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Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Future Technology Devices International Ltd. Vinculo Development Module Datasheet The Vinculo module is a Vinculum based development platform inspired by Arduino projects. Document Reference No.: FT_000327 Version 1.0 Issue Date: 2010-10-13 Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI) Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 Fax: + 44 (0) 141 429 2758 E-Mail (Support): support1@ftdichip.com Web: http://www.vinculum.com Neither the whole nor any part of the info rmation contained in, or the product described in this manual, may be adapted or reproduced in any material or electronic form without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This product and its documentat ion are supplied on an as-is basis and no warranty as to their suitability for any particular purpose is either made or implied. Future Techn ology Devices International Ltd will not accept any claim for damages howsoever arising as a result of use or failure of this product. Your statutory rights are not affected. This product or any variant of it is not intended for use in any medical appliance, device or system in which the failure of the product might reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. This document provides preliminar y information that may be subject to change without notice. No freedom to use patents or other intellectual property rights is implied by the publication of this document. Future Technology Devices International Ltd, Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business P ark, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom. Scotland Registered Number: SC136640

1 Introduction

Vinculo is a development module based on the FTDI Vinculum II, VNC2 dual USB host/slave IC. Vinculo is designed as a prototyping platform for VNC2 based designs and applications. The mechanical form of the module, and the concept of providing free software development library and tools, is inspired by the Arduino concept. Vinculo is a superset of the Duemilanove / Uno with 2 extra rows of headers providing an extra 10 pins. The software development environment, Vinculum-II IDE, uses a subset of standard ANSII ‘C’ instead of the Arduino Programming Language (wiring and processing) based software platform. Vinculo may also be used with many existing Arduino shields by porting the firmware to run on the VNC2 IC. The module uses a VNC2-64Q package to facilitate 38 GPIO options on 0.1” pitch header pins. A 10 bit A/D converter has also been added to offer connectivity to analogue inputs. This A/D converter can be read by the VNC2-64Q SPI host interface. For USB connectivity the module includes one USB type A connector for a USB host port and one mini- B connector for a USB slave port to provide access to the VNC2-64Q USB ports. An additional connector, to mate with the VII Debugger module, (also available from FTDI) is provided to connect to the VNC2 IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for creating and debugging application code to run on the Vinculo module. The Vinculum-II IDE comes with a variety of pre-compiled driver libraries for fast prototyping different modules including support for a variety of USB classes such as Mass Storage, Human Interface Devices (keyboards, mice), audio devices, video devices (webcam) and many more still under development. The development module will also be provided with a suite of libraries to facilitate fast application development. A bare prototyping Vinculo PCB (Vinculo_Proto) which has the same PCB form factor as the Vinculo is also available. This can be used to prototype most shield application, comes with a selection of components and mates directly to the Vinculo connectors in a style similar to Arduino shields. Figure 1.1 – VINCULO

1.1 Key Features

The Vinculo incorporates the following features: Microcontroller: VNC2-64Q Operating voltage: 5V Input power supply: 9V Digital I/O: 30 Analogue I/O: 8 USB port: 2 – configurable for host or device operation FLASH memory: 256kbytes RAM: 16kbytes Variable clock speeds: 12/24/48MHz Superset of the Arduino Duemilanove / Uno development boards. FTDI Integrated Development Environment (IDE) including code editor, compiler, assembler and debugger, which is supplied free of charge, and supports ANSII C coding for easy portability and maintainability. Precompiled drivers for a variety of interfaces e.g. USB, UART, SPI. Precompiled driver support for a wide range of USB host classes including Mass Storage, Human Interface Devices (keyboards, mice), audio devices, video devices (webcam) with many more under developed. Precompiled driver support for a wide range of USB device classes including FTDI peripheral ICs, Human Interface Devices (keyboards, mice) with many more under developed. Compatible with existing Arduino shields. A software configuration wizard is currentlty under development.

