Quickfilter QF4A512-PA User manual

Brand: Quickfilter

Model: QF4A512-PA

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

QF4A512

Quickfilter QF4A512-PA is a programming adapter designed to be added to the QF4A512's Development board for the purpose of programming bulk volumes of EEPROM (10,000 parts or less). It connects signals from the BNC connectors on the Dev Board to the PA Board, and can also be used for testing and checking programs in the lab or on the manufacturing floor. The adapter board can be powered either by the development board or through an external AC Adapter. It features input level and protection scheme with the largest signal being 2Vpp AC coupled, and voltages larger than 3.

QF4A512-PA USER’S GUIDE

Programming Adapter User’s Guide

QF4A512 Programmable Signal Converter

Rev A5, Feb 09 www.quickfiltertech.com

1) Introduction

The Programming Adapter was designed to be added to the QF4A512’s Development board for the purpose of

programming bulk volumes 10,000 parts or less of EEPROM. Additional connectors can also be added to the

development board so that parts can also be tested, programs checked etc in the lab and manufacturing floor.

(Note make sure you have downloaded QF software version 4.0.0 Build 0016 or later from our website)

The User’s Guide for the Programming Adapter board describes the following:

• Board Layout definition.

• Powering the Programming Adapter Board.

• Plugging in the Programming Adapter Board.

• Programming example sequence.

• Auto Configure and Auto Start options addressed.

• Using an external clock source.

• Schematics.

• Silk Screen for component reference.

2) Board Layout / Prototyping area definition:

The QF4A512 – PA board was designed to be plugged into the QF4A512 development board. See Figure 1 below for

a visual definition of the board.

DC Jack +5V to +12V 2.1mm Tip

positive, not needed if socket

added to development board

Push down on both sides

of socket to change parts

Socket power switch,

switch off when

changing parts

Connects signals

from the development

board J5 to PA board

If installed, connects

Power from the

development board to

the PA board

If installed, connects

signals from the BNC

connectors on the Dev

Board to PA Board

Programming Adapter User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 2 www.quickfiltertech.com

Figure 1

3) Powering the Programming Adapter Board:

There are two ways to power the adapter board.

1: Power can be supplied by the development board by soldering a provided 2x8 jack onto the development board

same top edge that J5 is located. See the following diagram below:

Figure 2

2: Power can also be supplied by plugging in a +5VDC AC Adapter into CN4. This is a 2.1mm barrel connector tip

positive. Example Mouser# 412-106054 6VDC/500mA Manufacturer is Xicon, price is approximately $5. The DC

supply can vary from +5VDC to +9VDC. (Note: This voltage will show up in the prototyping area but not injury the

development board)

Programming Adapter User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 3 www.quickfiltertech.com

4) Plugging in the adapter board:

See figure 3 for alignment. The QF4A512 programming adapter should be pushed down evenly not at an angle.

Note, by adding the 3 additional headers to the development board signals will be brought up to the programming

adapter board through J1-J4. See below.

Adding the three additional

headers brings the signals from the

BNC connectors up to the

programming adapter board.

Note: R2,R6,R11,R15

create the single

ended configuration

for the PA board and

development board

Align the programming

board as shown when

plugging it into the

development board

Figure 3

5) Input level and protection scheme:

The QF4A512 programming adapter is DC coupled with input voltage protection only. With no modifications the

largest signal is 2Vpp AC coupled. Voltages larger than 3.0V will activate the internal protection diodes which are

series limited with 100ohms. These resistors can be changed to simulate the target system including a spot to add

AC coupling.

6) Programming example:

Step 1: Plug in the USB cable to the development board. Make sure the programming adapter board is powered

either from the development board or through the AC Adapter plugged into CN4.

Programming Adapter User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 4 www.quickfiltertech.com

Step 2: Make sure the power to the socket is “off” this done by pushing SW1 until the red light is OFF.

Step 3: Put a QF4A512 into the socket by pushing down evenly on both sides of the socket while making sure to take

note of the proper pin alignment of PIN1. See figure 4.

