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Vinco Development Module

Datasheet

The Vinco module is a Vinculum based development platform inspired by Arduino projects.

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Issue Date: 2012-11-06

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1 Introduction

Vinco is a development module based on the FTDI Vinculum II, VNC2 dual USB host/slave IC. Vinco is

designed as a prototyping platform for VNC2 based designs and applications.

The mechanical form of the module, and the concept of providing free software development library

and tools, is inspired by the Arduino concept. Vinco is a superset of the Duemilanove / Uno with 2 extra

rows of headers providing an extra 10 pins.

The Vinco programming language utilises a subset of standard ANSII ‘C’ with FTDI supported, free of

charge software development tools, libraries and reference designs for fast prototyping different

modules including support for a variety of USB classes such as Mass Storage, Human Interface Devices

(keyboards, mice), audio devices, video devices (webcam) and many more still under development.

Vinco may also be used with many existing Arduino shields by porting the firmware to run on the VNC2

IC.

The module uses a VNC2-64Q package to facilitate 38 GPIO options on 0.1” pitch header pins. A 10 bit

A/D converter has also been added to offer connectivity to analogue inputs. This A/D converter can be

read by the VNC2-64Q SPI host interface.

For USB connectivity the module includes one USB type A connector for a USB host port and one mini-

B connector for a USB slave port to provide access to the VNC2-64Q USB ports.

An additional connector, to mate with the VII debugger/programmer module, (also available from

FTDI) is provided to connect to the VNC2 IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for creating and

debugging application code to run on the Vinco module.

The debugger/programmer module also allows the Vinco module to be programmed. This can be done by

taking a .ROM file of the application source code and flash into the VNC2-64Q through a USB connection

via a PC. For further details on how to program the VNC2, please see applications Note Vinculum-II

Debug Interface Description.

A bare prototyping Vinco PCB (Vinco_Proto) which has the same PCB form factor as the Vinco is also

available. This can be used to prototype most shield application, comes with a selection of components

and mates directly to the Vinco connectors in a style similar to Arduino shields.

Figure 1.1 – VINCO

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1.1 Key Features

The Vinco incorporates the following features:

 Microcontroller: VNC2-64Q

 Operating voltage: 5V

 Input power supply: 9V

 Digital I/O: 30

 Analogue I/O: 8

 USB port: 2 – configurable for host or device operation

 FLASH memory: 256kbytes

 RAM: 16kbytes

 Variable clock speeds: 12/24/48MHz

 Superset of the Arduino Duemilanove / Uno development boards.

 FTDI Integrated Development Environment (IDE) including code editor, compiler, assembler and

debugger, which is supplied free of charge, and supports ANSII C coding for easy portability and

maintainability.

 Precompiled drivers for a variety of interfaces e.g. USB, UART, SPI.

 Precompiled driver support for a wide range of USB host classes including Mass Storage, Human

Interface Devices (keyboards, mice), audio devices, video devices (webcam) with many more

under development.

 Precompiled driver support for a wide range of USB device classes including FTDI peripheral ICs,

Human Interface Devices (keyboards, mice) with many more under developed.

 Compatible with existing Arduino shields.

 A software configuration wizard is currentlty under development.

1.2 VNC2 IC

VNC2 is the second of FTDI’s Vinculum family of Embedded dual USB host controller devices. VNC2 device

provides USB Host interfacing capability for a variety of different USB device classes including support for

BOMS (bulk only mass storage), Printer, HID (human interface devices). For mass storage devices such

as USB Flash drives, VNC2 also transparently handles the FAT file structure.

Communication with non USB devices such as a low cost microcontroller is accomplished via either UART,

SPI or parallel FIFO interfaces. VNC2 provides a new cost effective solution for providing USB Host

capability into products that previously did not have the hardware resources available.

VNC2 has the capability to enable customers to develop custom firmware using the Vinculum II

development software tool suite. The development tools support compiler, assembler, linker and

debugger tools complete within an integrated development environment (IDE).

