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FTDI Chip
VI800A-ETH Datasheet
Plug in accessory for
VM800P Embedded Video
Engine
Plus module
Introduction
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The VI800A-ETH is a plug in accessory for
the VM800P Plus module, which is used to
develop and demonstrate the functionality of
the FT800 Embedded Video Engine, EVE.
This module behaves as an SPI to ethernet
bridge on the VM800P Plus module.
Features
1.1
Connects to the VM800P Plus module using
an SPI slave interface
SPI slave interface is converted to an
ethernet interface compliant with IEEE
802.3 10BASE-T and 802.3u 100BASE-TX
6 LEDs to indicate Ethernet status. (2
integrated in the RJ45 connector)
RJ45 connector
Powered from the VM800P module
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Ordering Information
2
Part No.
Description
VI800A-ETH
VI800A Ethernet module, plug in accessory for the VM800P Plus module
Table 2-1 – Ordering information
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 1 1
Features ........................................................................................................ 1 1.1
Ordering Information ..................................................................... 2 2
Hardware Description ..................................................................... 4 3
VI800A-ETH module ...................................................................................... 4 3.1
Physical Descriptions .................................................................................... 5 3.2
3.2.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 VI800A-ETH Connectors ............................................................................. 6
3.2.3 VI800A Ethernet Components ..................................................................... 7
Board Schematics ........................................................................... 8 4
Hardware Setup Guide .................................................................... 9 5
Power Configuration ..................................................................................... 9 5.1
Contact Information ..................................................................... 10 6
Appendix A – References....................................................................................... 11
Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables ................................................................. 12
Appendix C – Revision History ............................................................................... 13
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Hardware Description 3
Please refer to section 3.2.2 for connector settings.
VI800A-ETH module 3.1
Figure 3-1 – VI800A Ethernet module
The VI800A Ethernet module is designed to connect directly with the VM800P Plus module.
The main functions of the VI800A Ethernet module are as follows:
Plug in accessory board for the VM800P Plus module.
Interface to the VM800P Plus board as a SPI slave device.
Connects with an external Ethernet interface.
Contains 6 LEDs (2 integrated in RJ45 connector).
Powered by the VM800P Plus board.
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Physical Descriptions 3.2
3.2.1 Dimensions
The VI800A-ETH module dimension is illustrated in Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-2 – VI800A-ETH module Top view
Figure 3-3 – VI800A-ETH module Bottom view
37.50
63.50
9.20
18.20
7.20
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Figure 3-4 – VI800A-ETH module Side view
All dimensions are in mm
3.2.2 VI800A-ETH Connectors
Connectors and jumpers are described in the following sections.
CN1 - RJ45 (LPJ0514GENL)
This is a standard ethernet connector with integrated LEDs.
Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
TX+
O
Ethernet data TX+ output
2
TX-
O
Ethernet data TX- output
3
RX+
I
Ethernet data RX+ input
4
NC
NC
NOT USED
5
NC
NC
NOT USED
6
RX-
I
Ethernet data RX- input
7
GND
GND
Ground
8
GND
GND
Ground
Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout
CN2- Plug in Interface
This is the interface where the control and data signals from the VM800P boards are routed. There
are also power and ground pins on this interface. This interface is used to connect the VI800A
Ethernet board to the VM800P Plus board.
Note:
This connector should be connected to J6 of the VM800P plus board.
Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
SCK
I
SPI Clock input
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Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
2
MOSI
I
SPI Master Out Slave in
3
MISO
O
SPI Master In Slave out
4
SS
I
SPI Chip select, active low
5
INT0
O
Interrupt output, active low
6
IO6
I
Daughter reset input, active low
7
AD4
IO
Address/Data Line 4
8
AD5
IO
Address/Data Line 5
9
3V3
P
3.3V power supply
10
5V
P
5V power supply
11
GND
P
Ground
12
RST#
I
Reset, active low
13
AD1
IO
Address/Data Line 1
14
NC
NA
Not Connected
15
ETH_INT#
O
Interrupt out, active low
16
AD2
IO
Address/Data Line 2
Table 3-2 – CN2 Pinout
JP1- POE
jumper connection not fitted by default
3.2.3 VI800A Ethernet Components
U1 – W5100
This converts the SPI signals from the VM800P Plus board to Ethernet signals. The interface is IEEE
802.3 10BASE-T and 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant.
CN1 – LPJ0514GENL
The RJ45 Ethernet connector to connect the ethernet cable with 2 integrated indicator LEDs.
The green LED indicates if a link is established or not. If illuminated the link is good.
The yellow LED indicates the link speed. Illuminated is 100Base-TX and unlit is 10Base-T
LED1 –LED4
Indicates the status of the Ethernet transmission.
LED1: This is the FDX LED. It is yellow in colour.
LED2: This is the collision LED. It is yellow in colour.
LED3: This is the RX LED. It is green in colour.
LED4:This is the TX LED. It is green in colour.
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Board Schematics 4
Figure 4-1 – VI800A Ethernet Schematics
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Hardware Setup Guide 5
Power Configuration 5.1
The board is powered from the VM800P Plus board. The CN2 connector on the VI800A Ethernet board
should be connected to the J6 connector of the VM800P Plus board as shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 – VI800A Ethernet module connected to VM800P Plus module
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Contact Information 6
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Appendix A – References
VM800P datasheet: VM800P Plus board
FT800 datasheet: FT800_Embedded_Video_Engine
FT800 software programming guide: FT800_Programmer_Guide
FT800 sample application notes:
AN_246_VM800CB_SampleAPP_Arduino_Introduction
AN_275_FT800_Example_with_Arduino.pdf
AN_318 Arduino Library for FT800 Series
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Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables
List of Figures
Figure 3-1 – VI800A Ethernet module ............................................................................................................ 4
Figure 3-2 – VI800A-ETH module Top view ................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3-3 – VI800A-ETH module Bottom view ............................................................................................. 5
Figure 3-4 – VI800A-ETH module Side view .................................................................................................. 6
Figure 4-1 – VI800A Ethernet Schematics ..................................................................................................... 8
Figure 5-1 – VI800A Ethernet module connected to VM800P Plus module ............................................... 9
List of Tables
Table 2-1 – Ordering information ................................................................................................................... 2
Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 3-2 – CN2 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 7
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