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Last Post 05 Jul 2006 01:51 PM by  kurtl@logicpd.com
Card Engine to SDK board schematic clarification
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steve
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26 Jun 2006 08:38 AM
    My LH7A404-11 Card engine schematic shows CD_GND of U13[14] going to J1B[80]. On the SDK, J1B[80] is the RTCK, going to the JTAG J36[11]. The lines on both boards do match the schematics.

    1. Is sharing the JTAG RTCK line with the CD_GND intended?
    2. I don't see the JTAG RTCK line going anywhere else on the SDK brd other than from J1B[80] to J36[11], so am unclear of your implementation. I'm sure U13 could care less about the JTAG line, so can I assume the LH7A404 doesn't need to the RTCK line? Could you please clarify?

    My card engine is marked: 17000074 REV 201
    schematic file rev: December 06, 2004
    My SDK board is marked: 80000116-0001 REV G01
    schematic file rec: June 14, 2005

    Thanks for any info - Steve
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    26 Jun 2006 01:59 PM
    Hi SPS,
    1) Yes -- The baseboard is a standard product used with multiple module families. Over the course of time newer modules have re-defined the usage of that baseboard signal. In this case the RTCK line is only used by 1 product (LH75401-10) so we have re-used that pin on the connector interface to be used as CD_GND on other products.
    2) LH7A404 JTAG interface does not use the RTCK line.

    -Kurt
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    27 Jun 2006 08:47 AM
    Got it.

    Thanks Kurt - Steve
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    05 Jul 2006 01:05 PM
    I have a minor difference between the latest schematic (Rev-I, 14-june-05), the BOM (G01) and my SDK board (G01) around USB:

    Caps C47 (150uF/10v) & C48 (47uF/10v) are on the schematic but not on the BOM. C47 is not on the board.

    1. Can you please verify the type (electrolytic, ceramic) & package?
    2. Can C47/150uF be ceramic?
    3. Can C46/47uF be a tantalum?

    These are a little different than other USB designs we use, and want to be sure I understand your approach.

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    05 Jul 2006 01:51 PM
    1) Both are tantalum, but electrolytic are fine.
    2) 150uF ceramic would be fine, but I don't think anyone makes that density.
    3) Yes.

    C47 is bulk capacitance required by some USB devices to meet inrush current requirements.

    C46 is bulk which reduces 5V voltage drop on the rest of the board when U9 turns on.

    -Kurt
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