The Vinculum-II family of devices are available in Pb-free (RoHS compliant) 32-lead LQFP, 32-lead QFN,

48-lead LQFP, 48-lead QFN, 64-Lead LQFP and 64-lead QFN packages For more information on the ICs

refer to http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/VNC2.htm

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1.3 Part Numbers

Table 1.1 – Vinco Part Numbers

Part Number

Description

VNCLO-MB1A

Vinco Motherboard

VNCLO-PSU-US

Vinco +9V/1A PSU ( Optional ) - USA

VNCLO-PSU-EU

Vinco +9V/1A PSU ( Optional ) - Europe

VNCLO-PSU-UK

Vinco +9V/1A PSU ( Optional ) - UK

VNCLO-SHLD1A

Vinco_Proto prototyping shield (Optional)

VNC2 DEBUG MODULE

VNC2 debugger/programmer module

VNCLO-START1

Vinco and a debugger/programmer module

VNCLO-PREM1

VNCLO-START1

VNCLO-SHLD-1A * 2pc

VNCLO-PSU-XX (dependent regional requirement

(UK/US/EU)

A mini B cable

USB "A" to Mini-"B" Cable, 1m

USB A to mini-"B" Cable, 1m

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................... 1

1.1 Key Features ............................................................................. 2

1.2 VNC2 IC .................................................................................... 2

1.3 Part Numbers ............................................................................ 3

2 Functionality ................................................................... 3

2.1 Power ....................................................................................... 3

2.2 Input/Output ............................................................................ 3

2.3 LEDs & PWREN# ....................................................................... 3

3 Pin Out and Signal Description ........................................ 4

3.1 Module Connector Descriptions ................................................. 4

3.2 Vinco Connectors : Pins and Signal Description ........................ 5

3.3 USB Slave Port : Pins and Signal Description ............................ 7

3.4 USB Host Port : Pins and Signal Description .............................. 7

3.5 Configuration Jumpers .............................................................. 8

4 Configurable Pin outs ...................................................... 9

4.1 UART Interface ......................................................................... 9

4.1.1 Signal Description – UART Interface ............................................................. 9

4.2 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) ............................................ 10

4.2.1 Signal Description - SPI Slave ................................................................... 10

4.2.2 Signal Description - SPI Master ................................................................. 10

4.3 Parallel FIFO Interface - Asynchronous Mode ......................... 11

4.3.1 Signal Description - Parallel FIFO Interface ................................................. 11

5 Debugger Interface ....................................................... 12

5.1 Signal Description - Debugger Interface ................................. 12

6 ADC Converter ............................................................... 13

7 Firmware ....................................................................... 14

7.1 Firmware Support ................................................................... 14

7.2 Available Firmware ................................................................. 14

7.3 Firmware Upgrades ................................................................. 14

7.4 Arduino Shield Compatible Firmware ...................................... 14

8 Mechanical Dimensions ................................................. 15

9 Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 16

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10 Arduino Shields ............................................................. 17

11 Contact Information ...................................................... 18

Appendix A – References ................................................................. 19

Appendix B – List of Figures and Tables .......................................... 20

List of Figures ................................................................................. 20

List of Tables ................................................................................... 20

Appendix C – Revision History ......................................................... 21

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2 Functionality

2.1 Power

The Vinco requires +5V for the USB host ports to power USB devices from the module. This is further

regulated to +3.3V for VNC2.

A +9V/1A DC supply is also available which can be used as an AC-DC adapter (wall-wart). The +9V is

regulated to +5V and +3V3 on the Vinco module.

As an alternative to the AC-DC adapter the on board regulators can be taken out of circuit with jumpers

to allow the +5V from a USB host port to power the module. Care should be taken with this approach as

a USB host port can only provide a maximum of 500mA, which must power the Vinco and potentially any

devices connected to the Vinco.

The +5V and +3V3 supplies may also be accessed on the J1 header pins.

VNC2 requires between 8 and 24mA depending on the clock speed at which the VNC2 core is running.

2.2 Input/Output

Due to the flexibility of the VNC2 IC the actual definition of each pin is not fixed. The firmware developed

for any application can use the VNC2 IO Mux to route a signal, e.g. UART TXD, to a range of IO pins. An

IOMux utility built into the free tool chain development environment, IDE, allows the developer to define

the IO from a GUI interface. The utility will then convert the users IO selection into C code to be included

as part of the project firmware...

There are 38 configurable IO pins available to the user, 8 of which are reserved for connecting to the

onboard ADC device. The other 30 pins may be used for GPIO, UART, SPI or FIFO connectivity depending

on the interface of the shield designed to connect to the Vinco module.

There are 2 USB ports on the Vinco. The firmware will determine if the port is configured for USB host

operation or USB device operation.

2.3 LEDs & PWREN#

There are 3 LEDs and one power control signal, PWREN# on Vinco.

