Educational platform features – Zilog ZUSBOPTS User Manual
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Introduction
Zilog Educational Platform
User Manual
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Tera Term is used in this document, and it can be downloaded for free
does not provide
technical support for Tera Term or any terminal emulator program.
If you have not previously used an FTDI virtual COM port, you will be prompted for the
FTDI USB driver when you connect the PC to Console Connector J5 on the Educational
Platform. This driver can be downloaded from the FTDI website at
Educational Platform Features
The Zilog Educational Platform hardware is configured to offer versatility of function for
enabling the speedy development of experiments. Its integrated command shell and stack-
able shields give the Zilog Educational Platform a depth of purpose not common in the
field, yet make learning more economical for students.
The Zilog Educational Platform’s key features include:
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Input via a 16-key pad and/or a PC console application
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Output through a 16x2 LCD and/or standard PC monitor
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Dual-format breadboards, both standard and solderless
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Dual main power options: 6 V–12 V wall outlet or 9 V battery for mobile operation
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Three voltages available to the breadboard when the Platform is powered with the
included 9 V wall outlet:
–
V
MAIN
–
3.3 V
–
5 V with a maximum current of 2.0 amps
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47 GPIO lines
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Stackable application shield modules
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Preprogrammed command shell
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I/O signal access connector
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Buzzer
Note: