1 Document Control Document Version: Document Date: 10/05/2022 Document Author: Peter Fenn Document Classification: Public Document Distribution: Public 2 Version History Version Date Comment 10/05/2022 Initial public release (Rev 1.2 production PCB) Page 2...
Hardware items recommended for application development are the following Item Description Computer (Windows / Linux / Mac) with installed development tools (see below) Avnet RZBoard V2L board USB to Serial Cable (or use of VCOM interface from debugger probe) 1x fly-lead (to select SCIF download boot mode)
DRP-AI accelerator plus H.264 video (1920 x 1080) encode/decode function, making it ideal for implementing cost-effective embedded-vision applications. RZBoard V2L is engineered in a compact Raspberry Pi form-factor with a versatile set of expansion interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet, 801.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5, two USB 2.0 hosts and a USB 2.0 OTG interface, MIPI DSI and CSI camera interfaces, CANFD interface, Pi-HAT compatible 40-pin expansion header and Click Shuttle expansion header.
Debug Header, Switches and LEDs 6.8.1 Debug UART 4-pin Header (J19) A USB-Serial debug cable needs to be attached to the J1 header for console debug output and Linux command-line access. RZBoard V2L Serial Interface Signals Signal Direction J19 USB-Serial cable...
BOOT2 is set by use of a flywire from J19-pin1 of Debug UART 4pin header. BOOT2 Strapping to change boot mode Default. No flywire strapping required Strap J19-pin1 to 5V (J1-pin2 on HAT 40pin header) Figure 3 – J1 Header pin-numbering BOOT1 is set by DIP switch SW1.1 BOOT1 Strapping to change boot mode...
6.8.3 Push-Button Switches Two pushbuttons are located near the board edge, in the bottom-left corner Ref. Switch Button Switch RZ/V2L PMIC Name Function GPIO Pin ONOFF Board ON/OFF control PMIC PWRON input USER USER function (unassigned) RZ_P39_0 6.8.4 Status LEDs RZ/V2L Ref.
QSPI flash QSPI0 16 MB 104 MHz, x4 bus Adesto AT25QL128A-UIUE-T Figure 5 – RZBoard V2L Memory Resources 6.9.1 eMMC Memory (Partition size and Programming) • For convenience, the procedures for changing partition size and programming new images into eMMC flash memory are included in the Appendix area of this User Guide document •...
6.10 Peripheral Devices and Interfaces 6.10.1 J1: Pi-HAT compatible 40-pin header Possible HAT J1 RZBoard V2L Possible HAT J1 RZBoard V2L Pin Function Signal Name Pin Function Signal Name 5V_SYS VDD_3V3 I2C_SDA 5V_SYS RZ_RIIC2_SDA I2C_SCL RZ_RIIC2_SCL GPIO / GPCLK0 UART_TX...
6.10.2 J1: Pinout Comparison with MikroE Pi-2-Click HAT Adapter • Pinout for recommended HAT adapter ($8.00) is shown below (this accommodates two Click boards) Pi-2-Click HAT J1 RZBoard V2L Pi-2-Click HAT J1 RZBoard V2L Pin Function Signal Name Pin Function...
6.10.3 MikroE Click Boards • Over 1200+ Click boards available. Orderable from Avnet http://avnet.me/click • Parametric search tool on MikroE website • Open source library code available at https://www.mikroe.com/click-boards 6.10.4 Pi HAT Expansion Boards • Ecosystem of Pi HAT boards support a wide range of functionality •...
In host mode this interface’s USB 5V output is rated for 600mA max. 6.10.7 J6, J20: USB 2.0 Host Interfaces RZ_USB1 controller connects to an onboard USB Hub that supports 4 USB Host interfaces: USB HUB Label on RZBoard V2L HUB_#1 J20 WTB connector USB (expansion interface) HUB_#2 < Unused >...
6.10.10 J20: USB1 and SSI3 (10-pin WTB header) • An ESD-protected USB host interface from RZ_USB1 4-port hub is available on J20 • The 4-wire SSI3 (I2S) digital audio interface on J20 pins 6.10.11 J13: HDMI Display Output • The 4-lane MIPI-DSI output from the RZ/V2L processor is routed via NX3DV642 high-speed MIPI switch devices to drive either: a) the J5 MIPI Interface, or b) the J13 HDMI interface (via the U38 MIPI to HDMI convertor)
6.10.12 J5: MIPI-DSI Display and Touchscreen Interface • A 4-lane MIPI-DSI interface is supported plus touchscreen interface. • This supports the 7-inch MaaXBoard 720 x 1280 display via the 30-pin J5 ribbon connector. • This 30-pin connector has same form-factor as display connector on Raspberry Pi but the pinout is adapted to include an I2C touchscreen controller interface DSI Connector RZ/V2L...