LED1 is driven by the VNC2-64Q IC depending on which firmware is loaded. It may be used to indicate

traffic on the USB slave port connected via CN3. LED1 is connected to the VNC2-64Q IC on pin 39.

Configure this pin for a GPIO output in order to use this LED.

LED2 is driven by the VNC2-64Q IC depending on which firmware is loaded. It may be used to indicate

traffic on the USB host port connected via CN2.LED2 is connected to the VNC2-64Q IC on pin 40.

Configure this pin for a GPIO output in order to use this LED.

LED3 is driven by the 3V3 supply that also powers the VNC2-64Q IC. It will indicate when the Vinco

module is powered.

PWREN# is a signal that controls the power output to the USB Host connector, CN2. PWREN# is

connected to the VNC2-64Q IC on pin 41. Configure this pin for a GPIO output in order to make power

available at CN2 for USB peripherals.

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3 Pin Out and Signal Description

3.1 Module Connector Descriptions

CN1 CN2

CN3

LED1

LED2

LED3

SW2

JP2

JP1

Figure 3.1 – Vinco Diagram

A detailed description of each pin out is given in the next section.

CONNECTOR

FUNCTION

CN1

Power input

CN2

USB host port

CN3

USB slave port

Interface to shield boards

Debug port

Table 3.1 – Vinco Connector Descriptions

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3.2 Vinco Connectors : Pins and Signal Description

Pin No.

Name

Pin Name

on PCB

Type

Description

CN1

PWR

PWR Input

9V module supply pin. This pin can be used to provide

the 5.0V input to the Vinco when the V2DIP2-64 is not

powered from the USB connector (VBUS) or the

debugger interface. Also connected to DIL connector

pins J1-1 and J3-6.

CN2

USB

USB2

USB host port

Connects to VNC2-64Q USB port 2

CN3

USB

USB1

USB slave port

Connects to VNC2-64Q USB port 1

J1-1

AIN6

ADC6

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 6 of the ADC

or 5V safe bidirectional data/control bus bit 30

J1-2

AIN7

ADC7

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 7 of the ADC

or 5V safe bidirectional data/control bus bit 31

J1-3

RESET#

Input

Reset for the VNC2-64Q

J1-4

VCC3V3

3V3

PWR Output

3V3 output for external circuitry

J1-5

VCC5V

Power output

5V output for external circuitry

J1-6

GND

GND for PCB

J1-7

GND

GND for PCB

J1-8

VCCIN

PWR Input

Alternative input to CN1 for supply.

