Eurotech Catalyst BT Owner's manual

Catalyst BT

High Performance Module

DESIGN-IN GUIDE

Rev B

– November 2016 – 110128-3001B

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Catalyst BT Design-in Guide (Rev B)

Trademarks

All trademarks or registered trademarks, logos, designs and products appearing in this

document are property of their respective owners.

Warranty

Contact your local Eurotech Sales Office for detailed warranty terms and conditions.

Refer to the back cover of this document for full contact details.

Revision history

Revision

Description

Date

A

Initial Release

June 2016

B

- Updates from Engineering

- Updated PCIE3 for each configuration.

- Section 9.2.1 became a section

November 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Trademarks ............................................................................................................... 2

Warranty .................................................................................................................. 2

Revision history .......................................................................................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. 3

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 6

Signals used in this document ......................................................................................... 6

Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................... 6

Intended audience ....................................................................................................... 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 8

Antistatic precautions .................................................................................................. 8

Connection to power supply or other devices ...................................................................... 8

Principles of safety integration ....................................................................................... 8

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................. 12

WEEE compliance ...................................................................................................... 12

RoHS compliance ....................................................................................................... 12

RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................................................ 14

How to return a product to Eurotech .............................................................................. 14

PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................... 16

Related documents .................................................................................................... 16

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 18

2 BLOCK DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................... 20

2.1 Specifications ................................................................................................... 21

2.2 Design Checklist ................................................................................................ 22

2.2.1 Kickoff Stage .................................................................................................. 22

2.2.2 Preliminary Design Stage .................................................................................... 23

2.2.3 Critical Design Stage ......................................................................................... 23

2.2.4 Prototype Bring-up Stage .................................................................................... 24

2.2.5 Acceptance of Customizations .............................................................................. 25

2.3 Development Kit ............................................................................................... 25

2.4 Related Documents ............................................................................................ 25

2.5 Operating System Support .................................................................................... 26

2.6 BIOS .............................................................................................................. 26

2.7 Software Development Kit ................................................................................... 26

2.8 Everyware

™

Software Framework ........................................................................... 26

3 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................... 28

3.1 Core Processor .................................................................................................. 28

3.1.1 Intel Atom Processor ......................................................................................... 28

3.1.2 Embedded Controller (option) .............................................................................. 28

3.1.3 Trusted Platform Management (option) ................................................................... 29

3.2 Memory .......................................................................................................... 29

3.2.1 Synchronous DRAM ............................................................................................ 29

3.2.2 Non-Volatile Memory ......................................................................................... 29

3.2.3 Flash SSD (option)............................................................................................. 29

3.2.4 External Memory Interfaces ................................................................................. 29

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3.3 Communications................................................................................................ 30

3.3.1 PCI Express ..................................................................................................... 30

3.3.2 USB .............................................................................................................. 31

3.3.3 Gigabit Ethernet .............................................................................................. 31

3.3.4 I

2

C Bus .......................................................................................................... 32

3.3.5 SPI Bus (BIOS) .................................................................................................. 32

3.3.6 System Management Bus ..................................................................................... 32

3.4 Display and User Interface ................................................................................... 33

3.4.1 DDI (Digital Display Interface) .............................................................................. 33

3.4.2 LVDS Display and Backlight Control ........................................................................ 33

3.4.3 Analog VGA .................................................................................................... 34

3.5 Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................ 34

3.5.1 Low Pin Count Bus ............................................................................................ 34

3.5.2 Reset Signals ................................................................................................... 35

3.5.3 General-Purpose Input and Output ......................................................................... 35

3.6 Intel High Definition Audio ................................................................................... 35

3.7 Power Requirements .......................................................................................... 36

3.7.1 Low Power States ............................................................................................. 36

3.7.2 Power Supply Architecture .................................................................................. 36

4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 45

4.1 Mechanical Design ............................................................................................. 45

4.1.1 Mechanical Drawing .......................................................................................... 45

4.1.2 Total Stack Height ............................................................................................ 46

4.1.3 Mounting ....................................................................................................... 47

4.1.4 Insertion and Removal ....................................................................................... 47

4.2 Thermal Management ......................................................................................... 48

5 CARRIER BOARD DESIGN .................................................................................................. 51

