Kontron SMARC Evaluation Carrier - Manual (Page 8)

User’s Guide
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2 Introduction
2.1 General Introduction
This document serves as a user manual and technical reference for the Kontron SMARC Evaluation Baseboard. The
manual is intended for use by engineering personnel working with SMARC systems.
2.2 SMARC Evaluation Carrier Goals
The SMARC Evaluation Carrier is intended to serve multiple needs:
» SMARC Module bring-up platform for hardware and software development.
» Module validation platform.
» Customer evaluation platform.
» Customer design reference.
» Manufacturing test platform.
» Flexible prototyping vehicle (facilitated by multiple mezzanines).
2.3 User Cautions
Caution! The SMARC Evaluation Carrier is ESD sensitive equipment. Users must observe precautions for handling
electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
Caution! The SMARC Evaluation Carrier is a platform for Engineering evaluation and development. It is not a piece of
consumer electronics.
Caution! There are jumper settings for power options, detailed in sections below, which are potentially hazardous if
used incorrectly.
2.4 Feature Set Overview
» SMARC specification compliant.
» 210mm x 200mm form factor.
» Accepts 82mm x 50mm and 82mm x 80mm SMARC Modules.
» Accepts 1.8V SMARC V_IO and 3.3V V_IO.
» Module LVDS KLAS (Kontron LVDS Adapter System) port.
» HDMI port.
» Parallel LCD port.
» Carrier LVDS KLAS Adapter – 24 bit color packing, single and dual channel LVDS.
» LED Backlight support – up to 31.9V.
» USB OTG micro AB connector – direct from SMARC.
» USB R/A Type A connector – direct from SMARC.