J2-1

AIN0

ADC0

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 0 of the ADC or 5V safe

bidirectional data/control bus bit 24

J2-2

AIN1

ADC1

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 1 of the ADC or 5V safe

bidirectional data/control bus bit 25

J2-3

AIN2

ADC2

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 2 of the ADC or 5V safe

bidirectional data/control bus bit 26

J2-4

AIN3

ADC3

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 3 of the ADC or 5V safe

bidirectional data/control bus bit 27

J2-5

AIN4

ADC4

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 4 of the ADC or 5V safe

bidirectional data/control bus bit 28

J2-6

AIN5

ADC5

Analogue Input

Analogue input to channel 5 of the ADC or 5V safe

bidirectional data/control bus bit 29

J3-1

IOBUS33

RXD

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 33

– default to RXD

J3-2

IOBUS32

TXD

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 32

– default to TXD

J3-3

IOBUS34

IO34

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 34

J3-4

IOBUS35

IO35

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 35

J3-5

IOBUS36

IO36

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 36

J3-6

IOBUS37

IO37

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 37

J3-7

IOBUS38

IO38

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 38

J3-8

IOBUS39

IO39

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 39

J4-1

IOBUS6

IO6

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 6

J4-2

IOBUS7

IO7

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 7

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J4-3

IO11

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 34

– default to SPI Slave select

J4-4

MOSI

IO9

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 35

– default to SPI MOSI. Also connectors to onboard

ADC

J4-5

MISO

IO10

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 36

– default to SPI MISO Also connectors to onboard ADC

J4-6

SCK

IO8

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 37

– default to SPI SCK. Also connects to onboard ADC

J4-7

GND

GND for PCB

J4-8

AREF

Analogue Input

Analogue input to provide reference voltage for ADC

J5-1

IOBUS41

IO41

I/O / PWREN

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 41

J5-2

IOBUS42

IO42

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 42

J5-3

IOBUS43

IO43

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 43

J5-4

IOBUS1

IO1

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 1

J5-5

IOBUS2

IO2

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 2

J5-6

IOBUS3

IO3

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 3

J5-7

IOBUS4

IO4

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 4

J5-8

IOBUS5

IO5

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 5

J6-1

IOBUS12

IO12

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 12

J6-2

IOBUS13

IO13

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 13

J6-3

IOBUS14

IO14

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 14

J6-4

IOBUS15

IO15

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 15

J6-5

IOBUS16

IO16

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 16

J6-6

IOBUS17

IO17

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 17

J6-7

IOBUS18

IO18

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 18

J6-8

IOBUS19

IO19

I/O

5V safe bidirectional data / control bus bit 19

J7-1

Debug I/F

I/O

Interface to VNC2-64Q debugger pin

J7-2

Not connected – used as a key for VII Debugger

module

J7-3

GND

GND for PCB

J7-4

RESET#

Input

Reset for the VNC2-64Q

J7-5

PROG#

Input

Used to put the VNC2-64Q into PROGRAM mode if

loading ROM file over UART

J7-6

VBUS

PWR Input

May be used by debugger to power module

Table 3.2 – Pin Signal Descriptions

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3.3 USB Slave Port : Pins and Signal Description

Connector CN3 is a USB mini-B, designed for connecting to USB hosts. This connector routes to the

VNC2-64Q USB port 1 and the firmware on the VNC2-64Q should be written to ensure it is in slave mode.

The port is USB 2.0 full speed compliant.

This port can also be used to provide power to the Vinco with 5V at 500mA max.

Pin No.

Signal

J1-1

5V (can be used to power

PCB or disabled with JP1)

J1-2

USB DM

J1-3

USB DP

J1-4

Not connected

J1-5

GND

Table 3.3 – USB Slave Pin Out

3.4 USB Host Port : Pins and Signal Description

Connector CN2 is a USB type A connector designed for connecting to USB devices. This connector routes

to the VNC2-64Q USB port 2 and the firmware on the VNC2-64Q should be written to ensure it is in host

mode.

The port is USB 2.0 full speed compliant.

Pin No.

Signal

5V supply to peripheral

device. Enabled by the

VNC2-64Q

USB DM

USB DP

GND

Table 3.4 – USB Slave Pin Out

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3.5 Configuration Jumpers

There are two configuration jumper links on the Vinco.

JP1 is used to select the Vinco power source.

JP2 is used to select the reference voltage for the ADC (U2)

Jumper

Connect pins 1-2

Connect Pins 2-3

JP1

Vinco is Powered from USB host

via CN3

Vinco is Powered from external

9V supply

JP2

ADC reference voltage = 3V3

ADC reference voltage = 5V0

Table 3.5 – Jumper Options

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4 Configurable Pin outs

4.1 UART Interface

When the Vinco data and control buses are configured as a UART interface, the interface implements a

standard asynchronous serial UART port with flow control. The UART can support baud rates from

300baud to 6Mbaud. The UART interface is described in more detail in the Vinculum-II datasheet please

refer to: - FTDI website

4.1.1 Signal Description – UART Interface

The UART signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.1 explains the available

pins for each of the UART signals. This is a subset of what the VNC2-64Q is capable of to avoid conflict

with other functions on the Vinco module.

Available Pins

Name

Type

Description

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

uart_txd

Output

Transmit asynchronous data output

(Default J3-2)

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

uart_rxd

Input

Receive asynchronous data input (Default

J3-1)

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

uart_rts#

Output

Request To Send Control Output

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

uart_cts#

Input

Clear To Send Control Input

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J6,7, J6-1,

J6-5

uart_dtr#

Output

Data Acknowledge (Data Terminal Ready

Control) Output

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

uart_dsr#

Input

Data Request (Data Set Ready Control)

Input

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

uart_dcd#

Input

Data Carrier Detect Control Input

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

uart_ri#

Input

Ring Indicator Control Input. RI# low can

be used to resume the PC USB Host

controller from suspend.

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

uart_tx_active

Output

Enable Transmit Data for RS485 designs.

TXDEN may be used to signal that a

transmit operation is in progress. The

TXDEN signal will be set high one bit-time

before data is transmitted and return low

one bit time after the last bit of a data

frame has been transmitted

Table 4.1 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – UART

Note: # defines active low signals.

