ADK-3210: HI-3210 ARINC 429 Octal Receiver Quad Transmitter Application Development Kit

 

 

 

Evaluation Kit Contents

  • User Guide.

  • Holt HI-3210 Project Software and Documentation CD.

  • Installation CD for IAR Systems Embedded Workbench® for ARM (32KB KickStart.).

  • Plug-in 5V DC power adapter.

  • USB debug mini interface cable.

  • RS-232 serial cable, DB-9M to DB-9F for console I/O using a connected computer.

  • USB to serial adapter.

  • 2-board assembly comprised of: 

    • Upper HI-3210 evaluation board - top. Numerous DIP switches configure board operation.

    • Lower MCU board with ARM Cortex M3 16-/32-bit microprocessor, debug interface and regulated 3.3VDC power supply.

  

Hardware Design Overview

The detachable DUT board can be separated from the provided MCU board for connection to a user-supplied alternate microprocessor or FPGA board. The inter-board headers are located on 0.1” (2.54 mm) grid for compatibility with generic prototyping boards. All host interface signals go through the inter-board headers. Numerous configuration pins are controlled by DIP switches on the upper DUT board; these signals are not available on the inter-board headers.

 

The lower ARM Cortex M3 board is based on the flash-programmable Atmel AT91SAM3U-EK microprocessor. A 4-signal Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) connects to the HI-3210 DUT. A UART-based serial port provides RS-232 console I/O (optional). An uncommitted USB 2.0 port is available for future expansion. Two pushbuttons are available for software interaction. A RESET pushbutton resets the ARM microprocessor, which in turn controls the DUT Master Reset signal.

 

The ARM Cortex M3 board includes “J-Link On Board” debug interface, licensed from www.segger.com, providing out-of-box readiness without having to buy a costly JTAG debug cable. The kit includes a simple USB cable for connecting the board’s debug interface to your computer. (For users already owning an ARM debug interface with ribbon-cable connector, an ARM-standard 2x10 debug connector provides debug connectivity. In this case, jumper JP2 on the bottom of the lower board should be soldered closed to disable “J-Link On Board”).