Red light should

be OFF when

changing parts

Make sure Pin1

lines up with the

socket Pin1

Figure 4

Step 4: Push SW1 so that the red LED is ON. See Figure 5

Figure 5

Programming Adapter User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 5 www.quickfiltertech.com

Step 5: Run Quickfilter software QFPro version 4.0 Build 16 or later version. If installing this newer software, please

uninstall the previous version of Quickfilter software first.

Step 6: Select “View” from the upper left options, select “Preferences”, check the box advanced features.

Step 7: Choose “View” Chip Control. One: Check the “Use Programming Adapter” box in the lower right hand corner.

This is step 1 in figure 6 below.

Figure 6

Note: If the “Use Programming Adaptor box does not appear it’s because there isn’t a QF4A512 loaded

into the Programming Adaptor, and / or the power button wasn’t pressed on showing a red LED on the

programming adapter before the QFPro software was run. Select Chip Master Reset to refresh.

Step 8: Open your configuration file that you want to program into the part. “File, Open configuration”. Or “File,

Import Image” to select a hex file.

Step 9: Download the configuration into the RAM on the QF4A in the programming adapter by selecting the

“Download” box labeled 2 in figure 6 above.

Programming Adapter User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 6 www.quickfiltertech.com

Step 10: Click the Copy data from RAM to EEPROM labeled 3 in figure 6 above. Once programming is complete

which may take over a minute push SW1 off so the red LED is OFF.

Programmers note – Parts and board may be destroyed if the RED LED is ON when

swapping parts. Make sure to switch power off to the socket by depressing SW1.

Step 11: Remove the programmed part, put the next QF4A512 to be programmed in the socket taken note of the

correct Pin 1 orientation. Push SW1 on so that the red LED is back ON.

Step 12: Repeat by pressing Download (Step 9). Then press copy data from RAM to EEPROM again

(Step 10) above for each programmed part.

In order to see the displayed FFT results with auto configure or (auto configure and auto-start) set when using the

programming adapter board, the copy data from EEPROM to RAM button needs to be selected to start the software’s

FFT display running. Make sure to press the STOP button before pressing Copy data from EEPROM to RAM button.

7) Auto configure and Auto Start options:

Recall that the QF4A512 can have auto configure and auto start set. If this occurs on either the QF4A512 – PA board

with a part in the socket, or on the QF4A512 part on the main development board, a conflict can occur at power up.

Programmers note – In some cases the QF4A512 parts may have been programmed with

auto configure and auto start enabled. If the power is cycled, or the programmed part is put

back in the socket, the QF4A512 will start running automatically. Make sure to press the

“Stop” Button before selecting the “Copy data from RAM to EEPROM” button.

This can be solved by simply “resetting” the chip by pressing the “Reset Chip” Button on the configuration screen then

press the stop button.

8) Using an external clock source:

Since the crystal is lightly loaded, an external driving clock source can directly run the internal PLL.

You do not need to remove the 1 Meg resistor, crystal or 18 pF loading capacitors from the development board.

Simply apply the external clock source to Test Point TP22. Make sure to tell the Quickfilter software the external

clock frequency used when regenerating the QFP file.

Programming Adapter Kit User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A4, Feb 09 7 www.quickfiltertech.com

Designer’s note – The allowable input range is 5 MHz to 200 MHz.

The clock input on Pin 22 to the phase lock loop is a 1.8 Volt level. Therefore the amplitude

of the incoming clock source should be 1.62 to 1.98 Volts Peak to peak. Since the input is

AC coupled, a DC offset can exist. The clock can be a sine wave, or square wave.

9) List of Test Point Definitions:

TP1 = +5V from DC wall adapter.

TP2 = +3.3V from on board regulator.

TP3 = +1.8V from on board regulator.

TP22 = External clock input.

GND = Ground point for external clock and voltage measurement.

10) Schematics:

The following are the full schematics for the QF4A512 Programming Adapter Board.

