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= Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers = IGEP Technology General related questions ==

== ISEE/IGEP Common Questions ===== Which IGEP board do I have ? ===If you read silkscreen...* "'''IGEP0010-...'''": You have an IGEPv1 board * "'''IGEP0020-...'''": You have an IGEPv2 board ([[Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Their_Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEPv2_board.3F |See IGEPv2 version details]]).* "'''IGEP0030-...'''" or "'''IGEPv3 MODULE...'''": You have an IGEP MODULE board ([[Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Their_Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEP_MODULE_board.3F |See IGEP MODULE version details]]).

Another hard way is access to public git repositories [http://git.igep.es] and search pending-documented features inside source code=== Which Board Revision (for example RA, RB, etc.) do I have? ===

*[[IGEP Technology devices revisions]] === Where can I get more documentation (manuals,schematics,...)? === If you need more than these wiki pages, you can get manuals from the Official [http://www.isee.biz ISEE website] of all IGEP devices. You can get a free self-registered user account and go to user downloads section. Check the main [[Resources]] that are available for you.  == IGEPv1 Software related questions == === igep_core === IGEP core refers to all ISEE software framework to develop applications.   == IGEPv2 Hardware related questions == === What is the max Ethernet throughput with LAN9221idoes "IGEP2: Hardware Revision B/C (B compatible)" mean? ===

The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet ethernet] throughput it's 94People who need IGEP0020-96 M/bits secondRB1 boards, [http://www.smsc.com/index.php?tid=145&pid=116 LAN9221i] it's connected direcly to OMAP processor addressable space and dedicated IRQ (no USB, SPI, converters ...). <pre># iperf -c 192.168.3.2----------------------------------------------nbsp; use IGEP0020--------------Client connecting to 192.168.3.2, TCP port 5001TCP window size: 25.4 KByte RC3 boards (default)-------------------IGEP0020-----------------------------------------[ 3] local 192.168.3.100 port 59439 connected RCx PCB with 192.168.3.2 port 5001[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth[ 3] 0.0-10.0 sec 113 MBytes 94specific assembly for software compatibility).6 Mbits/sec</pre>

Linux kernel autodetects [http://git.isee.biz/?p=pub/scm/linux-omap-2.6.git;a= IGEP v1 hardware related questions blobdiff;f=arch/arm/mach-omap2/board-igep0020.c;h=954a7a7f9ab888abd16235b2bf1e6b3635b7990d;hp=b41cdde6efe8ef247d1649ddfbfd373cc357a3d3;hb=3e56568cd7cd45ecf7a40bd3ffd0addd7132d26e;hpb= Which revision is my IGEPv1 board? ===These platforms are ISEE boards based on ARM9 ARM processor7f288504bbfa64a282fac0656f17393283131fe9] B or C assembly configuration. Its uses gpio28 input:<br>They are developed for very cheap custom designs under project agreement.

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding= IGEP v1 software related questions "1" border="1" style="width: 383px; height: 146px;"|-| '''<br>''' | '''BOARDS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <span style="font-weight: bold;"> GPIO28&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> | <span style="font-weight: bold;">R243 &nbsp; &nbsp;</span> | <span style= igep_core ==="font-weight: bold;">R244 &nbsp; &nbsp;</span>|-| '''B assembly configuration'''<br> | ISEE software framework to develop applications.IGEP0020-RB1

<br><br>IGEP0020----<br>----<br>----<br><br>RC3

| &nbsp; Assembled &nbsp;&nbsp; | style=== Which revision is my IGEPv2 board? ==="text-align: center;" | N/A<br>|-| '''C assembly configuration'''<br> | IGEP0020-RC1

At this moment (2010IGEP0020-December): RC4

*IGEPv2 (Revision B0v): they have silkscreen "IGEP0020-RB1" on board and are made from the year 2009 to 2010

