Eurotech Catalyst EC User manual

Rev. A-July 2010 - 110123-4000A
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD
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USER MANUAL
Catalyst EC
Embedded Computer System

Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment
by any Eurotech company. While reasonable precautions have been taken, Eurotech assumes no responsibility for
any error that may appear in this document.
Trademarks
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Document Revision History
Issue no.
PWB
Date
Comments
3 Nov-2008 Initial release
4 Aug-2009 Updates for revision A carrier board, touch screen, power
indictors, and development kits
Appendix E added
A July-2010 Updates for Catalyst Module XL, backlight signal type,
EIA-232 mode on J17 and J18, mounting hole
connectivity, and input power specification
ESF information added
Recommendations for hard drive cable length and PWB
mounting added
© 2008 Eurotech Inc.
For contact details, see page 61.

Contents
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6
Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 6
Features .................................................................................................................... 7
Related Documents ................................................................................................... 9
Handling Your Board Safely ....................................................................................... 9
Conventions............................................................................................................. 10
Software Specification...........................................................................................................11
Operating System Support........................................................................................11
Drivers ......................................................................................................................11
BIOS.........................................................................................................................11
Everyware™Software Framework .............................................................................11
Hardware Specification ........................................................................................................ 12
Core Processor........................................................................................................ 12
Memory.................................................................................................................... 12
Synchronous DRAM..................................................................................... 12
Non-volatile Memory .................................................................................... 12
BIOS and Configuration Data ........................................................... 12
Real-Time Clock............................................................................... 13
External Memory Interfaces ......................................................................... 13
PATA Drive ....................................................................................... 13
SD/MMC Card.................................................................................. 13
USB Disk Drive ................................................................................ 13
Embedded USB Mass Storage Drive (optional) ................................ 13
Communications ...................................................................................................... 14
Universal Serial Bus..................................................................................... 14
Serial Ports .................................................................................................. 14
Wireless Module or Mini PCI Express Interface............................................ 15
Ethernet ....................................................................................................... 16
I2C Bus......................................................................................................... 16
System Management Bus ............................................................................ 17
User Interface and Display....................................................................................... 18
LVDS Display ............................................................................................... 18
Analog RGB ................................................................................................. 19
Touch Panel ................................................................................................. 19
Backlight ...................................................................................................... 21
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse .......................................................................... 21
Discrete I/O.............................................................................................................. 21
I/O Expansion Port ....................................................................................... 21
Super I/O Controller ..................................................................................... 22
System Monitoring ................................................................................................... 22
Temperature................................................................................................. 22
Voltage......................................................................................................... 23
Tachometer .................................................................................................. 23
Audio Interface......................................................................................................... 23

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Power and Power Management ............................................................................... 23
Power Supply Architecture ........................................................................... 24
ACPI Power Management States ................................................................. 24
Mechanical............................................................................................................... 26
Connectors, Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators................................................................... 28
Identifying Connectors ............................................................................................. 28
Switches, Jumpers, and Indicators........................................................................... 28
SW1: Reset................................................................................................. 28
SW2: On/Off................................................................................................ 28
J35: USB Host/Client Jumper...................................................................... 29
J36: PCIe Multiplexer Jumper ..................................................................... 29
Carrier Board LED Indicators ....................................................................... 29
Ethernet LEDs.............................................................................................. 30
Signal Headers ........................................................................................................ 31
J1: Docking Connector: Data...................................................................... 31
J2: Docking Connector: Power ................................................................... 31
J3: JTAG ..................................................................................................... 31
J4: Maintenance Port .................................................................................. 32
J5: Power Input ........................................................................................... 32
J6: GPIO ..................................................................................................... 33
J7: Ethernet 0 and Ethernet 1...................................................................... 33
J8: USB Host 0............................................................................................ 34
J9: USB Host 1............................................................................................ 34
J10: USB Host 2 or USB Client ................................................................... 35
J11: USB Host 3.......................................................................................... 35
J12: Stereo Line Out 0 and Stereo Line In 0 ................................................ 36
J13: Stereo Line Out 1 and Stereo Line In 1 ................................................ 36
J14: Analog RGB......................................................................................... 37
J15: Serial 1 ................................................................................................ 38
J16: Serial 2 ................................................................................................ 38
J17: Serial 3 ................................................................................................ 39
J18: Serial 4 ................................................................................................ 39
J19: Serial 5 and Wireless Module Power Control....................................... 40
J20: PS/2 Keyboard .................................................................................... 40
J21: PS/2 Mouse......................................................................................... 41
J22: LVDS Display, Backlight, and Touch Panel .......................................... 41
J23: SD/MMC.............................................................................................. 43
J24: PATA Interface ..................................................................................... 43
J25: Touch Panel, Wake, and GPIO ............................................................ 45
J26: Wireless Module or Mini PCIe Interface............................................... 46
J32: I2C Bus ................................................................................................ 46
J33: SMBus................................................................................................. 47
J34: Embedded USB Mass Storage Drive (optional) ................................... 47
System Specification............................................................................................................ 48
Performance ............................................................................................................ 48
Power Supply........................................................................................................... 48

