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MiniCore RCM5700/RCM6700 User’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

1.1 RCM5700/RCM6700 Features ......................6

1.2 Advantages of the RCM5700 and RCM6700 8

1.3 Development and Evaluation Tools ...............9

1.3.1 Standard Development Kit ....................9

1.3.2 Deluxe Development Kit .......................9

1.3.3 Software ...............................................10

1.3.4 Online Documentation .........................10

2. Getting Started

2.1 Install Dynamic C........................................11

2.2 Hardware Connections.................................12

2.2.1 Step 1 — Prepare the Interface Board for

Development ...............................................12

2.2.2 Step 2 — Install Module on

Interface Board ............................................13

2.2.3 Step 3 — Connect USB Cable .............15

2.3 Starting Dynamic C......................................17

2.4 Run a Sample Program.................................17

2.4.1 Troubleshooting ...................................17

2.5 Where Do I Go From Here?.........................18

2.5.1 Technical Support ................................18

3. Running Sample Programs

3.1 Introduction..................................................19

3.2 Sample Programs..........................................20

3.2.1 Use of Serial Flash (not supported for

RCM5700/RCM5710) ................................24

4.4.1 Clocks ..................................................38

4.4.2 Spectrum Spreader ..............................38

4.5 Memory........................................................39

4.5.1 RAM ....................................................39

4.5.2 Program Flash Memory .......................39

4.5.3 Mass Storage Serial Flash ...................39

4.5.4 Encryption RAM Memory ..................39

5. Software Reference

5.1 More About Dynamic C...............................40

5.2 Dynamic C Function Calls..........................42

5.2.1 Digital I/O ...........................................42

5.2.2 Serial Communication Drivers ............42

5.2.3 User Block ...........................................42

5.2.4 RCM5700/RCM6700 Cloning ............43

5.2.5 TCP/IP Drivers ....................................43

5.2.6 Serial Flash Drivers (not supported on

RCM5700/RCM5710) ................................43

5.3 Upgrading Dynamic C .................................43

5.3.1 Add-On Modules .................................43

Appendix A. RCM5700/RCM6700

Specifications

A.1 Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics..45

A.1.1 mini PCI Express Connector Design

Recommendations .......................................52

A.2 Rabbit 5000 and 6000 Microprocessor Charac-

teristics..............................................................54

A.3 Jumper Configurations................................55

4. Hardware Reference

4.1 RCM5700/RCM6700 Digital Inputs and Outputs 26

4.1.1 Memory I/O Interface ..........................33

4.1.2 Other Inputs and Outputs .....................33

4.2 Serial Communication..................................34

4.2.1 Serial Ports ...........................................34

4.2.2 Ethernet PHY .......................................36

4.2.3 Programming Port ...............................36

4.3 Programming Modes....................................37

4.3.1 Standalone Operation of the

RCM5700/RCM6700 ..................................38

4.4 Other Hardware............................................38

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Appendix B. Interface Board

B.1 Introduction.................................................58

B.1.1 Interface Board Features .....................59

B.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout...........60

B.2.1 Headers ...............................................61

B.3 Ethernet .......................................................62

B.3.1 RJ-45 ...................................................62

B.3.2 RCM6700 LEDs ................................. 62

B.4 Power Supply ..............................................63

B.5 Using the Interface Board............................ 64

B.5.1 Add Additional Boards .......................65

B.6 Interface Board Jumper Configurations......66

Appendix C. Prototyping Board

C.1 Introduction .................................................68

C.1.1 Prototyping Board Features ................68

C.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout ...........69

C.2.1 Headers ...............................................71

C.3 Using the Prototyping Board.......................72

C.3.1 Add Additional Boards .......................73

Appendix D. Digital I/O Accessory Board

D.1 Introduction.................................................75

D.1.1 Digital I/O Accessory Board Features 75

D.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout...........76

D.2.1 Headers ...............................................77

D.3 Using the Digital I/O Accessory Board.......78

D.3.1 Configuration ......................................79

D.3.2 Add Additional Boards .......................81

Appendix E. Serial Communication

Accessory Board

E.1 Introduction..................................................83

E.1.1 Serial Communication Accessory Board

Features .......................................................83

E.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout ...........84

E.2.1 Headers ...............................................85

E.3 Using the Serial Communication Accessory

Board.................................................................86

E.3.1 Configuration ......................................87

E.3.2 Add Additional Boards .......................89

Appendix F. Using the TCP/IP Features

F.1 TCP/IP Connections.....................................90

F.2 TCP/IP Primer on IP Addresses...................92

F.2.1 IP Addresses Explained .......................94

F.2.2 How IP Addresses are Used ................95

F.2.3 Dynamically Assigned Internet Addresses

F.3 Placing Your Device on the Network..........97

F.4 Running TCP/IP Sample Programs .............98

F.4.1 How to Set IP Addresses in the Sample

Programs .....................................................99

F.4.2 How to Set Up your Computer for Direct

Connect .....................................................100

F.5 Run the PINGME.C Sample Program.......101

F.6 Running Additional Sample Programs With Di-

rect Connect....................................................102

F.7 Where Do I Go From Here?.......................103

Appendix G. Power Supply

G.1 Power Supplies..........................................104

G.1.1 Battery Backup for the

RCM5700/RCM5710 and RCM6700 Family . 105

G.1.2 Battery-Backup Circuit .....................106

G.1.3 Reset Generator .......................... ......106

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1. INTRODUCTION

The RCM5700 and RCM6700 are compact modules in a mini PCI Express form factor, and incorporate the powerful Rabbit® 5000 and 6000 microprocessors with integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet func tionality and onchip SRAM. The Rabbit® 5000 and 6000 microprocessor features include hardware DMA, I/O lines shared with up to six serial ports and four levels of alternate pin functions that include vari able-phase PWM, an external I/O bus, quadrature decoder, and input capture. This equates to a MiniCore module that is fast, efficient, and the ideal solution for a wide range of embedded applications.

Development Kits are available with the essentials that you need to

design your own microprocessor-based system, and includes a com

plete Dynamic C software development system. The Development Kit also contains an Interface Board with USB and Ethernet connections that will allow you to evaluate the RCM5700 or RCM6700, and a Pro

totyping Board to help you to develop your own applications. You will also be able to write and test software for the RCM5700/RCM6700 modules, including Ethernet applications.

The RCM5700 has a Rabbit 5000 microprocessor operating at up to 50.0 MHz, flash memory, two clocks (main oscillator and real-time clock), and the circuitry necessary to reset and manage the Rabbit 5000. The RCM6700 has a Rabbit 6000 processor operating at up to 187.5 MHz and 1MB of internal SRAM. An edge connector brings out the MiniCore module user interface to a 52-pin mini PCI Express socket on the motherboard the core module is mounted on.

The RCM5700/RCM6700 receives its +3.3 V power from the motherboard on which it is mounted. The MiniCore module can interface with other CMOS-compatible digital devices through the motherboard.

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1.1 RCM5700/RCM6700 Features

• Small size: ranges from 1.20" × 2.00" × 0.12" (30 mm × 51 mm × 3 mm) for the RCM5700/ RCM6700 model to 1.20" × 2.00" × 0.73" (30 mm × 51 mm × 19 mm) for the RCM5760/ RCM6760 model

• Microprocessor: RCM5700: Rabbit 5000 running at 50.0 MHz RCM6700: Rabbit 6000 running at 187.5 MHz

• Up to 35 general-purpose I/O lines each configurable with up to four alternate functions

• 3.3 V I/O lines

•

Six CMOS-compatible serial ports — f and two ports are configurable as SDLC/HDLC serial ports

• Ethernet PHY interface chooses Ethernet interface automatically based on whether a crossover cable or a straight-through cable is used in a particular setup

• External I/O bus can be configured for 8 data lines, 8 address lines (shared with parallel I/O lines), and I/O read/write

• RCM5700: 128KB SRAM (on Rabbit 5000 chip) and 1MB flash memory, with 2MB serial flash and 512KB SRAM on RCM5750/RCM5760 models RCM6700: 1MB SRAM (on Rabbit 6000 chip) and 1MB serial flash, with 4MB serial flash and additional 1MB external SRAM on RCM6750/6760 models.

our ports are configurable as a clocked serial port (SPI),

• Real-time clock (battery-backable on all models except the RCM5750/5760)

• Watchdog supervisor

There are four RCM5700 production models. Table 1-1 summarizes their main features.

Table 1-1. RCM5700 Features

Feature RCM5700 RCM5710 RCM5750 RCM5760

Microprocessor

Ethernet Port

External SRAM — 512KB (8-bit) SRAM Flash Memory (program) 1MB

Flash Memory (mass data storage)

Serial Ports

10/100Base-T

PHY only

6 shared high-speed, CMOS-compatible ports:

6 are configurable as asynchronous serial ports; 4 are configurable as clocked serial ports (SPI); 2 are configurable as SDLC/HDLC serial ports; 1 asynchronous serial port is used during programming

Rabbit® 5000 at 50.0 MHz

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

128KB (Rabbit® 5000 onchip)

— 2MB (serial flash)

10/100Base-T

PHY only

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

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The RCM5700 and RCM5750 models already have an Ethernet PHY device, the Integrated Circuit Systems ICS1893BK. The RCM5710 and RCM5760 are identical to the RCM5700 and RCM5750 respectively, except that they have an integrated 10/100 Base-T magnetic RJ-45 jack with two LEDs on the MiniCore printed circuit board.

There are four RCM6700 production models. Table 1-2 summarizes their main features.

Table 1-2. RCM6700 Features

Feature RCM6700 RCM6710 RCM6750 RCM6760

Microprocessor Rabbit® 6000 at 200.0 MHz

Ethernet Port

External SRAM — 1MB (16-bit) RAM 1MB (Rabbit® 6000 onchip) SRAM 32KB (Rabbit® 6000 onchip, battery-backable) Flash Memory

(mass data storage)

Serial Ports

10/100Base-T

PHY only

1MB (serial flash) 4 MB (serial flash)

6 shared high-speed, CMOS-compatible ports:

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

10/100Base-T

PHY only

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

The Rabbit 6000 has an Ethernet PHY built into the processor . The RCM6710 and RCM6760 are identical to the RCM6700 and RCM6750 respectively , except that they have an integrated 10/100 Base-T magnetic RJ-45 jack with two LEDs on the MiniCore printed circuit board.

Placing the RJ-45 Ethernet jack on the motherboard, which is what must be done with the RCM5700/RCM6700 and RCM5750/RCM6750 models, provides significant design advantages because the core module may then be placed anywhere on the motherboard. Rabbit’s Technical Note TN266, PCB Layout for the Ethernet PHY Interface, provides complete design recommen

dations. If the RJ-45 Ethernet jack is on the MiniCore printed circuit board, as it is on the RCM5710/RCM5760/RCM6710/RCM6760 modules, the edge of the MiniCore module with the Ethernet jack must be positioned along the edge of the motherboard to allow access to the jack since the entire assembly will likely be inside a customer-designed enclosure.

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All RCM5700/RCM6700 models are programmed through a USB connector on the motherboard using a USB cable supplied with the Development Kit. The RCM5750/RCM5760 may also be programmed remotely over an Ethernet link using the Remote Program Update library with Dynamic C v. 10.56 or later. The RCM67xx series may also be used with the Remote Program Update with Dynamic C v . 10.64 or later . See Application Note AN421, Remote Pr ogram Update, for more information.

NOTE: The RabbitLink cannot be used to program the RCM5700 or RCM6700.

Appendix A provides detailed specifications for the RCM5700 and RCM6700.

1.2 Advantages of the RCM5700 and RCM6700

• Fast time to market using a fully engineered, “ready-to-run/ready-to-program” microprocessor

core.

• Competitive pricing when compared with the alternative of purchasing and assembling indi-

vidual components.

• Easy C-language program development and debugging

• Rabbit Field Utility to download compiled Dynamic C .bin files.

• Generous memory size allows large programs with tens of thousands of lines of code, and sub-

stantial data storage.

• Reference design allows integrated Ethernet port for network connectivity, with royalty-free

TCP/IP software.

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1.3 Development and Evaluation Tools

1.3.1 Standard Development Kit

The RCM5700/RCM6700 Standard Development Kit contains the hardware essentials you will need to use your RCM5700 or RCM6700 module. These items are supplied in the standard version of the Development Kit.

• RCM5700 or RCM6700 module.

• Interface Board with standoffs/connectors.

• Prototyping Board with standoffs/connectors.

• USB cable to program MiniCore via Interface Board.

• Dynamic C CD-ROM, including product documentation on disk.

• Getting Started instructions.

• Registration card.

