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Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – TSB42AA9 (StorageLynx) EVM Features Chapter 3 – TSB42AA9 (StorageLynx) EVM Hardware Chapter 4 – TSB42AA9 (StorageLynx) EVM Programming Application Chapter 5 – Programming the TSB42AA9 (StorageLynx) EVM Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting Appendix A – Sample StorageLynx EVM Bill of Materials Appendix B –...
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Chapter 1 Introduction The TSB42AA9 (StorageLynxt) EVM is a free-standing evaluation module that acts as a bridge between a PC or Macintosh 1394 bus and an ATA/ATAPI device. It is used to evaluate system compatibility, to develop optional soft- ware that resides in external memory for StorageLynx, and to develop device drivers.
Chapter 2 TSB42AA9 (StorageLynxt) EVM Features The StorageLynx EVM bundle provides the following features: Two IEEE 1394 port connectors External 12-V wall power connector 40-pin ATA/ATAPI connector Flash memory (128K x 8 bit, access times may vary) Serial EEPROM (4K) Three device modes switchable by user 50-MHz and 25-MHz operation 40-pin socket for external ICE 8051...
Chapter 3 TSB42AA9 (StorageLynxt) EVM Hardware This chapter contains a StorageLynx EVM hardware overview as well as installation instructions for the StorageLynx board and its associated parts and devices. Topic Page Hardware Overview ......... . . StorageLynx EVM Hardware Installation .
Hardware Overview 3.1 Hardware Overview Figure 3–1. Basic Block Diagram of the StorageLynx EVM To Wall Power STORAGELYNX BENCH EVM Voltage Power Switcher Regulator 12V/5V, not populated External Power Input (not used) Serial Flash EEPROM Memory ATA/ATAPI 1394 Devices: ATA/ Conn To SBP2 ATAPI...
Hardware Overview internal memory and configuration registers while the embedded 8052 processor is disabled. This capability is not normally used, but is available for testing and debugging purposes. External Power Input. The EVM has a connection for a 12–V external power supply.
StorageLynx EVM Hardware Installation 3.2 StorageLynx EVM Hardware Installation The following parts/devices are needed to set up the EVM: 1394 cable ATA/ATAPI device (HDD, etc.) ATA/66 ribbon cable PC power supply for ATA/ATAPI device PC/Macintosh with 1394 connection (PC with Windows 98SE is necessary for the programming application) To set up the EVM, perform the following steps: 1) Ensure the ATA/ATAPI device power supply is off.
StorageLynx EVM Hardware Installation Figure 3–3. Switch Settings for the StorageLynx EVM Not Used Not Used Not Used 50 MHz 25 MHz Not Used Switch Switch Settings Settings Switch Switch Settings Settings Not Used Mode 0—ATA/ATAPI bridge mode (Internal ROM) Mode 1—ATA/ATAPI development mode (external memory) Mode 2—Reserved Mode 3—External 8051 ICE mode...
StorageLynx EVM Programming Application Installation 4.2 StorageLynx EVM Programming Application Installation Note: Included software will run only under Windows 98SE. There is currently no automatic install utility included with the EVM. To install the software on the PC, perform the following: Copy WAPI1394.dll to c:\windows\system.
Chapter 5 Programming the TSB42AA9 (StorageLynxt) This chapter explains how to run the StorageLynx EVM programming applica- tion. The StorageLynx EVM programming application can only be run after the EVM hardware and software are successfully installed. See Section 3.2 for hardware installation instructions and Section 4.2 for software installation in- structions.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs when running the Texas Instruments supplied software, use the following troubleshooting tips to correct the problem. If the problem persists, contact Texas Instruments Applications Engineering. Close the S2LynxVC screen. Unplug the 1394 cable and plug the cable back in.
Appendix A Sample Bill of Materials Table A–1.Sample StorageLynx t EVM Bill of Materials Item Part Value Part Number C7,C8,C10,C11,C13, 1 pF Kemet C0603C102J5 C14,C16,C17,C19,C20, C24,C27,C29,C33,C35, C52,C55,C56 C26,C28,C46 10 pF Kemet C0603C103J5 0.1 µF C3,C4,C5,C6,C9,C12, Kemet C0603C104J5 C15,C18,C21,C22,C32, C34,C37,C42,C43,C44, C50,C51,C53,C54 18 pF Kemet C0603C473J5...
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