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Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 BECOM Systems GmbH Gutheil-Schoder-Gasse 17 1230 Wien AUSTRIA office.systems@becom-group.com http://systems.becom-group.com CM-BF527 – Hardware User Manual Template No.: 900-520 Rev A Publication date: February 4, 2020 Subject to change without notice. Errors excepted.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Table of Contents Introduction ...............................................6 Overview ..............................................6 Key Features ..........................................8 Applications ..........................................8 General Description ..........................................9 Functional Description ......................................9 Boot Mode ............................................9 Memory Map ..........................................10 2.3.1...
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Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Side View ............................................25 Footprint ............................................25 Connectors ..........................................26 Support ............................................... 27 General Support ........................................27 Board Support Packages....................................27 Blackfin® Software Support ..................................27 7.3.1 BLACKSheep® OS ......................................27 7.3.2...
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BECOM Systems takes no liability for any damages and errors causing of the usage of this board. The user of this board is responsible by himself for the functionality of his application. He is allowed to use the board only if he has the qualification.
Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Introduction The CM-BF527 is optimized on performance and functionality. The module integrates processor, RAM, flash, external peripheral controllers and power supply at a size of 31.5x36.5mm! It is based at the high performance ADSP-BF527 from Analog Devices. The Core-Module is designed for commercial usage (commercial temperature range).
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Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 8 MB of Byte-Addressable Flash • 32MByte SDRAM Version (see chapter 8.1) PF48F2000P0ZBQ0 (4Mx16, 64Mbit at 3.3V; addressable by 4 banks, 2MB each, ▪ controlled over GPIOs) Additional flash memory can be connected through the expansion board as parallel ▪...
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 1.2 Key Features The CM-BF527 is a low-cost compact core module and measures only 36x31mm • Allows quick prototyping of product that comes very close to the final design •...
Figure 2-1 shows a detailed block diagram of the CM-BF527 module. Besides the SDRAM control pins and the pins used by the Ethernet physical transceiver (port H) the CM-BF527 has all other pins of the Blackfin processor on its two main 60 pin connectors.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Figure 2-3: Assembly drawing bottom view To access more than 8MB flash memory (64MB) you can add the 0 Ω resistor array R2. But be aware to not connect the IO pins PG10, PG9 and PG1.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 3 Specifications 3.1 Electrical Specifications 3.1.1 Maximum Ratings Stressing the device above the rating listed in the absolute maximum ratings table may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only. Operation of the device at these or any other conditions greater than those indicated in the operating sections of this specification is not implied.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 3.1.3 ESD Sensitivity ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 4 Connector Description In the following tables you will find pin assignments for the Core Module connectors. Most pins are directly connected to the Blackfin processor. If not, please read the Notes below the table.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Pin No. Signal Name Type Function TRST I - 4k7 pull down JTAG JTAG I – 10k pull up JTAG JTAG Bmode2 I -10k pull down Boot mode Bmode3...
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 For more information please see chapter 2.3. 4.2 Connector X2 Pin No. Signal Name Type Function Address bus Address bus Address bus Address bus Address bus Address bus Address bus...
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Pin No. Signal Name Type Function Data Bus Data Bus RESET I/O see chapter 3.5 Reset Output enable Read enable AMS2 Memory select VDD-RTC Power USBD- USB_OTG_ID USB OTG...
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 5 Application Information 5.1 Supply Voltage Decoupling For a better stability we recommend to add a 100 nF and a 10 µF capacitor close to the 3V3 V supply pins.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 5.3 Application Example Schematics 5.3.1 RJ45 schematic The KSZ8041 is connected via the RMII to the processor. The Rx and Tx pairs should be routed with 100 Ω differential lines.
5.3.3 Stand-alone Ethernet based MPEG Webcam The CM-BF527 module can be used as a stand-alone module for a camera system requiring only power supply and the direct attachment of a compatible video camera. An extender board including a camera is available at BECOM Systems (EXT-BF5xx-CAM).
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Designator Value Type Description Quantity CM-BF537 green SMD LED DC-8 Power connector DC-8 RJLBC-060TC1 RJ45 with transformer R1, R3, R6 Resistor R2, R4, R5 220R Resistor S1, S2 Push button...
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Figure 6-2: Mechanical outline and bottom connectors (top view The mechanical outline represents a TOP VIEW of the connectors placed at the bottom of the core board. 6.3 Side View 31.0...
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 Figure 6-4: Recommended footprint of the Core Module (top view) If there is no need to affix the Core Module, then you may omit the two M2 screwing holes.
Analog Devices Blackfin® embedded processors. This high-performance OS is based on the reliable and stable real-time VDK kernel from Analog Devices that comes with VDSP++ IDE. Of course, BLACKSheep® OS is fully supported by all BECOM Systems Core- Modules and development hardware.
30°C of all Core Module components except the Blackfin® processor (80°C) and the memories (70°C). We use the MTBF Calculator from ALD (http://www.aldservice.com/) and use the reliability prediction MIL-217F2 Part Stress standard. Please get in touch with BECOM Systems (office.systems@becom-group.com) if you are interested in the MTBF result.
Hardware User Manual - CM-BF527 Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 12 List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Analog Devices Inc. Analog Input Asynchronous Memory Select Analog Output Core Module Direct Current Digital Signal Processor Enhanced Core Module External Bus Interface...
Last change: 26. March 2019/Version 7 List of Figures and Tables Figures Figure 1-1: Main components of the CM-BF527 Core Module ............................6 Figure 2-1: Detailed block diagram........................................9 Figure 2-2: default GPIO routing ..........................................11 Figure 2-3: Assembly drawing bottom view ....................................12 Figure 5-1: Schematic of reset circuit on the Core Module ............................19...
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