ConnectCore™ 9C Family
Interchangeable Wired/Wireless Core Modules
Highly integrated ARM9 core module family combines
main processing functionality and integrated peripherals
with on-board secure wireless/wired network connectivity.
Block Diagram
Related Products
Design Services
Accessory Kits
Digi
NET+OS
Supported Software Platforms
Support
SPI
88.5, 77.5, or 51.5 MHz AHB Bus
32b-D, 32b-A
LCD Controller
8 x Timers/Counters
or 4 PWM
JTAG
PHY
Real
Time
Clock
RP-SMA
U.FL
10/100
Ethernet
MII/RMII
MAC
Bus Arbiter
I2C
RJ-45
Memory
Controller
E xt .
Peripheral
Controller
15 GPIO
UART
ARM ARM926EJ-S
177, 155, or 103 MHz
8kB I-Cache
44kK
B D-Cache
Header
802.11
a/b/g
Radio
7 GPIO
Serial
Module
x4
27-Channel DMA
1284
44.25, 38.75, or 25.75 MHz Peripheral Bus
32b-D, 32b-A
USB Host
USB Device
Utilizing Digi’s own ARM processor and WLAN technology,
the modules deliver a pre-certified, flexible and secure
network-enabled solution for a wide variety of sophisticated
applications.
The cost-effective and easy-to-use Digi JumpStart Kit®
development solutions allow software design using the
royalty-free and complete ThreadX-based NET+OS® platform,
the feature-complete selection of high-level software
components in Windows® Embedded CE, or the open Linux®
environment with its strong community and readily available
library of software.
Type A
Connector
USB Hub
144-pin SO-DIMM Edge Connector
Built on leading Digi 32-bit NET+ARM technology, the
ConnectCore 9C family provides a powerful network-enabled
system-on-module solution. It combines main processor
performance, secure wired/wireless LAN connectivity and
embedded software/hardware design flexibility in a versatile
and interchangeable SO-DIMM based form factor.
GPIO (50 Pins)
Overview
Up to
256 MB
SDRAM
CLK Generation
Vectored Interrupt
Controller
Power Manager
AHB Arbiter
4/8 MB
NOR
Flash
or
Up to
256 MB
NAND
Flash
Features/Benefits
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Interchangeable 155 MHz ARM9 module in
SO-DIMM form factor
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Integrated 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface
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802.11b/g wireless LAN with WPA2/802.11i security
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Wide range of peripheral interfaces, including
USB host/device and on-chip LCD controller
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Extended operating temperature range
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Pre-certified low-emission design
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Digi processor and WLAN technology for true
long-term availability
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Seamless migration path to Digi NET+ARM
system-on-chip solution
www.digi.com
Development Kits
Digi JumpStart Kits Overview
Digi JumpStart Kit for
Microsoft Windows Embedded CE
Digi JumpStart Kit for NET+OS
This royalty-free turnkey solution for embedded software
development is based on the ThreadX Real-Time Operating
System (RTOS), one of the most reliable and field-proven
RTOS solutions available. In addition to ThreadX, NET+OS
provides the integrated building blocks needed to create
product solutions with leading network security using Digi
embedded modules and microprocessors.
For professional NET+OS software development, the Eclipse
based Digi ESP™ Integrated Development Environment
(IDE) with graphical user interface and high-speed USB 2.0
hardware debugger is provided out-of-the-box.
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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
Professional software development using Windowsbased Digi ESP IDE
Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 is a highly componentized
operating system, offering pre-tested technology components
designed to create sophisticated embedded applications with
minimized design effort and risk. It includes a wide range of
ready-to-use components such as a graphical user interface,
networking, web browser and multimedia. The professional
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development tools also
support native and managed code applications using various
programming languages.
The Digi JumpStart Kit for Microsoft Windows Embedded CE
6.0 provides a complete kit with all hardware and software
components needed to start immediate software development
on the ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C core module platforms. This
includes support for key processor platform features such as
power management modes.
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Immediate Windows Embedded CE 6.0 development
Seamless integration into Windows Embedded CE environment
Full Digi Board Support Package (BSP) source code
180-day Visual Studio 2005 and Platform Builder trial
Digi JumpStart Kit for Embedded Linux
Built around a standard Linux 2.6 kernel distribution,
the Digi JumpStart Kit for Embedded Linux is tailored to
the specific needs of embedded Linux development and
provides an easy-to-use, complete off-the-shelf embedded
development platform. It includes all components that are
required to build secure network-enabled products based on
the ConnectCore 9C family.
The kit includes Digi ESP™ for Embedded Linux, a powerful
and fully Linux-hosted Integrated Development Environment
based on the open Eclipse™ framework. Ideal for new and
experienced Linux developers, Digi ESP improves software
design productivity by accelerating and greatly simplifying
driver and application development through a user-friendly
graphical interface.
