Dalsa Falcon2 4M User manual

Falcon2 4M, 8M, and 12M
Camera User’s Manual
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Contents
1. System Precautions and Cleaning ___________________________________________________________________5
Precautions .....................................................................................................................................................5
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor.................................................................................................5
Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches....................................................................................................5
Cleaning the Sensor Window ..........................................................................................................................6
2. The Falcon2 Camera ____________________________________________________________________________7
Camera Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................7
Camera Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................9
Certifications ......................................................................................................................................................................10
Supported Industry Standards...........................................................................................................................................10
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................11
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications...........................................................................................................................................12
Sensor Block Diagram and Pixel Readout ........................................................................................................................13
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................14
3. Software and Hardware Setup______________________________________________________________________15
Minimum System Requirements.....................................................................................................................15
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................15
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber, Graphics Card, and GUI.................................................................15
2. Connect Power and Camera Link Cables ....................................................................................................15
3. Establish communicating with the camera..................................................................................................15
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern..............................................................................................15
5. Operate the Camera ...................................................................................................................................15
Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber, graphics card and GUI .........................................................................16
Install Frame Grabber ....................................................................................................................................16
Install Graphics Card.......................................................................................................................................16
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert ...................................................................................................................16
Step 2. Connect Power, Data, and Trigger Cables.............................................................................................................17
Power Connector.............................................................................................................................................17
LEDs................................................................................................................................................................18
Data Connector: Camera Link ........................................................................................................................18
Camera Link cable quality and length............................................................................................................23
Input Signals, Camera Link ............................................................................................................................23
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals...............................................................................................23
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................24
Power on the camera......................................................................................................................................24
Connect to the frame grabber.........................................................................................................................24
Connect to the camera ....................................................................................................................................24
Check LED Status ............................................................................................................................................24
Software Interface...........................................................................................................................................24
Step 4. Check Camera Test Patterns and Set Trigger and Exposure Time ........................................................................26
Review a Test Image.......................................................................................................................................26
4. Camera Operation______________________________________________________________________________27
Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................................27
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Check Camera and Sensor Information.............................................................................................................................27
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings .............................................................................................................................28
Trigger Modes....................................................................................................................................................................30
Exposure Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................30
Exposure Modes in Detail ..................................................................................................................................................31
Internally Programmable Frame Rate and Internally Programmable Exposure Time (Default)..................31
External Frame Rate and External Exposure Time (Trigger Width)...............................................................32
External Frame Rate, Programmable Exposure Time....................................................................................33
Set Frame Rate..................................................................................................................................................................34
Set Exposure Time .............................................................................................................................................................35
Hot Pixels and Long Exposure Times..............................................................................................................35
Input / Output Control .......................................................................................................................................................35
Control Gain and Black Level ............................................................................................................................................37
Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................................37
Set Baud Rate....................................................................................................................................................................38
I / O Opto-couplers ............................................................................................................................................................39
Calibrating the Camera: Flat Field Correction ..................................................................................................................40
File Access Control .............................................................................................................................................................44
Appendix A ____________________________________________________________________________________45
Defining Multiple Areas of Interest ...................................................................................................................................45
Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________46
Index ________________________________________________________________________________________47
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1. System Precautions and
Cleaning
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the camera’s packaging is u nd am aged before opening it. If the p ackaging is dam aged please
contact the related logistics personnel.
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty is voided if the housing is opened.
Keep the camera housing temperature in a range of 10 °C to 50 °C during operation.
Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid electrostatic
charging, violent vibration, and excess moisture.
To clean the device, avoid electrostatic charging by using a dry, clean absorbent cotton cloth dampened
with a small quantity of pure alcohol. Do not use methylated alcohol. To clean the surface of the camera
housing, use a soft, dry cloth. To remove severe stains use a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of
neutral detergent and then wipe dry. Do not use volatile solvents such as benzene and thinners, as they
can damage the surface finish. Further cleaning instructions are below.
This camera does not support hot plugging. Power down and disconnect power to the camera before you
add or replace system components.
