VDrive1 Datasheet

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Future Technology
Devices International Ltd.
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VDrive1
Vinculum VNC1L-1A Evaluation Module
http://www.vinculum.com
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1. I n t r o d u c t i o n a n d F e a t u r es
1.1 Introduction
The VDrive1 evaluation module provides an easy solution for adding a USB Flash disk interface to an existing
product.Only four signal lines plus 5V supply and ground are are required to be connected to it. Using the Vinculum
DIFS firmware the VNC1L-1A’s I/O interface can be selected between the serial UART or SPI using the on-board
jumper pins. Not only is the VDrive1 ideal for evaluation and development of VNC1L-1A designs, but also an attractive
quantity discount structure makes this module suitable for incorporation into finished product designs. The VDrive1 is
ideal for commercial products such as domestic goods, set top box, etc., as well as industrial products such as data
loggers, software upgradable products, etc.
The Vinculum VNC1L-1A is the first of F.T.D.I.’s Vinculum family of Embedded SoC USB host controller integrated
circuit devices. Not only is it able to handle the USB Host Interface, and data transfer functions but owing to the inbuilt
MCU and embedded Flash memory, Vinculum can encapsulate the USB device classes as well. When interfacing
to mass storage devices such as USB Flash drives, Vinculum also transparently handles the FAT File structure
communicating via UART, SPI or parallel FIFO interfaces via a simple to implement command set. Vinculum provides
a new cost effective solution for providing USB Host capability into products that previously did not have the hardware
resources available. The VNC1L-1A is available in Pb-free (RoHS compliant) compact 48-Lead LQFP package.
1.2 Features
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Uses F.T.D.I.’s VNC1L-1A embedded USB host controller I.C. device.
USB ‘A’ type socket to connect USB Flash disk.
Only four signals to connect, excluding power and ground.
Jumper selectable UART or SPI interfaces.
Single 5V supply input.
Power indicator, and USB traffic indicator LED’s.
Uses Vinculum DIFS firmware and command set.
Program or update firmware via USB Flash disk or via UART or SPI interface.
VNC1L-1A firmware programming control pins PROG# and RESET# brought out onto jumper interface
VDIP1 is a Pb-free, RoHS complaint development module.
Schematics, and firmware files available for download from the Vinculum website.
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2. D i m e n s i o n s
2.1 VDrive Board Dimensions
The VDrive1 board dimensions are shown below.
10.00mm
(0.4")
8.50mm
(0.3")
3.50mm
(0.13")
20.00mm
(0.8")
FTDI
12.0000M
15.00mm
(0.6")
VNC1L-1A
30.00mm
(1.2")
3.00mm
(0.12")
3.50mm
(0.13")
40.00mm
(1.6")
2.54mm
(0.1")
Figure 8 - VDrive1 dimensions, top view.
5.00mm
(0.2")
8.60mm
(0.3")
6.75mm
(0.27")
1.60mm
(0.06")
3.55mm
(0.14")
5.25mm
(0.2")
Figure 9 - VDrive1 dimensions , side view.
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Disclaimer
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Version 0.90 - Initial Datasheet Created August 2006
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This product and its documentation are supplied on an as-is basis and no warranty as to their suitability for any
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This product or any variant of it is not intended for use in any medical appliance, device or system in which the failure
of the product might reasonably be expected to result in personal injury.
This document provides preliminary information that may be subject to change without notice.
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VDrive1 Vinculum VNC1L-1A Evaluation Module
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