications Multiplex Modes Signal Name Number ALT0 ALT1 ALT2 ALT3 ALT4 ALT5 LCD_OE_ACD OE_ACD SLCDC_RS PWMO1 LCD_LD0 SLCDC_D0 LCD_LD1 SLCDC_D1 LCD_LD2 SLCDC_D2 LCD_LD3 SLCDC_D3 LCD_LD4 SLCDC_D4 LCD_LD5 SLCDC_D5 LCD_LD6 SLCDC_D6 LCD_LD7 LCD_LD8 SLCDC_D8 LCD_LD9 SLCDC_D9...

  • Page 29: Con12, Con13 (Power In Connector)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5.11. CON12, CON13 (Power In Connector) CON12 is a DC jack which supplies power to the board. The AC adapter jack type is EIAJ RC-5320A compliant (voltage classification 2). Jacks with the same polarity mark as 5.6. AC Adapter Polarity Mark can be used.

  • Page 30: Led1, Led2 (Lan Leds)

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5.20 CON14 Signal Multiplex Multiplex Modes Pin Number Signal Name ALT0 ALT1 ALT2 ALT5 ALT6 +3.3V_IO EXT_IO22 GPIO1_2 PWMO4 I2C2_SCL CSPI1_SS2 CAN2_TX EXT_IO23 GPIO1_3 I2C2_SDA CAN2_RX For details on the multiplex modes of the i.MX257, please refer to the "i.MX25 Multimedia Applications Processor Reference Manual" stored in the / document/datasheet directory on the included DVD.

  • Page 31: Jp1 (Boot Mode Configuration Jumper)

    5.18. Power Circuit Make-up The power circuit make-up of the board is shown in 5.7. Armadillo-400 Series Power Circuit Make-up Diagram. Be sure to configure external device connections and power supply so that the current capacity limit of each device is not exceeded.
  • Page 32 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications 5.7 Armadillo-400 Series Power Circuit Make-up Diagram The power sequence of the board is shown in 5.8. Armadillo-400 Series Power Sequence. 5.8 Armadillo-400 Series Power Sequence...
  • Page 33 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Interface Specifications The power on timing of the +3.3V_IO and +5V lines can be determined by controlling the power management IC (PMIC) via I2C.

  • Page 34: Reference Circuits

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Reference Circuits 6. Reference Circuits Reference circuits for when CON9, CON11 (Armadillo-440 only) and CON14 signals are used as GPIO are shown in Diagram 6-1. 6.1 GPIO Reference Circuits A reference circuit for when using the CON11 keypad signals is shown in Diagram 6-2.
  • Page 35 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Reference Circuits 6.2 Keypad Signals Reference Circuit A reference circuit for when using the CON9 CAN2 signals is shown in Diagram 6-3. 6.3 CAN Signals Reference Circuit...

  • Page 36: Board Outline Diagrams

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Board Outline Diagrams 7. Board Outline Diagrams 7.1. Armadillo-420 Board Outline Diagrams 7.1 Armadillo-420 Board Outline and Fixing Hole Measurements 7.2 Armadillo-420 Connector Center Measurements...
  • Page 37 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Board Outline Diagrams 7.3 Armadillo-420 Connector Hole Measurements...

  • Page 38: Armadillo-440 Board Outline Diagrams

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Board Outline Diagrams 7.2. Armadillo-440 Board Outline Diagrams 7.4 Armadillo-440 Board Outline and Fixing Hole Measurements 7.5 Armadillo-440 Connector Center Measurements...
  • Page 39 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Board Outline Diagrams 7.6 Armadillo-440 Connector Hole Measurements...

  • Page 40: Armadillo-440 Lcd Expansion Board

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board 8. Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board The following provides details on the Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board hardware. 8.1. Board Overview The Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board connects to the LCD interface on Armadillo-440 and includes a touch-screen LCD module, audio codec and real-time clock.

  • Page 41: Interface Layout

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board 8.2. Interface Layout 8.1 LCD Expansion Board Interface Layout 8.3 LCD Expansion Board Interface Details Part Number Interface Shape Notes FFC Connector 50 pin CON1 Armadillo-440 Connection Interface (0.5mm pitch) FFC Connector 40 pin...

  • Page 42: Board Outline Diagrams

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board As CON1 and CON6 are connected to the same signal lines they cannot be used at the same time. Please disconnect the Data Image LCD from CON1 when connecting another LCD module to CON6.

  • Page 43: About Defective Lcd Pixels

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board 8.3 LCD Expansion Board Connector Locations 8.4. About Defective LCD Pixels Defective pixels occur at a certain rate due to the fundamental properties of LCD panels. The tolerance range of defective pixels in panels used on the Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board follow the standards set out below.