1.2 VNC2 IC

VNC2 is the second of FTDI’s Vinculum family of Embedded dual USB host controller devices. VNC2 device provides USB Host interfacing capability for a variety of different USB device classe s including support for BOMS (bulk only mass storage), Printer, HID (human interface devices). For mass storage devices such as USB Flash drives, VNC2 also transparently handles the FAT file structure. Communication with non USB devices such as a low cost microcontroller is accomplished via either UART, SPI or parallel FIFO interfaces. VNC2 provides a new cost effective solution for providing USB Host capability into products that previously did not have the hardware resources available. VNC2 has the capability to enable customers to develop custom firmware using the Vinculum II development software tool suite. The development tools support compiler, assembler, linker and debugger tools complete within an integrated development environment (IDE). The Vinculum-II family of devices are available in Pb-free (RoHS compliant) 32-lead LQFP, 32-lead QFN, 48-lead LQFP, 48-lead QFN, 64-Lead LQFP and 64-lead QFN packages For more information on the ICs refer to http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/VNC2.htm

1.3 Part Numbers

VNCLO - MB1A Vinculo Motherboard VNCLO-PSU-US Vinculo +9V/1A PSU ( Optional ) - USA VNCLO-PSU-EU Vinculo +9V/1A PSU ( Optional ) - Europe VNCLO-PSU-UK Vinculo +9V/1A PSU ( Optional ) - UK VNCLO-SHLD1A Vinculo_Proto prototyping shield (Optional) VNC2 DEBUG MODULE VNC2 debugger module USB "A" to Mini-"B" Cable, 1m USB "A" to Mini-"B" Cable, 1m

2 Functionality

2.1 Power

The Vinculo requires +5V for the USB host ports to power USB devices from the module. This is further regulated to +3.3V for VNC2. A +9V/1A DC supply is also available which can be used as an AC-DC adapter (wall-wart). The +9V is regulated to +5V and +3V3 on the Vinculo module. As an alternative to the AC-DC adapter the on board regulators can be taken out of circuit with jumpers to allow the +5V from a USB host port to power the module. Care should be taken with this approach as a USB host port can only provide a maximum of 500mA, which must power the Vinculo and potentially any devices connected to the Vinculo. The +5V and +3V3 supplies may also be accessed on the J1 header pins. VNC2 requires between 8 and 24mA depending on the clock speed at which the VNC2 core is running.

2.2 Input/Output

Due to the flexibility of the VNC2 IC the actual definition of each pin is not fixed. The firmware developed for any application can use the VNC2 IO Mux to route a signal, e.g. UART TXD, to a range of IO pins. An IOMux utility built into the free tool chain development environment, IDE, allows the developer to define the IO from a GUI interface. The utility will then convert the users IO selection into C code to be included as part of the project firmware... There are 38 configurable IO pins available to the user, 8 of which are reserved for connecting to the onboard ADC device. The other 30 pins may be used for GPIO, UART, SPI or FIFO connectivity depending on the interface of the shield designed to connect to the Vinculo module. There are 2 USB ports on the Vinculo. The firmware will determine if the port is configured for USB host operation or USB device operation.

2.3 LEDs

There are 3 LEDs on Vinculo. LED1 is driven by the VNC2-64Q IC depending on which firmware is loaded. It may be used to indicate traffic on the USB slave port connected via CN3. LED2 is driven by the VNC2-64Q IC depending on which firmware is loaded. It may be used to indicate traffic on the USB host port connected via CN2. LED3 is driven by the 3V3 supply connected to the VNC2-64Q IC. It will indicate when the Vinculo module is powered.

3 Pin Out and Signal Description

3.1 Module Connector Descriptions

Figure 3.1 - Vinculo Diagram A detailed description of each pin out is given in the next section. CONNECTOR FUNCTION CN1 Power input CN2 USB host port CN3 USB slave port J1 Interface to shield boards J2 Interface to shield boards J3 Interface to shield boards J4 Interface to shield boards J6 Interface to shield boards J7 Interface to shield boards J8 Debug port