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor
Image sensors and the camera bodies housing are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge buildup on the
underside of the window that cannot be readily dissipated by the dry nitrogen gas in the sensor package
cavity. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to normal operation.
Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches
The sensor window is part of the optical path and should be handled like other optical components, with
extreme care. Dust can obscure pixels, producing dark patches on the sensor response. Du st is most
visible when the illumination is collimated. The dark patches shift position as the angle of illumination
changes. Dust is normally not visible when the sensor is positioned at the exit port of an integrating
sphere, where the illumination is diffuse. Dust can normally be removed by blowing the window surface
using an ionized air gun. Oil is usually introduced during handling. Touching the surface of the window
barehanded will leave oily residues. Using rubber fingercots and rubber gloves can prevent
contamination. However, the friction between rubber and the window may produce electrostatic charge
that may damage the sensor. To avoid ESD damage and to avoid introducing oily residues, avoid
touching the sensor. Scratches diffract incident illumination. When exposed to uniform illumination, a
sensor with a scratched window will normally have brighter pixels adjacent to darker pixels. The location
of these pixels will change with the angle of illumination.
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Cleaning the Sensor Window
Recommended Equipment
Glass cleaning station with microscope within clean room.
3M ionized air gun 980
(http:/ / solutions.3mcanada.ca/ wps/ portal/ 3M/ en_CA/ WW2/ Country/ )
Ionized air flood system, foot operated.
Swab (HUBY-340CA-003)
(http:/ / www.cleancross.net/ modules/ xfsection/ article.php?articleid=24)
Single drop bottle (FD-2-ESD)
E2 (Eclipse optic cleaning system (www.photosol.com)
Procedure
Use localized ionized air flow on to the glass during sensor cleaning.
Blow off mobile contamination using an ionized air gun.
Place the sensor under the microscope at a magnification of 5x to determine the
location of any remaining contamination.
Clean the contamination on the sensor using one drop of E2 on a swab.
Wipe the swab from left to right (or right to left but only in one direction). Do
this in an overlapping pattern, turning the swab after the first wipe and with
each subsequent wipe. Avoid swiping back and forth with the same swab in
order to ensure that particles are removed and not simply transferred to a new
location on the sensor window. This procedure requires you to use multiple
swabs.
Discard the swab after both sides of the swab have been used once.
Repeat until there is no visible contamination present.
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2. The Falcon2 Camera
Camera Highlights
The new Falcon2 4M, 8M, and 12M are Teledyne DALSA’s new generation of area scan cameras. The
cameras incorporate large resolutions and faster frame rates enabling high speed image capture with
superb spatial resolution. Important features such as global shutter and improved image quality make
these Falcon2 cameras the camera of choice in applications where throughput, resolution, and dynamic
range matter. Global shuttering removes unwanted smear and time displacement artefacts related to
rolling shutter CMOS devices. Inside these Falcon2 cameras is our latest 4, 8 and 12 megapixel CMOS
sensor which has reduced dark noise levels and improved dark offset, FPN (fixed pattern noise) and
PRNU (Pixel Response Non-Uniformity) levels. In addition, region of interest features will offer
opportunities for higher frame rates and new applications.
The cameras are compliant with Cam era Link™ specifications, delivering 8 or 10 bits of data on 8 or 10
taps (frame rates are specified at 8 bits). Further, the M42x1 thread opening allows the use of your lens of
choice.

Key Features
12, 8 and 4 mega pixels
Selectable 4:3 or 1:1 aspect ratios
Global Shutter
Exposure control
Faster frame rates through windowing
Good NIR response
Built-in FPN and PRNU correction

Programmability
Adjustable digital gain and offset
8 or 10 bit selectable output
Adjustable integration time and frame rate
Test patterns and camera diagnostics

Applications
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
3D imaging—Laser profiling
Semiconductor wafer inspection
Solar panel inspection
Electronics manufacturing
Surface and bump inspection
3D solder paste inspection
General machine vision
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Models
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
FA-80-12M1H-00-R
12M pixel monochrome Camera Link.
