3-22 Theory of Operation: Controller
3.2.1.1  Main Controller Components and Connections
3.2.1.1.1  Main Board Controller section
The controller section contains the Class D internal audio power amplifier, OMAP1710 dual-core 
processor, FLASH and SDRAM memory, Audio circuitry (MAKO and CODEC IC's), a Complex 
Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), and interfaces to the other components in the controller 
design. 
Connectors
• Keypad – J2305
3.2.1.1.2  Keypad Board 
The keypad board features a 3x2 Menu keypad with 4-way navigation button, a 3x4 alphanumeric 
keypad, or a 3x1 Menu keypad. 
Connectors 
• Main Board – P2001, P1000
• Frontkit flex – P2000 
3.2.1.1.3  GCAI Flex
The GCAI flex contains an Audio Mic, TX/RX LED that is solid amber upon receive, red on PTT and 
blinking amber on receive, status LED, and audio mic and a connector to interface with the frontkit 
flex. The flex comes with components for ESD protection.
3.2.1.2  Front kit Flex
The frontkit contains a speaker, multifunction rotary knob, connectors to the front display, GCAI flex, 
side control flex and keypad board. The multifunction rotary knob is used for ON/OFF volume and 
channel/frequency. 
3.2.1.2.1  Front Display 
The Front Display is a TFT transflective color LCD, 160 pixels x 90 pixels with a white backlight. The 
display connects through a flex directly to a 22-pin connector located on the frontkit flex.
3.2.1.2.2  Data-Side Microphone 
The data-side microphone is mounted on the front chassis and connects directly to the Main board 
through a set of pogo pins mounted on the Main board.
3.2.1.2.3  Side Controls Flex
The side controls flex contains the PTT, Side Top button, Side Middle button and Side Bottom 
button.The flex connects to the frontkit flex through a 10-pin connector.
3.2.1.2.4  Audio-Side Microphone and Speaker
The audio-side microphone is located on the GCAI flex and connected to Frontkit flex. The speaker 
assembly is located on the Frontkit flex.