Vinculum-II SPI Master to FT232Device Bridge

Application Note
AN_192
Vinculum-II SPI Master to
FT232Device Bridge
Version 1.0
Issue Date: 2011-12-13
This application note forms part of a series of application notes detailing the
new simplified ROM images for VNC2. It details the implementation and use
of a VNC2 ROM file for bridging an FTxxx class USB device port to a SPI
Master interface.
Use of FTDI devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the user’s risk, and the
user agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless FTDI from any and all damages, claims, suits
or expense resulting from such use.
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1
VNC2 Devices .......................................................................................................................... 2
2
Using the Sample Code ................................................................................................................... 3
3
Default Pin-out ................................................................................................................................ 4
4
Building and Loading the Firmware into the VNC2......................................................................... 6
5
4.1
Build ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4.2
Load ......................................................................................................................................... 6
4.3
Loading with FT_Prog.............................................................................................................. 7
Source Code for the VNC2 Application ........................................................................................... 8
5.1
6
FT232SPIM.C ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.1
main() .............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1.2
iomux_setup() ................................................................................................................. 8
5.1.3
Setup() ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1.4
FT232_Slave_attach/FT232_Slave_detach ..................................................................... 8
5.1.5
Read() .............................................................................................................................. 9
Contact Information...................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix A – References ...................................................................................................................... 11
Document References....................................................................................................................... 11
Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................ 11
Appendix B – List of Tables & Figures ................................................................................................... 12
List of Tables ..................................................................................................................................... 12
List of Figures .................................................................................................................................... 12
Appendix C – Revision History .............................................................................................................. 13
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1 Introduction
FTDI have introduced a new suite of simplified “bridging” ROM files to allow for fast interconnect
between differing interfaces. These ROM images (and sample source code) are targeted at those
users who would like to implement VNC2 into a design without creating their own firmware.
As well as providing the source code for users wishing to tweak setup parameters the default
project will be supplied as a precompiled ROM file ready for installation into the Vinculum-II
(VNC2).
This application note forms part of a series of application notes detailing the new simplified ROM
images for VNC2. It will detail the implementation and use of a VNC2 ROM file for bridging an SPI
Master interface to an FTxxx class device on a USB port. This particular project may be used in 32,
48 or 64 pin packages.
For users not intending to edit the code in any way the precompiled code may be loaded over the
UART interface with FT_PROG as an alternative to using the IDE. Links for the project file
FT232SPIM.vproj and the precompiled ROM file FT232SPIM.rom file may be found at the end of the
document in Appendix A.
1.1 VNC2 Devices
Vinculum-II (VNC2) is the second of FTDI’s Vinculum family of embedded dual USB host controller
devices. The VNC2 device provides USB Host interfacing capability for a variety of different USB
device classes including support for BOMS (bulk only mass storage), Printer and HID (human
interface devices). For mass storage devices such as USB Flash drives, VNC2 transparently
handles the FAT file structure.
Communication with non USB devices, such as a low cost microcontroller, is accomplished via
either UART, SPI or parallel FIFO interfaces. VNC2 provides a new, cost effective solution for
providing USB Host capability into products that previously did not have the hardware resources
available to do this.
VNC2 allows designers to develop their own firmware using the Vinculum-II software development
tool suite. These development tools provide compiler, assembler, linker and debugger tools
complete within an integrated development environment (IDE).
The Vinculum-II (VNC2) family of devices are available in Pb-free (RoHS compliant) 32-lead LQFP,
32-lead QFN, 48-lead LQFP, 48-lead QFN, 64-Lead LQFP and 64-lead QFN packages For more
information on the ICs refer to the VNC2 Product Page.
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2 Using the Sample Code
3V3
VREGOUT
1V8 PLL IN
SPI DATA
VNC2
XTIN
XTOUT
DEBUGGER I/F
USB
USB HOST
SUPPORTING
FTxxx CLASS
DEVICES
TEST
SPI
SLAVE
DEVICE
VCCIO
3V3VREGIN
RESET
PROG#
1V8
12MHz
GND
Figure 2.1 Connecting the Demo
When the VNC2 is programmed, the user simply passes data from the SPI device to the VNC2. The
VNC2 will process this data to pass it out the FTxxx class USB port to the host PC.
