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GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview The Vecow ESOM-MT-1200 is powered by the MediaTek Genio 1200 processor, featuring a quad-core Cortex-A78 processor and integrating with Arm Mali-G57 GPU. Designed for AIoT applications, the ESOM-MT-1200 delivers powerful and efficient performance. It supports 8GB LPDDR4 memory, digital display, and MIPI DSI display for advanced multimedia capabilities.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ESOM-MT-1200 2.1 Packing List 2.1.1 ESOM-MT-1200 Packing List Item Description ESOM-MT-1200: System on Module with MediaTek Genio 1200 quad- core Processor, 2GB LPDDR4 SDRAM, 16GB eMMC 2.1.2 ESOM-MT-1200-EV Packing List Item Description ESOM-MT-1200-EV: MediaTek Genio 1200 SOM Evaluation Kit...
2.3 ESOM-MT-1200 I/O Connectors 2.3.1 Shielding can clip (SC1~SC10) There are ten shielding can clips on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200 for connect shielding case. SC10 2.3.2 90-Pin board to board connector (J1~J4) There are four 90-pin board-to-board connector on the rear side of ESOM- MT-1200 for connect to carrier board.
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2.4.6 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Port (CN8, CN9) There are two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. The Ethernet port uses a RJ- 45. Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect the ESOM-MT-1200-CB to a computer or to any other devices with Ethernet connection, for example, a hub or a switch.
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2.4.7 Mini PCIe slot (CN10, CN11, CN12) There are three mini PCIe slot on the rear side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is used for wireless networking options such as a 4G module, but only CN12 has USB 2.0 and UIM signal. The pin define are listed in the following table.
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2.4.8 Micro SD card slot (CN13) There is a Micro SD Slot on the rear side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. The external Micro SD card slot provides additional storage expansion. If you would like to replace or insert the card, it must be ensure the system is powered off. The pin define are listed in the following table.
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2.4.10 DB9 connector (CN15) There is a COM port on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 by GPIO control. The pin define are listed in the following table. CN15 Pin No. RS-232...
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2.4.11 Power button (CN16) There is a power button on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. The Power Button is a non-latched switch with dual color LED indication. To boot on the system, please press the button for more than 3 seconds. To shut down the system, please press the button for more than 3 seconds.
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2.4.13 Power terminal block (CN17) There is a power terminal block on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200. The terminal block is used for supplying 12V-DC power from a compliant adapter. The pin define are listed in the following table. CN17 Pin No.
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2.4.16 MIPI DSI 4-Lane connector and touchscreen connector (CON1, CON3) CON3 CON1 There is a MIPI DSI 4-Lane connector on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is for connecting to the MIPI LCD display. The pin define of CON1 is listed in the following table.
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2.4.17 MIPI CSI 4-Lane Connectors (CON6) There are one MIPI CSI 4-lane connectors on the ESOM-MT-1200-CB for connecting the camera module. The pin define are listed in the following table. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition CMMCLK DGND MDP0 MDN0...
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2.4.18 eDP connector and touchscreen connector (CON7, J5) There is a eDP connector on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is for connecting to the eDP LCD display. The pin define of CON7 is listed in the following table. Pin No.
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Pin No. Definition +12V 2.4.20 FAN header (CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN1 There is a FAN header on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. The FAN header support for additional thermal requirements. The pin define are listed in the following table. Pin No. Definition Pin No.
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2.4.22 M.2 key E slot for USB 2.0, PCIe Gen2x1 support (M2E_CN1) M2E_CN1 There is a M.2 key E slot on the rear side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. M.2 key E slot is suitable for applications that use wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC or GNSS.
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2.4.23 M.2 key B slot for USB 3.1 support (M2B_CN1) M2B_CN1 There is a M.2 key B slot on the rear side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is used for wireless networking options such as a 5G module. Module card types include 2280.
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2.5.1 USB 2.0 header (CN6) There is a USB 2.0 header available supporting up to 480Mbps per second data rate on the ESOM-MT-1200-CB. The pin define are listed in the following table. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition USB D- USB D+ 2.5.2 RS-232 header (JUART1)
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2.5.3 ADC, PWM header (JADC_PWM1) JADC_PWM1 There is an ADC and PWM header on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is for connecting the ADC and PWM devices. The PWM signal with voltage 1.8V level, ADC signal with voltage 1.45V level. The pin define are listed in the following table.
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JSPI_I2C_1 JSPI_I2C_2 There are two SPI and I2C header on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is for connecting the SPI and I2C devices. The all signals with voltage 3.3V level. The pin define of JSPI_I2C_1 is listed following table.
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2.5.5 GPIO header (JGPIO1) JGPIO1 There is a 8-bit GPIO header on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is for connecting the 8 I/O expander GPIO devices. The all signals with voltage 3.3V level. The pin define are listed in the following table.
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2.5.7 I2S output header (JI2S_OUT) JI2S_OUT There is a I2S output header on the front side of ESOM-MT-1200-CB. It is for connecting the I2S input device. The all signals with voltage 1.8V level. The pin define are listed in the following table.
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AIoT Tools: pip3 install -U -e "git+https://gitlab.com/mediatek/aiot/bsp/aiot-tools. git#egg=aiot-tools" 3.1.3 Check hardware and software are ready • Connect USB port of Host PC to the USB OTG port of ESOM-MT-1200 via type A cable. USB_OTG USB_OTG Host_PC •...
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