VDrive2 Vinculum VNC1L Module

Datasheet Version 0.99

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1.2 Features

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�ses F.T.D.I.�s VNC1L em�edded ���� host controller I.C. device.

�ses F.T.D.I.�s VNC1L em�edded ���� host controller I.C. device.

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���� ��� type soc�et to connect ���� Flash dis�.

���� ��� type soc�et to connect ���� Flash dis�.

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Traffic indicator LED.

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2 mm (0.08”) pitch 8 pin connector.

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8-way header interconnect ca�le provided.

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�nly �our signals to connect�� e�cluding power and ground.

�nly �our signals to connect�� e�cluding power and ground.

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�umper selecta�le ���T or ��I inter�aces.

�umper selecta�le ���T or ��I inter�aces.

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�ingle �V supply input.

�ingle �V supply input.

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��rogra�� or �pdat� fir���ar� via �SB F�a�h di�k or via ��RT int�rfac�.

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1. Introduction and Features

1.1 Introduction

The VDrive2 module provides an easy solution for adding a USB Flash disk interface to an existing product. Only four

signal lines plus 5V supply and ground are required to be connected. Using the Vinculum VDAP firmware the VNC1L’s

I/O interface can be selected between the serial UART or SPI using the on-board jumper pins. Not only is the

VDrive2 ideal for evaluation and development of VNC1L designs, but also its neat enclosure and attractive quantity

discount structure makes this module suitable for incorporation into finished product designs. The VDrive2 is ideal for

commercial products such as domestic goods, set top box, etc., as well as industrial products such as data loggers,

software upgradable products, etc.

The Vinculum VNC1L is the first of F.T.D.I.’s Vinculum family of Embedded SoC USB host controller integrated circuit

devices. Not only is it able to handle the USB Host Interface, and data transfer functions but owing to the inbuilt MCU

and embedded Flash memory, Vinculum can encapsulate the USB device classes as well. When interfacing to mass

storage devices such as USB Flash drives, Vinculum also transparently handles the FAT file structure communicating

via UART, SPI or parallel FIFO interfaces via a simple to implement command set. Vinculum provides a new cost

effective solution for providing USB Host capability into products that previously did not have the hardware resources

available.