INTRODUCTION A
1-2
1.1 ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES
As shown in Figure 1-1 and Figure 3-1, Cyclone EP and PCI-SDK Platform Physical Diagram (pg. 3-1),
the features which make the Cyclone EP useful for evaluation and code development are:
1.2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains five chapters, one appendix and an index. A brief description of each follows:
• Interchangeable i960 processor modules
(referred to as CPU modules)
• DIP switch selectable processor clock
frequency
• SIMM sockets which support 2, 8, or 32 Mbytes
of DRAM
• DRAM controller automatically optimizes wait
states to CPU frequency and memory speed
• Flash ROM sockets • RS-232 serial port
• Three 16-bit counter/timers or one 32-bit and one
16-bit counter
• Parallel download port (Centronics compatible)
• Squall II Module I/O expansion interface • PCI Bus Interface (PCI-SDK Platform only)
Chapter 1, INTRODUCTION Introduces Intel's Cyclone Evaluation Platform and its features. Also defines
notation conventions and related documentation.
Chapter 2, GETTING
STARTED
In this chapter, step-by-step instructions show you how to connect the Cyclone EP
to a power supply and download and execute an example program. This chapter
describes Intel’s software development tools, the MON960 Debug Monitor, software
installation and hardware configuration.
Chapter 3, HARDWARE
REFERENCE
The location of the CPU and Squall modules, connectors, switches, and LEDs are
described in this chapter. Also covered are the memory maps, I/O and memory
operation. For the PCI-SDK Platform, this chapter describes the PCI 9060 interface
and operation.
Chapter 4, THEORY OF
OPERATION
This chapter describes functionality of the Cyclone Evaluation Platform’s
subsystems. Section 4.4, I/O INTERFACE describes the general I/O implemen-
tation. Subsections further describe each functional block. Section 4.5, DRAM
SUBSYSTEM similarly defines the DRAM implementation. Also covered are Clock
Generation, Reset, Interrupt and Ready Logic.
Chapter 5, SQUALL II
MODULE INTERFACE
Design information, electrical and physical specifications of the Squall II Module
interface are described in this chapter. This information is useful when you wish to
design and integrate your own Squall Modules. If you are using a standard Squall
Module, refer to the specific module's manual for information on the operation of
that module.
APPENDIX A, PARTS LIS T This appendix identifies Cyclone Evaluation Platform components and quantities,
component reference name as it appears on the PC board, description of size or
rating and the manufacturer’s part number. To order replacement parts contact the
manufacturer listed in Table A-1.
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