6.10.13 J4: MIPI-CSI Camera Interface The 2-lane, 15-pin MIPI connector pinout is the same as what is used on Raspberry-Pi board Camera RZ/V2L Control I/O Processor I/O CAM1_PWR# RZ_P2_0 CAM1_RST# RZ_P40_2 RZ_RIIC0_SCL RZ_RIIC0_SCL RZ_RIIC0_SDA RZ_RIIC0_SDA 6.10.14 J7: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Interface The 10/100 Ethernet subsystem is comprised of: •...
6.10.15 Audio Codec RZ_SSI0 interface of RZ/V2L (Serial Audio Interface #0) connects to Dialog DA7212-01UM2 stereo audio Codec. PCM audio between Wi-Fi/BT module and the Codec, requires routing through the RZ/V2L processor. RZ_SCI0 (Serial Communications Interface #1) connects the RZ/V2L processor with the Bluetooth PCM audio interface of the WiFi/BT module.
6.11 Wireless Connectivity RZBoard V2L uses a Murata Type-1ZM Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5 combo module, which is based on the NXP 88W8987 device. Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi operation is supported Interfaces between the 88W8987 based module and the RZ/V2L host processor include: •...
6.11.4 Wi-Fi / BT antenna This board only supports an external antenna, attached via UFL / IPEX MHF connector. The antenna shipped with RZBoard V2L (as used in regulatory certifications) is Molex p/n: 1461870050 6.12 Power Architecture RZBoard is a power-efficient low-wattage board (typical 1.5W ~ 4.5W depending on use case) 6.12.1...
6.12.2 Power Regulation (RAA215300 PMIC: 6 Buck Regulators, 3 LDOs) The Renesas PMIC efficiently converts the 5V power input into multiple regulated supply rails Power architecture of RZBoard is based on the Renesas diagram below (See table for detail on RZBoard’s specific usage of the PMIC output rails) PMIC Voltage RZBoard Power Rail...
$20 https://www.amazon.com/Tester-Eversame-Voltmeter-Ammeter-Braided/dp/B07MGQZHGM Note: An invalid current measurement will be seen if RZBoard V2L is powered from a USB port of same PC as used by the debugger probe! To achieve a useful current measurement, power RZBoard from a separate power-adapter, or disconnect the debugger probe.
RZBoard Support Forum at http://avnet.me/RZBoard-forum (This forum is monitored by technical resources in Avnet’s Advanced Applications Group) If interested in customization of RZBoard V2L with customer-specific options, send an email inquiry with detail of desired changes (and use-case) to customize@avnet.com...
5) Ambient operating temperature range when using RzBoard V2L shall not exceed: -30C to +85C 11 Disclaimer RZBoard V2L is engineered for use as a development board (to facilitate product evaluation and system- level prototyping) as well as for potential use as a sub-assembly in custom OEM end-products.
Note: Complete steps 1-6 below, prior to running the provided flash_bootloader.bat file: 1) Download the latest image files, .bat and macro files from https://avnet.me/RZBoard_emmc extract the zipped files to a staging folder on the development computer 2) Edit Windows Ethernet network adapter settings for the development computer: Set it’s IPv4 properties to static IP Address 192.168.1.88...
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7) Run flash_bootloader.bat (this launches a Tera Term macro using the edited config.ini settings) 8) Press and hold S1 for 2 seconds to power-on RZBoard, the macro will now proceed. Wait for this to complete (<5 min) Page 34...
Note: Complete steps 1-6 below, prior to running the provided file: 1) Download the image files, .bat and macro files from https://avnet.me/RZBoard_emmc extract the zipped files to a staging folder on the development computer 2) Edit Windows Ethernet network adapter settings for the development computer: Set it’s IPv4 properties to static IP Address 192.168.1.88...
Use the following steps to expand the rootfs partition in eMMC flash memory: • Open a serial port connection to RZBoard's debug connector • Boot Linux and login to the board with user: root and password: avnet • Execute the command fdisk /dev/mmcblk0 •...
: Use env set to add u-boot environment variables, eg. 'console=' 'bootargs=' \--------------------------------------------------------------------- Default uEnv.txt setting: fdtfile=RZBoard.dtb enable_overlay_disp=hdmi #fdt_extra_overlays=1.dtbo 2.dtbo 3.dtbo #ethaddr=aa:bb:cc:aa:bb:cc Refer to RZBoard V2L Linux Yocto User Manual for further detail of the Linux BSP software support provided for the RZBoard V2L hardware. Page 37...
13.3 Other SBCs, SOMs and Accessories from “Avnet Boards” The engineering team in Avnet’s Advanced Application Group, work in close partnership with key suppliers to develop a range of enablement solutions: • Kits / Boards / SOMs / Modules •...