1.3.2 Deluxe Development Kit

In addition to the items included in the standard Development Kit, the Deluxe Development Kit contains the following items.

• Universal AC adapter, 5 V DC, 2 A (includes Canada/Japan/U.S., Australia/N.Z., U.K., and

European style plugs). Development Kits sold in North America may contain an AC adapter with only a North American style plug.

• Digital I/O and Serial Communication accessory boards for use with certain sample programs.

• CAT 5/6 Ethernet cable and DB9 to 10-pin header serial cable.

• Rabbit 5000 or 6000 Processor Easy Reference poster.

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Figure 1-1. Standard Development Kit

1.3.3 Software

The RCM5700/RCM5710 is programmed using version 10.44 or later of Dynamic C; the RCM5750/RCM5760 requires version 10.56 or later of Dynamic C; and the RCM6700 family requires version 10.64 or later. A compatible version is included on the Development Kit CD-ROM.

In addition to the Web-based technical support included at no extra charge, a one-year telephonebased technical support subscription is also available for purchase. For further information and complete documentation, contact your Rabbit sales representative or authorized distributor, or visit our Web site at www.rabbit.com.

1.3.4 Online Documentation

The online documentation is installed along with Dynamic C, and an icon for the documentation menu can be placed on the workstation’s desktop. Double-click this icon to reach the menu. If the icon is missing, use your browser to find and load default.htm in the docs folder, found in the Dynamic C installation folder.

The latest versions of all documents are always available for download from our Web sites.

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2. GETTING STARTED

This chapter describes the RCM5700/RCM6700 hardware in more detail, and explains how to set up and use the accompanying Interface Board.

NOTE: This chapter (and this manual) assume that you have the RCM5700/RCM6700 Development Kit. If you purchased an MiniCore module by itself, you will have to adapt the information in this chapter and elsewhere to your test and development setup.

2.1 Install Dynamic C

Dynamic C must be installed to develop and debug programs for the RCM5700/RCM6700 series of modules (and for all other Rabbit hardware). The latest version of Dynamic C is included on CD in the Development Kit and is also available for download at www.rabbit.com.

If you have not yet installed Dynamic C, do so now by inserting the Dynamic C CD from the Development Kit in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. If autorun is enabled, the CD installation will begin automatically.

If autorun is disabled or the installation does not start, use the Windows Start | Run menu or Windows Disk Explorer to launch

The installation program will guide you through the installation process. Most steps of the process are self-explanatory.

Once your installation is complete, you will have up to three new icons on your PC desktop. One icon is for Dynamic C, another opens the documentation menu, and the third is for the Rabbit Field Utility, a tool used to download precompiled software to a target system.

If you have purchased any of the optional Dynamic C modules, install them after installing Dynamic C. The modules may be installed in any order. Y ou must install the modules in the same folder where Dynamic C was installed.

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setup.exe

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2.2 Hardware Connections

There are three steps to connecting the Interface Board for use with Dynamic C and the sample programs:

1. Insert standoffs/connectors on the Interface Board.

2. Install the MiniCore module on the Interface Board.

3. Connect the USB cable between the Interface Board and the workstation PC.

2.2.1 Step 1 — Prepare the Interface Board for Development

Insert a short plastic standoff supplied from the Development Kit in one of the corner holes from the bottom of the Interface Board, then secure it with a long plastic standoff from above as shown in Figure 2-2. Repeat this step so that plastic standoffs/connectors are in place at all four positions.

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Figure 2-2. Insert Standoffs/Connectors

2.2.2 Step 2 — Install Module on Interface Board

Position the MiniCore module with the edge connectors facing the mini PCI Express socket J1A at

an angle as shown in Figure 2-3 below. Insert the edge connectors into the mini PCI Express socket J1A, then press down on the opposite edge of the MiniCore module to snap it into place in holder J1B.

Figure 2-3. Install the MiniCore Module on the Interface Board

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Should you need to remove the MiniCore module, use two fingernails to hold back the spring clip at J1B from the two MiniCore corners, lift up the edge of the MiniCore above J1B, then pull the MiniCore away to remove the edge connectors from the mini PCI Express socket.

CAUTION:  Remove power before attempting to insert or remove the MiniCore in the mini PCI Express socket.

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2.2.3 Step 3 — Connect USB Cable

The USB cable connects the RCM5700/RCM6700 to the PC running Dynamic C to download programs and to monitor the MiniCore module during debugging. It also supplies power to the Interface Board and the MiniCore via the USB interface.

Connect the USB cable between USB connector J5 on the Interface Board and your PC as shown in Figure 2-4. Note that the USB cable connectors are different at either end, so there is only one way to connect them between the PC and the Interface Board.

Figure 2-4. Connect USB Cable

Your PC should recognize the new USB hardware, and the LEDs next to the USB connector on the Interface Board will flash — if you get an error message, you will have to instal l U SB d riv ers . Drivers for Windows XP are available in the Dynamic C

Cable\WinXP_2K

other operating systems are available online at

folder — double-click

DPInst.exe

www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.

Drivers\Rabbit USB Programming

to install the USB drivers. Drivers for

The green power LED on the Interface Board should light up when you connect the USB cable. The MiniCore and the Interface Board are now ready to be used.

NOTE: A RESET button is provided on the Interface Board above the Ethernet jack to allow a

hardware reset without disconnecting power.

NOTE: Pins 1–2 on header JP1 on the Interface Board must be jumpered to download and debug

applications and sample programs with Dynamic C running. Pins 1–2 should be left unjumpered to run an program already loaded in flash memory.

CAUTION: Do not jumper pins 1–3 on header JP1 on the Interface Board.

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2.2.3.1 Alternate Power Supply Connections — Deluxe Development Kit

The deluxe Development Kit contains a separate AC adapter that may be used to supply power to the Interface Board and the RCM5700/RCM6700 when the USB cable is not connected or when more power is needed than the 500 mA the USB cable is able to supply . The AC adapter may also be used to supply power when the USB cable is connected, in which case the power supply through the USB cable will be disconnected automatically.

Figure 2-5. Alternate Power Supply Connections—Deluxe Development Kit

First, prepare the AC adapter for the country where it will be used by selecting the plug. The deluxe Development Kit presently includes Canada/Japan/U.S., Australia/N.Z., U.K., and Euro

pean style plugs. Snap in the top of the plug assembly into the slot at the top of the AC adapter as shown in Figure 2-5, then press down on the spring-loaded clip below the plug assembly to allow the plug assembly to click into place. Release the clip to secure the plug assembly in the AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter to DC input jack J6 on the Interface Board as shown in Figure 2-5. Plug in the AC adapter. The green power LED on the Interface Board should light up. The MiniCore and the Interface Board are now ready to be used.

Note that the center pin of J6 is positive.

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2.3 Starting Dynamic C

If you already have Dynamic C installed, you are now ready to test your programming connections by running a sample program. Start Dynamic C by double-clicking on the Dynamic C icon on your desktop or in your Start menu. Select Store Program in Flash on the “Compiler” tab in the Dynamic C Options > Project Options menu. Then click on the “Communications” tab and verify that Use USB to Serial Converter is selected to support the USB cable. Click OK.

You may have to select the COM port assigned to the USB cable on your PC. In Dynamic C, select

Options > Project Options, then select this COM port on the “Communications” tab, then click OK.

2.4 Run a Sample Program

Find the file PONG.C, which is in the Dynamic C SAMPLES folder. To run the program, open it with the File menu, compile it using the Compile menu, and then run it by selecting Run in the

Run menu. The STDIO window will open on your PC and will display a small square bouncing

around in a box. This program shows that the CPU is working.

2.4.1 Troubleshooting

If you receive the message

Could Not Open Serial Port

, check that the COM port assigned to the USB cable was identified and set up in Dynamic C as described above. This same error occurs when Windows has already allocated the COM port to another process.

If you receive the message

No Rabbit Processor Detected

, the USB cable may be connected to the wrong COM port, or the connection may be faulty . First, check both ends of the USB cable to ensure that it is firmly plugged into the PC and the USB connector in the Interface Board. Ensure that the module is firmly and correctly installed in its connector on the Interface Board.

If Dynamic C appears to compile the BIOS successfully, but you then receive a communication error message when you compile and load a sample program, it is possible that your PC cannot handle the higher program-loading baud rate. Try changing the maximum download rate to a slower baud rate as follows.

• Locate the Serial Options dialog on the “Communications” tab in the Dynamic C Options >

Project Options

menu. Select a slower Max download baud rate. Click OK to save.

If a program compiles and loads, but then loses target communication before you can begin debugging, it is possible that your PC cannot handle the default debugging baud rate. Try lower

ing the debugging baud rate as follows.

• Locate the Serial Options dialog on the “Communications” tab in the Dynamic C Options >

Project Options

menu. Choose a lower debug baud rate. Click OK to save.

Press <Ctrl-Y> to f orce Dyna mic C to r ecom pile the B IOS. You should receive a

successfully

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message once this step is completed successfully.

Bios compiled

2.5 Where Do I Go From Here?

If the sample program ran fine, you are now ready to go on to other sample programs and to develop your own applications. The source code for the sample programs

them for your own use. The RCM5700/RCM6700 User’s Manual also provides complete hard-

ware reference information for the RCM5700/RCM6700, the Interface Board, the Prototyping Board, and the accessory boards in the Deluxe Development Kit.

For advanced development topics, refer to the Dynamic C User’s Manual.

2.5.1 Technical Support

NOTE: If you purchased your MiniCore through a distributor or through a Rabbit partner, contact

the distributor or partner first for technical support.

If there are any problems at this point:

• Use the Dynamic C Help menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.

• Check the Rabbit Technical Bulletin Board and forums at www.rabbit.com/support/bb/ and at

www.rabbit.com/forums/.

• Use the Technical Support e-mail form at www.rabbit.com/support/.

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3. RUNNING SAMPLE PROGRAMS

To develop and debug programs for the RCM5700/RCM6700 (and for all other Rabbit hardware), you must install and use Dynamic C. This chapter provides a tour of its major features with respect to the RCM5700/RCM6700.

3.1 Introduction

To help familiarize you with the RCM5700/RCM6700 modules, Dynamic C includes several sample programs. Loading, executing and studying these programs will give you a solid hands-on overview of the RCM5700/RCM6700’ s capabilities, as well as a quick start with Dynamic C as an application development tool.

NOTE: The sample programs assume that you have at least an elementary grasp of ANSI C. If

you do not, see the introductory pages of the Dynamic C User’s Manual for a suggested reading list.

In order to run the sample programs discussed in this chapter and elsewhere in this manual,

1. Your RCM5700/RCM6700 must be installed on the Interface Board as described in Chapter 2,

“Getting Started.”

2. Dynamic C must be installed and running on your PC.

3. The USB cable must connect the Interface Board to your PC.

4. Power must be applied to the RCM5700/RCM6700 through the Interface Board. Refer to Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” if you need further information on these steps.

To run a sample program, open it with the File menu (if it is not still open), then compile and run it by selecting Run in the Run menu (or press F9). The RCM5700/RCM6700 must be in Program Mode (see Figure 4-12) and must be connected to a PC using the USB cable.

Complete information on Dynamic C is provided in the Dynamic C User’s Manual.

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3.2 Sample Programs

Of the many sample programs included with Dynamic C, several are specific to the RCM5700/RCM6700. These programs will be found in the

PLES\RCM6700

folder, depending on your MiniCore model. Sample programs in the

folder one level up are generally generic samples that can be run on any Rabbit-based product Before you compile and run the following sample programs, make sure that pins 1–2, 5–6, and 7–

8 on header JP1 of the Interface Board are jumpered. Each sample program has comments that describe the purpose and function of the program. Follow the instructions at the beginning of the sample program.

CAUTION: Do not jumper pins 1–3 on header JP1 on the Interface Board.

SAMPLES\RCM5700

SAM-

SAMPLES

•

FLASHLED01.C

—demonstrates the use of costatements to flash LED DS1 on the Interface

Board. PD0 on the MiniCore is used to drive the LED.

•

FLASHLED01A.C

—demonstrates the use of a state machine with standard C constructs to flash

LED DS1on the Interface Board. PD0 on the MiniCore is used to drive the LED.

•

FLASHLED02.c

—demonstrates the use of costatements to detect and debounce switch S1 being pressed on the Interface Board. LED DS1 flashes on the Interface Board, and the rate at which it flashes changes each time you press switch S1. I/O control for the LED is provided by PD0 on the MiniCore, and PD1 detects the activity on switch S1.

