User's Manual

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• SMBus connectivity with the controller embedded in the host computer that supports
the following operations:
• Retrieval of notebook system state information
• Notification of system software (BIOS and/or OS) about PMD related events
For more information, see the Personal Media Display and Notebook Embedded
Controller Interface Specification. Not an easy document to find.
1.2.2 Hardware Resources
The Preface PMD platform supports the following:
• LCD display operating at 2.9 V with 15 V built-in backlight support (for details see
Section 1.2.4)
• Seven-key keypad (for details see Section 1.2.4)
• NAND flash operating at 3.3 V
• Mobile SDRAM operating at 1.8 V
• 64-KB EEPROM for booting
• USB 2.0 interface
• UART connectors (For details see Section 2.4, “Establishing UART Connectivity”, on
page 15.)
• 20-pin JTAG scan connector for debugging and in-circuit emulation
• DC power input connector
• Built-in DC regulator supply for 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V, 2.9V, and 15V
• Li polymer battery (optional)
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Pads for RS232 external DB9 connector module STRIKE??
• Connectors and solder pads for other I/O buses and signals (list all??)
Hardware resources depend on the Preface Module (PM). For details, see Section 1.4 on
page 7.
1.2.3 Supported Functions
The PMD development platform supports the following:
• High-speed USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) device mode
• Communication through USB with the host computer for data transfer
• Serial communication for infrared for remote control function
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• Alarms and alerts functions
• SMBus messaging support (BIOS Interface)
• Universal Remote Interface for Windows SideShow navigation keys
• Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth certified, with Bluetooth ID and serial numbers
• Multiprofile support
• Class 1 support (range up to 300 feet)
• HID support on Bluetooth
• Expanded Universal Remote Interface to propagate signals to all keys
• Power on/off switch
•Reset switch