3.2 Vinculo Connectors : Pins and Signal Description

Pin No. Name Pin Name on PCB Type

Description

CN1 9V PWR PWR Input 9V mod ule supply pin. This pin can be used to provide the 5.0V input to the Vinculo when the V2DIP2-64 is not powered from the USB connector (VBUS) or the debugger interface. Also connected to DIL connector pins J1-1 and J3-6. CN2 USB USB2 USB host port Connects to VNC2-64Q USB port 2 CN3 USB USB1 USB slave port Connects to VNC2-64Q USB port 1 J1-1 AIN6 ADC6 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 6 of the ADC J1-2 AIN7 ADC7 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 7 of the ADC J1-3 RESET# RESET# Input Reset for the VNC2-64Q J1-4 VCC3V3 3V3 PWR Output 3V3 output for external circuitry J1-5 VCC5V 5V Power output 5V output for external circuitry J1-6 GND GND GND GND for PCB J1-7 GND GND GND GND for PCB J1-8 VCCIN VCCIN PWR Input Alternative input to CN1 for supply. J2-1 AIN0 ADC0 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 0 of the ADC J2-2 AIN1 ADC1 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 1 of the ADC J2-3 AIN2 ADC2 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 2 of the ADC J2-4 AIN3 ADC3 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 3 of the ADC J2-5 AIN4 ADC4 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 4 of the ADC J2-6 AIN5 ADC5 Analogue Input Analogue input to channel 5 of the ADC J3-1 IOBUS33 RXD I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 33 – default to RXD J3-2 IOBUS32 TXD I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 33 – default to TXD J3-3 IOBUS34 IO34 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 34 J3-4 IOBUS35 IO35 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 35 J3-5 IOBUS36 IO36 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 36 J3-6 IOBUS37 IO37 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 37 J3-7 IOBUS38 IO38 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 38 J3-8 IOBUS39 IO39 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 39 J4-1 IOBUS6 IO6 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 6 J4-2 IOBUS7 IO7 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 7 J4-3 SS IO11 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 34 – default to SPI Slave select J4-4 MOSI IO9 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 35 – default to SPI MOSI. Also connectors to onboard ADC J4-5 MISO IO10 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 36 - default to SPI MISO Also connectors to onboard ADC J4-6 SCK IO8 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 37 – default to SPI SCK. Also connects to onboard ADC

Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited 6 Document Reference No.: FT_000327 Vinculo Development Module Datasheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: FTDI#173 Pin No. Name Pin Name on PCB Type J4-7 GND GND GND GND for PCB J4-8 AREF AREF Analogue Input Analogue input to provide reference voltage for ADC J6-1 IOBUS41 IO41 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 41 J6-2 IOBUS42 IO42 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 42 J6-3 IOBUS43 IO43 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 43 J6-4 IOBUS1 IO1 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 1 J6-5 IOBUS2 IO2 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 2 J6-6 IOBUS3 IO3 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 3 J6-7 IOBUS4 IO4 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 4 J6-8 IOBUS5 IO5 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 5 J7-1 IOBUS12 IO12 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 12 J7-2 IOBUS13 IO13 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 13 J7-3 IOBUS14 IO14 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 14 J7-4 IOBUS15 IO15 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 15 J7-5 IOBUS16 IO16 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 16 J7-6 IOBUS17 IO17 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 17 J7-7 IOBUS18 IO18 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 18 J7-8 IOBUS19 IO19 I/O 5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 19 J8-1 Debug I/F Debug I/F I/O Interface to VNC2-64Q debugger pin J8-2 NC NV Not connected – used as a key for VII Debugger module J8-3 GND GND GND GND for PCB J8-4 RESET# RESET# Input Reset for the VNC2-64Q J8-5 PROG# PROG# Input Used to put the VNC2 -64Q into PROGRAM mode if loading ROM file over UART J8-6 VBUS 5V PWR Input May be used by debugger to power module Table 3.1 - Pin Signal Descriptions

3.3 USB Slave Port : Pins and Signal Description

Connector CN3 is a USB mini-B, designed for connecting to USB hosts. This connector routes to the VNC2-64Q USB port 1 and the firmware on the VNC2-64Q should be written to ensure it is in slave mode. The port is USB 2.0 full speed compliant. This port can also be used to provide power to the Vinculo with 5V at 500mA max. Pin No. Signal 5V (can be used to power PCB or disabled with JP1)

2 USB DM

3 USB DP

4 Not connected

5 GND

Table 3.2 - USB Slave Pin Out

3.4 USB Host Port : Pins and Signal Description

Connector CN2 is a USB type A connector designed for connecting to USB devices. This connector routes to the VNC2-64Q USB port 2 and the firmware on the VNC2-64Q should be written to ensure it is in host mode. The port is USB 2.0 full speed compliant. Pin No. Signal 5V supply to peripheral device. Enabled by the VNC2- 64Q

4 GND

Table 3.3 - USB Slave Pin Out

3.5 Configuration Jumpers

There are two configuration jumper links on the Vinculo. JP1 is used to select the Vinculo power source. JP2 is used to select the reference voltage for the ADC (U2) 1-2 2-3 JP1 Vinculo is Powered from USB host via CN3 Vinculo is Powered from external 9V supply JP2 ADC reference voltage = 3V3 ADC reference voltage = 5V0 Table 3.4 – Jumper Options