*IGEPv2 (Revision C): they have silkscreen "IGEP0020-RC" on board and are made from the year 2010 to 2011** IGEP0020-RC1 assembly: boards are marked with "1" hand-made number on silkscreen box of IGEP0020-RC. These boards are shipped with OMAP3530 and wireless. ([http://shop.igep.es/index.php?main_page=product_info| &cPath=1&products_id=47|"MODEL: IGEP0020-RC1-OMAP3530-720Mhz"])** IGEP0020-RC2 assembly: boards are marked with "2" hand-made number on silkscreen box of IGEP0020-RC. These boards are shipped with OMAP3530 and without wireless. ([http://shop.igep.esnbsp; N/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=46|"MODEL: IGEP0020-RC2-OMAP3530-720Mhz-NOWIFI"])A ** IGEP0020-RC3 assembly: boards are marked with "3" hand-made number on silkscreen box of IGEP0020-RC. These boards are shipped with OMAP3530 and wireless, but [[Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Their_Answers#Is_it_possible_to_config_the_wireless_LAN_and_bluetooth_so_they_are_completely_off.2C_and_not_consuming_any_power_at_all.3F|they have IGEP0020-RB1 software compatibility]]. They are for costumers who need IGEP0020RB1 boards. ** IGEP0020-RC4 assembly: boards are marked with "4" hand-made number on silkscreen box of IGEP0020-RC. These boards are shipped with DM3730 and wireless. ([http://shop.igep.es/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1nbsp; Assembled&products_id=40nbsp; <br>|"MODEL: IGEP0020-RC4-1GHz"])}

User You can use i2c external rtc or connect externally a super-cap/rechargable battery on R768 pins.

R768 is 0 Ohm resistor connected between GND and BKBAT (M14) input from TPS65950.

IGEPv2-RC has available an unpopulated a super-cap/rechargable battery footprint (BT741) for real time clock backup batterybatter.

=== How to connect Bluetooth chipset to OMAP&nbsp;? === *Control serial link uses OMAP3 UART2. *Audio link use OMAP&nbsp;McBSP3 and TPS65950 audio codec + mixer<br> <br>

OMAP3 OMAP3530 has 3 UARTS:

Yes, you could use powerdown and reset pins.:

On [[Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Their_AnswersFrequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEPv2_board.3F|IGEP0020-RB1/IGEPv2-RB]], wifi powerdown and reset lines are available on GPIO_94 and GPIO_95 pins, and it is not available reset bluetooth line (only TPD06 hardware test point).

On [[Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Their_AnswersFrequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEPv2_board.3F|IGEP0020-RC1/IGEPv2-RC ]] or [[Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEPv2_board.3F|IGEP0020-RC4]], wifi powerdown and reset lines are available on GPIO_138 and GPIO_139 pins, and reset bluetooth line is available on GPIO_137.

On [[Frequently_Asked_Questions_and_Their_AnswersFrequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEPv2_board.3F|IGEP0020-RC3/IGEPv2-RC compatible RB]], reset bluetooth line is available on GPIO_137, but they use GPIO_94 and GPIO_95 pins for wireless pins for like IGEP0020-RB1 board configuration ([[Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Is_it_possible_to_config_the_wireless_LAN_and_bluetooth_so_they_are_completely_off.2C_and_not_consuming_any_power_at_all.3F|IGEPv2-RCx PCB compatible IGEPv2-RB1]]) board software compatibility.

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" style="width: 400px; height: 279px;"|-| '''<br>''' | '''Wifi'''  '''Reset'''  | '''Wifi'''  '''PowerDown'''  | '''Bluetooth'''  '''Reset'''  |-| '''IGEP0020-RB1'''<br> | GPIO_94<br>  | GPIO_95  | style="text-align: center;" | Not Available  (TPD06)<br>  |-| '''IGEP0020-RC1'''  '''IGEP0020-RC4''' <br>  | GPIO_138&nbsp;&nbsp;  (RD42)<br>  | GPIO_139  (RD44)<br>  | &nbsp;GPIO_137  (RD17)  |-| '''IGEP0020-RC3'''<br> | GPIO_94  (RD41)<br>  | GPIO_95  (RD43)<br>  | &nbsp;GPIO_137  (RD17)  |} '''<br>'''  The GPIO_94/GPIO_95 of IGEP0020-RB1 version is changed to GPIO_138/GPIO_139 of IGEP0020-RCx version because GPIO_94/GPIO_95 are camera interface lines.<br>  Linux kernel autodetects B or C assembly configuration. Check you [[Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Which_revision_is_my_IGEPv2_board.3F|IGEPv2 board revision]] and [[Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers#Is_it_possible_to_config_the_wireless_LAN_and_bluetooth_so_they_are_completely_off.2C_and_not_consuming_any_power_at_all.3F|IGEPv2-RCx PCB compatible IGEPv2-RB1]].<br>  <br>  === Can I attach an LCD with LDVS interface? === You have to translate or convert it to LVDS which is a differential and serialized interface. For example you can use MAX9213 serializer LVDS to translate the parallel interface to LVDS.  <br>