•

FLASHLED02A.c

—detects and debounces switch S1 being pressed on the Interface Board. LED DS1 flashes on the Interface Board, and the rate at which it flashes changes each time you press switch S1. I/O control for the LED is provided by PD0 on the MiniCore, and PD1 detects the activity on switch S1.

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The Digital I/O accessory board needs to be installed to run the

TOSERIAL.C

sample programs. This accessory board is included only with the Deluxe Develop-

SWITCHLEDS.C

and the

SERIAL-

ment Kit. To install the Digital I/O accessory board, insert the strip of header pins included with the acces-

sory board into the socket at J12 on the bottom side of the Digital I/O accessory up the Digital I/O accessory board with the Interface Board standoffs/

connectors and install the

board. Then line

Digital I/O accessory board pins into socket J2 on the Interface Board. Secure the Digital I/O accessory board with the long plastic standoffs/connectors from above as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6. Install Digital I/O Accessory Board

Pins 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8 on headers JP5 and JP8 on the Digital I/O accessory board must be jumpered. Pins 2–4 and 3–5 on header JP7 on the Digital I/O accessory board must also be jumpered.

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SWITCHLEDS.C

trolled by PB4–PB7 respectively.

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The

SERIALTOSERIAL.C

SAMPLES\RCM6700\SERIAL

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SERIALTOSERIAL.C

sample program is in the

SAMPLES\RCM5700\SERIAL

folder, depending on your MiniCore model.

—monitors switches S1, S2, S3, and S4 on the Digital I/O accessory board and lights LEDs DS1–DS4 when the corresponding pushbutton switch is pressed. LEDs DS1–DS2 on the Digital I/O accessory board are controlled by PA4–PA7, and switches S1–S4 are controlled by PB4–PB7 respectively. The sample program sends messages from Serial Port B to Serial Port C to indicate that a switch was pressed. Messages received by Serial Port C are displayed in Dynamic C’s STDIO window.

Before you compile and run this sample program, you will need to connect J2 pin 19 (PC0/TxD) to J2 pin 22 (PC3/RxC) or the corresponding holes on P2.

If you are using the Serial Communication Accessory Board, you should connect pin 3 (TXD) on header J3 to pin 5 (RXC) on header J4 instead.

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The Serial Communication accessory board needs to be installed to run the following serial sample program in the

SAMPLES\RCM5700\SERIAL

SAMPLES\RCM6700\SERIAL

folder, depending on your MiniCore model. This accessory board is included only with the Deluxe Development Kit.

T o insta ll the Serial Communication accessory board, insert the stri p of header pins included with the accessory board into the socket at J12 on the bottom side of the Serial Communication acces sory

board. Then line up the

Digital I/O accessory board standoffs/

Serial Communication

connectors and install the Serial Communication accessory

accessory board with the Interface Board or

board pins into socket J2 on the Interface Board or the Digital I/O accessory board. Secure the Serial Communication accessory board with the long plastic standoffs/connectors from above as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-7. Install Serial Communication Accessory Board

Pins 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8 on header JP5 on the Serial Communication accessory board must be jumpered. Pins 1–2 and 3–4 on header JP7 on the Serial Communication accessory board must also be jumpered.

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SIMPLE5WIRE.C

—This program demonstrates 5-wire RS-232 serial communication with

flow control on Serial Port C and data flow on Serial Port D. T o set up the Serial Communication accessory board, you will need to tie TxD and RxD on the

RS-232 header at J3, then tie CTS and RTS, also on J3, using jumpers as shown in Figure 3-7. Once you have compiled and run this program, you can test flow control by disconnecting the

CTS jumper from RTS while the program is running. Characters will no longer appear in the

STDIO window, and will display again once CTS is connected back to R TS.

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Once you have loaded and executed these sample programs and have an understanding of how Dynamic C and the RCM5700/RCM6700 modules interact, you can move on and try the other sample programs, or begin developing your own application.

3.2.1 Use of Serial Flash (not supported for RCM5700/RCM5710)

The following sample programs from the with the RCM5750/RCM5760 models.

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SERIAL_FLASHLOG.C

—This program runs a simple W eb server and stores a log of hits on the

SAMPLES\RCM5700\Serial_Flash

folder may be used

home page of the serial flash “server.” This log can be viewed and cleared from a browser at http://10.10.6.100/. You will likely have to first “configure” your network interface card for a “10Base-T Half-Duplex,” “100Base-T Half-Duplex,” or an “Auto-Negotiation” connection on the “Advanced” tab, which is accessed from the control panel (Start > Settings > Control

l) by choosing Network Connections.

Pane

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SFLASH_INSPECT.C

—This program is a handy utility for inspecting the contents of a serial flash chip. When the sample program starts running, it attempts to initialize a serial flash chip on Serial Port B. Once a serial flash chip is found, the user can perform five different commands to print out the contents of a specified page, print out the contents of a range of pages, clear (set to zero) all the bytes in a specified page, set all bytes on the specified page to a given value, or save user-specified text to a selected page.

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4. HARDWARE REFERENCE

Chapter 4 describes the hardware components and principal hardware subsystems of the RCM5700/RCM6700. Appendix A, “RCM5700/RCM6700 Specifications,” provides complete physical and electrical specifications.

Figure 4-8 shows the Rabbit-based subsystems designed into the RCM5700/RCM6700.

Figure 4-8. RCM5700/RCM6700 Subsystems

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4.1 RCM5700/RCM6700 Digital Inputs and Outputs

Figure 4-9 shows the RCM5700/RCM6700 pinouts for the edge connector.

The edge connectors are designed to interface with a 52-pin mini PCI Express socket. Pin 8 has different functionality between the RCM5700 and RCM6700, due to differences in the

Ethernet PHY designs. On the RCM5700, it is the activity LED signal, while on the RCM6700 it is +2.5V for the Ethernet interface.

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Figure 4-9. RCM5700/RCM6700 Pinouts

Figure 4-10 shows the use of the Rabbit 5000/6000 microprocessor ports in the RCM5700/ RCM6700 modules.

Figure 4-10. Use of Rabbit 5000/6000 Ports

The ports on the Rabbit microprocessor used in the RCM5700/RCM6700 are configurable, and so the defaults can be reconfigured. Table 4-3 lists the Rabbit factory defaults and the alternate configurations.

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Table 4-3. RCM5700/RCM6700 Pinout Configurations

Pin Pin Name Default Use Alternate Use Notes

1 GND 2 +3.3 V 3 Tx+ 4 Rx+ 5 Tx– 6 Rx–

Ethernet

7 LNK

ACT

(RCM5700) +2.5V

(RCM6700)

9 PE0 Input/Output

10 PE1 Input/Output

Not connected on the RCM5710/5760/6710/6760

Requires external pulldown on the RCM5700/5750/6700/ 6750

Requires external pullup on the RCM5700/5750

I/O Strobe I0 A20 Timer C0 TCLKF INT0 QRD1B

I/O Strobe I1 A21 Timer C1 RXD/RCLKF INT1 QRD1A Input Capture

11 PE2 Input/Output

12 PE3 Input/Output

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I/O Strobe I2 A22 Timer C2 TXF DREQ0 QRD2B

I/O Strobe I3 A23 Timer C3 RXC/RXF/SCLKD DREQ1 QRD2A Input Capture

Table 4-3. RCM5700/RCM6700 Pinout Configurations

Pin Pin Name Default Use Alternate Use Notes

I/O Strobe I5 INT1

13 PE5 Input/Output

14 PE6 Input/Output

15 PE7 Input/Output

16 /RESET_IN Input Input to Reset Generator

17 PD0 Input/Output

PWM1 RXB/RCLKE Input Capture

I/O Strobe I6 PWM2 TXE DREQ0

I/O Strobe I7 PWM3 RXA/RXE/SCLKC DREQ1 Input Capture

I/O Strobe I0 Timer C0 D8 INT0 SCLKD/TCLKF QRD1B

Serial Port E

18 PD1 Input/Output

IA6 I/O Strobe I1 Timer C1 D9 INT1 RXD/RCLKF QRD1A Input Capture

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Table 4-3. RCM5700/RCM6700 Pinout Configurations

Pin Pin Name Default Use Alternate Use Notes

I/O Strobe I2 Timer C2

19 PD2 Input/Output

D10 DREQ0 TXF/SCLKC QRD2B

20 PD3 Input/Output

21 PC0 Input/Output

22 PC1 Input/Output

23 PC2 Input/Output

24 PC3 Input/Output

25 PC4 Input/Output

26 PC5 Input/Output

IA7 I/O Strobe I3 Timer C3 D11 DREQ1 RXC/RXF QRD2A Input Capture

TXD I/O Strobe I0 Timer C0 TCLKF

RXD/TXD I/O Strobe I1 Timer C1 RCLKF Input Capture

TXC/TXF I/O Strobe I2 Timer C2 RXC/TXC/RXF I/O Strobe I3 Timer C3 TXB I/O Strobe I4 PWM0 RXB/TXB I/O Strobe I5 PWM1

Serial Port F

Serial Port D

Serial Port C

Serial Port B  (The RCM5750/RCM5760 and RCM6700 family serial flash uses Alternate Serial Port B (PD4/PD5).

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Table 4-3. RCM5700/RCM6700 Pinout Configurations

Pin Pin Name Default Use Alternate Use Notes

SCLKB (used by serial flash on RCM5750/RCM5760 and RCM6700 family.)

Due to serial boot flash

SCLKB

27 PB0 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA6

28 /RESET Reset output Reset input

/SWR

29 PB2 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA0

/SRD

30 PB3 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA1

SA0

31 PB4 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA2

requirements, the RCM6700 family’s edge connector pin 27 (PB0 / SCLKB) must not be used for general purpose I/O. Although reserved for SCLKB only, this usage may be shared with an off-minicore SPI device.

Reset output from Reset Generator or external reset input

SA1

32 PB5 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA3

/SCS

33 PB6 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA4

/S LAVAT N

34 PB7 Input/Output

External I/O Address IA5

Slave port data bus

35–42 PA[0:7] Input/Output

(SD0–SD7)

External I/O data bus

(ID0–ID7) 43 /IORD Output External I/O read strobe 44 VBAT_EXT Battery input

45 /IOWR Output External I/O write strobe

SCLKA

46 PB1 Input/Output

External I/O Address

Programming port SCLKA

IA7

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Table 4-3. RCM5700/RCM6700 Pinout Configurations

Pin Pin Name Default Use Alternate Use Notes

47 STATUS Output Programming port

TXA/TXE

48 PC6 Input/Output

49 SMODE Input

50 PC7 Input/Output

51 GND 52 +3.3 V

I/O Strobe I6 PWM2

RXA/TXA/RXE I/O Strobe I7 PWM3 SCLKC Input Capture

Programming port

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4.1.1 Memory I/O Interface

The Rabbit 5000 address lines (A0–A19) and data lines (D0–D7) are routed to the onboard flash memory chip. I/O write (/IOWR) and I/O read (/IORD) are available for interfacing to external devices.

Parallel Port A can also be used as an external I/O data bus to isolate external I/O from the main data bus. Parallel Port B pins PB2–PB7 can also be used as an external address bus.

When using the external I/O bus for either Ethernet or the LCD/keypad module on the Prototyping Board or for any other reason, you must add the following line at the beginning of your program.

#define PORTA_AUX_IO // required to enable external I/O bus

Selected pins on Parallel Ports D and E as specified in Table 4-3 may be used for input capture, quadrature decoder, DMA, and pulse-width modulator purposes.

4.1.2 Other Inputs and Outputs

The status, /RESET_IN, and SMODE I/O are normally associated with the programming port. Since the status pin is not used by the system once a program has been downloaded and is running, the status pin can then be used as a general-purpose CMOS output. The programming port is described in more detail in Section 4.2.3.

/RESET_IN is an external input used to reset the Rabbit 5000/6000 microprocessor and the MiniCore memory. /RESET is an output from the reset circuitry that can be used to reset other peripheral devices.

The two SMODE pins, SMODE0 and SMODE1, are tied together, and may be used as a special input when the MiniCore is operating in the Run Mode. The logic state of these two pins determines the startup procedure after a reset.

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4.2 Serial Communication

The RCM5700/RCM6700 board does not have any serial level converters directly on the board. However, an Ethernet or other serial interface may be incorporated on the board the MiniCore is mounted on. For example, the Serial Communication accessory board in the Deluxe Development Kit has an RS-232 transceiver, and the Interface Board has Ethernet and USB connections.

4.2.1 Serial Ports

There are six serial ports designated as Serial Ports A, B, C, D, E, and F. All six serial ports can operate in an asynchronous mode up to the baud rate of the system clock divided by 8. An asynchronous port can handle 7 or 8 data bits. A 9th bit address scheme, where an additional bit is sent to mark the first byte of a message, is also supported.

