Introduction; Philosophy; Product Features - Zilogic Systems ZIO User Manual

ZIO, Motherboard User Manual
Chapter 1. Introduction
1. Philosophy
• Move development from micro-controllers to PC
• Use high level languages like Python and Java.
• Extend the IO capabilities of the PC.
• Rapid prototype development.
Figure 1.1. Block Diagram
2. Product Features
• Connects to PC through USB
• Interfaces - GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC, SPI, I²C
• Host-side API for programming the ports
• APIs available for Java and Python
• API documentation for easy reference
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