Apex Digital STX104 User manual

STX104 Reference Manual
Analog I/O with 16-Bit Resolution
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Table of Contents
Welcome 1
Legal Notice 3
Benefits and Features 5
Executive Summary 5
Photo 7
Errata 9
ESD Caution 11
PC/104 Insertion Caution 13
Definitions 15
ADC-Sample 15
ADC-Burst 15
Analog Input Sample Event 15
Frame 15
Intra-Sample 15
Analog Inputs 17
Calibration 17
Connectivity 18
Single-Ended 18
Differential 19
Data Acquisition Modes 22
Classic DAS16jr/16 22
Classic DAS1602 23
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Continuous High Speed Sampling 24
Start/Stop-Trigger Encased Frame Groups 25
N-Sample Collection 26
Analog Input Sample Timing 27
Triggering Subsystem 30
Moving Average Filter 32
CPU Readout Methods 32
DMA Read 32
Burst Read 33
Single Read 33
Analog Outputs 35
Calibration 35
Connectivity 35
Hardware Configuration 37
Base Address Table 37
Compatibility Selection and Extended Functions 38
CPU Limitation Accommodations 39
Register Set 41
Summary 41
Software Strobe (Offset=0) 44
ADC Data LSB (Offset=0) 45
ADC Data MSB (Offset=1) 45
ADC Data (Offset=0) 45
ADC Channel (Offset=2) 50
Digital Outputs (Offset=3) 52
Digital Inputs (Offset=3) 53
DAC Channel-A LSB (Offset=4) 54
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DAC Channel-A MSB (Offset=5) 54
DAC Channel-A (Offset=4) 55
DAC Channel-B LSB (Offset=6) 57
DAC Channel-B MSB (Offset=7) 57
DAC Channel-B (Offset=6) 57
Clear Interrupts (Offset=8) 59
ADC Status (Offset=8) 60
ADC Control (Offset=9) 62
Pacer Clock Control (Offset=10) 64
FIFO Status MSB (Offset=10) 65
ADC Configuration (Offset=11) 68
8254 CT0 Data (Offset=12, RB='0'. Index=68, RB='1') 71
8254 CT1 Data (Offset=13, RB='0'. Index=69, RB='1') 71
8254 CT2 Data (Offset=14, RB='0'. Index=70, RB='1') 71
8254 Configuration (Offset=15, RB='0'. Index=71, RB='1') 72
FIFO Status LSB (Offset=15) 74
Index Data LSB (Offset=12, RB='1') 74
Index Data MSB (Offset=13, RB='1') 75
Index Data (Offset=12, RB='1') 75
Index Pointer (Offset=14, RB='1') 76
Conversion Disable (Offset=1028; Index=64, RB='1') 78
Burst Mode Enable (Offset=1029; Index=65, RB='1') 79
Burst Function Enable (Offset=1030; Index=66, RB='1') 80
Extended Status (Offset=1031; Index=67, RB='1') 81
General Configuration (Index=0, RB='1') 82
Interrupt Source Select (Index=2, RB='1') 83
Interrupt Configuration (Index=4, RB='1') 84
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Interrupt Threshold (Index=8, RB='1') 86
Digital Output Configuration (Index=12, RB='1') 88
Digital Input Configuration (Index=14, RB='1') 89
Trigger Configuration (Index=16, RB='1') 90
Trigger Start Delay (Index=20, RB='1') 92
Analog Input General Configuration (Index=32, RB='1') 93
Analog Input Frame Timer (Index=36, RB='1') 95
Analog Input Burst Timer (Index=40, RB='1') 97
Analog Input Frame Maximum (Index=44, RB='1') 99
Analog Input Frame Counter (Index=48, RB='1') 100
Miscellaneous Output Configuration Register (Index=208, RB='1') 101
FIFO Data Available (Index=224, RB='1') 103
FIFO Configuration (Index=228, RB='1') 104
Scratch Pad (Index=248, RB='1') 105
Board ID (Index=250, RB='1') 105
Power Supply 107
Interrupt Summary 109
Connector Summary 111
Mechanicals 115
Revision Information 117
Support Policy 119
General Support Policy 119
Recommended Sequence in Obtaining Customer Support 119
Need Custom Modifications? 119
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Specifications 121
Ordering Information 123
Index a
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1Welcome
Dear Valued Customer:
Thank you for your interest in our products and services.
Apex Embedded Systems "Continuous improvement" policy utilizes customer feedback to improve existing products and create
new product offerings based on needs of our customers.
Continued Success,
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2Legal Notice
Apex Embedded Systems’ sole obligation for products that prove to be defective within 1 year from date of purchase will be for
replacement or refund. Apex Embedded Systems gives no warranty, either expressed or implied, and specifically disclaims all
other warranties, including warranties for merchantability and fitness. In no event shall Apex Embedded Systems’ liability exceed
the buyer's purchase price, nor shall Apex Embedded Systems be liable for any indirect or consequential damages.
This warranty does not apply to products which have been subject to misuse (including static discharge), neglect, accident or
modification, or which have been soldered or altered during assembly and are not capable of being tested.
DO NOT USE PRODUCTS SOLD BY APEX EMBEDDED SYSTEMS AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT
DEVICES OR SYSTEMS!
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3Benefits and Features
3.1 Executive Summary
What is the STX104? The STX104 is a 16-channel 16-bit analog input and 2-channel 16-bit analog output card. The STX104
incorporates a large one mega-sample FIFO.