5.1 Design Guidelines .............................................................................................. 51

5.1.1 Design Constraints ............................................................................................ 51

5.1.2 EMI/RFI Protection ............................................................................................ 51

5.1.3 Routing Guidelines ............................................................................................ 52

5.1.4 Power Planes .................................................................................................. 53

5.1.5 Requirements and Recommendations ...................................................................... 53

5.2 Test and Debug ................................................................................................. 54

6 CONNECTORS .............................................................................................................. 55

6.1 Identifying Connectors ........................................................................................ 55

6.2 Signal Headers .................................................................................................. 56

6.2.1 J1: Docking Connector: Data .............................................................................. 56

6.2.2 J2: Docking Connector: Power ............................................................................. 56

6.2.3 J3: ITP Debug Port ........................................................................................... 57

7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 59

7.1 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 59

7.2 Electrical ........................................................................................................ 60

7.2.1 PCIe Clock Buffer ............................................................................................. 60

7.2.2 Universal Serial Bus .......................................................................................... 60

7.2.3 I

2

C Bus .......................................................................................................... 60

7.2.4 SMBus ........................................................................................................... 61

7.2.5 LVDS Display and Backlight .................................................................................. 61

7.2.6 General-purpose Inputs and Outputs ...................................................................... 61

7.2.7 Intel High Definition Audio .................................................................................. 62

7.3 General .......................................................................................................... 62

7.3.1 Crystal Frequencies ........................................................................................... 62

7.3.2 Real-Time Clock ............................................................................................... 63

7.4 Environmental .................................................................................................. 63

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8 APPENDIX A – REFERENCE INFORMATION ................................................................................. 64

9 APPENDIX B – BOARD REVISION ........................................................................................... 66

9.1 Identifying the Board Revision ............................................................................... 66

9.2 Board Revision History ........................................................................................ 66

9.2.1 Revision A ...................................................................................................... 66

9.3 Available Features ............................................................................................. 66

9.4 Pin Information ................................................................................................. 67

INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) APPLICATIONS ..................................................................................... 75

Everyware Software Framework (ESF) ............................................................................. 75

Everyware Cloud (EC) ................................................................................................. 76

NOTES ........................................................................................................................... 77

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Important information

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT

BEFORE INSTALLING/OPERATING THE DEVICES.

KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Whenever you have any doubt regarding the correct understanding of the instructions

contained in this document contact your local Eurotech Technical Support Team (see the last

page of this document for further details).

To lower the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire or damage to equipment, observe the

following precautions, as well as using good technical judgment, whenever

installing/operating the devices.

Signals used in this document

The following items may be used throughout this document.

DANGER

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious personal injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor

or moderate personal injury.

NOTICE

Indicates:

• An instruction to follow to use the devices effectively

• A statement of company policy, directly or indirectly related to personnel

safety or property protection.

•

An instruction to follow to not damage the devices.

Disclaimer of liability

Eurotech has reviewed the contents of this document to ensure accuracy and consistency with

the hardware and software described.

Always refer to the latest available manual revision available at: www.eurotech.com

.

Intended audience

This document is intended for system developers who are skilled persons with a thorough

knowledge in installing and implementing computer systems, networks, and related operating

software.

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Safety instructions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Observe the following safety instructions when installing/operating the devices.

Failure to comply with these instructions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this

document violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the device.

Eurotech assumes no liability for any failure to comply with these instructions.

Antistatic precautions

NOTICE

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

When handing the devices described in this document, always use

appropriate antistatic precautions to avoid damages due to electrostatic

discharge.

For example: use a wrist strap or ESD cuff kept in constant contact with

bare skin and attached to an ESD ground.

Connection to power supply or other devices

WARNING

Risk of electricity hazards

Before applying power to the system, thoroughly review all installation,

operation, and safety instructions.

Failure to install the system power supply correctly or to follow all

operating instructions correctly may create an electrical shock hazard,

which could result in personal injury or loss of life, and / or damage to

equipment or other property.