Serial Port A is normally used as a programming port, but may be used either as an asynchronous or as a clocked serial port once application development has been completed and the MiniCore is operating in the Run Mode.

Serial Ports B, C, and D can also be operated in the clocked serial mode. In this mode, a clock line synchronously clocks the data in or out. Either of the two communicating devices can supply the clock.

Note that Alternate Serial Port B, which uses PD4 and PD5, is used together with the clock on PB0 for the serial flash on the RCM5750/RCM5760 and RCM6700 family. If you wish to use the regular Serial Port B I/O pins (PC4 and PC5) as serial I/O pins with the RCM5750/RCM5760 or RCM6700 family, your application must manage its sharing of Serial Port B so as to avoid any conflicts with using the onboard serial flash.

Serial Ports E and F can also be configured as SDLC/HDLC serial ports. The IrDA protocol is also supported in SDLC format by these two ports. Serial Ports E and F must be configured before they can be used. The following macros show one way to do this.

#define SERE_TXPORT PEDR #define SERE_RXPORT PEDR

#define SERF_TXPORT PFDR #define SERF_RXPORT PFDR

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Table 4-4 summarizes the possible parallel port pins for the serial ports and their clocks.

Table 4-4. Rabbit 5000 and 6000 Serial Port and Clock Pins

Serial Port A

Serial Port B

Serial Port C

Serial Port D

TXA PC6, PC7 RXA PC7,PE7 RXE PE7, PC7

Serial Port E

SCLKA PB1 RCLKE PE5, PC5

TXB PC4, PC5 TCLKE PE4, PC4 RXB PC5, PE5

SCLKB PB0 RXF PD3, PE3, PC3

TXC PC2, PC3 RCLKF PD1, PE1, PC1 RXC PC3, PD3, PE3 TCLKF PD0, PE0, PC0

SCLKC PD2, PE2, PE7, PC7

TXD PC0, PC1 RXD PC1, PD1, PE1

SCLKD

PD0, PD3, PE0, PE3, PC3

Serial Port F

RCLKE/TCLKE and RCLKF/TCLKF must be selected to be on the same parallel port as RXE/ TXE and RXF/TXF respectively.

TXE PE6, PC6

TXF PD2, PE2, PC2

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4.2.2 Ethernet PHY

All RCM5700/RCM6700 models have an Ethernet PHY, which can either be accessed through the Interface Board or directly on the RCM5710/5760/6710/6760. The PHY connections or integrated 10/100Base-T connections on MiniCores with an on-board RJ-45 jack are via 0  jumpers on headers JP2–JP5 (see Table A-6 in Appendix A.3). Rabbit’ s Technical Note TN266, PCB Lay- out for the Ethernet PHY Interface, provides further details about designing your own PHY interface.

The pinout for the RJ-45 Ethernet jack (J1) is shown in Figure 4-11. Note that some Ethernet connectors are numbered in reverse to the order used here.

The RJ-45 Ethernet jack incorporates green and yellow LEDs, one to indicate Ethernet link (LINK), and one to indicate Ethernet activity (ACT).

The RJ-45 connector is shielded to minimize EMI effects to/from the Ethernet signals.

Figure 4-11. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pinout

4.2.3 Programming Port

The RCM5700/RCM6700 programming port is accessed via the USB connector (J5) on the Interface Board. The programming port uses the Rabbit CPU’s Serial Port A for communication. Dynamic C uses the programming port to download and debug programs.

The programming port is also used to cold-boot the Rabbit processor on the RCM5700/RCM6700 after a reset.

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4.3 Programming Modes

The USB cable is used to connect the programming port of the RCM5700/RCM6700 to a PC USB port via the Interface Board.

Whenever the MiniCore is reset, the operating mode is determined by the state of the SMODE pins. The MiniCore is automatically in Program Mode when the SMODE pins, which are tied together, are pulled up to +3.3 V. This happens when the MiniCore is installed on the Interface Board, and pins 1–2 on header JP1 on the Interface Board are jumpered. When the SMODE pins are pulled low by removing the jumpers from pins 1–2 on header JP1 on the Interface Board, the Rabbit 5000/6000 will operate in the Run Mode once the MiniCore is reset.

Figure 4-12. Switching Between Program Mode and Run Mode

When you use the USB cable supplied with the Standard Development Kit while the MiniCore is operating in the Run Mode, the MiniCore will reboot once approximately 2 tial startup. To avoid this reboot, you will have to use the AC adapter supplied with the Deluxe Development Kit, your own 5 V power supply, or you will need a special USB cable that has a separate “power only” connection option to supply power via the Interface Board to operate the MiniCore in the Run Mode.

A program “runs” in either mode, but can only be downloaded and debugged when the MiniCore is in the Program Mode.

Refer to the Rabbit 5000 Microprocessor User’s Manual or Rabbit 6000 Microprocessor User's Manual for more information on the programming port.

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seconds after its ini-

4.3.1 Standalone Operation of the RCM5700/RCM6700

The RCM5700/RCM6700 must be programmed via the Interface Board or via a similar arrangement on a customer-supplied board. Once the MiniCore has been programmed successfully, reset the MiniCore. The MiniCore may be reset by cycling power off/on or by pressing the RESET button on the Interface Board. The jumper across pins 1–2 on header JP1 on the Interface Board must be removed in order for the MiniCore to operate in the Run Mode after it is reset. The MiniCore module may now be removed from the Interface Board for end-use installation.

CAUTION: Power to the Interface Board or other boards should be disconnected when removing

or installing your RCM5700/RCM6700 module to protect against inadvertent shorts across the pins or damage to the MiniCore if the pins are not plugged in correctly. Do not reapply power until you have verified that the MiniCore module is plugged in correctly.

4.4 Other Hardware

4.4.1 Clocks

The RCM5700 takes advantage of the Rabbit 5000 microprocessor’s internal clock doubler. A built-in clock doubler allows half-frequency crystals to be used to reduce radiated emissions. The

50.0 MHz frequency specified for the RCM5700 model is generated using a 25.0 MHz crystal. The RCM5700 requires that the clock doubler remain enabled for proper Ethernet operation. The RCM6700 requires that the clock doubler remain disabled, but takes advantage of the Rabbit

6000 microprocessor's internal PLL, providing clock speeds up to 187.5 MHz.

4.4.2 Spectrum Spreader

The Rabbit 5000/6000 features a spectrum spreader, which helps to mitigate EMI problems. The spectrum spreader is on by default on the RCM5700, but is off on the RCM6700 because of its 115 MHz maximum clock limitation. It may also be turned off or set to a stronger setting. The means for doing so is through a simple configuration macro as shown below.

1. Select the “Defines” tab from the Dynamic C Options > Project Options menu.

2. Normal spreading is the default, and usually no entry is needed. If you need to specify normal spreading, add the line

ENABLE_SPREADER=1

For strong spreading, add the line

ENABLE_SPREADER=2

To disable the spectrum spreader, add the line

ENABLE_SPREADER=0

NOTE: The strong spectrum-spreading setting is not recommended since it may limit the maximum clock speed or the maximum baud rate. It is unlikely that the strong setting will be used in a real application.

3. Click OK to save the macro. The spectrum spreader will be set according to the macro value whenever a program is compiled using this project file.

NOTE: Refer to the Rabbit 5000 Microprocessor User’s Manual or the Rabbit 6000 Micropr o- cessor User’s Manual for more information on the spectrum-spreading setting and the maximum

clock speed.

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4.5 Memory

4.5.1 RAM

RCM5700 boards have 128KB of onchip SRAM on the Rabbit 5000 microprocessor. The RCM5750/RCM5760 models also have 512KB of external SRAM.

RCM6700 boards have 1MB of onchip RAM and 32KB of onchip battery-backable SRAM on the Rabbit 6000 microprocessor. The RCM6750/6760 models also have 1MB of external SRAM.

4.5.2 Program Flash Memory

All RCM5700 models have 1MB of parallel flash memory installed at U3. RCM6700/RCM6710 have a 1MB serial flash and RCM6750/RCM6760 have a 4MB serial flash installed.

NOTE: Rabbit recommends that any customer applications should not be constrained by the sector size of the flash memory since it may be necessary to change the sector size in the future.

A “user block” area is defined to store persistent data. The function calls writeUserBlock() and readUserBlock() are provided for this. Refer to the Dynamic C Function Reference Manual for additional information.

4.5.3 Mass Storage Serial Flash

The RCM5750/RCM5760 have 2MB of serial flash available to store data and web pages. Sample programs in the memory.

SAMPLES\RCM5700\Serial_Flash

folder illustrate the use of serial flash

The RCM6700/RCM6710 have 1MB of serial flash memory, and RCM6750/RCM6760 have 4MB of serial flash memory. The serial flash is used to store the program code, but can also be used to store data and web pages. Sample programs in the

SAMPLES\RCM6700\Serial_Flash

folder illustrate the use of the serial flash memory.

4.5.4 Encryption RAM Memory

The tamper detection feature of the Rabbit 5000/6000 microprocessor can be used to detect any attempt to enter the bootstrap mode. When such an attempt is detected, the VBAT RAM memory in the Rabbit 5000/6000 chip is erased.

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5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

Dynamic C is an integrated development system for writing embedded software. It runs on a Windows-based PC and is designed for use with single-board computers and other devices based on the Rabbit micro

processor . Chapter 5 describes the libraries and function calls related to the RCM5700/RCM6700.

5.1 More About Dynamic C

Dynamic C has been in use worldwide since 1989. It is specially designed for programming embedded systems, and features quick compile and interactive debugging. A complete reference guide to Dynamic C is contained in the Dynamic C User’s Manual.

You should do your software development in the flash memory on the RCM5700/RCM6700. The flash memory and options are selected with the Options > Program Options > Compiler menu.

NOTE: Do not depend on the flash memory sector size or type in your program logic. The

RCM5700/RCM6700 and Dynamic C were designed to accommodate flash devices with various sector sizes in response to the volatility of the flash-memory market.

Developing software with Dynamic C is simple. Users can write, compile, and test C and assembly code without leaving the Dynamic C development environment. Debugging occurs while the application runs on the target. Alternatively , us ers can compile a program to an image file for later loading. Dynamic C runs on PCs under Windows NT and later—see Rabbit’s Technical Note

TN257, Running Dynamic C Dynamic C under Windows Vista. Programs c an be downl oaded at baud rates o f up to 460,800 bps after the program compiles.

With Windows Vista®, for additional information if you are using

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Dynamic C has a number of standard features.

• Full-feature source and/or assembly-level debugger, no in-circuit emulator required.

• Royalty-free TCP/IP stack with source code and most common protocols.

• Hundreds of functions in source-code libraries and sample programs:

 Exceptionally fast support for floating-point arithmetic and transcendental functions.  RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication.  Analog and digital I/O drivers.

 I2C, SPI, GPS, file system.  LCD display and keypad drivers.

• Powerful language extensions for cooperative or preemptive multitasking

• Loader utility program to load binary images into Rabbit targets in the absence of Dynamic C.

• Provision for customers to create their own source code libraries and augment on-line help by

creating “function description” block comments using a special format for library functions.

• Standard debugging features:

 Breakpoints—Set breakpoints that can disable int errupts.  Single-stepp ing—Step into or over functions at a source or machine code level, µC/OS-II aware.  Code disassembly—T he disassemb ly window displays addresses, opcodes, mnemonics, and machine cycle

times. Switch between debugging at machine-code level and source-code level by simply opening or closing the disassembly window.

 Watch expressions—Watch expressions are compiled when defined, so complex expressions including func-

tion calls may be placed into watch expressions. Watch expressions can be updated with or without stopping program execution.

 Register window—All processor registers and flags are displayed. The contents of general registers may be

modified in the window by the user.

 Stack window—shows the contents of the top of the stack.  Hex memory dump—displ ays the contents of memory at any address.  STDI O win dow—

debugging purposes.

printf

outputs to this window and keyboard input on the host PC can be detected for

output may also be sent to a serial port or file.

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5.2 Dynamic C Function Calls

5.2.1 Digital I/O

The RCM5700/RCM6700 was designed to interface with other systems, and so there are no drivers written specifically for the Rabbit 5000/6000 I/O. The general Dynamic C read and write functions allow you to customize the parallel I/O to meet your specific needs. For example, use

WrPortI(PEDDR, &PEDDRShadow, 0x00);

to set all the Port E bits as inputs, or use

WrPortI(PEDDR, &PEDDRShadow, 0xFF);

to set all the Port E bits as outputs. When using the external I/O bus on the Rabbit 5000/6000 chip, add the line

#define PORTA_AUX_IO // required to enable external I/O bus

to the beginning of any programs using the auxiliary I/O bus.

