USB-Docking Stn [R3] Schematic

Hi,

But PCB and schematics files here are ExpressPCB files, which I couldn’t import to Altium. Is there any way to import these files into Altium Designer? How can I do that?

I don't think these files can be migrated to Altium. Check this link for more info:

http://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/c2000/f/171/t/148249.aspx

Moreover, do we need any code or configuration to make this docking station work? There is one Dual USB to Serial UART/FIFO IC (FT2232D) and 1K Microwire Compatible Serial EEPROM (93LC46BT SOT23-6) in design. Will they work just by putting these components into design?

These components are required for on-board XDS100 emulator. So do you really want XDS100 emulator embedded to all your controlCards? Instead you can have one external XDS100v2 emulator and eliminate FTDI chip and related components.

Regards,

Gautam

Hello Gautam,

Gautam Iyer said:

I don't think these files can be migrated to Altium. Check this link for more info:

http://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/c2000/f/171/t/148249.aspx

The link you've sent is already 3 years old. I saw it before but I'm wondering if there is any new case about this situation.

These components are required for on-board XDS100 emulator. So do you really want XDS100 emulator embedded to all your controlCards? Instead you can have one external XDS100v2 emulator and eliminate FTDI chip and related components.

We will use our control card for university R&D projects that need debug and emulation very often. Instead of having separate emulator and changing card really often, we want to integrate the emulator on our control card.

Kind regards,

Moreover, do we need any code or configuration to make this docking station work? There is one Dual USB to Serial UART/FIFO IC (FT2232D) and 1K Microwire Compatible Serial EEPROM (93LC46BT SOT23-6) in design. Will they work just by putting these components into design?

You'll have to load the EEPROM of FT2232D chip. Refer this link for more info:

http://software-dl.ti.com/dsps/dsps_registered_sw/sdo_ccstudio/XDS/XDS100v2Schematic(rev2)-Setup.zip

Regards,

Gautam

Hello,

First of all please note that the F28377D and F28M36x controlCARDs have a different edge card format than previous controlCARDs.  I have been calling the new format HSEC120 or HSEC180 depending on whether the connector will have 120pins (the standard option) or 180pins (with the added 60pins used primarily as GPIO in large pin device families).  Moving forward all new controlCARDs will be in the new format. Please note that all controlCARDs in this format will contain an emulator on the card itself.

The older standard format was the DIM100 format, which is what the majority of our controlCARDs use.  Please note that there is an adapter card (TMDSADAP180TO100) which translates the HSEC120/180 to the DIM100 format.

The reason that we are changing is because the DIM100 connector is slowly going obsolete and we are therefore being forced to change.

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The DIM100-based Experimenter Kit contains the Docking Station [R3].  While this baseboard was done in ExpressPCB, there is a Hardware Starter Package whose schematics are in OrCAD and PCB is in Mentor PADS which may help you get started:
\controlSUITE\development_kits\~controlCARDs\Hardware Starter Modules\

The HSEC-based Experimenter Kit contain a Docking Station [R4.1].  This baseboard was done fully in PADS.  The design files for it can be found here:
\controlSUITE\development_kits\~ExperimentersKits\120or180pin_HSEC_DockingStn-HWdevPkg_v1_0\R4_1\

If you plan on experimenting mainly with newer devices like the 'F28377D I can recommend using the new HSEC connector.  If instead you plan on utilizing a bunch of different C2000 controlCARDs than the DIM100 may be a better choice for now.

Hopefully this helps you understand the situation better and better understand what you want/need to do.  Good luck on your project.


Thank you,
Brett