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WINSYSTEMS SBC-472-TCA7-X module. Following these recommendations provides an optimal user experience and prevents damage. Read through this document and become familiar with the SBC-472-TCA7-X before proceeding. FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE BEST PRACTICES MAY DAMAGE THE SBC-472-TCA7-X AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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Users have the option to choose the default BIOS settings and layout, or request a custom branded configurable BIOS to support specific project requirements. The SBC-472-TCA7-X supports Windows 10 and Ubuntu operating systems. Drivers are available from the WINSYSTEMS website at http://www.winsystems.com.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Product Features and Specifications Product Features and Specifications Carrier Board Features and Specifications Compatibility COM Express Type 6 Modules PICMG COM Express® COM.0 R2.0 Processor Intel Atom® x6425RE quad core processor with 1.9GHz core frequency Memory Support for 2x SODIMM on socket (dual channel DDR4 3.200 MT/s) 16GB or 32GB RAM system capacity...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Part Numbers / Ordering Information Carrier Board Features and Specifications I/0 Connectors All low-profile shrouded locking ruggedized 2mm pitch headers. Can be mated to panel mountable cable set or MIL type connectors. Mechanical 125mm x 95mm x 35.03mm (x-y-z dims)
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Connector Locations Connector Locations This section describes the SBC-472-TCA7-X components and configuration. Carrier Top View GPIO Console Serial RS-232 RS-422/485 Ports 0-1 Ports 0-1 LVDS LVDS POWER Jumpers SATA-1 mini PCIe/mSATA Slot 0 USB2.0 SATA-0 Ports 0-1 MULTI Jumper Block...
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SBC-472-TCA7-X/Connector Locations COM and Carrier Bottom View SODIMM Socket Carrier Bottom View (Showing Options Below) micro SD Card Slot SIM Card Socket for mini PCIe/mSATA (See NOTE Below) NOTE SIM’s Card option requires a WAN interface controller card that allows the device to connect to a wide area network.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions DisplayPort ++ Video [P2A,P2B] The COM Express Type 6 Rugged Ultra-Lite Carrier features two DisplayPort++ connectors. This can be configured to output Display Port and HDMI/DVI. The configuration of each interface is setup via the COM Express module's BIOS settings.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions HDMI / DVI / VGA from DisplayPort++ The COM Express Type 10 Mini Carrier's DisplayPort++ connector can be used for display outputs other than DisplayPort. The use of HDMI, DVI or VGA can be done through a simple dongle or cable assembly like the ones shown below.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions MicroSD Card [P4] (Optional) The COM Express Ultra-Lite carrier provides a Micro SD Card Slot at P4. This Micro SD Card slot sources the SDIO interface from the COM Express modules GPIO pins. NOTE This SD card slot will ONLY operate if the COM Express module provides the SDIO interface over the GPIO pins.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions Input Power [P5] The COM Express carrier is designed to be powered from a regulated single +12VDC power supply. The carrier board features a 5mm screw terminal style connector. The COM Express carrier generates all of the necessary voltages on board from this single input.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions RTC Battery [J1, J2] The Panasonic Lithium battery (BR1225A/FA) provides 3V@48mAh to VBAT. VBAT is the supply for the RTC Clock of the COM Express module. If the BR1225A is not sufficient for the application, an external battery can be connected to P19 with J2 selection jumper set appropriately.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions Serial Connector RS-232 [P8] Function RS232 Serial Location Type FCI 98424-G52-20LF, 2x10 Pinout Description Description Port A, DCD Port A, DSR Port A, RXD Port A, RTS Port A, TXD Port A, CTS Port A, DTR...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.11 RS485 Control Jumpers The RS485 Control Jumpers are used for implementing the following RS485 modes of operations: • 1/2 Duplex Multidrop • Full Duplex Multidrop The UART RTS signals can used for TX/RX control and can be enable via the MULTI jumper block.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.12 GPIO and Console Serial Port [P9] The COM Express Ultra-Lite carrier provides additional functionality of COM Express Type-6 specification. Function Console RS-232 / GPIO Location Type FCI 98424-G52-20LF Pinout Description Description GPIO Input 0...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.13 miniPCIe & mSATA Slots [P12A, P12B] Dual Function miniPCIe mSATA Slots The COM Express Ultra-Lite has two special dual purpose functionality mini PCIe / mSATA slots. Each of these slots can accept either a mini PCIe module or a mSATA SSD module.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.14 Half and Full Length mini PCIe/mSATA module Installation [P12A, P12B] [P15A, P15B] The SBC-472-TCA7-X comes with its latches in the full length position. Function mini PCle / mSATA Slots Location P12A, P12B Type Standard miniPCle Slots v1.0...
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SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions Position v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 23...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.15 LVDS Video [P13] [J3] Function LVDS Video Location Type Hirose DF20G-40DP-1V(56) Pinout v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 24...
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SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions The LVDS Panel VCC voltage is selected via the J3 jumper block. The current is limited to 1.5A Function LVDS Panel VCC voltage Location Type Pinout Location Description 3.3V v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 25...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.16 External SATA Ports [P17A, P17B] [P6, P7] The COM Express carrier provides two SAT A HDD connections as well as external power connectors for each drive. Function SATA host Location P17A- SATA- 0 Type...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.17 CPU Fan [P18] Function Fan Power Locations Type Molex 22-23-2031 Pinout Signal Fan Tach 9.18 Miscellaneous Control [P19] This misc header can be used to connect power button, reset button, PC speaker, I2C device and monitor other power rails. As well it provides the option of jumping the +5V rail to the +5VSB rail which may be needed by some modules.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.19 SIM Socket [P20] (Optional) Function SIM Socket Location Type Molex 0475530001 Pinout 9.20 Audio Interface [P21] The COM Express Type 6 Carrier features HD Audio capabilities. 1 input (microphone) and 1 output (headphone) are available.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.21 USB 2.0 Ports [P22] The COM Express Type 6 Carrier has 6 external USB 2.0 ports. Each of these are directly sourced from the COM Express Type 6 module and do not go through any external hubs or bridges.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Detailed Feature Pinouts and Descriptions 9.23 Software Support for the Intel 82574 Additional drivers will be needed to properly operate the GBE Port 0 on the COM Express carrier. These drivers can be downloaded directly from link below. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download-center/ home.html?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Ethemet+Components&ProductLine=E themet+Controllers&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+82574+Gigabit+Ethemet...
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Typical Hardware Installation for +12V power input Typical Hardware Installation for +12V power input 1. Ensure all external system power supplies are off. 2. Install the necessary cables for the application. At a minimum, this would include: a) + 12V Power cable to the input power connector.
SBC-472-TCA7-X/USB Allocation Details USB Allocation Details Below is a listing of how the USB Ports are allocated on the carrier board. COM Express USB Port Peripheral Connection USB 2.0 Port 0 USB 3.0 A Connector (P3A) USB 2.0 Port 1 USB 3.0 A Connector (P3A)
SBC-472-TCA7-X/Best Practices Appendix A. Best Practices The following paragraphs outline the best practices for operating the SBC-472-TCA7-X in a safe, effective manner, that does not damage the board. Read this section carefully. Power Supply Avoid Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Only handle the circuit board and other bare electronics when electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is in place.
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Power Supply OFF—Always turn off the power supply before connecting to the embedded system. Do not hot-plug the SBC-472-TCA7-X on a host carrier board that is already powered. I/O Connections OFF—Turn off all I/O connections before connecting them to the embedded computer modules or any I/O cards.
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