To avoid injuries:

• Before operating any equipment, carefully read any supplied instructions

• Do not perform any connections with wet hands

• Check any power cords for damage before using them

• Use certified power cables. The power cables must meet the power requirements of

the device

• Position cables with care. Avoid positioning cables in places where they may be

trampled on or compressed by objects placed on them

• Take particular care of plugs, power-points and outlets.

• Always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them

• Only start the product with a power supply that meets the requirements stated on the

voltage label. In case of uncertainties about the required power supply, contact the

Eurotech Technical Support Team or the electricity authority.

Principles of safety integration

The installation must be accomplished by a skilled person following all the safety rules.

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Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere

WARNING

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation

of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety

hazard.

Installation

WARNING

• Verify that the mounting location can withstand the added loads caused by the

addition of the device, it should be firmly secured so that it will not cause any

potentially hazardous situations (e.g. falling down due to vibration or shock)

•

Do not operate the device near heat sources or flames.

NOTICE

If the device must be moved from one place to another with different ambient

temperatures, ensure sufficient time for the temperature of the device to stabilize

before repowering.

Ventilation

WARNING

Ensure adequate ventilation to avoid overheating, Eurotech suggests the following

steps:

• When installing the device within a cabinet, rack or other enclosed space, be

sure to leave sufficient space to allow adequate air circulation

•

Do not block any ventilation openings

Maintenance

DANGER

• Never open, dismantle or repair the device!

• For your maintenance or repair requirement please contact a qualified Eurotech

engineer.

If the device does not function correctly and you are unable to find a solution, feel free

to contact the Eurotech Technical Support Team.

If the equipment does not work properly, unplug it immediately and contact the Eurotech

Technical Support Team (see last page of this manual for further details).

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Cleaning

WARNING

When cleaning the device, remember to:

• Ensure sufficient ESD protection during the cleaning process.

• Remove any power from the device.

• When cleaning an enclosed system or peripheral use a dry cloth on the external

casing.

Do not use detergents, aerosol sprays, solvents or abrasive sponges.

Life Support Policy

WARNING

Users must not use Eurotech products as critical components of life support devices or

systems without the express written approval of Eurotech Spa.

Transportation

When transporting any module or system, for any reason, it should be packed using anti-static

material and placed in a sturdy box with enough packing material to adequately cushion it.

WARNING

Any product returned to Eurotech that is damaged due to inappropriate packaging will

not be covered by the warranty!

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Declaration of conformity

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

WEEE compliance

In compliance with the Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and

of the Council

of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment

(WEEE), the symbol on the right, shown on the product or within its literature,

indicates separate collection for this EEE (electrical and electronic

equipment), that has been placed on the market after 2005.

This product, at the end of its life cycle, must be collected separately and

managed in accordance with the provisions of the current Directive on waste

electrical and electronic equipment.

Because of the substances present in the product, improper use or disposal of

the refuse can cause damage to human health and the environment.

To avoid any possible legal implications, contact the local waste collection

body for full recycling information.

RoHS compliance

The product described in this document, including all its components and its sub-assemblies,

have been manufactured in compliance with the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European

Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain

hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

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Receive technical assistance

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RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

For any technical questions, or if you cannot isolate a problem with your device, or for any

inquiry about repair and returns policies, contact:

• The Eurotech Global Support Center: https://support.eurotech.com

• Your local Eurotech Technical Support Team: see the back cover for full contact

details.

How to return a product to Eurotech

To return a product to Eurotech, complete the following steps:

1. Complete the online RMA request form (

http://support.eurotech-

inc.com/RMA/rma_form.asp) or submit a support ticket at support.eurotech.com

specifying:

• Product Model Number (printed on the device label)

• Product Serial Number (printed on the device label)

• Brief fault description

2. Receive the reply from the Eurotech RMA Department. It contains:

• The RMA number

• The shipping information

3. Pack the product using anti-static material and place it in a sturdy box with enough

packing material to adequately cushion it

4. Ship the product to Eurotech following the information received from the Eurotech

RMA Department

NOTICE

Any product returned to Eurotech that is found to be damaged due to inappropriate

packaging, will not be covered by the warranty.

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Purpose of this document

Catalyst BT Design-in Guide (Rev B)

PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document describes how to design a carrier to support the Catalyst BT.

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