  • Page 44: Examination Standard

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Armadillo-440 LCD Expansion Board 8.4.2. Examination Standard 8.4 Defect Tolerance Range Defect Tolerance Range Bright Dot Defects Dark Dot Defects 2 Dot Continuous Defects 2 groups (bright dots) 3 groups (dark dots) 3 Or More Dot Continuous Defects...

  • Page 45: Rtc Option Module

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual RTC Option Module 9. RTC Option Module The following provides details on the Armadillo-400 Series RTC Option Module hardware. 9.1. Board Overview The RTC Option Module is a board that connects to Expansion Interface 2 (CON14) on the Armadillo-400 Series.

  • Page 46: Interface Layout

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual RTC Option Module 9.2. Interface Layout 9.1 RTC Option Module Interface Layout 9.2 RTC Option Module Interface Details Part Number Interface Shape Notes Armadillo-400 Series CON1 4 pin (2.54 mm pitch) Connector DF13-2P-1.25DSA Supported battery: CR2032WK11...

  • Page 47: Board Outline Diagrams

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual RTC Option Module 9.3. Board Outline Diagrams 9.2 RTC Option Module Dimensions...

  • Page 48: Rtc Module Assembly

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual RTC Option Module 9.4. RTC Module Assembly CON14 9.3 RTC Module Assembly Diagram Round head screw (M2, L=6mm, spring washer + small washer) RTC Option Module Flat washer Metal spacer (M2, L=11mm, D=4mm) Armadillo-420, Armadillo-440...

  • Page 49: Case

    Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Case 10. Case The following provides details on the Armadillo-400 case. 10.1. Case Details The Armadillo-400 case is a small plastic case. When an Armadillo-400 board is placed in the case, the DC jack, serial interface (D-Sub 9 pin), USB interface, and LAN interface are accessible. The case also has a removable cover to provide an opening for accessing CON9 (Expansion Interface 1).
  • Page 50 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Case 10.2. Case Dimensions (Unit: mm) 10.1 Armadillo-400 Case Dimensions...
  • Page 51 JTAG Conversion Cable (OP-JC8P25-00) A JTAG Conversion Cable (OP-JC8P25-00) The Armadillo-400 Series option "Armadillo-400 JTAG Conversion Cable" (model no.: OP-JC8P25-00) is used to convert the i.MX257 JTAG Interface (CON10) to the standard ARM connector (20 pin, 2.54mm pitch). A connection diagram and reference circuit for the JTAG Conversion Cable are shown below.
  • Page 52 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual JTAG Conversion Cable (OP-JC8P25-00) A.2 JTAG Conversion Cable Reference Circuit...
  • Page 53 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces B Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces The initial states of the signal pins and pad configuration of the CON9, CON11 (Armadillo-440 only) and CON14 expansion interfaces are shown below.
  • Page 54 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces Signal State After Reset Connector Signal Name board Open Pull/ Number Pull-up State Drain Keeper LCD_LSCLK Disable Disable 47kPD LCD_HSYN Disable Disable 47kPD LCD_VSYN Disable Disable 47kPD LCD_OE_ACD Disable Disable...
  • Page 55 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces Signal State After Bootloader Boot Connector Signal Name Open Pull/ Slew Number Mode State Drain Keeper Rate EXT_IO0 GPIO Disable 100kPU Slow EXT_IO1 GPIO Disable 100kPU Slow EXT_IO2 GPIO Disable...
  • Page 56 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces Signal State After Bootloader Boot Connector Signal Name Open Pull/ Slew Number Mode State Drain Keeper Rate LCD_LSCLK Disable Disable Fast LCD_HSYN Disable Disable Slow LCD_VSYN Disable Disable Slow LCD_OE_ACD...
  • Page 57 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Connector Information C Connector Information Information on the Armadillo-400 Series connectors is shown below. C.1 Connector Product Numbers List Corresponding Connector Board Side Connector (Reference) Part Interface Shape Number Product Product Number Maker Maker Number microSD...
  • Page 58 Hardware Manual 1.0.0 2010.3.12 • Initial Release 1.1.0 2010.4.30 • Added explanation of Armadillo-400 Series to 1. Preface • Added 1.2. Icons • Added 2.4. Electromagnetic Interference • Added "Armadillo-420" to 3.1. Armadillo-400 Series Board Specifications • Made corrections to 3.1. Armadillo-400 Series Block Diagram •...
  • Page 59 Armadillo-400 Series Hardware Manual Version 1.3.0 2010/11/05 Atmark Techno, Inc. 060-0035 AFT Bldg. 6F, N5E2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo TEL 011-207-6550 FAX 011-207-6570...

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