mX-BaseBoard
USER MANUAL
v1.0
09/11/2010
Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2
Features.................................................................................................................................................2
Modules and Jumpers Relationship......................................................................................................3
Variable Resistor Desciption ...............................................................................................................4
Button Description................................................................................................................................4
Information...........................................................................................................................................4
Revision History........................................................................................................................4
Legal...........................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimers ................................................................................................................................5
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................5
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mX-BaseBoard
USER MANUAL
v1.0
09/11/2010
Introduction
The mX-BaseBoard is another new offering from NGX Technologies for use with mbed and
LPC Xpresso boards. It can also be used with NGX mX-Stamp boards with controllers like LPC
2148, LPC 1768, LPC 1343 LPC 1114. Refer to the website for new stamp boards. mX-BaseBoard
has various peripherals with configurable jumpers. Two 27 pin expansion dual row header
connectors (P9-P11) and (P10-P12) (male-female, 100mil pitch) for simple connection .
Features
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2x16 with contrast control & back light
SD Card connector
Power Jack
Power Switch
Reset Button
ISP Button
External interrupt Button
Buzzer
Audio Jack
Ethernet Connector
20 pin JTAG header
PS/2 keyboard
VGA connector
Serial Connector 0
Serial Connector 1
Preset for ADC
On board EEPROM
GPIO brought to male header pins
Note: Features are dependent on the stamp.
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mX-BaseBoard
USER MANUAL
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Modules and Jumpers Relationship
Jumper
JP1
JP2
JP3
JP4
JP5
JP6
JP7
Related Module
Buzzer
UART1
UART1
Power supply 3.3V
LCD Back Light
Power supply 5.0V
VBAT
Usage
Connecting this will enable buzzer operation
Connecting this will connect RxD1 with Rx1
Connecting this will connect TxD1 with Tx1
Connecting this will provide 3.3V supply to board.
Connecting pin 1-2 Back Light continuously ON
Connecting pin 2-3 Back Light under control of GPIO
Connecting this will provide 5.0V supply to board.
Used to connect external VBAT
Variable Resistor Desciption
Resistor
R19
R14
Related Module
LCD
ADC
Control LCD Contrast
Varies input voltage for ADC input
Usage
Button Description
Button
SW4
SW5
SW6
Related Module
RESET
ISP
EXT. INT.
Used to RESET the board
Used to get into ISP mode
Used for external interrupt
Usage
Note:
The first pin will be marked
with the arrow mark as
shown in the picture.
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mX-BaseBoard
USER MANUAL
v1.0
09/11/2010
Information
Revision History
version: v1.0 author:
Milind Kakati
Legal
NGX Technologies Pvt. Ltd. provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions:
This evaluation board/kit is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, EDUCATION OR
EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by NGX Technologies Pvt. Ltd to be a finished end-product fit for general
consumer use. Persons handling the product(s) must have electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards. As
such, the goods being provided are not intended to be complete in terms of required design-, marketing-, and/or manufacturing-
related protective considerations, including product safety and environmental measures typically found in end products that
incorporate such semiconductor components or circuit boards. This evaluation board/kit does not fall within the scope of the
European Union directives regarding electromagnetic compatibility, restricted substances (RoHS), recycling (WEEE), FCC, CE or
UL and therefore may not meet the technical requirements of these directives or other related directives.
The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies NGX
Technologies from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods. Due to the open construction of the product, it is the
user’s responsibility to take any and all appropriate precautions with regard to electrostatic discharge.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THE INDEMNITY SET FORTH ABOVE, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE
OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
NGX Technologies currently deals with a variety of customers for products, and therefore our arrangement with the user is not
exclusive. NGX Technologies assumes no liability for applications assistance, customer product design, software performance, or
infringement of patents or services described herein.
Please read the User’s Guide and, specifically, the Warnings and Restrictions notice in the User’s Guide prior to handling the product.
This notice contains important safety information about temperatures and voltages.
No license is granted under any patent right or other intellectual property right of NGX Technologies covering or relating to any
machine, process, or combination in which such NGX Technologies products or services might be or are used.
Disclaimers
Information in this document is believed to be reliable and accurate. However, NGX Technologies does not give any representations
or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of such information and shall have no liability for the
consequences of use of such information.
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including without limitation specifications and product descriptions. This document replaces and supercedes all information supplied
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