The sample programs in the Dynamic C

SAMPLES\RCM5700 and SAMPLES\RCM6700

folders

provide further examples.

5.2.2 Serial Communication Drivers

Library files included with Dynamic C provide a full range of serial communications support. The

RS232.LIB

library provides a set of circular-buffer-based serial functions. The

PACKET.LIB

library provides packet-based serial functions where packets can be delimit e d by the 9th bit, by transmission gaps, or with user-defined special characters. Both libraries provide blocking functions, which do not return until they are finished transmitting or receiving, and nonblocking functions, which must be called repeatedly until they are finished, allowing other functions to be performed between calls. For more information, see the Dynamic C Function Reference Manual and Rabbit’s Technical Note TN213, Rabbit Serial Port Software, both included with the online documentation.

5.2.3 User Block

None of the user block memory area is reserved. This leaves the address range 0–1FF A in the user block available for your application.

These address ranges may change in the future in response to the volatility in the flash memory market, in particular sector size. The sample program

SAMPLES\USERBLOCK

folder can be used to determine the version of the ID block, the size of the

USERBLOCK_INFO.C

in the Dynamic C

ID and user blocks, whether or not the ID/user blocks are mirrored, the total amount of flash memory used by the ID and user blocks, and the area of the user block available for your applica tion.

The

USERBLOCK_CLEAR.C

sample program shows you how to clear and write the contents of the user block that you are using in your application (the calibration constants in the reserved area and the ID block are protected).

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5.2.4 RCM5700/RCM6700 Cloning

The RCM5700/RCM6700 does not have a programming header, and is programmed through the USB connection on the Interface Board. Rabbit’ s Cloning Board does not support cloning through a USB connection. If there is a need to copy programs, the Rabbit Field Utility can be used to download compiled Dynamic C .bin files.

5.2.5 TCP/IP Drivers

The TCP/IP drivers are located in the

LIB\Rabbit4000\TCPIP

folder.

Complete information on these libraries and the TCP/IP functions is provided in the Dynamic C

TCP/IP User’s Manual.

5.2.6 Serial Flash Drivers (not supported on RCM5700/RCM5710)

The Dynamic C use the serial flash. The FAT file system function calls from in the Dynamic C

m\FAT_CONFIG

LIB\SerialFlash\SFLASH.LIB

.LIB

library are not supported.

library provides the function calls needed to

LIB\FileSys-

5.3 Upgrading Dynamic C

Dynamic C patches that focus on bug fixes are available from time to time. For the latest patches, workarounds, and bug fixes, check the Web site www.rabbit.com/support/.

5.3.1 Add-On Modules

Starting with Dynamic C version 10.40, Dynamic C includes the popular µC/OS-II real-time operating system, point-to-point protocol (PPP), FAT file system, RabbitWeb, and other select libraries. Starting with Dynamic C version 10.56, Dynamic C includes the Rabbit Embedded Security Pack featuring the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and a specific Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) library.

In addition to the Web-based technical support included at no extra charge, a one-year telephonebased technical support subscription is also available for purchase.

For further information and complete documentation, visit our Web site at www.rabbit.com.

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APPENDIX A. RCM5700/RCM6700

SPECIFICATIONS

Appendix A provides the specifications for the RCM5700 and RCM6700.

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A.1 Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics

Figures A-1(a) and A-1(b) show the mechanical dimensions for the RCM5700/RCM6700 and RCM5760/RCM6760. The related dimensions for the RCM5710/6710 and RCM5750/RCM6750 are listed in Table A-1. (All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

Figure A-1(a). RCM5700/RCM6700 Dimensions

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Figure A-1(b). RCM5760/RCM6760 Dimensions

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It is recommended that you allow for an “exclusion zone” of 0.08" (2 mm) around the RCM5700/RCM6700 top and bottom and 0.04" (1 mm) around the three non-connector edges when the RCM5700/RCM6700 is incorporated into an assembly that includes other printed circuit boards. This “exclusion zone” that you keep free of other components and boards will allow for sufficient air flow, and will help to minimize any electrical or electromagnetic interference between adjacent boards. Figure A-2 shows this “exclusion zone” for the RCM5700/RCM6700 model.

Figure A-2. RCM5700/RCM6700 “Exclusion Zone”

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Table A-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the RCM5700.

Table A-1. RCM5700 Specifications

Parameter RCM5700 RCM5710 RCM5750 RCM5760

Microprocessor EMI Reduction Spectrum spreader for reduced EMI (radiated emissions)

Ethernet Port

Flash Memory (program) 1MB Flash Memory

(mass data storage) External SRAM — 512KB (8-bit)

SRAM

Backup Battery

General-Purpose I/O

Additional Inputs Reset in Additional Outputs Status, reset out

External I/O Bus

10/100Base-T

PHY only

— 2MB (serial flash)

Connection for user-supplied backup

battery

(to support RTC)

up to 35 parallel digital I/0 lines configurable with four layers of alternate

functions

8 address lines (shared with parallel I/O lines),

Rabbit® 5000 at 50.0 MHz

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

128KB (Rabbit® 5000 onchip)

Can be configured for 8 data lines and

plus I/O read/write

10/100Base-T

PHY only

None

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

6 high-speed, CMOS-compatible ports:

• all 6 configurable as asynchronous (with IrDA), 4 as clocked serial (SPI),

Serial Ports

and 2 as SDLC/HDLC

• 1 clocked serial port shared with programming port

Serial Rate Maximum asynchronous baud rate = CLK/8

Slave Interface

Real-Time Clock Yes

Timers

Watchdog/Supervisor Yes

Pulse-Width Modulators

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Slave port allows the RCM5700 to be used as an intelligent peripheral device slaved to a master processor

Ten 8-bit timers (6 cascadable from the first),

one 10-bit timer with 2 match registers, and

one 16-bit timer with 4 outputs and 8 set/reset registers

4 channels synchronized PWM with 10-bit counter or 4 channels variable-phase or synchronized PWM with 16-bit counter

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Table A-1. RCM5700 Specifications

Parameter RCM5700 RCM5710 RCM5750 RCM5760

Input Capture

Quadrature Decoder

Power

Operating Temperature –40 °C to +85°C Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing

Connectors

Board Size

2-channel input capture can be used to time input signals from various port

pins

2-channel quadrature decoder accepts inputs

from external incremental encoder modules

3.15 V DC (min.) – 3.45 V DC (max.)

70 mA @ 3.3 V (typical — without Ethernet)

200 mA @ 3.3 V (typical — with Ethernet)

Edge connectors for interface with

52-pin mini PCI Express socket

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.12"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 3 mm)

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.70"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 18 mm)

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.27"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 7 mm)

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.73"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 19 mm)

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Table A-2 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the RCM6700.

Table A-2. RCM6700 Specifications

Parameter RCM6700 RCM6710 RCM6750 RCM6760

Microprocessor

EMI Reduction

Ethernet Port

Flash Memory (mass data storage)

External SRAM — 1MB (16-bit) RAM SRAM 32KB (Rabbit 6000 onchip, battery-backable)

Backup Battery

General-Purpose I/O

Additional Inputs Reset in Additional Outputs Status, reset out

External I/O Bus

10/100Base-T

up to 35 parallel digital I/0 lines configurable with four layers of alternate

functions

Spectrum spreader for reduced EMI (radiated emissions)

PHY only

1 MB (serial flash) 4 MB (serial flash)

Connection for user-supplied backup battery

8 address lines (shared with parallel I/O lines),

Rabbit® 6000 at 187.5 MHz

(when running below 115 MHz)

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

1MB (Rabbit® 6000 onchip)

(to support RTC)

Can be configured for 8 data lines and

plus I/O read/write

10/100Base-T

PHY only

10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

6 high-speed, CMOS-compatible ports:

• all 6 configurable as asynchronous (with IrDA), 4 as clocked serial (SPI),

Serial Ports

and 2 as SDLC/HDLC

• 1 clocked serial port shared with programming port

Serial Rate Maximum asynchronous baud rate = CLK/8

Slave Interface

Real-Time Clock Yes

Timers

Watchdog/Supervisor Yes

Pulse-Width Modulators

Input Capture

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Slave port allows the RCM6700 to be used as an intelligent peripheral device slaved to a master processor

Ten 8-bit timers (6 cascadable from the first),

one 10-bit timer with 2 match registers, and

one 16-bit timer with 4 outputs and 8 set/reset registers

4 channels synchronized PWM with 10-bit counter or 4 channels variable-phase or synchronized PWM with 16-bit counter

2-channel input capture can be used to time input signals from various port

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Table A-2. RCM6700 Specifications

Parameter RCM6700 RCM6710 RCM6750 RCM6760

Quadrature Decoder

210 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- with

Power

Operating Temperature –40 °C to +85°C Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing

Connectors

Board Size

Ethernet)

120 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- without

Ethernet

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.12"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 3 mm)

2-channel quadrature decoder accepts inputs

from external incremental encoder modules

3.15 V DC (min.) – 3.45 V DC (max.) 250 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- with

Ethernet)

130 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- without

Ethernet)

Edge connectors for interface with

220 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- with

Ethernet)

130 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- without

Ethernet)

52-pin mini PCI Express socket

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.70"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 18 mm)

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.27"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 7 mm)

260 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- with

Ethernet)

140 mA @ 3.3V

(typical -- without

Ethernet)

1.20" × 2.00" ×

0.73"

(30 mm × 51 mm

× 19 mm)

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A.1.1 mini PCI Express Connector Design Recommendations

The MiniCore is mounted on the Interface Board via a mini PCI Express connector and a corresponding locking latch connector. These are offered by manufacturers as a matched set, although in some cases different manufacturer’s parts may be interchangeable. Table A-3 lists the recom-

mended parts for the mini PCI Express connector and the locking latch connector used for the Interface Board. (All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

Table A-3. Interface Board Connector-Related Parts

Connector Part Manufacturer Part Number

mini PCI Express Connector Pinrex 984-63-0 5220 2 498-0090 Latch Connector FOXCONN AS0B226S68K-7F 498-0091

Figure A-3 shows a footprint for the SMT connectors in Table A-3.

Rabbit Store Part

Number

Figure A-3. PCB SMT Footprint for Pinrex and FOXCONN Connectors

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Other manufacturers such as Molex offer similar connectors and latches, but these can have different mechanical structures and PCB footprints to what we use on the Interface Board. Table A-4 lists a pair of matched Molex parts that might be used.

Table A-4. Molex Connector-Related Parts

Connector Part Molex Part Number

mini PCI Express Connector 67910-0002 Latch Connector 48099-4000

Follow the PCB design and layout recommendations and considerations provided by the manufacturer for the connector and latch that you select.

The MiniCore may also be mounted with standoffs instead of a latch connector — this is the type of mounting recommended for the MiniCore to maximize both the vibration resistance and the ground connections via the standoffs between the MiniCore module and the board it is mounted on. The height of the standoffs will depend on the mini PCI Express connector selected — Table A-5 provides some examples. Figure A-4 shows a footprint for this mounting option based on the mini PCI Express connector in Table A-3.

Figure A-4. PCB Standoff Footprint with mini PCI Express Connectors

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Table A-5. Standoff Heights Based on mini PCI Express Connectors

mini PCI Express Connector

Height

6.8 mm 4.4 mm Used with Interface Board

9.2 mm 6.8 mm Used with Accessory Kit

Standoff Height Remarks

The SMT connectors are ideal in a development environment, where the latch connector facilitates swapping MiniCore modules as development progresses. The absence of holes also maximizes trace routing flexibility on the printed circuit board. The standoff option offers better vibration resistance and grounding once you are ready to deploy your application based on the RCM5700/RCM6700.

The Rabbit store sells an accessory kit (Part No. 101-1306) with the standoffs, screws, and mini PCI Express connector needed to mount an MiniCore module using the footprint shown in Figure A-4. The heights of the mini PCI Express connector and the associated standoffs in the accessory kit are shown in millimeters at right.

A.2 Rabbit 5000 and 6000 Microprocessor Characteristics

The Rabbit 5000 Microprocessor User’s Manual and Rabbit 6000 Microprocessor User's Man- ual, which are included with the online documentation, provide complete specifications and tim-

ing diagrams for the Rabbit 5000 and 6000 microprocessors. Rabbit’s Technical Note TN227, Interfacing External I/O with Rabbit Microprocessor Designs,

which is also included with the online documentation, contains suggestions for interfacing I/O devices to the Rabbit 5000/6000 microprocessors.

