User manual
Atmel SAM4E Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE]
42216A-MCU-01/2014
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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3
1.1. Features .............................................................................. 3
1.2. Kit Overview ......................................................................... 3
2. Getting Started ........................................................................ 5
2.1. Quick-start ........................................................................... 5
2.2. Connecting the Kit ................................................................. 5
2.3. Design Documentation and Related Links .................................. 5
3. Xplained Pro ............................................................................ 6
3.1. Embedded Debugger ............................................................. 6
3.2. Hardware Identification System ................................................ 6
3.3. Power Supply ....................................................................... 7
3.3.1. Measuring SAM4E Power Consumption ........................ 7
3.4. Standard Headers and Connectors ........................................... 7
3.4.1. Xplained Pro Standard Extension Header ...................... 7
3.4.2. Xplained Pro LCD Connector ...................................... 8
3.4.3. Xplained Pro Power Header ...................................... 10
4. Hardware User Guide ........................................................... 11
4.1. Connectors ......................................................................... 11
4.1.1. I/O Extension Headers ............................................. 11
4.1.2. LCD Extension Connector ......................................... 12
4.1.3. Chip Erase Header .................................................. 14
4.1.4. Other Headers ........................................................ 14
4.2. Peripherals ......................................................................... 14
4.2.1. SRAM ................................................................... 14
4.2.2. NAND Flash ........................................................... 15
4.2.3. Ethernet ................................................................. 16
4.2.4. SD Card Connector ................................................. 17
4.2.5. CAN ...................................................................... 17
4.2.6. USB ...................................................................... 17
4.2.7. Crystals ................................................................. 17
4.2.8. Mechanical Buttons .................................................. 18
4.2.9. LED ...................................................................... 18
4.3. Embedded Debugger Implementation ...................................... 18
4.3.1. Serial Wire Debug ................................................... 18
4.3.2. Virtual COM Port ..................................................... 18
4.3.3. Atmel Data Gateway Interface ................................... 19
5. Kit Specific Data ................................................................... 20
6. Hardware Revision History and Known Issues ..................... 21
6.1. Identifying Product ID and Revision ......................................... 21
6.2. Revision 3 .......................................................................... 21
7. Document Revision History ................................................... 22
8. Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice .................................. 23