Similarly any data passed from the USB host to the VNC2 will be processed by the VNC2 and
passed out the SPI port to the SPI Slave device.
There are no additional commands required as it is a simple data bridge.
The project default sets the SPI Master to SPI Mode 0 with a 3MHz clock.
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3 Default Pin-out
The VNC2 can assign the same signal to a variety of pins. The default pins used for this ROM
image are shown in Table 3.1:
Signal
32-pin pkg
48-pin pkg
64-pin pkg
Description
GND
1, 16, 19, 27
1, 24, 27, 39
1, 30, 35, 53
Device ground supply pins
3V3 VREGIN
2
2
2
1V8 VCC PLL IN
3
3
3
GND PLL
6
6
6
VREG OUT
7
7*
7
+3.3VDC supply to the regulator
+1.8VDC supply to internal clock
multiplier
Requires 100nF decoupling
capacitor close to pin
Device analog ground supply for
internal clock multiplier
+1.8VDC output from regulator to
device core
*Not used on 48-pin LQFP package
VCCIO
13, 22, 28
17, 30, 40
21, 38, 54
+3.3VDC supply to I/O interface
pins (IOBUS)
VCCIO must be connected for
proper operation
Input to 12MHz Oscillator
XTIN
4
4
4
Connect 12MHz crystal across pins
4 and 5 with proper loading
capacitance
Output from 12MHz Oscillator
Connect 12MHz crystal across pins
4 and 5 with proper loading
capacitance
XTOUT
5
5
5
TEST
8
8
8
Test – Must be connected to GND
for normal operation
RESET#
10
9
9
Can be used by an external device
to reset VNC2
PROG#
9
10
10
Asserting PROG# enables program
mode
DEBUGGER I/F
11
11
11
I/O for programming and in-circuit
debugging
USB DP1
17
25
33
USB Port 1 Data Plus
USB DM1
18
26
34
USB Port 1 Data Minus
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Signal
32-pin pkg
48-pin pkg
64-pin pkg
Description
UART RXD
24
32
40
UART data input to VNC2
UART TXD
23
31
39
UART data output from VNC2
UART RTS# output from VNC2
UART RTS#
25
33
41
UART CTS#
26
34
42
SPI_M_CLK
29
20
61
SPI Clock output
SPI_M_MOSI
12
21
62
SPI data output
SPI_M_MISO
14
22
63
SPI data input
SPI_M_SS#
15
23
64
SPI slave select
Logic 0 implies the VNC2 can
accept more data
UART CTS# input to VNC2
Logic 0 allows the VNC2 to send
more data on UART TXD
Table 3.1 VNC2 Pin-Out
Designers wanting to customize the design should refer to the iomux.c file for changing pin-out
options.
More information on pinout options are available in AN_139 Vinculum II IO MUX Explained.
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4 Building and Loading the Firmware into the VNC2
Everything can be controlled by the Vinculum-II IDE (part of the Vinculum-II Toolchain
downloadable from the FTDI website). To access the application simply use the Project -> Open
tab to browse to the FT232SPIM.vproj file for your project.
Figure 4.1 Vinculum-II Project Open Button
4.1 Build
This step is only necessary if you are not using the precompiled version of the ROM. Otherwise
proceed to loading the ROM file.
To build the application you simply press the Build button on the IDE ribbon bar under the build
tab.
Figure 4.2 Vinculum-II IDE Build Button
4.2 Load
Loading the code is equally simple. Just click on the “Flash” button on the ribbon bar under the
debug tab. The Flash button will automatically pick up the Rom file in your project but for
reference the filename is FT232SPIM.ROM.
Figure 4.3 Vinculum-II IDE Flash Button
Note the Debugger Interface is listed as V2EVAL Board C. It is important that this box shows a
device is connected before attempting to flash a device.