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Complete Linux embedded Linux development platform
Royalty-free and with optimized 2.6 kernel and services
Linux-based Digi ESP IDE for rapid product development
Full Linux and Digi Board Support Package (BSP) source
Digi JumpStart Kit Contents
Software Platform
Module
Development Board
CD/DVD
Documentation
Power Supplies and Accessories
Other
NET+OS
Microsoft Windows Embedded CE
ConnectCore 9C or ConnectCore Wi-9C module with
4 MB NOR Flash, 16 MB SDRAM, USB Host connector,
Ethernet connector, 2 x antenna connectors, 2 dBi
dipole antenna (ConnectCore Wi-9C)
Embedded Linux
ConnectCore 9C or ConnectCore Wi-9C module w/ 128 MB NAND Flash, 64 MB SDRAM, USB Host
connector, Ethernet connector, 2 x antenna connectors, 2 dBi dipole antenna (ConnectCore Wi-9C)
4 serial ports (1 x RS-232/422/485, 1 x RS-232, 2 x TTL),VGA interface, LCD/Touchscreen connector, user/application connectors, I2C/SPI headers,
screw terminal for access to 8 GPIO signals, 2 user push-buttons, 2 user LEDs, 9-30VDC power supply, power switch
Digi NET+OS CD:
NET+OS 7.x, Digi ESP IDE, BSP source code, sample
code, support, documentation
Digi Windows CE 6.0 CD:
Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 BSP w/
source code, Universal Boot Loader (U-Boot)
source code, sample code, documentation
Microsoft Embedded Windows CE 6.0 evaluation
DVD:
180-day trial of Microsoft Embedded Windows CE
6.0, Platform Builder, Visual Studio 2005
Quick start guide, Digi ESP tutorial, NET+OS porting
guide, NET+OS API documentation, Advanced Web
Server, hardware reference manual, development
board schematics
Quick start guide, Digi Windows CE 6.0 BSP user’s
guide, hardware reference manual, development
board schematics
Digi Embedded Linux 4 DVD:
Digi Embedded Linux, Digi ESP IDE, Linux and
platform specific source code, Universal boot
loader source code (U-Boot), sample code,
documentation
Quick start guide, Digi Embedded Linux
user’s guide, hardware reference manual,
development board schematics
External wall power supply (110/240VAC to 12VDC @ 850 mA) with interchangeable outlet adapters
(North America, EU, UK, and Australia), Ethernet cable, serial cable
Digi JTAG Link USB 2.0 hardware debugger
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CC-9C-NET
CC-9C-CE6
CC-9C-LX
CC-W9C-CE6
CC-W9C-LX
Kit Part Numbers
Ethernet Only
WLAN + Ethernet
CC-W9C-NET
Please refer to the feature specs on our website for detailed information about the specific software platform capabilities.
Platform
ConnectCore™ 9C
ConnectCore™ Wi-9C
Hardware
Processor Type
32-bit NS9360 processor
ARM Core
ARM926EJ-S
Cache
8k I-Cache/4k D-Cache
Processor Speed
155 MHz
Memory Base Population
Up to 256 MB flash/SDRAM
Flash: 4 MB / 8 MB NOR or 32-256 MB MB NAND
RAM: 16-256 MB SDRAM
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
RP-SMA/U.FL antenna connectors
4-port USB hub component
Additional Population Options
Pins/Form Factor
144-pin SO-DIMM
UART
Up to 4 high-speed UARTs
Maximum data rate 921 Kbps
GPIO
Up to 55 shared GPIOs
Up to 7 high-current (8 mA) pins
Up to 4 SPI
Master data rate 11.25 Mbps
Slave data rate 5.5 Mbps
SPI
I2C
v1.0 bus interface; 7-bit and 10-bit address modes
USB
USB 2.0 Host/Device low/full speed interface with integrated PHY
(Available through optional on-module connector or edge connector)
External Memory Bus
8-bit address and data bus with external chip select
LCD Controller
On-chip for TFT / STN LCD panels (SVGA/18 bpp)
PWM
Up to 4 PWM functions
External Interrupts
4
Timers/Counters
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Up to 8 16-/32-bit timers/counters
3.59 in (91.19 mm) x 2.055 in (52.2 mm) x 0.712 (18.08 mm)
Height and width (overhang) varies depending on connector population.
3.59 in (91.19 mm) x 3.055 in (77.6 mm) x 0.712 (18.08 mm)
Height and width (overhang) varies depending on connector population.
Network Interface – Wired
Standard
IEEE 802.3
Physical Layer
10/100Base-T
Data Rate
10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing)
Mode
Full or half duplex (auto-sensing)
Connector
On-module RJ-45 with magnetics (optional)
Power-over-Ethernet
802.3af compliant power pass-through (Model with integrated RJ-45 only)
Network Interface – Wireless LAN
Standard
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IEEE 802.11b/g
Security
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WEP/WPA/WPA2/802.11i
Frequency
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2.4 GHz
Data Rate
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Up to 54 Mbps with fallback
Modulation
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DBPSK (1 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), CCK (11,5.5 Mbps), BPSK (6,9 Mbps),
PSK (12,18 Mbps), 16-QAM (24,36 Mbps), 64-QAM (48, 54 Mbps)
Transmit Power
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16 dBm typical
Receive Sensitivity
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-73 dBm at 54 Mbps
Power Requirements
Maximum
USB Host
750 mA @ 3.3VDC
900 mA @ 3.3VDC
5VDC ± 10% @ 1A max. (optional)
Platform
ConnectCore™ 9C
ConnectCore™ Wi-9C
-40° C to +85°C (-40º F to 185º F)
-30º C to 75º C (-22º F to 167º F)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-50º C to 125º C (-58º F to 257º F)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
12,000 feet (3,658 meters)
Regulatory Approvals
FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55022
Class B
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EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3
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ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class II,
AS 3548
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FCC Part 15 Sub C Section 15.247
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IC RSS-210 Issue 5 Section
6.2.2(o)
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EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17
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UL 60950-1, EN 60950 (EU)
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CSA C22.2, No. 60950
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EN 55024
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� Module Feature
ConnectCore 9C/Wi-9C Top View
ConnectCore 9C Side View
ConnectCore Wi-9C Side View
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