Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1, CN2)

Table B.1: IDE hard drive connector (CN1, CN2)

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

IDE RESET*

2

GND

3

DATA 7

4

DATA 8

5

DATA 6

6

DATA 9

7

DATA 5

8

DATA 10

9

DATA 4

10

DATA 11

11

DATA 3

12

DATA 12

13

DATA 2

14

DATA 13

15

DATA 1

16

DATA 14

17

DATA 0

18

DATA 15

19

SIGNAL GND

20

N/C

21

DISK DMA REQUEST

22

GND

23

IO WRITE

24

GND

25

IO READ

26

GND

27

IO CHANNEL READY

28

CSEL

29

HDACKO*

30

GND

31

IRQ14

32

IDSC16-

33

ADDR 1

34

PDIAG

35

ADDR 0

36

ADDR 2

37

HARD DISK SELECT 0*

38

HARD DISK SELECT 1*

39

IDE ACTIVE*

40

GND

* low active

 

 

 

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PCA-6187 specifications

The Advantech PCA-6187 is a high-performance industrial PC/104-Plus single-board computer designed to meet the rigorous demands of embedded applications. This robust and versatile board is particularly well-suited for applications in industrial automation, transportation, and telecommunications, where reliability and performance are paramount.

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The board incorporates advanced memory capabilities, supporting up to 1GB of SDRAM with a 64-bit data bus. A flash disk interface is also available for high-speed storage solutions, making it easier to manage large amounts of data typical in industrial applications. Additionally, the PCA-6187 features several I/O options, including multiple COM ports, USB interfaces, and parallel ports, allowing for extensive connectivity options for various peripherals and devices.

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