SAM9X60-Curiosity User's Guide (EV40E67A)
User guide for the SAM9X60-Curiosity evaluation kit (EV40E67A) featuring the SAM9X60D1G MPU, 1Gb DDR2, Ethernet, CAN, and Raspberry Pi/mikroBUS expansion.
Overview
This technical guide describes the SAM9X60-Curiosity (EV40E67A) evaluation platform, which showcases the SAM9X60D1G ARM926EJ-S microprocessor. The board includes 1 Gb of integrated DDR2 memory, 4 Gb Macronix NAND Flash, and 2 Kb of EEPROM. Networking and connectivity are supported by a KSZ8081RNAIA-TR 10/100 Ethernet PHY, dual CAN interfaces with MCP2542 transceivers, and multiple USB Type-A and Micro-B ports. Power management is provided by the MCP16501 PMIC, which supplies the necessary 1.15V, 1.8V, and 3.3V rails. Expansion options include a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible header, a mikroBUS socket, and an RGB666 LCD interface. The document includes functional block diagrams, power distribution analysis, and detailed hardware schematics.
Use Cases
- Low-cost evaluation of SAM9X60 series microprocessors
- Prototyping industrial communication gateways with CAN and Ethernet
- Development of HMI applications using RGB666 LCD interfaces
- Embedded Linux and RTOS software development
- Rapid prototyping using Click boards and Raspberry Pi peripherals
Topics
Referenced Parts
Microchip
Processor 233-ball TFBGA, 14x14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch Microchip SAM9X60D1G-I / 4FB
MX30LF4G28AD-XKI
Macronix
One 4 Gb NAND Flash Macronix MX30LF4G28AD-XKI
24AA025E48
Microchip
One 2 Kb EEPROM Microchip 24AA025E48
DSC6102HI2B-024.0000T
Microchip
24 MHz Oscillator MEMS DSC6102HI2B-024.0000T
DSC6102HI2B-025.000
Microchip
25 MHz Clock generator for ETH PHY DSC6102HI2B-025.000
MCP16501TA-E/RMB
Microchip
Power Supply Unit Microchip MCP16501TA-E/RMB
MCP2542
Microchip
Two CAN interfaces 2 * Microchip MCP2542
TN2106
Microchip
TN2106 Q1
W971G16SG2-5I
Winbond
SDRAM 1Gb DDR2 W971G16SG2-5I
24AA025E48
Microchip
Microchip 24AA025E48
24AA025E48
Microchip
The SAM9X60-Curiosity board embeds one Microchip 24AA025E48 serial EEPROM. The 24AA025E48 features
24AA025E48
Microchip
Microchip 24AA025E48 TWI serial EEPROM described in 3.3.3. Serial EEPROM with Unique MAC Address.
MCP16501TA-E/RMB
Microchip
Power management Power Supply Unit Microchip MCP16501TA-E/RMB
MCP2542
Microchip
CAN Two CAN interfaces 2 * Microchip MCP2542
SAM9X60D1G-I
Microchip
Processor 233-ball TFBGA, 14x14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch Microchip SAM9X60D1G-I / 4FB
| FC-12M32.7680KA-A3 | Epson | 32.768 KHz Crystal FC-12M 32.7680KA-A3 |
| KSZ8081RNAIA-TR | Microchip | One Ethernet 10/100 Microchip KSZ8081RNAIA-TR |
| MIC2026-1YM | Microchip | Two stacked USB Type-A connectors Microchip MIC2026-1YM |
| SAM9X60D1G-I/4FB | Microchip | Processor 233-ball TFBGA, 14x14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch Microchip SAM9X60D1G-I / 4FB |
| DFE252012P-1R5M=P2 | Murata | 1.5uH DFE252012P-1R5M=P2 L1 |
| KSZ8081RNAIA-TR | Microchip | One RJ45 connector Microchip KSZ8081RNAIA-TR |
| MX30LF4G28AD-XKI | Macronix | One 4 Gb NAND Flash Macronix MX30LF4G28AD-XKI |
| 24AA025E48 | Microchip | One 2 Kb EEPROM Microchip 24AA025E48 |
| DSC6102HI2B-024.0000T | Microchip | 24 MHz Oscillator MEMS DSC6102HI2B-024.0000T |
| DSC6102HI2B-025.000 | Microchip | 25 MHz Clock generator for ETH PHY DSC6102HI2B-025.000 |
| MCP16501TA-E/RMB | Microchip | Power Supply Unit Microchip MCP16501TA-E/RMB |
| MCP2542 | Microchip | Two CAN interfaces 2 * Microchip MCP2542 |
| TN2106 | Microchip | TN2106 Q1 |
| W971G16SG2-5I | Winbond | SDRAM 1Gb DDR2 W971G16SG2-5I |
| 24AA025E48 | Microchip | Microchip 24AA025E48 |
| 24AA025E48 | Microchip | The SAM9X60-Curiosity board embeds one Microchip 24AA025E48 serial EEPROM. The 24AA025E48 features |
| 24AA025E48 | Microchip | Microchip 24AA025E48 TWI serial EEPROM described in 3.3.3. Serial EEPROM with Unique MAC Address. |
| MCP16501TA-E/RMB | Microchip | Power management Power Supply Unit Microchip MCP16501TA-E/RMB |
| MCP2542 | Microchip | CAN Two CAN interfaces 2 * Microchip MCP2542 |
| SAM9X60D1G-I | Microchip | Processor 233-ball TFBGA, 14x14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch Microchip SAM9X60D1G-I / 4FB |