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akidder
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 Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 10:36:08
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This design-in guide has been superceded by our Catalyst XL Design-In Guide, located at Topic 2974
Catalyst Module Design-In Guide (rev 3  PDF 1980 kB)
This document describes the Catalyst module, its signals and connectors, and tips for integration into a custom carrier board design.
You will not need this document if you are using an off-the-shelf Catalyst/Atom product (e.g. Catalyst EC, Isis, Proteus, et al) in your application.
Important! (This Document is Just the Beginning)
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be a complete description of the process for creating a custom carrier board. Please read on....
Additional Design Documents
If you have made a commitment to move forward with a Catalyst carrier board of your own design, please contact your sales representative for additional Eurotech documents and support resources that will ensure a complete and robust solution.
Available documents include the following (some documents may require a Eurotech non-disclosure agreement):- Schematics (PDF and DSN, e.g. doc # 640122-300R or see below)
- Bills of material (see below)
- Layout guidelines and constraints (doc # 110122-2004)
- Thermal models (doc # 110122-2005)
Every Step of the Way...
Eurotech provides a host of services to ensure that your product is up and running from the first prototype release. We recommend the following process for every Catalyst design. Make sure to stay in contact with your sales and support representatives to benefit from the following services:- Kickoff Review (block diagram, identify customizations)
- Preliminary Design Review (final block diagram, agree on customizations needed)
- Critical Design Review (final schematic)
- Prototype Bring-Up (your site or ours?)
- Acceptance of any customizations
Along the way we have tools that can assist the process. These include:- "Stand-alone" BIOS releases to assist with bring-up (This firmware is intended to setup the internal functions of the module, basic I/O functions, and not be dependent on any carrier board unique or specific devices or circuits. It is intended to be a "basic" level functionality and can be used as aid in the bring-up or debug of customer designed or unique carrier boards.)
- BIOS modifications to meet specific platform or test requirements.
- Power monitoring applications for the module
We are commited to your design success.
Related Topics
Catalyst Development System:
- User Manual
- Schematics and Bill of Material
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Updated July 22, 2011 by twhite.
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akidder
1519 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2009 : 14:03:00
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Weight of the Catalyst Module
The Catalyst module weighs approximately 40 grams.
Contact us if you need the precise weight of the production unit you are receiving.
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twhite
133 Posts |
Posted - 07 Dec 2009 : 16:39:42
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Rev 2 of the Catalyst & Catalyst Module XL Design-In Guide has been posted.
Terry White
Eurotech Inc. |
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akidder
1519 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2010 : 16:32:07
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I2C and SMBus Clock Rates
The I2C bus and SMbus run at 100 kHz.
While the Atom processor supports speeds of 400 kHz and 1 MHz for SMBus, they are not currently selectable in the BIOS. Contact your Eurotech representative if one of these speeds is required for your application. |
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twhite
133 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 14:13:23
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On page 24 of this guide, PWR_BUTTON# is noted as a logic-low signal for altering the power state of the module.
The button should be held down for 50 mSec at a minimum to initiate a power up event. |
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twhite
133 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 15:17:13
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Rev 3 of the Catalyst & Catalyst Module XL Design-In Guide has been posted.
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