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A.3 Jumper Configurations

Figure A-5 shows the header locations used to configure the various RCM5700/RCM6700 options via jumpers. Note that some early versions of the RCM5700 model sold in 2008 and 2009 do not have jumper locations JP2–JP5 — this does not affect the functionality of the RCM5700 model.

Figure A-5. Location of RCM5700/RCM6700 Configurable Position

Table A-6 lists the configuration options for the RCM5700, and Table A-7 lists the configuration options for the RCM5700.

Table A-6. RCM5700 Jumper Configurations

Header Description Pins Connected

1–2 More than 1MB

JP1 Flash Memory Size

2–3 Up to 1MB

1–2 Tx+ to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP2 Tx+

2–3 Tx+ to mini PCI Express pins

1–2 Tx– to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP3 Tx–

2–3 Tx– to mini PCI Express pins

1–2 Rx– to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP4 Rx–

2–3 Rx– to mini PCI Express pins

1–2 Rx+ to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP5 Rx+

2–3 Rx+ to mini PCI Express pins

NOTE: The jumper connections are made using 0  surface-mounted resistors.

Factory

Default

RCM5710/

RCM5760

RCM5700/

RCM5750

RCM5710/

RCM5760

RCM5700/

RCM5750

RCM5710/

RCM5760

RCM5700/

RCM5750

RCM5710/

RCM5760

RCM5700/

RCM5750

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Table A-7. RCM6700 Jumper Configurations

Header Description Pins Connected

1–2 Tx+ to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP2 Tx+

2–3 Tx+ to mini PCI Express pins

1–2 Tx– to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP3 Tx–

2–3 Tx– to mini PCI Express pins

1–2 Rx– to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP4 Rx–

2–3 Rx– to mini PCI Express pins

1–2 Rx+ to RJ-45 jack (J1)

JP5 Rx+

2–3 Rx+ to mini PCI Express pins

NOTE: The jumper connections are made using 0  surface-mounted resistors.

Factory

Default

RCM6710/

RCM6760

RCM6700/

RCM6750

RCM6710/

RCM6760

RCM6700/

RCM6750

RCM6710/

RCM6760

RCM6700/

RCM6750

RCM6710/

RCM6760

RCM6700/

RCM6750

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APPENDIX B. INTERFACE BOARD

Appendix B describes the features and accessories of the Interface Board, and explains the use of the Interface Board to demonstrate the RCM5700 and RCM6700. The Interface Board has power-supply con nections and a USB interface to program either MiniCore module.

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B.1 Introduction

The Interface Board included in the Development Kit makes it easy to connect MiniCore module to a power supply and a PC workstation for development. It also provides an Ethernet port.

The Interface Board is shown below in Figure B-1, with its main features identified.

Figure B-1. Interface Board

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B.1.1 Interface Board Features

• Power Connection—Power is supplied to the Interface Board either from the PC via the USB connection or through a power supply jack, J6. A chip at U4 disconnects the USB power supply from the rest of the Interface Board when power is supplied through jack J6

Users providing their own power supply should ensure that it delivers +5 V DC at 10 W.

• Regulated Power Supply—The raw DC voltage is routed to a 3.3 V linear regulator. The regulator provides stable power to the MiniCore module and other boards connected to it.

• Power LED—The power LED lights whenever power is connected to the Interface Board.

• Reset Switch—A momentary-contact, normally open switch is connected directly to the Mini-

Core’ s /RESET_IN pin. Pressing the switch forces a hardware reset of the system.

• mini USB Connector—A USB cable is used to connect the MiniCore via the Interface Board to your PC to enable you to program your MiniCore module.

• mini PCI Express socket—The Interface Board provides a 52-pin mini PCI Express socket to enable you to install your MiniCore module. There is a snap-in holder to hold the opposite end of the MiniCore module firmly in place.

• I/O Switch and LED—One momentary-contact, normally open switch is connected to PD1 on the MiniCore module and may be read as an input by sample applications.

One LED is connected to PD0 on the MiniCore module, and may be driven as an output indicator by sample applications.

• Ethernet—One 10/100Base-T Ethernet port is available on the Interface Board with an RJ-45 jack at J3. LNK and ACT LEDs indicate a live Ethernet link and Ethernet activity.

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B.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

Figure B-2 shows the mechanical dimensions and layout for the Interface Board. All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.

Figure B-2. Interface Board Dimensions

Table B-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the Prototyping Board.

Table B-1. Interface Board Specifications

Parameter Specification

Board Size 2.50" × 3.75" × 0.60" (64 mm × 95 mm × 15 mm) Ethernet Port 10/100Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs Operating Temperature –40°C to +85°C Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing Input Voltag e +5 V DC Output Voltage +3.3 V DC Maximum Current Draw

(including user-added circuits)

Other Connectors

nominal 500 mA max. for USB supply,

1.5 A for separate power supply One 2 × 25 IDC header sockets, 0.1" pitch,

One 52-pin mini PCI Express socket to accept RCM5700 One mini USB connector One 2 mm power supply jack

Standoffs/Spacers 4

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B.2.1 Headers

The Interface Board has a header socket at J2 for physical connection to other boards. J2 is a 2 × 25 SMT header socket with a 0.1" pin spacing. Figure B-3 shows the layout of another board to be plugged into the Interface Board — this footprint is identical for the Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards. The values are relative to the mounting hole.

Figure B-3. Interface Board Footprint.

(All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

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B.3 Ethernet

B.3.1 RJ-45

The Ethernet filter circuit is different between the Rabbit 5000 and Rabbit 6000 Ethernet designs. If an RJ-45 jack is present on the MiniCore, then the appropriate circuitry is on the MiniCore. If the interface board Ethernet RJ-45 is to be used, then a given interface board will support Ethernet only for either the RCM5700 or RCM6700 family, but not both. The interface board supplied in the Development Kit is properly configured for the MiniCore in the kit.

B.3.2 RCM6700 LEDs

The RCM6700/RCM6750 only support a single off-board Ethernet status LED, unlike the RCM5700/RCM5750 which support two (LINK and ACT). The signal used as ACT on the RCM5700 is replaced with +2.5 V for the Ethernet circuitry on the RCM6700. To provide the same information, a combined LINK+ACT signal is used: off means no link, on means link, and blink means activity. The on-board Ethernet LEDs on the RJ-45 jack behave identically in both the RCM5700 and RCM6700.

If the RCM5700’s two-LED configuration is desired for a RCM6700-based design, the behavior of the LINK+ACT signal must be changed to just LINK, and a GPIO pin must be assigned as the ACT signal. The Interface Board is designed to support either PE3 or PE5 as the ACT signal, and can be configured by defining macros and placing jumpers as shown in Table B-2.

Table B-2. Interface Board Ethernet LED Configuration for RCM6700

Mode Behavior

LINK off is no link

Single LED

Dual LEDs, ACT is PE3

Dual LEDs, ACT is PE5

LINK on is link, blink off for activity

LINK off is no link LINK on is link ACT off is no activity ACT on is activity

(matches RCM5700)

JP80

Setting

4–6 None (default behavior)

1–3 4–6

1–2 4–6

ENET_ACTIVITY_ON_PE3

ENET_ACTIVITY_ON_PE5

Macros to define

The Ethernet LEDs are under software control on the RCM6700, so other configurations are possible as well. See the RCM6700-specific section of

LIB\Rabbit4000\TCPIP

folder for more

details.

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B.4 Power Supply

The MiniCore requires a regulated 3.15 V – 3.45 V DC power source to operate. Depending on the amount of current required by the application, different regulators can be used to supply this voltage.

The Interface Board has an onboard +3.3 V linear regulator. The Interface Board is protected against reverse polarity by a Shottky diode at D3 as shown in Figure B-4.

Figure B-4. Interface Board Power Supply

Power may be supplied to the Interface Board either via the mini USB connector at J5 or through the power supply jack J6. When a separate power supply is used, the chip at U4 disables power from the mini USB connector, which continues to supply power only to the USB interface chip. Diodes at D1 and D2 prevent power from going back to the other power supply that is not supplying power. A separate power supply is required whenever the Interface Board is not connected to the PC.

A jumper on header JP2 controls the current limiting applied to the power drawn via the mini USB connector — the current is nominally limited to 500 mA when no jumper is installed (default), and is nominally limited to 700 mA when a jumper is installed.

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B.5 Using the Interface Board

The Interface Board is also a demonstration board. It can be used to demonstrate the functionality of the

The Interface Board comes with the basic components necessary to demonstrate the operation of the demonstrate the interface to the Rabbit micro processor. Reset switch S2 is the hardwar e re set fo r the

MiniCore

right out of the box without any modifications to either board.

. One LEDs (DS1) is connected to PD0, and one switch (S1) is connected to PD1 to

The Interface header

socket

Board provides the user with

MiniCore

connection points brought out conveniently to

J2. Other boards such as the Prototyping Board or the accessory boards from the Deluxe Development Kit can be plugged into header socket J2. shown in Figure B-5.

The pinouts for header socket J2 are

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Figure B-5. Interface Board Pinout

B.5.1 Add Additional Boards

The Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards included with the Deluxe Development Kit may be installed on the Interface Board as shown in Figure B-6.

Figure B-6. Install Additional Boards on Interface Board

1. Insert the header strip into header socket J2 on the Interface Board or the board already

installed above the Interface Board.

2. Line up the board being installed above the pins extending from the header socket and the

stand-offs/connectors.

3. Press down to install the board.

4. Insert additional plastic standoffs/connectors as shown to hold the board firmly in place and to

hold another board if desired.

When additional boards are installed, the board-to-board spacing is 0.7" (17.8 mm). Multiple boards should be installed in this sequence from bottom to top.

• Interface Board with

MiniCore

installed.

• Prototyping Board.

• Serial Communication accessory board.

• Digital I/O accessory board.

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B.6 Interface Board Jumper Configurations

Figure B-7 shows the header locations used to configure the various Interface Board options via jumpers.

Figure B-7. Location of Configurable Jumpers on Interface Board

Table B-3 lists the configuration options using either jumpers or 0  surface-mount resistors.

Table B-3. Interface Board Jumper Configurations

Header Description Pins Connected

SMODE pins pulled up

JP1 Dynamic C Setup

JP2

mini USB Connector Power Supply Current Limiting

* The

MiniCore

will operate in Run Mode when these pins are not jumpered.

1–2

(Programming Mode)

3–4 Reserved for future use

5–6 LED DS1 connected

7–8 Switch S1 connected

1–2 Nominal 700 mA

n.c. Nominal 500 mA

Factory

Default

× ×

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APPENDIX C. PROTOTYPING BOARD

Appendix C describes the features and accessories of the Prototyping Board, and explains the use of the Prototyping Board to build prototypes of your own circuits. The Prototyping Board mounts on the Interface Board from which it receives its power and signals.

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C.1 Introduction

The Prototyping Board included in the Development Kit provides a prototyping area for more advanced hardware development. The Prototyping Board is shown below in Figure C-1, with its main features identified.

Figure C-1. Prototyping Board

C.1.1 Prototyping Board Features

• Power Connection—Power is supplied to the Prototyping Board via the MiniCore header

socket connections.

• Power LED—The power LED lights whenever power is connected to the Prototyping Board.

• Module Extension Headers—The complete pin set of the MiniCore module is duplicated

below header J2. Developers can solder wires directly into the appropriate holes, or, for more flexible development, a 2 × 25 header strip with a 0.1" pitch can be soldered into place. See Figure C-4 for the header pinouts.

• Prototyping Area—A generous prototyping area is provided for the installation of through-

hole and surface-mount components. +3.3 V and ground buses run along the left and right edges of the through-hole prototyping area. The through-hole area is set up to accept components with a pitch of 0.1" or widths of 0.3" or 0.6". Several areas for surface-mount devices are also available. (Note that there are SMT pads on both the top and the bottom of the Prototyping Board.) Each SMT pad is connected to a hole designed to accept a 30 AWG solid wire.

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C.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

Figure C-2 shows the mechanical dimensions and layout for the Prototyping Board.

Figure C-2. Prototyping Board Dimensions

(All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

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Table C-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the Prototyping Board.

