Chapter 3

Hardware

Pin #

Signal

Description

83

NC

Not Connected (SIDE_D9)

 

 

 

84

PIDE_D5

Primary Disk Data 5 – Refer to pin-58 for more information.

 

 

 

85

NC

Not Connected (SIDE_D6)

86

PIDE_D9

Primary Disk Data 9 – Refer to pin-58 for more information.

 

 

 

87

NC

Not Connected (SIDE_D8)

 

 

 

88

PIDE_D6

Primary Disk Data 6 – Refer to pin-58 for more information.

89

GPE2*

General Purpose Power Management Event Input 2. This signal may be

 

 

driven low by external circuitry to signal an external power management

 

 

event. This pin is commonly connected to the chipset’s RING# input.

90

CBLID_P*

Primary Cable ID Select – Used to detect the presence of an 80 conductor

 

 

IDE cable on the primary IDE channel. This allows BIOS or system

 

 

software to determine if is necessary to enable the high-speed transfer

 

 

modes (DMA66 or DMA100).

91

RXD-

Half of Ethernet Analog Twisted Pair Receive Differential Pair – This pin

 

 

and pin-93 make up the Receive twisted pair and receive the serial bit

 

 

stream on the Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP).

92

PIDE_D8

Primary Disk Data 8 – Refer to pin-58 for more information.

 

 

 

93

RXD+

Half of Ethernet Analog Twisted Pair Receive Differential Pair – Refer to

 

 

pin-91 for more information.

94

NC

Not Connected (SIDE_D7)

 

 

 

95

TXD-

Half of Ethernet Analog Twisted Pair Transmit Differential Pair – This pin

 

 

and pin-97 make up the Transmit twisted pair and transmit the serial bit

 

 

stream on the Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP).

96

PIDE_D7

Primary Disk Data 7 – Refer to pin-58 for more information.

97

TXD+

Half of Ethernet Analog Twisted Pair Transmit Differential Pair – Refer to

 

 

pin-95 for more information.

98

HDRST*

Hard Reset – Low active hardware reset (RSTDRV inverted)

99

GND6

Ground

100

GND8

Ground

 

 

 

Notes: The shaded area denotes power or ground. The signals marked with * = Negative true logic.

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Reference Manual

XTX 820

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Ampro Corporation XTX 820 manual GPE2, Rxd+, Txd+, GND6, GND8

XTX 820 specifications

Ampro Corporation has made a significant mark in the world of embedded systems with its versatile XTX 820 embedded computing module. The XTX 820 is designed to cater to a wide array of applications, ranging from industrial automation to medical devices, providing developers with a powerful yet compact solution.

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In terms of memory, the XTX 820 supports a range of configurations, accommodating both DDR2 and DDR3 memory types. With a maximum of up to 4GB of onboard memory, this module ensures that applications can run smoothly and efficiently across various tasks. The flexibility in memory options enables developers to tailor their designs according to specific project needs.

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In conclusion, the Ampro Corporation XTX 820 embedded computing module emerges as a versatile platform that combines performance, memory flexibility, robust connectivity, and enhanced security features. Its design is tailored to meet the demands of various industries, making it a reliable choice for developers looking for advanced embedded solutions.