FA-81-12M1H-00-R
12M pixel color Camera Link.
FA-80-8M100-00-R
8M pixel monochrome Camera Link.
FA-81-8M100-00-R
8M pixel color Camera Link.
FA-80-4M180-00-R
4M pixel monochrome Camera Link.
FA-81-4M180-00-R
4M pixel color Camera Link.
Table 2: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware
Embedded within camera
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file)
Embedded within camera
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and GenICam
for Camera Link imaging driver
Version 7.2 or later
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Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
Performance
Resolution
4 : 3 aspect ratio: 12M—4096 (H) x 3072 (V)
8M—3328 (H) x 2502 (V)
4M—2432 (H) x 1728 (V)
1 : 1 aspect ratio: 8M—2816 (H) x 2816 (V)
4M—2048 (H) x 2048 (V)
Pixel Rate
8 x 76 MHz or 10 x 76 MHz (8 bits only)
Max. Frame Rate
12M—58 fps / 8M—90 fps / 4M—168 fps, 10 taps*
Pixel Size
6 µm x 6 µm
Exposure Time
20 µs minimum
Bit Depth
8 bits or 10 bits
Dynamic Range
57.3 dB, typical (12M, 10 bpp**)
Output Format, Taps
8 or 10 tap interleaved
Operating Temp
0 °C to 50 °C, front plate temperature
Connectors and
Mechanicals
Data Interface
2 x Full or Extended Camera Link—SDR26
Power Connector
Hirose 12-pin circular
Power Supply
+ 12 V to + 24 V DC
Power Dissipation
9.5 W, typical
Mini-USB connector
For diagnostics only
Lens Mount
M42 x 1 (F mount optional)
Size
60 mm (H) x 60 mm (W) x 80.5 mm (D)
Mass
< 300 g
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
CE and RoHS
*Maximum frame rates are dependent on the aspect ratio used.
**Bits per pixel
Mono Operating Ranges
Units
Notes
Random Noise
DN rms
1.4*
Typical, FFC enabled
Broadband Responsivity
DN/ (nJ/ cm2)
See graph
DC Offset
DN
0
FFC enabled
Antiblooming
>1000 x Saturation
FPN
DN rms
1.1*
Typical, FFC enabled
PRNU
DN rms
2.5*
Typical, FFC enabled
Integral non-linearity
DN
< 2%
*12M, 10 bbp, 8 taps / 10 bits Camera Link
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Table 4: Frame Rates, Aspect Ratio, and Resolution Comparison
Resolution
Aspect
Ratio
Maximum
Column
Maximum
Rows
Frame
Rate
8 BPP*
Frame
Rate
9 BPP*
Frame Rate
10 BPP*
12M
4:3
4096
3072
58
58
58
8M
1:1
2816
2816
90
89
66
8M
4:3
3328
2502
86
86
74
4M
1:1
2048
2048
148
122
91
4M
4:3
2432
1728
168
145
108
*Sensor bits per pixel
Certifications
Compliance
EN 55011, CISPR 11, EN 55022, CISPR 22, FCC Part 15, and ICES-003 Class A Emissions Requirements.
EN 55024, and EN 61326-1 Immunity to Disturbance.
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
Falcon2 cameras implement a superset of the GenICam™specification which defines device capabilities.
This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax defined by the
GenApi module of the GenICam™specification. For more information see www.genicam.org.
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Responsivity
The responsivity graph describes the sensor response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens
and light source characteristics).
The quantum efficiency (QE) graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute
charge to the pixel.
Figure 1: Spectral Responsivity
38.25
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Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
The following table lists the current cosmetic specifications for the Teledyne DALSA sensor used in the
Falcon2 series.