Table C-1. Prototyping Board Specifications

Parameter Specification

Board Size 2.50" × 3.75" × 0.52" (64 mm × 95 mm × 13 mm) Operating Temperature –40°C to +85°C Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing Operating Voltage +3.3 V DC Current Draw from Interface

Board (excluding user-added circuits)

2 mA

Prototyping Area

Connectors

Standoffs/Spacers 4

1.7" × 2.7" (40 mm × 70 mm) throughhole, 0.1" spacing, additional space for SMT components

Two 2 × 25 IDC header sockets, 0.1" pitch (a 2 × 25 IDC header strip is included to connect the Prototyping Board to the Interface Board below it)

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C.2.1 Headers

The Prototyping Board has a header socket at J2 for physical connection to other boards above it, and a header socket at J12 on the bottom side to connect to boards below it. J2 and J12 are 2 × 25 SMT header sockets with a 0.1" pin spacing. Figure C-3 shows the layout of another board to be plugged into the Interface Board — this footprint is identical for the Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards. The values are relative to the mounting hole.

Figure C-3. MiniCore Boards Footprint

(All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

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C.3 Using the Prototyping Board

The

Prototyping Board provides the user with MiniCore connection points brought out conveniently

to labeled points below header J2.

The pinouts for header socket J2 are shown in Figure C-4.

There is a 1.7" × 2.7" through-hole prototyping space available on the Prototyping Board. holes in the prototyping area are spaced at 0.1" (2.5 mm). edge of the Prototyping Board for easy access. point-

to-point wiring with 20 to 30 AWG wire between the prototyping area, the

traces,

and the surrounding area where surface-mount components may be installed. provided around the surface-mounted components that may be installed around the prototyping area.

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Figure C-4. MiniCore Boards Pinout

The

+3.3 V and GND traces run along the left

Small to medium circuits can be prototyped using

+3.3 V and GND

Small holes are

C.3.1 Add Additional Boards

The Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards included with the Deluxe Development Kit may be installed on the Interface Board as shown in Figure C-5.

Figure C-5. Install Additional Boards

1. Insert the header strip into header socket J2 on the Interface Board or the board already

installed above the Interface Board.

2. Line up the board being installed above the pins extending from the header socket and the

stand-offs/connectors.

3. Press down to install the board.

4. Insert additional plastic standoffs/connectors as shown to hold the board firmly in place and to

hold another board if desired.

When additional boards are installed, the board-to-board spacing is 0.7" (17.8 mm). Multiple boards should be installed in this sequence from bottom to top.

• Interface Board with MiniCore installed.

• Prototyping Board.

• Serial Communication accessory board.

• Digital I/O accessory board.

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APPENDIX D. DIGITAL I/O ACCESSORY

BOARD

Appendix D describes the features and accessories of the Digital I/O accessory board, and explains how to use the Digital I/O accessory board. The Digital I/O accessory board mounts on the Interface Board or other board already installed on the Interface Board from which it receives its power and signals.

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D.1 Introduction

The Digital I/O accessory board included in the Deluxe Development Kit provides Pushbutton switches and LEDs to use in conjunction with selected sample programs. The Digital I/O accessory board is shown below in Figure D-1, with its main features identified.

Figure D-1. Digital I/O Accessory Board

D.1.1 Digital I/O Accessory Board Features

• Power Connection—Power is supplied to the Digital I/O accessory board via the MiniCore

header socket connections.

• Power LED—The power LED lights whenever power is connected to the Digital I/O acces-

sory board.

• Module Extension Headers—The complete pin set of the MiniCore module is duplicated

• I/O Switches and LEDs—Four momentary-contact, normally open switches are connected to

PB4–PB7 on the MiniCore module and may be read as an input by sample applications. Four LEDs are connected to PA4–PA7 on the MiniCore module, and may be driven as an out-

put indicator by sample applications.

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D.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

Figure D-2 shows the mechanical dimensions and layout for the Digital I/O accessory board.

Figure D-2. Digital I/O Accessory Board Dimensions

(All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

Table D-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the Digital I/O accessory board.

Table D-1. Digital I/O Accessory Board Specifications

Parameter Specification

Board Size 2.50" × 3.75" × 0.52" (64 mm × 95 mm × 13 mm) Operating Temperature –40°C to +85°C Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing Operating Voltage +3.3 V DC Current Draw from Interface Board 6 mA (typical)

Two 2 × 25 IDC header sockets, 0.1" pitch

Connectors

Standoffs/Spacers 4

(a 2 × 25 IDC header strip is included to connect the Digital I/O accessory board to the board below it)

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D.2.1 Headers

The Digital I/O accessory board has a header socket at J2 for physical connection to other boards above it, and a header socket at J12 on the bottom side to connect to boards below it. J2 and J12 are 2 × 25 SMT header sockets with a 0.1" pin spacing. Figure D-3 shows the layout of another board to be plugged into the Digital I/O accessory board — this footprint is identical for the Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards. The values are relative to the mounting hole.

Figure D-3. MiniCore Boards Footprint

(All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

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D.3 Using the Digital I/O Accessory Board

The Digital I/O accessory board

provides the user with MiniCore connection points brought out conveniently to labeled points below header J2. Figure D-4.

The pinouts for header socket J2 are shown in

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Figure D-4. MiniCore Boards Pinout

D.3.1 Configuration

The pushbutton switches may be configured active high (pulled down) or active low (pulled up) via jumper settings on header JP7 for the four switches installed. Jumpers on JP12 may be set up in a similar way after additional switches are installed at S5–S8.

Figure D-5. Pushbutton Switch Configuration

The four LED output indicators are set up as sinking outputs. Four additional LEDs may be installed at DS5–DS8.

Jumpers on headers JP5 and JP8 connect the MiniCore signals to the pushbutton switches or LEDs. These jumpers may be removed and other MiniCore signals may be connected to the switch or LED positions above these headers via headers JP6 and JP9.

Table D-2 lists the connec-

tion options for the switches and LEDs.

Table D-2. Digital I/O Accessory Board Switch/LED Connection Options

Default MiniCore

Signal

PB4 PB5 S2 3–4 2

PB6 S3 5–6 3 PB7 S4 7–8 4

Switch/LED

Connected via Alternate Connection

Header Pins Header Pin

JP5

1–2

JP6

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Table D-2. Digital I/O Accessory Board Switch/LED Connection Options

Default MiniCore

Signal

PA4 DS1 PA5 DS2 3–4 2 PA6 DS3 5–6 3 PA7 DS4 7–8 4

PB0 PB1 S6 3–4 2

PB2 S7 5–6 3 PB3 S8 7–8 4 PA0 DS5 PA1 DS6 3–4 2 PA2 DS7 5–6 3 PA3 DS8 7–8 4

* Switches S1–S4 are pulled high or low via jumpers on header JP7. † Switches S5–S8 are pulled high or low via jumpers on header JP12 (not stuffed).

Switch/LED

†

Connected via Alternate Connection

Header Pins Header Pin

1–2

JP8

1–2

JP10

1–2

JP13

JP9

JP11

JP14

NOTE: Switches S5–S8, LEDs DS5–DS8, and the corresponding configuration headers JP10–

JP14 and circuits are not stuffed.

Figure D-6 shows the locations of the configurable jumpers.

Figure D-6. Location of Configurable Jumpers on Digital I/O Accessory Board

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D.3.2 Add Additional Boards

The Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards included with the Deluxe Development Kit may be installed on the Interface Board as shown in Figure D-7.

Figure D-7. Install Additional Boards

1. Insert the header strip into header socket J2 on the Interface Board or the board already

installed above the Interface Board.

2. Line up the board being installed above the pins extending from the header socket and the

stand-offs/connectors.

3. Press down to install the board.

4. Insert additional plastic standoffs/connectors as shown to hold the board firmly in place and to

hold another board if desired.

When additional boards are installed, the board-to-board spacing is 0.7" (17.8 mm). Multiple boards should be installed in this sequence from bottom to top.

• Interface Board with MiniCore installed.

• Prototyping Board.

• Serial Communication accessory board.

• Digital I/O accessory board.

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APPENDIX E. SERIAL COMMUNICATION

ACCESSORY BOARD

Appendix E describes the features and accessories of the Serial Communication accessory board, and explains how to use the Serial Communication accessory board. The Serial Communication accessory board mounts on the Interface Board or other board already installed on the Interface Board from which it receives its power and signals.

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E.1 Introduction

The Serial Communication accessory board included in the Deluxe Development Kit provides two 3-wire serial ports to use in conjunction with selected sample programs. The Serial Communication accessory board is shown below in Figure E-1, with its main features identified.

Figure E-1. Serial Communication Accessory Board

E.1.1 Serial Communication Accessory Board Features

• Power Connection—Power is supplied to the Serial Communication accessory board via the

MiniCore header socket connections.

• Power LED—The power LED lights whenever power is connected to the Serial Communica-

tion accessory board.

• Module Extension Headers—The complete pin set of the MiniCore module is duplicated

• RS-232 Headers—Serial Ports C and D are brought out as 3-wire RS-232 ports on headers J4

and J3 respectively. Header J4 can be set up as a 5-wire RS-232 serial port with flow control provided by Serial Port C.

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E.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

Figure E-2 shows the mechanical dimensions and layout for the

Serial Communication

board. (All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

accessory

Figure E-2. Serial Communication Accessory Board Dimensions

Table E-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the Se rial Communication accessory board.

Table E-1. Serial Communication Accessory Board Specifications

Parameter Specification

Board Size 2.50" × 3.75" × 0.52" (64 mm × 95 mm × 13 mm) Operating Temperature –40°C to +85°C Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing Operating Voltage +3.3 V DC Current Draw from Interface

Board

Connectors

Standoffs/Spacers 4

10 mA (typical)

Two 2 × 25 IDC header sockets, 0.1" pitch (a 2 × 25 IDC header strip is included to connect the Serial Communication accessory board to the board below it)

Two 2 × 5 IDC headers, 0.1" pitch

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E.2.1 Headers

The Serial Communication accessory board has a header socket at J2 for physical connection to other boards above it, and a header socket at J12 on the bottom side to connect to boards below it. J2 and J12 are 2 × 25 SMT header sockets with a 0.1" pin spacing. Figure E-3 shows the layout of another board to be plugged into the Serial Communication accessory board — this footprint is identical for the Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards. The values are relative to the mounting hole.

Figure E-3. MiniCore Boards Footprint

(All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.)

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E.3 Using the Serial Communication Accessory Board

The Serial Communication accessory board

provides the user with MiniCore connection points brought out conveniently to labeled points below header J2. RS-232 headers at J3 and J4 are shown in Figure E-4.

The pinouts for header socket J2 and the

Figure E-4. Serial Communication Accessory Board Pinout

The remaining RS-232 header positions at J5 and J6, and the RS-485 screw-terminal header position at J1 are unstuffed.

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E.3.1 Configuration

Serial Ports C and D are brought out as 3-wire RS-232 serial ports on headers J4 and J3 respectively. Jumpers may be installed on header JP7 to use header J3 as a 5-wire RS-232 serial port with flow control provided by Serial Port C.

Jumpers on headers JP5 connect the MiniCore signals to the RS-232 transceiver . Jumpers may be installed on header JP7 to use header J3 as a 5-wire RS-232 serial port with flow control provided by Serial Port C. Note that Serial Port C does not support flow control using serial DMA, so the following macro must be used with flow control via Serial Port C on the Serial Communication accessory board.

#define SER_DMA_DISABLE

The jumpers at header JP5 connect the Serial Port D and Serial Port C signals to the RS-232 transceiver. These jumpers may be removed so that other MiniCore serial port signals may be connected via JP6 to the RS-232 transceiver.

Table E-2. Serial Communication Accessory Board RS-232 Connection Options

Default

MiniCore

Signal

PC0 PC1 3–4 2 PC2 PC3 7–8 4 PE6 PE7 3–4 2 PC4

PC5 7–8 4 PD0 — PD1 PD2 PD3 7–8 4

* Configured via header JP7. † Configured via header JP10 (unstuffed). ‡ Termination and bias resistors enabled via header JP13 (unstuffed).

Header Serial Port

J3/J4

J5/J6

†

‡

Serial Port D

(RS-232)

Serial Port C

(RS-232)

Serial Port E

(RS-232)

Serial Port B

(RS-232)

Flow Enable 3–4 2

Serial Port F

(RS-485)

Connected via Alternate Connection

Header Pins Header Pin

JP5

JP8

JP11

1–2

JP6

5–6 3

1–2

JP9

5–6 3

1–2

JP12

5–6 3

NOTE: Headers J1, J5, J6, and the associated circuits and configuration headers are not stuffed.

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Figure E-5 shows the locations of the configurable header positions.

Figure E-5. Location of Configurable Jumpers on Serial Communication Accessory Board

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E.3.2 Add Additional Boards

The Prototyping Board and the two accessory boards included with the Deluxe Development Kit may be installed on the Interface Board as shown in Figure E-6.

Figure E-6. Install Additional Boards

1. Insert the header strip into header socket J2 on the Interface Board or the board already installed above the Interface Board.