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4.2 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)

The VNC2-64Q has one master module and two slave modules. These modules are described more fully in

a VNC2 datasheet please refer to: - FTDI website

4.2.1 Signal Description - SPI Slave

The SPI Slave signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.2 explains the

available pins for each of the SPI Slave signals. This is a subset of what the VNC2-64Q is capable of to

avoid conflict with other functions on the Vinco module.

Available Pins

Name

Type

Description

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

spi_s0_clk

spi_s1_clk

Input

Slave clock input

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

spi_s0_mosi

spi_s1_mosi

Input/Output

Master Out Slave In

Synchronous data from master to slave

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

spi_s0_miso

spi_s1_miso

Output

Master In Slave Out

Synchronous data from slave to master

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

spi_s0_ss#

spi_s1_ss#

Input

Slave chip select

Table 4.2 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – SPI Slave

Note: # defines active low signals.

4.2.2 Signal Description - SPI Master

The SPI Master signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.3 shows the SPI

master signals and the available pins that they can be mapped. This is a subset of what the VNC2-

64Q is capable of to avoid conflict with other functions on the Vinco module.

Available Pins

Name

Type

Description

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

spi_m_clk

Output

SPI master clock input

(J4-6 is the default)

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

spi_m_mosi

Output

Master Out Slave In

Synchronous data from master to slave

(J4-4 is the default)

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

spi_m_miso

Input

Master In Slave Out

Synchronous data from slave to master

(J4-5 is the default)

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

spi_m_ss_0#

Output

Active low slave select 0 from master to slave

This SS# is used with the onboard ADC

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J6,7, J6-1,

J6-5

spi_m_ss_1#

Output

Active low slave select 1 from master to slave

Table 4.3 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – SPI Master

Note: # defines active low signals.

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4.3 Parallel FIFO Interface - Asynchronous Mode

The Parallel FIFO Asynchronous mode is functionally the same as the Parallel FIFO Interface available in

the FTDI VDIP1 module and has an eight bit data bus, individual read and write strobes and two

hardware flow control signals.

4.3.1 Signal Description - Parallel FIFO Interface

The Parallel FIFO Interface signals can be programmed to a choice of available I/O pins. Table 4.4 shows

the Parallel FIFO Interface signals and the pins that they can be mapped. Details of the operation and

timing can be found in the VNC2 datasheet.

Available Pins

Name

Type

Description

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

fifo_data[0]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 0

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

fifo_data[1]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 1

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

fifo_data[2]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 2

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

fifo_data[3]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 3

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

fifo_data[4]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 4

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

fifo_data[5]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 5

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

fifo_data[6]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 6

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

fifo_data[7]

I/O

FIFO data bus Bit 7

J2-1, J2-5, J3-2, J3-5, J4-6, J5-7, J6-1,

J6-5

fifo_rxf#

Output

When high, do not read data from the FIFO.

When low, there is data available in the FIFO

which can be read by strobing RD# low, then

high.

J2-2, J2-6, J3-1, J3-6, J4-4, J5-1, J5-4,

J5-8, J6-2, J6-6

fifo_txe#

Output

When high, do not write data into the FIFO.

When low, data can be written into the FIFO

by strobing WR high, then low.

J1-1, J2-3, J3-3, J3-7, J4-1, J4-5, J5-2,

J5-5, J6-3, J6-7

fifo_rd#

Input

Enables the current FIFO data byte on

D0...D7 when low. Fetches the next FIFO

data byte (if available) from the receive FIFO

buffer when RD# goes from high to low

J1-2, J2-4, J3-4, J3-8, J4-2, J4-3, J5-3,

J5-6, J6-4, J6-8

fifo_wr#

Input

Writes the data byte on the D0...D7 pins into

the transmit FIFO buffer when WR goes from

high to low.

Table 4.4 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – Parallel FIFO Interface

Note:

1. # defines active low signals.

2. Also PWM outputs can be routed to any of the pins listed in table 4.1

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5 Debugger Interface

The purpose of the debugger interface, J8, is to provide access to the VNC2 silicon/firmware debugger.

The debug interface can be accessed by connecting a VNC2_Debugger_Programmer_Module to the J8

connector. This debugger/programmer module will give access to the debugger through a USB connection

to a PC via the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The IDE is accessed through a GUI to the

VNC2 software development tool-chain and gives the following debug capabilities through the debugger

interface:

 Flash Erase, Write and Program.