4 Configurable Pin outs

4.1 UART Interface

When the Vinculo data and control buses are configured as a UART interface, the interface implements a standard asynchronous serial UART port with flow control. The UART can support baud rates from 300baud to 6Mbaud. The UART interface is described in more detail in the Vinculum-II datasheet please refer to: - FTDI website

4.1.1 Signal Description – UART Interface

The UART signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.1 explains the available pins for each of the UART signals. This is a subset of what the VNC2-64Q is capable of to avoid conflict with other functions on the Vinculo module. Available Pins Name Type J3-2, J3-5, J6-7, J7-1, J7-5 uart_txd Output Transmit asynchronous data output (Default J3-2) J3-1, J3-6, J6-1, J6-4, J6-8, J7-2, J7-6 uart_rxd Input Receive asynchronous data input (Default J3-1) J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J6-2, J6-5, J7-3, J7-7 uart_rts# Output Request To Send Control Output J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J6-3, J6-6, J7-4, J7-8 uart_cts# Input Clear To Send Control Input J3-2, J3-5, J6-7, J7-1, J7-5 uart_dtr# Output Data Acknowledge (Data Terminal Ready Control) Output J3-1, J3-6, J6-1, J6-4, J6-8, J7-2, J7-6 uart_dsr# Input Data Request (Data Set Ready Control) Input J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J6-2, J6-5, J7-3, J7-7 uart_dcd# Input Data Carrier Detect Control Input J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J6-3, J6-6, J7-4, J7-8 uart_ri# Input Ring Indicator Control Input. RI# low can be used to resume the PC USB Host controller from suspend. J3-2, J3-5, J6-7, J7-1, J7-5 uart_tx_active Output Enable Transmit Data for RS485 designs. TXDEN may be used to signal that a transmit operation is in progress. The TXDEN signal will be set high one bit-time before data is transmitted and return low one bit time after the last bit of a data frame has been transmitted Table 4.1 - Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – UART Note: # defines active low signals.

4.2 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)

The VNC2-64Q has one master module and two slave modules. These modules are described more fully in a VNC2 datasheet please refer to: - FTDI website

4.2.1 Signal Description - SPI Slave

The SPI Slave signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.2 explains the available pins for each of the SPI Slave signals. This is a subset of what the VNC2-64Q is capable of to avoid conflict with other functions on the Vinculo module. Available Pins Name Type Description spi_s0_clk spi_s1_clk Input Slave clock input spi_s0_mosi spi_s1_mosi Input/Output Master Out Slave In Synchronous data from master to slave spi_s0_miso spi_s1_miso Output Master In Slave Out Synchronous data from slave to master spi_s0_ss# spi_s1_ss# Input Slave chip select Table 4.2 - Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – SPI Slave Note: # defines active low signals.

4.2.2 Signal Description - SPI Master

The SPI Master signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.3 shows the SPI master signals and the available pins that they can be mapped. This is a subset of what the VNC2 -64Q is capable of to avoid conflict with other functions on the Vinculo module. Available Pins Name Type spi_m_clk Output SPI master clock input (J4-6 is the default) spi_m_mosi Output Master Out Slave In Synchronous data from master to slave (J4-4 is the default) J7-7 spi_m_miso Input Master In Slave Out Synchronous data from slave to master (J4-5 is the default) J7-8 spi_m_ss_0# Output Active low slave select 0 from master to slave This SS# is used with the onboard ADC 3-5, J6-7, J7-1, J7-5 spi_m_ss_1# Output Active low slave select 1 from master to slave Table 4.3 - Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – SPI Master Note: # defines active low signals.

4.3 Parallel FIFO Interface - Asynchronous Mode

The Parallel FIFO Asynchronous mode is functionally the same as the Parallel FIFO Interface available in the FTDI VDIP1 mo dule and has an eight bit data bus, individual read and write strobes and two hardware flow control signals.

