Quantum E411 User Guide

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E411

User Manual

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Contents

E411 User Manual

1 E411 Overview........................................................................................................................3

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................3

1.2 Contents of Kit ...............................................................................................................................................................................3

2 Mounting the Spare E411 Board ...........................................................................................4

3 Setting Up the E411 ...............................................................................................................5

4 QSlide .....................................................................................................................................6

4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................6

4.2 How to Use the E411 Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................6

4.3 QSlide Parameters.........................................................................................................................................................................7

5 E411 Assembly Details ..........................................................................................................8

5.1 Circuit Diagram ..............................................................................................................................................................................8

5.2 E411 Assembly Components.........................................................................................................................................................9

6 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................11

List of Figures

Figure 1: Evaluation Assembly and USB-SPI Adapter Card............................................................................................................................................3

Figure 2: Mounting the Spare E411 Board.......................................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 3: E411 and USB Connectors ...............................................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 4: QSlide Information Areas ..................................................................................................................................................................................6

Figure 5: E411 Circuit Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 6: E411 and USB-SPI Adapter Card Assembly Details ........................................................................................................................................9

List of Tables

Table 1: J1, SPI Interface Connector ...............................................................................................................................................................................9

Table 2: U1 (QT411 IC) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................10

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1 E411 Overview

1.1 Introduction

This kit is designed for the evaluation and development of applications using the QT411-ISSG
QSlide™ IC. The kit includes an evaluation assembly (E411 – see Figure 1), cables and QSlide
software. The E411 has a serial interface allowing connection to a PC for control and data viewing via
a USB to SPI adapter card and QSlide PC software

This unique IC allows designers to create speed or volume controls using a slider, menu bars, and
other more exotic forms of human interface on the panel of an appliance or personal electronic device.
Generally it can be used to replace any form of linear control, through a completely sealed panel.

Refer also to the QT411-ISSG datasheet.

1.2 Contents of Kit

1 x E411 evaluation assembly

1 x E411 evaluation board (complete with components and self-adhesive on one side)

1 x USB-PC cable

1 x USB-SPI adapter card

1 x 14-way flat flexible cable (FFC)

2 x Sample QT411-ISSG ICs

1 x CD-ROM containing QSlide and User Manual

1 x ‘Getting Started’ Guide

6 x Rubber feet

USB-SPI

adapter card

FFC cable

E411 evaluation
assembly

Figure 1: Evaluation Assembly and USB-SPI Adapter Card

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2 Mounting the Spare E411 Board

A spare E411 board is included to allow testing on different applications. It can be adhered to plastic,
glass, or any other dielectric panel. Follow these steps to attach the E411 board and refer to Figure 2:

1. Use ESD precautions when working with the E411 board.

2. Remove the paper backing from the E411 board and adhere the board to the rear of the dielectric
panel. Bend the PCB slightly

Note: The board does allow some flexing, but care must be taken not to bend it too far as this can
crack the SMT components.

3. If planning to use the board on a level surface then attach the rubber feet to elevate the board.

, while smoothing it to remove any air bubbles.

remove the backing paper bend the board slightly

Figure 2: Mounting the Spare E411 Board

attach the rubber feet (if applicable)

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