 Application debug - application code can have breakpoints, be single stepped and can be halted.

 Detailed internal debug - memory and register read/write access.

The IDE may be downloaded from http://www.ftdichip.com/Firmware/V2TC/VNC2toolchain.htm

The Debugger Interface, and how to use it, is further described in the following applications note:

Vinculum-II Debug Interface Description.

5.1 Signal Description - Debugger Interface

Table 5.1 shows the signals and pins description for the Debugger Interface pin header J8

Pin No.

Name

On PCB

Type

Description

J7-1

IO0

DBG

I/O

Debugger Interface

J7-2

[Key]

Not connected. Used to make sure that the debug

module is connected correctly.

J7-3

GND

PWR

Module ground supply pin

J7-4

RESET#

RST#

Input

Can be used by an external device to reset the

VNC2. This pin is also used in combination with

PROG# and the UART interface to program

firmware into the VNC2.

J7-5

PROG#

PRG#

Input

This pin is used in combination with the RESET#

pin and the UART interface to program firmware

into the VNC2.

J7-6

5V0

VCC

PWR Input

5.0V module supply pin. This pin can be used to

provide the 5.0V input to the Vinco from the

debugger interface when the Vinco is not powered

from the USB connector (VBUs) or the CN1

Table 5.1 – Signal Name and Description – Debugger Interface

Note: # defines active low signals.

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6 ADC Converter

The Vinco module is fitted with a MCP3008, 8 channel analogue to digital converter (ADC) with SPI

output.

The analogue inputs are tracked out to the header pins such that an external signal may be applied for

the VNC2-64Q to read the values with its SPI master interface.

Alternatively the VNC2-64Q PWM interface may be used to provide waveforms for the ADC to convert and

the VNC2-64Q can read the digital output over SPI in a loopback arrangement.

Pin No.

VNC2-

64Q Pin

Name

On PCB

Type

Description

J2-1

AIN0

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 0 /

VNC2-64Q PWM0

J2-2

AIN1

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 1 /

VNC2-64Q PWM1

J2-3

AIN2

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 2 /

VNC2-64Q PWM2

J2-4

AIN3

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 3 /

VNC2-64Q PWM3

J2-5

AIN4

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 4 /

VNC2-64Q PWM4

J2-6

AIN5

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 5 /

VNC2-64Q PWM5

J1-1

AIN6

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 6 /

VNC2-64Q PWM6

J1-2

AIN7

Input

MCP3008 analogue input channel 7 /

VNC2-64Q PWM7

Table 6.1 – ADC Interface

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7 Firmware

7.1 Firmware Support

The Vinco module is pre-loaded with the Vinco Manufacturing Test firmware which configures the VNC2-

64Q USB port 1 to slave mode and enumerates the chip as an FT232BM device. The firmware also

configures VNC2-64Q ‘s GPIO Port A as LEDs (LED1, LED2 and LED3) outputs and allows the user to send

and receive data in a loopback mode. The LED1 blinks when data has been received and sent back and

the LED2 blinks when there is no data read from the USB port 1 (FT232BM device). The LED3 is ON when

the Vinco module is powered. The firmware C source code (Vinco Manufacturing Test Program/Firmware)

is available as a free download from the FTDI website. However the VNC2-64Q on the Vinco can be

programmed with the customers own firmware created using the Vinculum II firmware development tool-

chain or with various pre-compiled firmware profiles to allow a designer to easily change the functionality

of the chip. Please refer to: - FTDI website for full details on available pre-compiled firmware.

7.2 Available Firmware

Please refer to: - FTDI website for full details.

7.3 Firmware Upgrades

Refer to the debugger interface section 6 which can be used to update the firmware.

7.4 Arduino Shield Compatible Firmware

As the mechanical form factor and pin out is inspired by the Arduino Duemilanove module, many Arduino

shields are compatible with the Vinco module. Libraries and example applications will be made available

allowing the Vinco to be used in association with stepper motors, GSM modules, LCD displays and many

other applications. Additionally with the IDE it will be possible for users to develop new shields and

applications.

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8 Mechanical Dimensions

Figure 8.1 – Vinco Dimensions

Figure 8.2 – Vinco Pitch Measurements

±0.20mm Tolerance (except pitch)

Maximum height is 15mm

All dimensions are in mm

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9 Schematic Diagram

Figure 9.1 – Vinco Schematics

NOTE: Power protection is present for the USB Host connector through F1. If a target design based on

the Vinco is intended for USB-IF certification, then power control and over-current sensing will also be

required. Designs using the USB port(s) as slave will need VBUS detection as noted in AN_163,

Vinculum-II_USB_Slave_Detecting_Disconnect.

