NS9210/NS9215
32-bit NET+ARM Processor Family
Cost-efficient, small footprint ARM926EJ-S processor with
integrated encryption and unique interface flexibility.
The NS9210/NS9215 processor family offers a cost-efficient,
small-footprint 32-bit ARM9 solution that combines high
performance, integrated Ethernet networking, strong security,
and unique interface flexibility. It is the ideal choice for a broad
range of applications such as security/access control, medical,
industrial/building automation, transportation and remote
monitoring.
NS9215
0.18µ CMOS, 265-pin BGA
Vectored
Interrupt
Controller
Bus
Arbiter
PLL CLK
Generator
JTAG Test
and Debug
ARM
ARM926EJ-S
75-150 MHz
4k I-Cache/
4k D-Cache
Power
Management
Real-Time
Clock
NVRAM
64 Byte
Ext.
Peripheral
Controller
AES
Accelerator
10/100
Ethernet
MII MAC
75 MHz, AHB Bus
Memory
Controller
32 bit A/D
I/O Hub
Flexible
Interface
Module
Data
Memory
Quadrature
Decoder
The complete and easy-to-use development kits for NET+OS
are based on the field-proven ThreadX® Real-Time Operating
System and deliver a true and IPv6-ready turnkey embedded
development solution with the Eclipse-based Digi ESP™ IDE.
Data
Memory
IRQ
®
Flexible
Interface
Module
Program
Memory
ADC
12b-8ch
Program
Memory
I2 C
UART
UART
Boot
SPI
UART
10 Timers/
Counters
or 4 PWM
UART
Two independent Flexible Interface Modules (FIMs) with 300
MHz DRPIC1655X processor cores provide a growing list of
application-specific peripheral interface options. The NISTcompliant 256-bit hardware AES accelerator combines stateof-the-art data privacy services with superior performance,
and Digi’s patented dynamic power management addresses the
needs of today’s power budget-conscious designs.
Block Diagram
GPIO
Overview
GPIO
Features/Benefits
Platforms and Services
• High-performance 150 MHz ARM926EJ-S core
• 10/100 Mbit Ethernet MAC integration
• On-chip hardware AES accelerator
• Software-configurable I/O flexibility through FIMs
• Power management modes with dynamic clock scaling
Design Services
Accessory Kits
NET OS
Support
• Rich set of integrated peripheral interfaces
• Complete and royalty-free NET+OS development
platform for network-enabled embedded devices
• Upgrade path to ARM9 core performance for existing
NS7520 designs through pin-compatible NS9210
Supported Software Platforms
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Development Kits
Development Kit Overview
Development Kit for NET+OS®
NET+OS is a royalty-free turnkey solution for embedded software development
based on the ThreadX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), which is one of the most
reliable and field-proven RTOS solutions available. In addition to ThreadX, NET+OS
provides a complete set of integrated building blocks needed to create product
solutions with leading network security using Digi embedded microprocessors and
modules.
For professional embedded software development, the Eclipse based Digi ESP™
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Microsoft Windows with graphical
user interface and a high-speed USB 2.0 hardware debugger is provided out-of-thebox. A Green Hills MULTI IDE option is also available.
Digi professional design and support services are also part of the development
kit. The included professional design review service improves time-to-market by
minimizing the traditional design risk for prototyping and production units. In
addition, one year of premium support service covers any software development
related questions through the assistance of Digi’s technical support experts.
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Royalty-free turn-key solution for embedded development
Built on field-proven and compact ThreadX RTOS
Fully integrated support for secure, IPv4/IPv6 networking applications
Eclipse-based Digi ESP IDE for Windows software development
Professional hardware design review included
Development Kit Contents
Processor Module
Development Board
CD/DVD
Documentation
Power Supplies and
Accessories
Other
Kit Part Numbers
NS9210
NS9215
NS9210 processor module with 150 MHz, 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
NS9215 processor module with 150 MHz, 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
Ethernet connector, 4 serial ports (1 x RS-232/422/485, 1 x RS-232, 2 x TTL), User/Application connectors,
I2C/SPI headers, ADC header, Screw terminal for access to 8 GPIO signals, 2 user push-buttons, 2 user LEDs, Wake-up button,
Reset button, 802.3af PoE module connector, Prototyping area, Battery backup,
9-30VDC power supply, Power switch, Mounting holes
Digi NET+OS CD:
NET+OS 7, Digi ESP IDE, BSP source code, Sample code, Green Hills MULTI support option, User documentation
Quick start guide, Digi ESP tutorial, NET+OS programmer’s guide, NET+OS API documentation,
Advanced Web Server, Hardware reference manual,
Complete design schematics and bill of material
External wall power supply (110/240VAC) with interchangeable outlet adapters (North America, EU, UK and Australia),
Ethernet cable, Serial cable
Digi JTAG Link USB 2.0 hardware debugger, 802.3af PoE module, Professional Hardware Design Review, 1 year of Premium Support Service
NS-9210-NET
NS-9215-NET
Please refer to the feature specs on our website for detailed information about the NET+OS software platform capabilities.
Platform
NS9210
NS9215
General
Processor
ARM926EJ-S
Speed Grades
75/150 MHz
Cache
4 KB I-cache / 4 KB D-cache
Process
0.18µ CMOS
32-bit ARMv5TEJ Instruction Set
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16-bit Thumb Instruction Set
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MMU
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(Improved divide, Single cycle multiply accumulate)
DSP Instruction Extensions
ARM Jazelle® Java Accelerator
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Embedded ICE-RT Debug Unit
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JTAG Boundary Scan, BSDL
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Power Management Modes
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AES Accelerator
Key Length
128-, 192-, 256-bit
Cipher Modes
ECB, CBC, OFB, CTR, CCM
Hardware Key Expander
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DMA-Enabled
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NIST-Compliant
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FIM (Flexible Interface Module)
FIMs
1/2; Availability depending on application-specific use of
external 16-/32-bit memory bus
2
Cores
8-bit DRPIC1655X
Speed
Up to 300 MHz (4x bus speed)
Data Memory (SRAM)
192 Bytes
Program Memory (SRAM)
Interface Options
2 KB
SD/SDIO, UART, 1-Wire, CAN, USB device (low-speed), Other; Please contact us for custom interface implementation options.