Table 5: Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
Feature / Specification
Unit
MIN
TYP
MAX
Notes
Dark Pixel Definition -
absolute output level
DN
> 500
4 frame average
Dark Pixel Count
max #/ die
50
Light Pixel Definition -
deviates from frame
average
%
± 30
4 frame average image
for scene & dark correction
Average Frame
Output Level
% SAT
40
50
60
illuminated with diffused
light source on production tester
Tolerated Count
max #/ die
50
Die Cluster Defect
Definition
defects/ kernel
2 / 3x3
≤ 5 / 3x3
Detection Threshold
-
Groups of
dark and light
pixels
combined dark & light pixel defects
Tolerated Count
max #/ die
7
based on estimation
algorithm in production tester
Die Spot Defect
Definition
defects/ kernel
6 / 3x3
Detection Threshold
Groups of
dark and light
pixels
combined dark & light pixel defects
Tolerated Count
max #/ die
-
0
Glass Spot Defect
Definition
defects/ kernel
8 / 3x3
8 / 3x3
illuminated with aperture
(collimated) light source on production
tester
Detection Threshold
% of ave.
± 8
4 frame average - any
pixel outside +/ - 8% of average
Tolerated Count
max #/ die
1
1 spot of 9 pixels
allowed; no limit on spots below 9 pixels
Column Defect
Definition
defects/ kernel
> 8 / 1x12
Column Defect Count
max #/ die
0
Row Defect Definition
defects/ kernel
> 8 / 12x1
Row Defect Count
max #/ die
0
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Definition of Blemishes
Dark pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, in dark, exceeds 500 DN.
Light pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range), deviates
more than ±30% from its neighboring pixels.
Cluster defect: A grouping of at most 2 to 5 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
Die Spot defect: A grouping of 6 or more pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
Glass Spot defect: A grouping of 9 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
Column defect: A column that has more than 8 defect pixels in a 1*12 kernel.
Row defect: A row that has more than 8 defects in a 12*1 kernel.
Test conditions Temperature: 40°C.
Integration Time: 12ms.
Sensor Block Diagram and Pixel Readout
Figure 2: 8 Tap Camera Link Configuration Sensor Block Diagram. Aspect Ratio 4 : 3.
Figure 3: 8 Tap Camera Link Configuration Sensor Block Diagram. Aspect Ratio 1 : 1.
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Note: As viewed from the front of the camera without lens.
Mechanicals
Figure 4: Camera Mechanical
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3. Software and Hardware Setup
Minimum System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
High bandwidth frame grabber recommended, e.g. DALSA PX8 Full Camera link frame grabber (Part
# OR-X8CO-XPF00).
PCI x8 slot.
Operating system: Windows XP 32-bit.
Setup Steps: Overview
Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly below
and in more detail in the sections that follow.
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber, Graphics Card, and GUI
If your host computer does not have a PX8 full Camera link frame grabber and supporting PCIe x8
graphics card installed, then you need to install them.
We recommend the X64 Xcelera-CL PX8 frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here. Follow the m anufacturer’s installation instructions.
A GenICam™ comp liant XML device description file is embed d ed within the Falcon2 firm w are allow ing
GenICam™ comp liant app lication to know the camera’s cap abilities im med iately after connection.
Installing Sap eraLT gives you access to the Cam Exp ert GUI, a GenICam™ comp liant application.
2. Connect Power and Camera Link Cables
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +24 VDC (±5%) power supply. Note:
11.6 V minimum.
Connect the Camera link cables from the camera to the computer.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera. Refer to page 17 for a description on
communicating with the camera.
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern
Ensure the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current, active settings, and by
acquiring a test pattern.
5. Operate the Camera
At this point you will be ready to start operating the camera in order to acquire images, set camera
functions, and save settings.
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Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber,
graphics card and GUI
Install Frame Grabber
Install a PX8 full Cam era link frame grabber accord ing to the m anufacturer’s d escription.
We recommend the X64 Xcelera-CL PX8 frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here.
Install Graphics Card
PCIe x8 graphics card supp orts the frame grabber. Follow the m anu factu rer’s installation instructions.
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert
Communicate with the camera using a Camera Link-compliant interface. We recommend you use
CamExpert. CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library and comes
bundled with SaperaLT. Using CamExpert is the simplest and quickest way to send commands to and
receive information from the camera.
