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XTend230
The XTend230 is a debug module intended for low-level development with select X-ES products. The debug module provides access to interfaces normally not exposed by the module’s main connector.
The XTend230 is available as an accessory to select X-ES products and is not sold separately.
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Introduction to XTend230
The XTend230 is a debug module intended for low-level development with select X-ES products. The debug module provides access to interfaces normally not exposed by the module’s main connector. Access to any of these interfaces depends on the host card supporting the interface, and so some host cards may not implement access to all the I/O available on the XTend230.
Programming & Debug Headers
The XTend230 provides headers for AMD, SmartFusion, Altera, and ASSET JTAG interfaces to the host modules, allowing the native programmer to be used regardless of the device on the host. A DediProg header allows programming and accessing the host’s SPI flash, and an Aardvark header allows for access to the host’s I²C interface.
A PDI header allows for programming or debugging a Microchip microcontroller, and a Skyworks header allows for programming or debugging clock generators using a Skyworks Field Programmer.
USB Flash Programming
A USB 2/3 connector allows a USB flash drive to be installed during programming or testing.
Configuration Switches & Status LEDs
There are eight switches available for various purposes depending on what the host card has implemented. Each of these switches has a corresponding green LED for level indication and may be used by the host for JTAG configuration or special device write protection.
There are three additional switches hardcoded for board reset, NVM write protect, and flash swap. Near these switches is a red LED used to indicate the host reset status and a green LED to indicate the host’s power supplies as functional and nominal.
UART Debug Access
The XTend230’s USB-C port provides access to a USB-to-UART chip, allowing communication with up to four debug UART ports for the host.
I/O Breakout
- AMD (formerly Xilinx), SmartFusion, Altera, and ASSET JTAG headers
- DediProg SF100 header
- Skyworks programming header
- Aardvark header
- Atmel/Microchip PDI header
- USB 2/3 connector
- Eight LEDs and toggle switches for general purpose
- Dedicated switches for reset, NVM write protect, and flash swap
- USB-to-quad UART bridge
XTend230
Development Module for Programming and Diagnostic Interfaces
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