You IGEPv2 does not has VGA output. But you can use :<br>  *a DVI to VGA converter connected to the IGEPv2 DVI output. *an [[Which IGEP board do I have#IGEP0022|IGEPv2 expansion board]], which expands IGEPv2 board capabilities. Among other things provides the VGA&nbsp;interface on D-SUB15 connector.<br> <br>

The camera signals are not available on IGEP v2 IGEPv2 board. <br>  <br>

Review the Official [http://igep.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=129&dir=%2Fvar%2Fwww%2Fvhosts%2Figep.es%2Fhttpdocs%2Fdownloads%2F01-ISEE_Products%2FIGEPv2%2FHW_User_Manuals&download_file=%2Fvar%2Fwww%2Fvhosts%2Figep.es%2Fhttpdocs%2Fdownloads%2F01-ISEE_Products%2FIGEPv2%2FHW_User_Manuals%2FMAN-PR-IGEP.0020-001.23.HW_RC.pdf IGEPv2 Hardware Reference Manual]: Page7: USB 2.0 LS/FS/HS OTG 1 Mini AB USB socket connector (dual slave and host role) – That means you can use MINI-A and MINI-B cable.

<br>  === I would like too to know if Is the external wifi antena is antenna easy to install? Where can I acquire a compatible external antenna? ===

Yes , it is possible. There is no connector for S-video, but signals are available on board test points.

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No, it is not possibleon IGEPv2 boards.  <br>

IGEP v2 IGEPv2@720MHz has aprox. 15% more power consumption on core and mpu_iva than at 600MHZ.  <br>

=== Are the sources for the xloader, uBoot and kernel supplied with the IGEPv2 board available? Software related questions ===

=== Are the sources for the xloader, uBoot and kernel supplied with IGEPv2 board available? === All of them are available on at the Official [http://git.igepisee.es gitbiz/ GIT repositories].igep.es] if you are a You need registered user.  <br>

U-Boot command line is a [[Using serial debug port to communicate|Serial Debug Console|serial tty console]]. IGEPv2 normally uses the UART3to communicate and prompt out.<br>  Follow this [[How to setup the IDC10 cable|how to setup the IDC10 cable]] article to connect you Serial cable to your IGEPv2 board. So<br>  Next, you need to send a key to this serial port using some [[Using serial debug port to communicate|Serial terminal application]].<br>  <br>  Note:Do not press any key of any usb keyboard connected to IGEPv2, as you need to press a key of your computer keyboard in the Serial console, which is attached to [[Using serial debug port to communicate|serial link]] to IGEPv2 via Serial cable.<br>  ( minicom, putty or other Serial console running on your computer -&gt; your computer DB9 connector -&gt; Serial Debug Consolecable -&gt; IGEPv2 board )  <br>  == IGEPv2 EXPANSION Board Software related questions == === Which x-loader, u-boot and Linux kernel does IGEPv2 EXPANSION board use? === You can download software from the Official [http://git.isee.biz/ GIT repositories] and then you can follow the IGEP0020 steps in [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/The_Linux_kernel| Howto the Linux kernel].<br>  <br>  == IGEP MODULE Hardware related questions == === Which revision is my IGEP MODULE board? === *IGEP MODULE RevD: They were sold on 2010-4Q (silkscreen: "'''IGEPv3 MODULE RD'''") *IGEP MODULE RevE: They were sold on 2011 (silkscreen: "'''IGEPv3 MODULE RE'''")<br> <br>  === Which differences are between IGEP MODULE board and IGEPv2 Board === [[:Category:IGEP0020|IGEPv2 Board]] is a start board for testing purposes that you can use for testing the possibilites of the IGEP Platform boards and for developing your own applications.<br>  You can also test this technology with the [[:Category:IGEP0022#IGEP0022|serial portIGEPv2 EXPANSION]], which you can instantly attach to the IGEPv2 Board and test even more features and interficies.<br>  Once you have tested and checked all the IGEP&nbsp;Platform possibilites you can use the [[:Category:IGEP0030|IGEP COM MODULE]] , which consists on a single mini-board with all the IGEPv2 Board capabilities but with just a few of them implemented. That means you can create your own expansion board with any peripheral you want and attach it to your product, or you can contact with the [http://www.iseebcn.com/ ISEE team] (Integration Software Electronic Engineering) where you can ask for a customized board design with your own specifications.<br>  <br>  === Is it possible to power using some serial terminal application. USB OTG connector? ===