4.3.1 Signal Description - Parallel FIFO Interface

The Parallel FIFO Interface signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pin s. Table 4.4 shows the Parallel FIFO Interface signals and the pins that they can be mapped. Details of the operation and timing can be found in the VNC2 datasheet. Available Pins Name Type J3-5, J6-7, J7-1, J7-5 fifo_data[0] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 0 J3-6, J6-1, J6-4, J6-8, J7-2, J7-6 fifo_data[1] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 1 J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J6-2, J6-5, J7-3, J7-7 fifo_data[2] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 2 J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J6-3, J6-6, J7-4, J7-8 fifo_data[3] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 3 J3-5, J6-7, J7-1, J7-5 fifo_data[4] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 4 J3-6, J6-1, J6-4, J6-8, J7-2, J7-6 fifo_data[5] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 5 J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J6-2, J6-5, J7-3, J7-7 fifo_data[6] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 6 J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J6-3, J6-6, J7-4, J7-8 fifo_data[7] I/O FIFO data bus Bit 7 fifo_rxf# Output When high, do not read data from the FIFO. When low, there is data available in the FIFO which can be read by strobing RD# low, then high. J3-6, J6-1, J6-4, J6-8, J7-2, J7-6 fifo_txe# Output When high, do not write data into the FIFO. When low, data can be written into the FIFO by strobing WR high, then low. J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J6-2, J6-5, J7-3, J7-7 fifo_rd# Input Enables the current FIFO data byte on D0...D7 when low. Fetches the next FIFO data byte (if available) from the receive FIFO buffer when RD# goes from high to low J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J6-3, J6-6, J7-4, J7-8 fifo_wr# Input Writes the data byte on the D0...D7 pins into the transmit FIFO buffer when WR goes from high to low. Table 4.4 - Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – Parallel FIFO Interface Note: # defines active low signals.

5 Debugger Interface

The purpose of the debugger interface, J8, is to provide access to the VNC2 silicon/firmware debugger. The debug interface can be accessed by connecting a VNC2_Debug_Module to the J8 connector. This debug module will give access to the debugger through a USB connection to a PC via the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The IDE is accessed through a GUI to the VNC2 software development tool-chain and gives the following debug capabilities through the debugger interface: Flash Erase, Write and Program. Application debug - application code can have breakpoints, be single stepped and can be halted. Detailed internal debug - memory and register read/write access. The IDE may be downloaded from http://www.ftdichip.com/Firmware/V2TC/VNC2toolchain.htm The Debugger Interface, and how to use it, is further described in the following applications Note Vinculum-II Debug Interface Description

5.1 Signal Description - Debugger Interface

Table 5.1 shows the signals and pins description for the Debugger Interface pin header J8 Pin No. Name Name On PCB Type J8-1 IO0 DBG I/O Debugger Interface J8-2 - [Key] - Not connected. Used to make sure that the debug module is connected correctly. J8-3 GND GND PWR Module ground supply pin J8-4 RESET# RST# Input Can be used by an external device to reset the VNC2. This pin is also used in combination with PROG# and the UART interface to program firmware into the VNC2. J8-5 PROG# PRG# Input This pin is used in combination with the RESET# pin and the UART interface to program firmware into the VNC2. J8-6 5V0 VCC PWR Input 5.0V module supply pin. This pin can be used to provide the 5.0V input to the Vinculo from the debugger interface when the Vinculo is not powered from the USB connector (VBUs) or the CN1 Table 5.1 - Signal Name and Description – Debugger Interface Note: # defines active low signals.

6 ADC Converter

The Vinculo module is fitted with a MCP3008, 8 channel analogue to digital converter (ADC) with SPI output. The analogue inputs are tracked out to the header pins such that an external signal may be applied for the VNC2-64Q to read the values with its SPI master interface. Alternatively the VNC2-64Q PWM interface may be used to provide waveforms for the ADC to convert and the VNC2-64Q can read the digital output over SPI in a loopback arrangement. Pin No. VNC2- 64Q Pin Name On PCB Type AIN0 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 0 / VNC2-64Q PWM0 J2-2 44 AIN1 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 1 / VNC2-64Q PWM1 J2-3 45 AIN2 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 2 / VNC2-64Q PWM2 J2-4 46 AIN3 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 3 / VNC2-64Q PWM3 J2-5 47 AIN4 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 4 / VNC2-64Q PWM4 J2-6 48 AIN5 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 5 / VNC2-64Q PWM5 J1-1 49 AIN6 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 6 / VNC2-64Q PWM6 J1-2 50 AIN7 Input MCP3008 analogue input channel 7 / VNC2-64Q PWM7 Table 6.1 – ADC Interface

7 Firmware

7.1 Firmware Support

The VNC2-64Q on the Vinculo is provided with no firmware pre-loaded however it can be programmed with the customers own firmware created using the Vinculum II firmware development tool-chain or with various pre-compiled firmware profiles to allow a designer to easily change the functionality of the chip. Please refer to: - FTDI website for full details on available pre-compiled firmware

7.2 Available Firmware

Please refer to: - FTDI website for full details.