Power Management
Dynamic Clock Scaling (patent pending)
Full, /2, /4, /8, /16 speeds, with hardware clock scale control (wake-up events)
Low-Power Sleep Modes
Configurable Wake-Up Conditions
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External IRQ, I C, SPI, UART, Ethernet
External IRQ, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, RTC
2
Disabling of Unused System Modules
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Memory Controller
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(SDRAM, SRAM, Buffered DIMM, EEPROM, Flash)
Glue-less Interface
Self-Refresh (Sleep Mode)
Dynamic/Static Memory Chip Selects
Wait States Per Memory Chip Select
Static Memory Controller Extended Waits (EW)
Automatic Dynamic Bus Sizing
Burst Support
External DMA Channels
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Selection of 5
4/4
0-32
Up to 16,368
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8-transfer, with automatic data width adjustment
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Platform
NS9210
NS9215
System Bus DMA
High-Speed Rotating AHB arbiter
16 channels
Deterministic Bus Bandwidth Allocation
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Multiple Bus Masters
Ethernet Tx/Rx, I/O Hub, Ext DMA, ARM core
External DMA
Independent DMA Channels
2
Transfer Modes
External peripherals, External memory, AHB peripherals
AES DMA Support
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AHB Master
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I/O Hub
Low Latency
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DMA
DMA or Direct Access Mode
Direct Access Mode Only
8 channels
UART, SPI, FIM
UART, SPI, ADC, FIM
IC
I2C, RTC
2
AHB Master
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External Interrupts
External Programmable Interrupts
4
Advanced Vectored Interrupt Controller
Two-Tier Priority
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(FIRQ/IRQ)
Low-Latency FIRQ
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Interrupt Sources
32
Ethernet MAC
Data Rates
Duplex
10 / 100 Mbit/s
Full and Half
PHY Interface
Address Filtering
FIFO
MII
Station, Broadcast, Multicast
2 KB Rx / 256 Byes Tx
Separate Tx and Rx DMA Channels
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Programmable 8-Entry Restrictive Multicast
Filtering
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Access Modes
Interrupt and DMA
AHB Master
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UART
Ports
Bit Rates
Data Format
Channel Modes
Modem Control Signals
Maskable Interrupt Conditions
FIFO
Transmit FIFO Bypass
2 / 4; Availability depending on application-specific use of
external 16-/32-bit memory bus
4
Up to 1.8432 Mbps
5 to 8 data bits; Odd, Even, or No parity; 1 or 2 stop bits; MSB or LSB first
Normal, Local loopback, Remote loopback
RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI
Receiver idle; Transmitter idle; Receive error conditions; Character gap timeout; Character match events;
State change detection: CTS, DSR, DCD, RI
2 KB Rx / 256 Byes Tx
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•● Chip Feature
Platform
NS9210
NS9215
I2C v1.0
Master/Slave
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Bit Rates
100 kbit/s and 400 kbit/s modes
Address Modes
7-bit, 10-bit
Bus Arbitration
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SPI (with Boot)
Master/Slave
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Bit Rates
33 Mps (Master) / 7.5 Mpbs (Slave) max
SPI Modes
0, 1, 2, 3
Maskable Interrupt Conditions
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Boot Support
Patent Pending Serial Boot Circuit
Serial EEPROM, High-speed ROM/flash
Automatic configuration, Internal register setup, Boot code transfer to external memory
POR
3.3V Voltage Monitoring
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Early Power-Loss Comparator with Alert for
Main Power Shutdown
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Auxiliary Analog Comparator
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2.4V trip point
Resolution/Conversion
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12 bit/1 MHz
Multiplexed Inputs
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Single-ended 8:1
Rail-to-Rail Input Range
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12-Bit Output
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DMA/Direct
External Reference
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ADC
Timers/Counters/PWM
General Purpose Timers/Counters
10 (32-bit)
PWM
Up to 4 with basic or enhanced functionality
Quadrature Decoder
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Software Watchdog Timer
IRQ, FIQ, RESET
GPIO
Multiplexed GPIOs
Up to 54
Up to 108
Alarm Masks and Event Detection
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Calendar
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1900-2999
Resolution
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10 ms
Integrated NVRAM
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64 Bytes
External Battery Backup
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External Clock Source
–
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Real-Time Clock
Operating Voltage
Core
1.8V
I/O Ring
3.3V
5V-Tolerant GPIO and Memory Inputs
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Platform
NS9210
NS9215
Operating Temperature
75/150 MHz
-40° C to +85° C
Power Dissipation
150 MHz Core/75 MHz Bus
1.019 W
75 MHz Core/75 MHz Bus
0.828 W
112 MHz Core/56 MHz Bus
0.638 W
56 MHz Core/56 MHz Bus
0.499 W
Sleep Mode, Wake on Ethernet
0.073 W
Sleep Mode, Wake on Ext IRQ
0.055 W
Main Power Down, Battery Draw
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3.0V – 32 µA; 1.8V – 6 µA
Package
Type
177-pin BGA (Pin-compatible with NS7520)
Ball Pitch
265-pin BGA
0.8 mm
Size
13 x 13 mm
15 x 15 mm
Lead-Free, RoHS Compliant
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NS9210
NS9215
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