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CompactFlash 165 User’s ManualPage 1
1.0 Introduction
Sycard Technology's CFextend 165 CompactFlash to PC Card-16 extender card allows a standard 68-pin PC Card-16
card to be plugged into a 50-pin CompactFlash socket. The major use of this product is for companies to test their PC
Card products prior to converting them over to the CompactFlash form factor.
• Low profile enclosure compatible with all CompactFlash hosts
• 4 layer construction to insure low noise environment
• All 50 pins available as test points
• Both I/O and memory mode signals clearly marked
• Vcc can be isolated through jumper blocks for current measurements
• Surface mount resistors can be added to any signal line
• Current protection device protects host from Vcc to ground shorts
• Vcc LEDs indicate 3.3V or 5V operation
• Convenient grounding posts for scope probes or other test equipment
2.0 Using the CFextend 165
Using the CFextend 165 is relatively straightforward. The extender card is inserted into the desired slot in the host
system. Then the 68 pin PC-Card 16 is inserted into the card connector.
Caution: Insertion and removal of the extender and PC Card should be done with care. The CF Card's
fragile connectors may be broken or bent if improper force is used. Both card and extender should be
inserted straight without any lateral movement or force. Proper care and use of the extender card will
insure years of trouble free operation.
JP3JP4
GND
GNDGND
-IO16
BVD1
D1
A0
-WAIT
A2
-VS2
A4
VCC
A6
-WE
A7
-IORD
A9
-CE2
D3
-CD1D11
D14
D12
Vcc
D9
SW2
2550
P1
26
JP1JP2
-CD2
D2
D0
A1
A3
A5
VCC
A8
-OE
CE1-A10
D6D7
D4D5
GND1
SW1
D10
D8
BVD2-REG
-INP
RST
-CSEL
IREQ
-IOWR
-VS1
D15
D13
PWR
+5V
Gnd
P2
P3
Gnd
Figure 2.0-1 The CFextend 165
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2.1 The CompactFlash to PC Card-16 Interface
The CFextend 165 allows the user to test a PC Card-16 device in a CompactFlash socket. Since the CompactFlash
interface is a subset of the PC Card-16 interface, it is expected that many PC Cards will not operate in a CF
environment. The following table outlines the differences between the CompactFlash and PC Card-16 interface and
how the extender handles the differences.
CompactFlash SignalPC Card-16 SignalNotes
A[10:0]A[10:0]
N.A.A[25:11]Resistor pull-down on 68 pin
isolates #CD1 and #CD2
WAIT#WAIT#
WP/IO16#WP/IO16#
N.A.Vpp1Connected to P3-1
N.A.Vpp2Connected to P3-2
CSEL#N.A.Connected to JP2 only
VCCVCCOver-current protected with
polyfuse device. Can be isolated
via JP3.
GNDGND
2.2 Test points
All 50-pins of the interface are available to probe through clearly marked headers. The headers are standard 0.1”
dual row headers with 0.025” posts designed to accept a wide variety of test probes and cable assemblies. The test
points are clearly labeled with the CompactFlash signal designations.
2.3 Power Indicators
Two LED power indicators display the status of the socket’s Vcc. The PWR LED indicates that power is applied to
the board. When both the PWR LED and the 5V LED are lit, a Vcc of greater than approximately 3.5V is present.
When only the PWR LED is lit, the Vcc is at a level of less than 3.5V.
Note: The power LEDs are designed to indicate the presence of power on the Vcc supply pins. The LEDs do
not provide an accurate measurement of Vcc. Use a voltmeter to determine the actual operating voltage.
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2.4 Current Measurements
The Vcc power bus may be isolated from the PC Card-16 socket through the jumper block labeled JP3. A current
meter can be inserted to measure card current consumption. For critical power measurements, it may be desirable to
disable the current protection device (V1). V1 may be taken out of the circuit by installing JP4.