Description
What are the Benefits of using the STX104? The STX104 has the following benefits:
• One mega-sample FIFO data storage provides continuous data streaming from ADC to CPU with reduction in interrupt
overhead and relaxation of interrupt latencies.
• 200,000 Samples per second aggregate for analog inputs
• Analog input 16-Sample moving average filters for data noise reduction
• Compatible with DAS16jr/16 and DAS1602 for using existing 3rd party drivers
• 16-bit data read (ADC data) operations double effective PC/104 bus bandwidth
• 16-bit data write (DAC data) operations reduce software overhead
• Use REP INSW (286 or higher CPU) to read-in blocks of ADC data from FIFO further increasing bandwidth and reducing
complexity.
• Burst mode with only one interrupt generated per complete scan, thus reducing interrupt overhead and increasing effective
throughput.
• One interrupt per 512-samples is possible in FIFO mode
• On-board LED to indicate that the STX104 is being addressed. By observing the LED you can quickly determine system activity.
• Polarized locking I/O connector. This eliminates board failures due to incorrect connector orientation.
• Extremely low DC drift
• External trigger input (DIN0) is deglitched preventing unwanted ADC triggers. Minimum valid pulse width required is 200nS.
• Industrial temperature range from -40oCto +85oC
• No tantalum capacitors or electrolytic capacitors used in the design
• Single +5V supply operation
New Features as of February 14, 2008 (Revision 080407H)
• Supports both 8- and 16-bit PC/104 data busses
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• Supports 10-bit or 16-bit I/O addressing via jumper using jumper M4. DAS1602 register set located at base_address + 0x400
are also now relocated in an indexed register spaced within the 10-bit address space.
• Improved I/O wait states as well as wait state reduction supporting higher speed CPUs along with improved PC/104 bus
throughput.
• New triggering subsystem ( see page 90)
• Trigger Start. 14 selectable events.
• Trigger Stop. 15 selectable events.
• Trigger Sync. Trigger Sync. 12 selectable events.
• Synchronization via external signal sources (i.e. 60Hz)
• Three possible triggering sequences.
• Trigger delay timer.
• Interrupts ( see page 84)
• More IRQ lines supported including IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ12, IRQ14 and IRQ15.
• Two additional interrupt sources. Each has 13 selectable events.
• Interrupt source status available at one location for faster interrupt service routines.
• Interrupt threshold counter ( see page 86) for multiple events per interrupt. 13 selectable events.
• Interrupts can be synchronized to trigger start event.
• Number of analog input data blocks per FIFO interrupt is now adjustable (two methods possible).
• Digital Outputs ( see page 88)
• Polarity control.
• Digital Inputs ( see page 89)
• Polarity control.
• Long (200 nSec) or short (100 nSec) deglitch filter.
• Analog Inputs
• Sampling sources ( see page 93). 11 selectable source (all legacy functions have been preserved).
• 32-bit intra-sample burst timer ( see page 97) with resolution to 25 nanoseconds for improved timing between samples in
ADC-burst mode.
• Non-synchronization/synchronization with trigger start ( see page 93). In other words, sample timing can remain at fixed
intervals regardless of triggering start event or be synchronized to the triggering start event, respectively.
• 32-bit frame timer ( see page 95) with resolution 25 nanoseconds. ADC-Burst sample sequences or ADC-sampling can
be controlled by this 32-bit timer.
• 32-bit burst (intra-sample) timer ( see page 97) with resolution to 25 nanoseconds. This timer is used to adjust the timing
between ADC-samples during an ADC-Burst operation (i.e. one or more channels collected at a time).
• 32-bit maximum frame counter ( see page 99). This counter can be used to count the number of ADC-samples or
ADC-bursts and when the count has reached a user defined limit, this event can be used to generate interrupts or trigger
stop situations. Thus, it is now possible to collect N-number of samples into the large FIFO memory and stop collecting
after a given interval of time with little software overhead.
• Other improvements
• FIFO status ( see page 65) values are now properly latched and in addition, the block count will not incorrectly report
values.
• DIN3 and DIN1 ( see page 89) the user can reverse the swapped positions of these inputs.
• An additional high speed FIFO can be enabled ( see page 104) between STX104 main memory and the ISA bus, further
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reducing and/or eliminating wait state (IOCHRDY) conditions.
• All status registers are properly latched as well to prevent change in values during a bus read cycle.
• I/O Read line is digitally filtered to support noisy bus problems and eliminate the possibility of dropped analog input data.
• Indexed register array banked over the 8254 registers. This opens the door for many new functions as described above.
• Moving average filter has been corrected to present channel data in the proper order.
Update as of January 15, 2008 (Revision 090115H)
• 8254 Counter/Timer is also available within the indexed register set. This allows software access to all registers when the
indexed register set is enabled.
Please note that all of the new registers are designed such that if they are not configured, everything defaults to the classic
modes of operation. Thus, existing software will function without modification. Writing values to the new registers enhances
operations.
3.2 Photo
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4Errata
Addresses known board related issues and includes methods to work around the issues.
Description
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5ESD Caution
A discharge of static electricity from your hands can seriously damage certain electrical components on any circuit board. Before
handling any board, discharge static electricity from yourself by touching a grounded conductor such as your computer chassis
(your computer must be turned off). Whenever you handle a board, hold it by the edges and avoid touching any board
components or cable connectors.
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