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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction
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1.1 RCM3900 Features ...............................................................................................................................6
1.2 Comparing the RCM3365/RCM3375 and the RCM3900/RCM3910 ..................................................9
1.3 Advantages of the RCM3900 .............................................................................................................10
1.4 Development and Evaluation Tools....................................................................................................11
1.4.1 Development Kit .........................................................................................................................11
1.4.2 Software ......................................................................................................................................12
1.4.3 Connectivity Interface Kits .........................................................................................................12
1.4.4 Online Documentation ................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2. Getting Started
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2.1 Install Dynamic C ...............................................................................................................................13
2.2 Hardware Connections........................................................................................................................14
2.2.1 Step 1 — Attach Module to Prototyping Board..........................................................................14
2.2.2 Step 2 — Connect Programming Cable......................................................................................15
2.2.3 Connect Power ............................................................................................................................16
2.3 Starting Dynamic C ............................................................................................................................17
2.4 Run a Sample Program .......................................................................................................................17
2.4.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................17
2.5 Where Do I Go From Here? ...............................................................................................................18
2.5.1 Technical Support .......................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3. Running Sample Programs
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3.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Sample Programs ................................................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Use of NAND Flash (RCM3900 only) .......................................................................................21
3.2.2 Use of microSD™ Cards.............................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Serial Communication.................................................................................................................23
3.2.4 Real-Time Clock .........................................................................................................................25
3.2.5 Other Sample Programs ..............................................................................................................25
Chapter 4. Hardware Reference
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4.1 RCM3900 Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................27
4.1.1 Memory I/O Interface .................................................................................................................32
4.1.2 LEDs ...........................................................................................................................................32
4.1.3 Other Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................32
4.2 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................................33
4.2.1 Serial Ports ..................................................................................................................................33
4.2.2 Ethernet Port ...............................................................................................................................34
4.2.3 Serial Programming Port.............................................................................................................35
4.3 Serial Programming Cable..................................................................................................................36
4.3.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode ....................................................................36
4.3.2 Standalone Operation of the RCM3900......................................................................................37
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