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Electrical .................................................................................................................. 49
Universal Serial Bus..................................................................................... 49
I2C Bus......................................................................................................... 49
SMBus ......................................................................................................... 49
Analog RGB ................................................................................................. 50
LVDS Display ............................................................................................... 50
Touch Panel Controller................................................................................. 50
Backlight ...................................................................................................... 51
General-Purpose Inputs and Outputs ........................................................... 51
Super I/O Controller ..................................................................................... 52
Audio Interface............................................................................................. 52
General.................................................................................................................... 53
Crystal Frequencies ..................................................................................... 53
Real-Time Clock........................................................................................... 53
Environmental.......................................................................................................... 53
Appendix A – Reference Information.................................................................................... 54
Appendix B – RoHS Compliance ......................................................................................... 56
Appendix C – Board Revision .............................................................................................. 57
Appendix D – Development Kit ............................................................................................ 58
Appendix E – Maintenance Port........................................................................................... 60

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Introduction
The Catalyst Module XL is a high-performance, low-power module based on the
Intel®Atom™processor. It uses an integrated two-chip solution comprised of the Intel
Atom processor and Intel®System Controller Hub US15W (Intel®SCH US15W). The
Intel Atom processor utilizes the new low-power Intel micro architecture, while the Intel
SCH US15W contains an integrated 2D/3D graphics controller supporting hardware-
accelerated graphics display and video processing capabilities. The Catalyst Module XL
allows embedded users to gain higher performance with greater energy efficiency.
An EPIC form factor carrier board integrates with the Catalyst Module XL for a total
production solution. The Catalyst EC carrier board implements industry-standard
interfaces supporting a broad spectrum of end-use applications.
Block Diagram
The following diagram illustrates the system organization of the Catalyst EC. Notice that
the data connector on the Catalyst Module XL has been divided into two sections for this
illustration. Options are shown with dotted lines.
Catalyst Module XL
Catalyst EC
1 x SD/MMC
Intel® Atom™
Processor
1 x SD/MMC
IDE/PATA
SDVO
1 x PCIe
4 x USB2.0
LVDS
Audio
Codec
HD Audio
Super
I/O
1 x USB2.0
Pwr Supply
FSB
Intel
®
SCH US15W
SMBus
LPC Bus
VBAT (RTC)
Converter
Wireless
Ctrl
2 x Ethernet
1 x USB2.0
Analog RGB
LVDS
Backlight
Touch panel
1 x SD/MMC
1 x PATA
2 x EIA-232
2 x EIA-422/485
1 x 3.3V Serial
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
Serial
16 x GPIO
Serial Wireless Module
Interface or
Mini PCIe
2 x Line In
2 x Line Out
V Reg
Power Input
DDR-2
DRAM
BAT
Embedded
Ctrl
BIOS
I
2
C
Sys Mgmt I/O
GPIOs
1 x USB2.0
1 x SD/MMC
I
2
C Bus
SMBus
I/O
Wake
3 x GPIO
3 x USB2.0 Host
USB2.0 Host or
USB Client
Embedded USB
Mass Storage Drive
PCIe
1 x PCIe
PCIe
2 x GigE Ctrl
1 x USB2.0
PCIe Mux
Touch Panel
Ctrl
TPM