7.3 Firmware Upgrades

Refer to the debugger interface section 6 which can be used to update the firmware.

7.4 Arduino Shield Compatible Firmware

As the mechanical form factor and pin out is inspired by the Arduino Duemilanove module, many Arduino shields are compatible with the Vinculo module. Libraries and example applications will be made available allowing the Vinculo to be used in association with stepper motors, GSM modules, LCD displays and many other applications. Additionally with the IDE it will be possible for users to develop new shields and applications.

8 Mechanical Dimensions

Figure 8.1 - Vinculo Dimensions ±0.20mm Tolerance (except pitch) Maximum height is 15mm All dimensions are in mm

9 Schematic Diagram

Figure 9.1 - Vinculo Schematics

10 Arduino Shields

The Vinculo module has the same form factor as the Arduino Duemilanove under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license, which allows for both personal and commercial derivative works. This allows for other Arduino compatible shields to mate directly to the Vinculo PCB. In addition to the existing shields on the market, a bare shield with a prototyping area, Vinculo_Proto, is also available to enable users to make their own shield. This shield includes connectors and an assortment of resistors and LEDs to provide a starting point aimed at the hobbyist.

11 Contact Information

Head Office – Glasgow, UK Future Technology Devices International Limited Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park Glasgow, G41 1HH United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 Fax: +44 (0) 141 429 2758 E-mail (Sales) sales1@ftdichip.com E-mail (Support) support1@ftdichip.com E-mail (General Enquiries) admin1@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Web Shop URL http://www.ftdichip.com Branch Office – Taipei, Taiwan Future Technology Devices International Limited (Taiwan) 2F, No 516, Sec. 1 NeiHu Road Taipei 114 Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886 (0) 2 8791 3570 Fax: +886 (0) 2 8791 3576 E-mail (Sales) tw.sales1@ftdichip.com E-mail (Support) tw.support1@ftdichip.com E-mail (General Enquiries) tw.admin1@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Branch Office – Hillsboro, Oregon, USA Future Technology Devices International Limited (USA)

7235 NW Evergreen Parkway, Suite 600

Hillsboro, OR 97123-5803 USA Tel: +1 (503) 547 0988 Fax: +1 (503) 547 0987 E-Mail (Sales) us.sales@ftdichip.com E-Mail (Support) us.support@ftdichip.com E-Mail (General Enquiries) us.admin@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Branch Office – Shanghai, China Future Technology Devices International Limited (China) Room 408, 317 Xianxia Road, ChangNing District, ShangHai, China Tel: +86 (21) 62351596 Fax: +86(21) 62351595 E-Mail (Sales): cn.sales@ftdichip.com E-Mail (Support): cn.support@ftdichip.com E-Mail (General Enquiries): cn.admin1@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Distributor and Sales Representatives Please visit the Sales Network page of the FTDI Web site for the contact details of our distributor(s) and sales representative(s) in your country.

Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited 19 Document Reference No.: FT_000327 Vinculo Development Module Datasheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: FTDI#173 Appendix A – References VNC2 Datasheet Vinculum-II Errata Technical Note Application and Technical Notes available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes.htm Vinculum-II IO Cell Description Vinculum-II Debug Interface Description Vinculum-II IO Mux Explained Vinculum-II PWM Example Migrating Vinculum Designs From VNC1L to VNC2-48L1A Vinculum-II Toolchain Installation Guide Vinculum-II Toolchain Getting Started Guide Vinculum-II User Guide MCP3008 Datasheet (http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/21295d.pdf)

Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited 21 Document Reference No.: FT_000327 Vinculo Development Module Datasheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: FTDI#173 Appendix C – Revision History Version 1.0 First Release October 13th 2010

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Vinculo Development Module

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Vinculo Development Module

Source title VNCLO-MB1A Datasheet(PDF) - Future Technology Devices International Ltd.

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