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10 Arduino Shields

The Vinculo module has the same form factor as the Arduino Duemilanove under the terms of the

Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license, which allows for both personal and commercial

derivative works.

This allows for other Arduino compatible shields to mate directly to the Vinculo PCB.

In addition to the existing shields on the market, a bare shield with a prototyping area, Vinco_Proto, is

also available to enable users to make their own shield. This shield includes connectors and an

assortment of resistors and LEDs to provide a starting point aimed at the hobbyist.

Figure 10.1 – Vinco_Proto

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11 Contact Information

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Distributor and Sales Representatives

Please visit the Sales Network page of the FTDI Web site for the contact details of our distributor(s) and sales

representative(s) in your country. System and equipment manufacturers and designers are responsible to ensure that

their systems, and any Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI) devices incorporated in their systems,

meet all applicable safety, regulatory and system-level performance requirements. All application-related information

in this document (including application descriptions, suggested FTDI devices and other materials) is provided for

reference only. While FTDI has taken care to assure it is accurate, this information is subject to customer confirmation,

and FTDI disclaims all liability for system designs and for any applications assistance provided by FTDI. Use of FTDI

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Appendix A – References

VNC2 Datasheet

Vinculum-II Errata Technical Note

Application and Technical Notes available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes.htm

Vinculum-II IO Cell Description

Vinculum-II Debug Interface Description

Vinculum-II IO Mux Explained

Vinculum-II PWM Example

Migrating Vinculum Designs From VNC1L to VNC2-48L1A

Vinculum-II Toolchain Installation Guide

Vinculum-II Toolchain Getting Started Guide

Vinculum-II User Guide

MCP3008 Datasheet

(http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/21295d.pdf)

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Appendix B – List of Figures and Tables

List of Figures

Figure 1.1 – VINCO ....................................................................................................................... 1

Figure 3.1 – Vinco Diagram ............................................................................................................ 4

Figure 8.1 – Vinco Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 15

Figure 8.2 – Vinco Pitch Measurements ......................................................................................... 15

Figure 9.1 – Vinco Schematics ...................................................................................................... 16

Figure 10.1 – Vinco_Proto ............................................................................................................ 17

List of Tables

Table 1.1 – Vinco Part Numbers ...................................................................................................... 3

Table 3.1 – Vinco Connector Descriptions ........................................................................................ 4

Table 3.2 – Pin Signal Descriptions ................................................................................................. 6

Table 3.3 – USB Slave Pin Out ........................................................................................................ 7

Table 3.4 – USB Slave Pin Out ........................................................................................................ 7

Table 3.5 – Jumper Options ........................................................................................................... 8

Table 4.1 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – UART........................................................... 9

Table 4.2 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – SPI Slave ................................................... 10

Table 4.3 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – SPI Master ................................................. 10

Table 4.4 – Data and Control Bus Signal Mode Options – Parallel FIFO Interface ................................. 11

Table 5.1 – Signal Name and Description – Debugger Interface ........................................................ 12

Table 6.1 – ADC Interface ............................................................................................................ 13

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Appendix C – Revision History

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Version 1.0 First Release October 13th 2010

Version 1.1 Added images of Vinculo_Proto October 20th 2010

Version 1.2 Changed text about software in introduction October 28th 2010

Version 1.3 Added text about default/initial state of the Vinculo module December 24th 2010

default/initial state of the Vinculo module

Updated the disclaimer.

Renamed the debugger module to VNC2 debugger/programming

module.

Section 1: Added text about debugger/programmer module

Section 1.3: Added part number VNCLO-START1

Updated table 3.1(Description), 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 (Available pins)

Version 1.4 Added part number VNCLO-PREM1 January 28th 2011

Version 1.5 Updated schematic and tables and corrected reference designator March 18th 2011

Added a simplified dimentions drawing

Version 2.0 Updated product name to Vinco April 11th 2011

Updated table formatting

Added LED1, LED2 and PWREN# GPIO locations with respect to VNC2 pins

Version 2.01 Corrected Figure 3.1 pin 1 location on J3 to J6 Dec 14th 2012

Note added under figure 9.1 on power control

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