Yes, it is possible to power standalone IGEP MODULE boards (without any baseboard plugged).<br> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">'''Look up! <span style="font-style: italic;">NOTE</span>: DON'T POWER IGEP MODULE through USB OTG and ANY base board AT SAME TIME'' Don't press any key of any usb keyboard connected to IGEPv2, you need press any key of your computer keyboard attached to [[Serial Debug Console|serial link]] to IGEPv2 ( serial cable + minicom or other serial terminal application )</span>.<br>

== IGEP MODULE hardware related questions = What is the maximun power consumption? === T.B.D.<br>  <br>  === Which revision Is the external wifi antenna is my IGEP MODULE boardeasy to install? Where can I acquire a compatible external antenna? ===* IGEP MODULE RevD: They was sold on 2010Default configuration will use the internal shared wifi/BT omni-4Q (silkscreen: "'''IGEPv3 MODULE RD'''")* IGEP MODULE RevE: They was sold on 2011 (silkscreen: "'''IGEPv3 MODULE RE'''")antenna.<br>

=== I would like too But on IGEP MODULE boards you can hardware-hack the board and disconnect the internal antenna to know if the populate U.FL connector for pigtail and external wifi antena is easy to install? Where can I acquire a compatible external antenna? ===On IGEP-MODULE boards:<br>

== = Is it possible to config the wireless LAN and bluetooth so they are completely off, and not consuming any power at all? === Yes, you could use powerdown and reset pins: <br>  {| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" style="width: 400px; height: 137px;"|-| | '''Wifi'''  '''Reset'''  | '''Wifi'''  '''PowerDown'''  | '''Bluetooth'''  '''Reset'''  |-| IGEP MODULE RevD  IGEP MODULE RevE  | GPIO_138&nbsp;&nbsp;  | GPIO_139  | GPIO_137  |} <br> == IGEP MODULE Software related questions == === Which x-loader, u-boot and Linux kernel does IGEP MODULE use&nbsp;? === You can download the software from the [http://git.isee.biz/ GIT repositories] and then you can follow the IGEP0030 steps in [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/The_Linux_kernel| Howto the Linux kernel].  <br>  == IGEP MODULE BASEBOARD Software related questions == === Which x-loader, u-boot and Linux kernel does IGEP MODULE BASEBOARD use &nbsp;? === You can download the software from the [http://git.isee.biz/ GIT repositories] and then you can follow the IGEP0030 steps in [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/The_Linux_kernel| Howto the Linux kernel].   == IGEP RADAR&nbsp;Kit&nbsp; software related questions == === Which x-loader, u-boot and Linux kernel does IGEP RADAR Kit use? === You should use IGEPv2 standard software distribution for system base.

You could download software from [http[Category://git.igep.es/| IGEP GIT software repositoriesResources] and then you could follow IGEP0030 steps in ][[httpCategory://labs.igep.es/index.php/The_Linux_kernel| Howto the Linux kernelWork in progress]]