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Features
Processor
•Intel®Atom™processor
•Intel System Controller Hub US15W
•Clock rates of 1.1 GHz, 1.33 GHz, or 1.6 GHz
•Front side bus from 400 MHz to 533 MHz
Memory
•512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB DDR-2 DRAM
•System BIOS flash memory
•Battery-backed real-time clock
•External memory support
- PATA disk drive
- USB disk drive
- SD/MMC card
- Embedded USB Mass Storage drive (optional)
Communications
•Five USB 2.0 ports
- Three host ports operating at low, full, and high speeds
- USB host port or USB client port (alternate configuration)
- One host port for wireless module support
•Six serial ports
- Two EIA-232, 9-wire
- Two EIA-422/485 or EIA-232, 4-wire
- One LVTTL, 3-wire
- One LVTTL for wireless module support
•Wireless module or Mini PCIe socket
- Wireless module support for 802.11 b/g WLAN, Bluetooth, and GPS
- Mini PCIe socket (alternate configuration)
•Up to two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
•System Management Bus (SMBus)
•I2C bus with I2C master device

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Audio Interface
•Two stereo line inputs
•Two stereo line outputs
•PC beep support
User Interface and Display
•Two independent display outputs
- LVDS
- Analog RGB
•Resistive touch panel (4-, 5-, or 8-wire options)
•Backlight interface with control signals for intensity and on/off
•PS/2 keyboard and mouse support
Inputs and Outputs
•Nineteen general-purpose inputs and outputs
•Wake input
Power Supply
•8-16 V main power input
- Optional custom input protection for a 6-28 V main power input
•ACPI power management
Mechanical
•EPIC form factor (165 mm x 115 mm)
Environmental
•Extended-operating temperature
•FCC Class A compliant
•RoHS compliant
•IPC-A-610 compliant assembly process

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Related Documents
This document describes the Catalyst EC and is intended for software application
developers and system integrators. A system-level overview of the Catalyst EC is
provided in the following sections. The following documents are also important resources
for developing applications for the Catalyst EC.
Document
Catalyst Module Design-In Guide 110122-2003
Catalyst EC Development Kit with LCD Quick Start 110123-4001
Catalyst EC Development Kit Quick Start 110123-4002
Check the Eurotech support site (http://support.eurotech-inc.com/) for errata reports and
for the latest releases of these documents.
Handling Your Board Safely
Anti-Static Handling
The Catalyst EC contains CMOS devices that could be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Observe industry-standard electronic handling procedures when
handling the board. Where possible, work on a grounded anti-static mat. At a minimum,
touch an electrically grounded object before handling the board or touching any
components on the board.
Packaging
Please ensure that, should a board need to be returned to Eurotech, it is adequately
packed, preferably in the original packing material.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
The Catalyst EC is classified as a component with regard to the European Community
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations. As a part of its design cycle, the
Catalyst EC has successfully completed FCC and CE emissions testing and meets the
FCC Class A requirements.
Because Eurotech supplies only the embedded computer system and not fully integrated
systems, Eurotech cannot provide meaningful system-level emissions test results. It is
the responsibility of the user to ensure that systems using the Catalyst EC are compliant
with the appropriate EMC standards.
RoHS Compliance
The European RoHS Directive (Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances –
Directive 2002/95/EC) limits the amount of six specific substances within the composition
of the product. The Catalyst EC fully complies with the RoHS directive. A full RoHS
Compliance Materials Declaration Form for the Catalyst EC is included as Appendix B –
RoHS Compliance, page 56. Further information regarding RoHS compliance is
available on the Eurotech web site at www.eurotech.com.Additionally, the Catalyst EC is
assembled in a lead-free process that also meets IPC-A-610 guidelines.

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Conventions
The following table lists the symbols used in this document.
Symbol Explanation
Note – information that requires your attention
Warning – proceeding with a course of action may
damage your equipment or result in loss of data
The following table describes the conventions for signal names used in this document.
Convention Explanation
GND Digital ground plane
# Active low signal
+ Positive signal in differential pair
- Negative signal in differential pair
The following table describes the abbreviations for direction and electrical characteristics
of a signal used in this document.
Type Explanation
I Signal is an input to the system
O Signal is an output from the system
IO Signal may be input or output
P Power and ground
A Analog signal
OD Open-drain
CMOS 3.3 V CMOS
LVTTL Low Voltage TTL
5 5 V signal level
LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signalling
nc No connection
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