18 pF

0805

R17 0

TP5

R10 0

CH 1

C16

0.1uF

0805

DOUT

TP8

C17

0.1uF

0805

3V3

C18

0.1 uF

0603

CH 2

0.1uF

0805

R7 100

CH 3

C11

0.1uF

0805

3V3

0.1uF

0805

R11 100

1Meg

C21

0.1uF

0805

CS1

CONN PLUG 3x2

R3 0

R8 0

R21 0

CH 4

RESET

CS2

R1 0

1V8

TP9

TP1

0.1uF

0603

C15

0.1uF

0603

Optional

for orginal

CS1

C23

0.1uF

0603

1V8

DRDY

TP12

R6 0

R13 100

R18 100

CONN PLUG 3x2

NO STUFF

ON CAPS

R12 0

TP13

TP22

CONN PLUG 3x2

1V8

R4 100

C19

0.1uF

0603

C13

0.1uF

0603

DIN

NO STUFF

ON CAPS

R15 100

R2 100

SCLK

TP16

CONN PLUG 3x2

R14 0

C22

0.1 uF

0603

1V8

QF4A512

A1N

A1P

A2N

A2P

A3N

A3P

A4N

A4P

DVDD18

DGND

CSN

DRDY/SEL

SDO

SDI

SCLK

RSTN

DGND

DVDD18

DVDD33

XVDD18

XO U T

XI N

XG N D

PGND

PVDD18

AGND

AVDD18

AGND

AVDD33

C12

0.1uF

0805

NO STUFF

ON CAPS

18 pF

0805

R9 100

R19 0

1V8

20.000 MHz

1 2

TP4

NO STUFF

ON CAPS

C20

0.1uF

0805

Programming Adapter Kit User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 8 www.quickfiltertech.com

C69

0.1uF

0603

TPS79418DGNT

VOUT

BYPGND

VIN

HEADER 3X2

C67

10uF

Blue LED

5V0

DIN

+5V from USB

Can be removed to isolate power when

using external supply. Up to 15V DC

is acceptable, although +5V DC is

recommended. Note the external power

is sent back to the development boards

prototyping area and regulators if the

fuse is not removed.

External +5V source

option, Tip positive,

Barrel ground

1V8

TP1

U9 REG1117/SOT

3 2

VIN VOUT

GND

C68

3.3 uF

0805

DOUT

TP3

DRDY

SW1

SW DPDT

D8 (F1)

FUSE

0.1" Header Can Be Stuffed

on QF4A512DK board to

bring +5V power to the

adapter board

R20

+5V

PLUG 7X2

CN4

2.5mm Jack, PJ-002AH

SPI

3.3V REGULATOR

R22

150

Red LED

RESET

1.8V REGULATOR

CS1

Optional

power from

external

source

Power "On"

Indicator

Power "On"

Indicator

CS2

C65

10uF

SCLK

800mA Maximum

3V3

TP2

Ultra Low Noise

250mA

C66

0.01 uF

0603

Switches Power on

and off to the

Socket U1

11) Silk Screen:

Programming Adapter Kit User’s Guide QF4A512-PA

Rev A5, Feb 09 9 www.quickfiltertech.com

Contact Information:

Quickfilter Technologies, Inc.

1024 S. Greenville Avenue, Suite 100

Allen, TX 75002-3324

General: [email protected]

Applications: [email protected]

Sales: [email protected]

Phone: 214-547-0460

Fax: 214-547-0481

Web: www.quickfiltertech.com

The contents of this document are provided in connection with Quickfilter Technologies, Inc. products. Quickfilter makes no representations or warranties with respect to the

accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. No

license, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this publication. Except as set forth in Quickfilter's Standard

Terms and Conditions of Sale, Quickfilter assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to its products including, but not limited to,

the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right.

Quickfilter's products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or in other

applications intended to support or sustain life, or in any other application in which the failure of Quickfilter's product could create a situation where personal injury, death, or

severe property or environmental damage may occur. Quickfilter reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to its products at any time without notice.

Quickfilter, the Quickfilter logo and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Quickfilter Technologies, Inc.

Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.