Microsemi SmartFusion A2F500-DEV-KIT-2 Technical manual

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SmartFusion Development Kit
Quickstart Card
Kit Contents – A2F500-DEV-KIT-2 (RoHS-compliant)
Overview
The SmartFusion Development Kit offers a full-featured development board for SmartFusion
customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) devices. These are the only devices that integrate an FPGA,
ARM® Cortex™-M3, and programmable analog, offering full customization, IP protection, and
ease-of-use.
The device contains on-chip flash and SRAM memory, as well as additional off-chip memory on the
board. The board can communicate via Ethernet and HyperTerminal. The board also contains LEDs,
switches, OLED, and extensive analog experimentation, including voltage rail monitoring, current
POT, temperature diodes, and voltage sweeping using active bipolar prescalers (ABPS). Networking
interfaces include Ethernet PHY, EtherCAT, CAN, UART, and RS485.
Jumpers and Switch Settings
Jumpers and switches are set during the manufacturing and test of the development board. To
confirm settings, review the “Running the Manufacturing Test”. Any jumper connectors not noted
are open.
Quantity Description
1SmartFusion
®Development board with A2F500M3G-FGG484ES
1 Low-cost programming stick (LCPS)
2 USB 2.0 A to mini-B Cable
1 5 V power supply with international adapters

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SW9 must be off (JTAGSEL = H) in order to program the SmartFusion device. SW9 remains in the
off position for Libero®software and SoftConsole programming.
For a full description and location of all jumpers, refer to the SmartFusion Development Kit User’s
Guide.
Connecting the Board
Follow the steps below to connect the board:
1. Connect one of the USB cables from the PC to the USB connector on the board.
2. Connect the LCPS to the PC via a USB cable.
3. Connect the LCPS to the programming header on the board.
4. Connect the 5 V power supply to the board.
Factory Default Factory Default Factory Default
JP1: 1–2 JP12: 1–2 JP21: 1–2
JP2: 1–2 JP13: 1–2 JP22: 2–3
JP4: 1–3; 7–9 JP14: 1–2 JP23: 1–2
JP5: 1–2; 3–4 JP15: 1–2 JP24: 1–2
JP6: 2–3 JP16: 2–3 JP27: 1–2
J7: 2–3; 6–7; 10–11; 14–15 JP17: 2–3 JP28: 1-2
JP7: 1–2 JP18: 1–2 J32: 1–2; 3–4; 5–6
JP8: 3-4; 7-8; 11-12; 15-16 JP19: 2–3 –
JP11: 1-2 JP20: 1–2 –

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Running the Manufacturing Test
You can run the manufacturing test to verify the device and board connections. The manufacturing
test files are available from the SmartFusion Development Kit page. Instructions on how to run the
test are available in the SmartFusion Development Kit User’s Guide.
JP31
JP20
JP1, JP2
DirectC Header (J13)
Board Reset Switch
Power Jack
Memory Device
Conguration Headers
(JP17, JP19)
AGLP DIP Switch
IGLOO PLUS Header
10/100 Ethernet PHY
JP30
RJ45 Connector for
10/100 Ethernet
Power Switch
DACOUT/
ADC Headers
(JP4)
RJ45 Connectors for
EtherCAT Ports
SmartFusion
Device
DB9
Connector
for CAN0
DB9
Connector
for CAN1
A2F500
Connector
JP28
JP13 J32
JP18
JP22, JP23
JP16 JP24
LCPS Connector
DIP Switch
JTAG_SEL Switch
JP11, JP12
JP7
JTAG Chain
Conguration
Header (JP5)
1.5 V Header (JP6)
PUB Switch
DB9 Connector for RS485 (UART1)
JP14, JP15, JP21, JP27
SPI Headers
(JP8)
I
2
C Headers (J7)
USB Connector for UART0
OLED
Push-Button Switches
RealView
®
Header
DAC0 and
DAC1 Callibration
POTs for ±15 V
Bipolar Outputs
POT for
Current Monitor
Mixed
Signal
Header

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Software and Licensing
The SmartFusion Development Kit is supported by Libero®System-on-Chip (SoC) v10.0 or later,
which includes a web install option. SoftConsole Software IDE and FlashPro are enabled by default
in the web install; these software tools can be used for software design and debug. SmartFusion is
also supported by Keil and IAR Systems, which can be installed separately. Refer to the
SmartFusion Development Kit User’s Guide for more information.
Software releases: www.microsemi.com/download/software/libero
Keil and IAR information: www.microsemi.com/soc/products/smartfusion/ecosystem.aspx
Libero SoC v10.0 requires a valid Gold, Platinum, or Standalone Libero license.
If you need a new license, select FREE Libero SoC Gold license and request a new one from your
Microsemi Customer Portal account. This license supports all tools for designing with the
SmartFusion family and associated development kits.
License updates: https://www.actel.com/Portal/default.aspx?r=1
Documentation Resources
For further kit information, including user's guide, tutorial, and full design examples, refer to the
SmartFusion Evaluation Kit page:
www.microsemi.com/soc/products/hardware/devkits_boards/smartfusion_dev.aspx
Technical Support and Contacts
Technical support is available online at www.microsemi.com/soc/support and by email at
[e-mail].
Microsemi SoC Sales offices, including Representatives and Distributors, are located worldwide. To
find your local representative visit www.microsemi.com/soc/company/contact.