Caution: Care must be taken to insure that the current measuring device is inserted before turning on power
to the host socket. Improper power sequencing may cause a damaging latchup condition.
2.5 Using the Card Detect switches
CFextend 165 includes two micro switches (SW1 and SW2)which can be used to momentarily interrupt the CD1- and
CD2- signals. By interrupting the CD1- and CD2- signals, a card removal/insertion cycle can be simulated.
To test the operation of the Card Detect switches, be sure that your CF Card Software drivers are loaded.
Momentarily press both of the Card Detect switches. Most software drivers will issue a removal beep followed by an
insertion beep. The software may also remove power from the socket when the card is removed.
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2.6 Termination Area
An area with SMT resistors is located between the test points and the PC Card-16 connector. These resistor pads
allow access to all CF Card signals. By cutting the shorting trace on each one of these resistor pads, the user can
isolate a signal. The user may also add series resistors to any signal. When shipped from the factory, the resistor
pads are shorted with PCB traces. In order to insert series resistor, these traces must be cut prior to soldering the
resistor to the board. Figure 2.4-1 and 2.4-2 illustrate the termination areas located on both sides of the CFextend
board. Use this guide when making modifications to the board, since the silk-screen designations may be difficult to
read.
SW2
Vcc
GND
JP3
JP4
V1
SW1
WP/IO16#
D1
A0
A2
A3
A6
A7
OE#
CE1#
D6
D4
R19
R34
R6
R3
R23
R1
R2
R4
R5
R39
R37
GND
R21
R35
R33
R20
R22
R24
R26
R28
R29
R40
R38
R36
CD2A#
D2
D0
A1
A3
A5
A7
A9
A10
D7
D5
D3
P3
Vpp2
Vpp1
Figure 2.4-1 Termination Area - Component Side
D10
D8
BVD2
INP#
RESET
WE#
IORD#
CE2#
D14
D12
CD1A#
R43
R41
R8
R11
R13
R15
R17
R31
R47
R45
R32
R42
R7
R9
R10
R12
R16
R18
R30
R48
R46
R44
D9
BVD1
REG#
WAIT#
VS2#
RDY/IREQ
IOWR#
VS1#
D15
D13
D11
Figure 2.4-2 Termination Area - Solder Side
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Appendix APage A-1
Appendix A
A. CompactFlash 50-Pin Interface
Pin NameDescriptionPin NameDescription
1GNDGround26 CD1#Card Detect 1
2D03Data Bit 327 D11Data Bit 11
3D04Data Bit 428 D12Data Bit 12
4D05Data Bit 529 D13Data Bit 13
5D06Data Bit 630 D14Data Bit 14
6D07Data Bit 731 D15Data Bit 15
7CE1#Card Enable 132 CE2#Card Enable 2
8A10Address Bit 1033 VS1#Voltage Sense 1
9OE#Output Enable34 IORD#I/O Read Strobe
10 A09Address Bit 935 IOWR#I/O Write Strobe
11 A08Address Bit 836 WE#Write Enable
12 A07Address Bit 737 RDY/BSY/IREQ Ready/Busy/Interupt Request
13 VCCCard Power38 VCCCard Power
14 A06Address Bit 639 CSEL#Master Slave Select
15 A05Address Bit 540 VS2#Voltage Sense 2
16 A04Address Bit 441 RESETCard Reset
17 A03Address Bit 342 WAIT#Extend Bus Cycle
18 A02Address Bit 243 INPACK#Input Port Acknowledge
19 A01Address Bit 144 REG#Register Select
20 A00Address Bit 045 BVD2Battery Voltage Detect 2
21 D00Data Bit 046 BVD1Battery Voltage Detect 1
22 D01Data Bit 147 D08Data Bit 8
23 D02Data Bit 248 D09Data Bit 9
24 WP/IOIS16 Write Protect I/O is 16 Bits49 D10Data Bit 10
25 CD2#Card Detect 250 GNDGround