VNCLO-MB1A FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd, VNCLO-MB1A Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: VNCLO-MB1A
• Description: MOD VINCULO VNC2 MOTHERBOARD
• Manufacturer: FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
• Series: Vinculo, Vinculum-IIr

Specifications of VNCLO-MB1A

• Main Purpose: Interface, USB 2.0 Host/Controller, Arduino Shield Compatible
• Embedded: Yes, MCU, 16-Bit
• Utilized Ic / Part: VNC2-64Q
• Primary Attributes: 9V Input Power Supply, 5V Operating Voltage
• Secondary Attributes: 2 USB Ports
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 768-1088-; 768-1088-

Document Reference No.: FT_000327
Vinco Development Module Datasheet Version 2.0
Clearance No.: FTDI#173
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Introduction
Vinco is a development module based on the FTDI Vinculum II, VNC2 dual USB host/slave IC. Vinco is
designed as a prototyping platform for VNC2 based designs and applications.
The mechanical form of the module, and the concept of providing free software development library
and tools, is inspired by the Arduino concept. Vinco is a superset of the Duemilanove / Uno with 2 extra
rows of headers providing an extra 10 pins.
The Vinco programming language utilises a subset of standard ANSII ‘C’ with FTDI supported, free of
charge software development tools, libraries and reference designs for fast prototyping different
modules including support for a variety of USB classes such as Mass Storage, Human Interface Devices
(keyboards, mice), audio devices, video devices (webcam) and many more still under development.
Vinco may also be used with many existing Arduino shields by porting the firmware to run on the VNC2
IC.
The module uses a VNC2-64Q package to facilitate 38 GPIO options on 0.1” pitch header pins. A 10 bit
A/D converter has also been added to offer connectivity to analogue inputs. This A/D converter can be
read by the VNC2-64Q SPI host interface.
For USB connectivity the module includes one USB type A connector for a USB host port and one mini-
B connector for a USB slave port to provide access to the VNC2-64Q USB ports.
An additional connector, to mate with the VII debugger/programmer module, (also available from
FTDI) is provided to connect to the VNC2 IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for creating and
debugging application code to run on the Vinco module.
The
debugger/programmer
module also allows the
Vinco module to be programmed. This can be done by
taking a .ROM file of the
application source code
and flash into the
VNC2-64Q
through a USB connection
via a PC. For further details on how to program the VNC2, please see applications Note
Vinculum-II
Debug Interface
Description.
A bare prototyping Vinco PCB (Vinco_Proto) which has the same PCB form factor as the Vinco is also
available. This can be used to prototype most shield application, comes with a selection of components
and mates directly to the Vinco connectors in a style similar to Arduino shields.
Figure 1.1 –
VINCO
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