Camera link Environment
These cameras implement the Camera link specification, which defines the device capabilities.
The Camera link XML device description file is embedded within the camera firmware allowing Camera
link-comp liant applications to recognize the cameras’ cap abilities im med iately after connection.
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Step 2. Connect Power, Data, and Trigger Cables
Note: the use of cables types and lengths other than those specified may result in increased emission or
decreased immunity and performance of the camera.
Figure 5: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. It’s critical that you d ischarge any static
electrical charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before
performing handling the camera hardware.
Power Connector
WARNING:It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage requirement: +12 VDC to +24 VDC
(± 5 %), 2 Amps, 11.6 V minimum. Before connecting power to the camera, test all power
supplies.
Figure 6: 12-pin Hirose Circular Male Power Plug—Power Connector
Table 6. Power Plug Pinout
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
7
OUT1_C1/ Strobe_C1
2
+12 V to +24
V DC
8
OUT1_C0/ Strobe_C0
3
OUT0_C0
9
GND
4
OUT0_C1
10
+12 V to +24 V DC
5
IN0-
11
IN1+/ Trigger
6
IN0+
12
IN1-/ Trigger
!
!
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!
WARNING: When setting up the camera’s power supplies follow these guidelines:
Apply the appropriate voltages.
Protect the camera with a 2 amp slow-blow fuse between the power supply and the camera.
Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
Keep leads as short as possible in order to reduce voltage drop.
Use high-quality linear supplies in order to minimize noise.
Note: If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then the camera performance specifications are not
guaranteed.
LEDs
The camera is equipped with an LED on the back to display the operational status of the camera. The
table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states. When more
than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority.
Color of Status LED
Meaning
Off
No power or hardware malfunction
Red solid
Warning (e.g. temperature)
Red solid
Fatal error state
Blue solid
Upgrading internal firmware.
Blue slow blinking
Camera waiting for warm up to complete
Blue solid
At initial power up and when acquisition is disabled. This happens when changing a camera
feature that effects the image output (e.g. aoi, bit depth, etc.)
Green solid
Free-running acquisition
Data Connector: Camera Link
The camera uses two mini-Camera Link SDR-26 cables transmitting the Camera Link Full or Extended
configuration. The figure below shows the SDR-26 mini Camera Link Connector and the tables that
follow list the Camera Link Full and Extended configurations.
For detailed information on Camera Link please refer to the Camera Link Road Map available from the
Knowledge Center on the Teledyne DALSA Web site:
(http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx).
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Figure 7. SDR-26 Mini Camera Link Connector
Data 2
Control / Data 1
Camera
Connector
Right Angle
Frame Grabber
Connector
Channel Link
Signal
Camera
Connector
Right Angle
Frame Grabber
Connector
Channel Link
Signal
1
1
inner shield
1
1
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
2
25
Y0-
2
25
X0-
15
12
Y0+
15
12
X0+
3
24
Y1-
3
24
X1-
16
11
Y1+
16
11
X1+
4
23
Y2-
4
23
X2-
17
10
Y2+
17
10
X2+
5
22
Yclk-
5
22
Xclk-
18
9
Yclk+
18
9
Xclk+
6
21
Y3-
6
21
X3-
19
8
Y3+
19
8
X3+
7
20
100 ohm
7
20
SerTC+
20
7
terminated
20
7
SerTC-
8
19
Z0-
8
19
SerTFG-
21
6
Z0+
21
6
SerTFG+
9
18
Z1-
9
18
CC1-
22
5
Z1+
22
5
CC1+
10
17
Z2-
10
17
CC2+
23
4
Z2+
23
4
CC2-
11
16
Zclk-
11
16
CC3-
24
3
Zclk+
24
3
CC3+
12
15
Z3-
12
15
CC4+
25
2
Z3+
25
2
CC4-
13
13
inner shield
13
13
inner shield
26
26
inner shield
26
26
inner shield
*Exterior Overshield is connected to the shells of the connectors on both ends. Unused pairs should be terminated in 100 ohms at
both ends of the cable. Inner shield is connected to signal ground inside camera
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20 Falcon2 4M, 8M, and 12M Camera User's Manual
03-032-20107-01 Teledyne DALSA
Full Configuration
8 taps 8 bits Camera link Full configuration
Connector 1: Channel link X
Connector 2: Channel link Y
Connector 3: Channel link Z
Camera/Frame
Grabber Pin
Bit Name
Camera/Frame
Grabber Pin
Bit Name
Camera/Frame
Grabber Pin
Bit Name
Tx0/Rx0
D0(0)
Tx0/Rx0
D3(0)
Tx0/Rx0
D6(0)
Tx1/Rx1
D0(1)
Tx1/Rx1
D3(1)
Tx1/Rx1
D6(1)
Tx2/Rx2
D0(2)
Tx2/Rx2
D3(2)
Tx2/Rx2
D6(2)
Tx3/Rx3
D0(3)
Tx3/Rx3
D3(3)
Tx3/Rx3
D6(3)
Tx4/Rx4
D0(4)
Tx4/Rx4
D3(4)
Tx4/Rx4
D6(4)
Tx5/Rx5
D0(7)
Tx5/Rx5
D3(7)
Tx5/Rx5
D6(7)
Tx6/Rx6
D0(5)
Tx6/Rx6
D3(5)
Tx6/Rx6
D6(5)
Tx7/Rx7
D1(0)
Tx7/Rx7
D4(0)
Tx7/Rx7
D7(0)
Tx8/Rx8
D1(1)
Tx8/Rx8
D4(1)
Tx8/Rx8
D7(1)
Tx9/Rx9
D1(2)
Tx9/Rx9
D4(2)
Tx9/Rx9
D7(2)
Tx10/Rx10
D1(6)
Tx10/Rx10
D4(6)
Tx10/Rx10
D7(6)
Tx11/Rx11
D1(7)
Tx11/Rx11
D4(7)
Tx11/Rx11
D7(7)
Tx12/Rx12
D1(3)
Tx12/Rx12
D4(3)
Tx12/Rx12
D7(3)
Tx13/Rx13
D1(4)
Tx13/Rx13
D4(4)
Tx13/Rx13
D7(4)
Tx14/Rx14
D1(5)
Tx14/Rx14
D4(5)
Tx14/Rx14
D7(5)
Tx15/Rx15
D2(0)
Tx15/Rx15
D5(0)
Tx15/Rx15
Not Used
Tx16/Rx16
D2(6)
Tx16/Rx16
D5(6)
Tx16/Rx16
Not Used
Tx17/Rx17
D2(7)
Tx17/Rx17
D5(7)
Tx17/Rx17
Not Used
Tx18/Rx18
D2(1)
Tx18/Rx18
D5(1)
Tx18/Rx18
Not Used
Tx19/Rx19
D2(2)
Tx19/Rx19
D5(2)
Tx19/Rx19
Not Used
Tx20/Rx20
D2(3)
Tx20/Rx20
D5(3)
Tx20/Rx20
Not Used
Tx21/Rx21
D2(4)
Tx21/Rx21
D5(4)
Tx21/Rx21
Not Used
Tx22/Rx22
D2(5)
Tx22/Rx22
D5(5)
Tx22/Rx22
Not Used
Tx23/Rx23
Not Used
Tx23/Rx23
Not Used
Tx23/Rx23
Not Used
Tx24/Rx24
LVAL
Tx24/Rx24
LVAL
Tx24/Rx24
LVAL
Tx25/Rx25
FVAL
Tx25/Rx25
FVAL
Tx25/Rx25
FVAL
Tx26/Rx26
Not Used
Tx26/Rx26
Not Used
Tx26/Rx26
Not Used
Tx27/Rx27
D0(6)
Tx27/Rx27
D3(6)
Tx27/Rx27
D6(6)
Tap 1 bits are D0(x)...Tap 8 bits are D7(x)
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