2. Line up the board being installed above the pins extending from the header socket and the stand-offs/connectors.

3. Press down to install the board.

4. Insert additional plastic standoffs/connectors as shown to hold the board firmly in place and to hold another board if desired.

When additional boards are installed, the board-to-board spacing is 0.7" (17.8 mm). Multiple boards should be installed in this sequence from bottom to top.

• Interface Board with MiniCore installed.

• Prototyping Board.

• Serial Communication accessory board.

• Digital I/O accessory board.

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APPENDIX F. USING THE TCP/IP FEATURES

F.1 TCP/IP Connections

Programming and development can be done with the MiniCore without connecting the Ethernet port to a network. However, if you will be running the sample programs that use the Ethernet capability or will be doing Ethernet-enabled development, you should connect the Ethernet port on the Interface Board at this time.

Before proceeding you will need to have the following items.

• If you don’t have Ethernet access, you will need at least a 10Base-T Ethernet card (available from your favorite computer supplier) installed in a PC.

• Two CAT 4/5 Ethernet cables and a hub, or one CAT 4/5 Ethernet cable.

The Ethernet cables and a 10Base-T Ethernet hub are available from Rabbit in a TCP/IP tool kit. More information is available at www.rabbit.com.

Now you should be able to make your connections.

1. Connect the AC adapter and the USB cable as shown in Chapter 2, “Getting Started.”

2. Ethernet Connections There are four options for connecting the Interface Board to a network for development and

runtime purposes. The first two options permit total freedom of action in selecting network addresses and use of the “network,” as no action can interfere with other users. We recommend one of these options for initial development.

• No LAN — The simplest alternative for desktop development. Connect the Interface Board’s Ethernet port directly to the PC’s network interface card using an CAT 4/5 Ethernet cable.

• Micro-LAN — Another simple alternative for desktop development. Use a small Ethernet 10Base-T hub and connect both the PC’s network interface card and the Interface Board’s Ethernet port to it using standard network cables.

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The following options require more care in address selection and testing actions, as conflicts with other users, servers and systems can occur:

• LAN — Connect the Interface Board’s Ethernet port to an existing LAN, preferably one to which the development PC is already connected. You will need to obtain IP addressing information from your network administrator.

• WAN — The RCM5700/RCM6700 is capable of direct connection to the Internet and other Wide Area Networks, but exceptional care should be used with IP address settings and all network-related programming and development. W e recommend that development and debugging be done on a local network before connecting a Rabbit-based system to the Internet.

TIP: Checking and debugging the initial setup on a micro-LAN is recommended before connect-

ing the system to a LAN or WAN.

The PC running Dynamic C does not need to be the PC with the Ethernet card.

3. Apply Power The MiniCore module and Interface Board are now ready to be used.

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F.2 TCP/IP Primer on IP Addresses

Obtaining IP addresses to interact over an existing, operating, network can involve a number of complications, and must usually be done with cooperation from your ISP and/or network systems administrator. For this reason, it is suggested that the user begin instead by using a direct connection between a PC and the Interface Board using a CAT 4/5 Ethernet cable or a simple arrangement with a hub.

In order to set up this direct connection, the user will have to use a PC without networking, or disconnect a PC from the corporate network, or install a second Ethernet adapter and set up a separate private network attached to the second Ethernet adapter. Disconnecting your PC from the corporate network may be easy or nearly impossible, depending on how it is set up. If your PC boots from the network or is dependent on the network for some or all of its disks, then it probably should not be disconnected. If a second Ethernet adapter is used, be aware that Windows TCP/IP will send messages to one adapter or the other, depending on the IP address and the binding order in Microsoft products. Thus you should have different ranges of IP addresses on your private network from those used on the corporate network. If both networks service the same IP address, then Windows may send a packet intended for your private network to the corporate network. A similar situation will take place if you use a dial-up line to send a packet to the Internet. Windows may try to send it via the local Ethernet network if it is also valid for that network.

The following IP addresses are set aside for local networks and are not allowed on the Internet:

10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, and 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255.

The Interface Board uses a 10/100Base-T type of Ethernet connection, which is the most common scheme. The RJ-45 connectors are similar to U.S. style telephone connectors, except they are larger and have 8 contacts.

An alternative to the direct connection using a CAT 4/5 Ethernet cable is a direct connection using a hub. The hub relays packets received on any port to all of the ports on the hub. Hubs are low in cost and are readily available. The RCM5700/RCM6700 uses 10/100Mps Ethernet, so the hub or Ethernet adapter can be a 10 Mbps unit or a 10/100 Mbps unit.

In a corporate setting where the Internet is brought in via a high-speed line, there are typically machines between the outside Internet and the internal network. These machines include a combi nation of proxy servers and firewalls that filter and multiplex Internet traffic. In the configuration below, the MiniCore could be given a fixed address so any of the computers on the local network would be able to contact it. It may be possible to configure the firewall or proxy server to allow hosts on the Internet to directly contact the controller, but it would probably be easier to place the controller directly on the external network outside of the firewall. This avoids some of the configuration complications by sacrificing some security.

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If your system administrator can give you an Ethernet cable along with its IP address, the netmask and the gateway address, then you may be able to run the sample programs without having to setup a direct connection between your computer and the MiniCore. You will also need the IP address of the nameserver, the name or IP address of your mail server , and your domain name for some of the sample programs.

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F.2.1 IP Addresses Explained

IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are expressed as 4 decimal numbers separated by periods, for example:

216.103.126.155

10.1.1.6

Each decimal number must be between 0 and 255. The total IP address is a 32-bit number consisting of the 4 bytes expressed as shown above. A local network uses a group of adjacent IP

addresses. There are always 2N IP addresses in a local network. The netmask (also called subnet mask) determines how many IP addresses belong to the local network. The netmask is also a 32bit address expressed in the same form as the IP address. An example netmask is:

255.255.255.0

This netmask has 8 zero bits in the least significant portion, and this means that 28 addresses are a part of the local network. Applied to the IP address above (216.103.126.155), this netmask would indicate that the following IP addresses belong to the local network:

216.103.126.0

216.103.126.1

216.103.126.2 etc.

216.103.126.254

216.103.126.255

The lowest and highest address are reserved for special purposes. The lowest address (216.102.126.0) is used to identify the local network. The highest address (216.102.126.255) is used as a broadcast address. Usually one other address is used for the address of the gateway out of the network. This leaves 256 - 3 = 253 available IP addresses for the example given.

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F.2.2 How IP Addresses are Used

The actual hardware connection via an Ethernet uses Ethernet adapter addresses (also called MAC addresses). These are 48-bit addresses and are unique for every Ethernet adapter manufactured. In order to send a packet to another computer, given the IP address of the other computer, it is first determined if the packet needs to be sent directly to the other computer or to the gateway. In either case, there is an Ethernet address on the local network to which the packet must be sent. A table is maintained to allow the protocol driver to determine the MAC address corresponding to a particular IP address. If the table is empty, the MAC address is determined by sending an Ethernet broadcast packet to all devices on the local network asking the device with the desired IP address to answer with its MAC address. In this way, the table entry can be filled in. If no device answers, then the device is nonexistent or inoperative, and the packet cannot be sent.

Some IP address ranges are reserved for use on internal networks, and can be allocated freely as long as no two internal hosts have the same IP address. These internal IP addresses are not routed to the Internet, and any internal hosts using one of these reserved IP addresses cannot communicate on the external Internet without being connected to a host that has a valid Internet IP address. The host would either translate the data, or it would act as a proxy.

Each MiniCore module has its own unique MAC address, which consists of the prefix 0090C2 followed by a code that is unique to each MiniCore module. For example, a MAC address might be 0090C2C002C0.

TIP: You can always obtain the MAC address on your module by running the sample program

DISPLAY_MAC.C

from the

SAMPLES\TCPIP

folder.

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F.2.3 Dynamically Assigned Internet Addresses

In many instances, devices on a network do not have fixed IP addresses. This is the case when, for example, you are assigned an IP address dynamically by your dial-up Internet service provider (ISP) or when you have a device that provides your IP addresses using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The MiniCore modules can use such IP addresses to send and receive packets on the Internet, but you must take into account that this IP address may only be valid for the duration of the call or for a period of time, and could be a private IP address that is not directly accessible to others on the Internet. These addresses can be used to perform some Internet tasks such as sending e-mail or browsing the Web, but it is more difficult to participate in conversations that originate elsewhere on the Internet. If you want to find out this dynamically assigned IP address, under Windows NT or later you can run the

ipconfig

command (Start > Run >cmd)

while you are connected and look at the interface used to connect to the Internet. Many networks use IP addresses that are assigned using DHCP. When your computer comes up,

and periodically after that, it requests its networking information from a DHCP server . The DHCP server may try to give you the same address each time, but a fixed IP address is usually not guaranteed.

If you are not concerned about accessing the MiniCore from the Internet, you can place the MiniCore on the internal network using an IP address assigned either statically or through DHCP.

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F.3 Placing Your Device on the Network

In many corporate settings, users are isolated from the Internet by a firewall and/or a proxy server. These devices attempt to secure the company from unauthorized network traffic, and usually work by disallowing traffic that did not originate from inside the network. If you want users on the Internet to communicate with your MiniCore, you have several options. You can either place the MiniCore directly on the Internet with a real Internet address or place it behind the firewall. If you place the MiniCore behind the firewall, you need to configure the firewall to translate and forward packets from the Internet to the MiniCore.

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F.4 Running TCP/IP Sample Programs

We have provided a number of sample programs demonstrating various uses of TCP/IP for networking embedded systems. These programs require you to connect your PC and the MiniCore module together on the same network. This network can be a local private network (preferred for initial experimentation and debugging), or a connection via the Internet.

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F.4.1 How to Set IP Addresses in the Sample Programs

With the introduction of Dynamic C 7.30 we have taken steps to make it easier to run many of our sample programs. You will see a

TCPCONFIG

macro. This macro tells Dynamic C to select your configuration from a list of default configurations. You will have three choices when you encounter a sample program with the

TCPCONFIG

macro.

1. You can replace the

MY_GATEWAY

, and

2. You can leave

10.10.6.100

10.10.6.1

10.1.1.2

. If you would like to change the default values, for example, to use an IP address

for the MiniCore module, and

TCPCONFIG

MY_NAMESERVER

TCPCONFIG

at the usual default of 1, which will set the IP configurations to

, the netmask to

macro with individual

macros in each program.

255.255.255.0

, and the nameserver and gateway to

10.1.1.1

MY_IP_ADDRESS, MY_NETMASK

for your PC, you can edit the values in

the section that directly follows the “General Configuration” comment in the

TCP_CONFIG.LIB

3. You can create a

Instructions for doing this are at the beginning of the

LIB\Rabbit4000\TCPIP

There are some other “standard” configurations for tures such as DHCP. Their values are documented at the top of the the

LIB\Rabbit4000\TCPIP

library. You will find this library in the

CUSTOM_CONFIG.LIB

library and use a

TCP_CONFIG.LIB

folder.

TCPCONFIG

folder. More information is available in the Dynamic C TCP/IP

LIB\Rabbit4000\TCPIP

TCPCONFIG

that let you select different fea-

TCP_CONFIG.LIB

User’s Manual.

folder.

value greater than 100.

library in the

library in

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F.4.2 How to Set Up your Computer for Direct Connect

Follow these instructions to set up your PC or notebook. Check with your administrator if you are unable to change the settings as described here since you may need administrator privileges. The instructions are specifically for Windows 2000, but the interface is similar for other versions of Windows.

TIP: If you are using a PC that is already on a network, you will disconnect the PC from that net-

work to run these sample programs. Write down the existing settings before changing them to facilitate restoring them when you are finished with the sample programs and reconnect your PC to the network.

1. Go to the control panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel), and then double-click the Net-

work icon.

2. Select the network interface card used for the Ethernet interface you intend to use (e.g., TCP/IP

Xircom Credit Card Network Adapter

) and click on the “Properties” button. Depending on which version of Windows your PC is running, you may have to select the “Local Area Connection” first, and then click on the “Properties” button to bring up the Ethernet interface dialog. Then “Configure” your interface card for a “10Base-T Half-Duplex” or an “AutoNegotiation” connection on the “Advanced” tab.

NOTE: Your network interface card will likely have a different name.

3. Now select the IP Address tab, and check Specify an IP Ad dre s s , or select T CP/IP and click on “Properties” to assign an IP address to your computer (this will disable “obtain an IP address automatically”):

IP Address : 10.10.6.101 Netmask : 255.255.255.0 Default gateway : 10.10.6.1

4. Click <OK> or <Close> to exit the various dialog boxes.

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