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4.3 Loading with FT_Prog
If the precompiled ROM file meets all the requirements of the end design then the IDE and source
code are not required. The precompiled FT232SPIM.ROM file may be loaded into the VNC2 with
FT_PROG over the UART interface.
FT_PROG is used to program the VNC2 with a ROM file. FT_PROG is available from the FTDI
website utilities page (version 1.12 or later supports VNC2).
Select the flash ROM tab at the top of the window.
Select VNC2 from the pull down tab.
Select D2xx or VCP interface (either will work).
Select the location where the ROM file resides.
Press the program button.
Perform a hard reset (power cycle) prior to running the firmware.
Figure 4.4 is an example of programming the VNC2 Evaluation board revision 2 with the V2DAP
firmware.
Figure 4.4 FT_Prog Programming Utility
For more information on loading ROM files onto a VNC2 device refer to:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_159%20VinculumII%20Firmware%20Flash%20Programming.pdf
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5 Source Code for the VNC2 Application
This section is aimed at those wanting to learn about coding VNC2 devices or modify the existing
project.
All VNC2 application firmware follows a similar format and most of the code can be “written” using
the IDE application wizard.
The basic steps are:
1. Initialise device drivers
2. Define pin-outs
3. Open ports to be used
4. Configure ports to be used
5. Read/write data
6. Close ports
The VNC2 source code for this project can be viewed in appendix A and is available to download
with the toolchain.
5.1 FT232SPIM.C
FT232SPIM.c is the main firmware file. This file is split into multiple functions.
void
main();
void iomux_setup(void);
void setup();
VOS_HANDLE ft232_slave_attach(VOS_HANDLE hUSB, unsigned char devHostFT232)
void ft232_slave_detach(VOS_HANDLE hSlaveFT232)
void read();
5.1.1
main()
Main is where the application starts. It defines the VNC2 core clock speed, loads the drivers to be
used and creates the threads to be used in the application. At the very end of main is the call
vos_start_scheduler();
After this call there can be no further configuration of the device.
5.1.2
iomux_setup()
Iomux_setup actually refers to the other file in the project, FT232SPIM_iomux.c and is used to
define the VNC2 pin-out. Most functions can be programmed to appear on different pins. The
notable exceptions are power, GND and the USB ports.
5.1.3
Setup()
The setup function call opens the SPI Master and USB slave ports and will provide a handle to each
hardware block used in the project and this handle can be used by subsequent commands to
control the hardware. The SPI Master parameters are set in this section.
5.1.4
FT232_Slave_attach/FT232_Slave_detach
As the VNC2 uses a layered architecture to control the drivers it is important to attach, detach the
correct USB class driver to the USB slave port. In this case the SlaveFT232 class driver is being
attached and detached.
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Read()
This function will read data from the USB port to send out on the SPI Master and will also read
data on the SPI Master port to transfer over USB.
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6 Contact Information
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Appendix A – References
Document References
Application and Technical Notes available at
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes.htm
VNC2 Datasheet
V2-EVAL datasheet
Vinculum II Toolchain
AN_139 IO_Mux explained
AN_151 Vinculum II User Guide
AN_159_Vinculum_II_Firmware_Flash_Programming.pdf
Project source code download
www.ftdichip.com/Firmware/Precompiled/FT232SPIM.zip
Project precompiled ROM file download
www.ftdichip.com/Firmware/Precompiled/FT232SPIM.ROM
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Terms
SPI
UART
USB
USB-IF
Description
Serial Peripheral Interface
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
Universal Serial Bus
USB Implementers Forum
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Appendix B – List of Tables & Figures
List of Tables
Table 3.1 VNC2 Pin-Out ....................................................................................................... 5
List of Figures
Figure 2.1 Connecting the Demo ........................................................................................... 3
Figure 4.1 Vinculum-II Project Open Button ........................................................................... 6
Figure 4.2 Vinculum-II IDE Build Button ................................................................................ 6
Figure 4.3 Vinculum-II IDE Flash Button ................................................................................ 6
Figure 4.4 FT_Prog Programming Utility ................................................................................. 7
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