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AL361A-EVB-A0 Multi-channel Video Processor EVB

(HDMI-to-HDMI)

Datasheet Version 1.0

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AL361A-EVB-A0

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Revision History

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1.0 Release version 1.0 Ken Liu 05.16.2017

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AL361A-EVB-A0

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Contents

1. Introduction _____________________________________________________________ 4

1.1 Key Features _________________________________________________________________ 4

1.2 Application __________________________________________________________________ 4

1.3 Documentation _______________________________________________________________ 5

2. Kit Content ______________________________________________________________ 5

3. System Installation ________________________________________________________ 6

4. Firmware Update _________________________________________________________ 7

4.1 Window Tool ________________________________________________________________ 7

4.2 Firmware Update Procedure ____________________________________________________ 7 4.2.1 Windows AP _____________________________________________________________________ 7 4.2.2 USB Debug Tool (USB-DebugTool-DMB-A1) _____________________________________________ 7 4.2.3 New F/W – bin files ________________________________________________________________ 8

4.3 Firmware Update _____________________________________________________________ 8 4.3.1 Remove the short pin’s header from EVB _______________________________________________ 8 4.3.2 Connect the USB Debug Tool to EVB __________________________________________________ 8 4.3.3 Update new code to the EVB ________________________________________________________ 9 4.3.4 Connect the short pin’s header to EVB _________________________________________________ 9

5 Software Development Package ___________________________________________ 9

6. Hardware Design Notes ___________________________________________________ 10

6.1 Key Parts and functions _______________________________________________________ 10

6.2 DEMO Board Block Diagram ___________________________________________________ 11

7. System specification ______________________________________________________ 11

8. Mechanical Specification __________________________________________________ 12

9. Electrical Characteristic ___________________________________________________ 12

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1. Introduction

This evaluation board (EVB), AL361A-EVB-A0 demonstrates 4K Multi-Channel display function with HDMI video signals. This EVB includes HDMI Receivers, IT6604 which supports two 1080 FHD inputs, and IT6604 function can be enabled through AL361’s internal MCU.

There are two output ports designed on this EVB, One is HDMI output through HDMI transmitter chip (Silicon Image Sil9136), the other one is digital output connector through the AL361 output bus.

There are more hardware’s functions designed in this EVB, such as keypads, and GPIO. It has many video display modes and users interfaces, such as 4K picture-in-picture and 4K full screen. These functions can be uploaded by an USB Debug Tool.

1.1 Key Features

Two 1080 60p HDMI signal inputs and 4K2K HDMI output.

4K2K PiP, PoP and full screen display.

ISP (In-System-Program) program upload supported.

1.2 Application

Video Processing – Multi-inputs display, and format conversion.

Multi-channel Display- PiP, PoP, and Multi-display.

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1.3 Documentation

AverLogic provides below documents and tools if customers plan to develop their products with this development kit, AL361A-EVB-A0. However, they may be not available for all cases.

Please contact AverLogic representative to get the documents and tools.

AverLogic Tools & Documents Description

AL361 Datasheet AL361 chip datasheet

AL361A-EVB-A0 Datasheet AL361 HDMI Multi-channel video processor evaluation board datasheet

AL361 SDK AL361 chip software development kit

Including- source code and all API documents

H/W Reference Design Package AL361A-EVB-A0 HDMI Multi-channel video processor hardware reference design

Including- Reference schematic dsn file, PCB layout file and BOM list

USB Debug Tool S/W upload and debug tool (USB to SPI and UART)

Including- USB debug cable and windows AP

2. Kit Content

In addition to hardware EVB, the development kit also includes source code, application notes, hardware schematics and reference layout files.

USB Debug Tool Power Adapter and Cable HDMI Cable AL361 EVB

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3. System Installation

This section indicates how to setup the EVB for demonstrating PiP mode and full screen mode on 4K2K TV.

1. Connect the EVB and 4K TV with an HDMI cable.

2. Connect the 2 x 1080 60p DVD players to the EVB’s HDMI input connectors.

3. Plug in the EVB with 5V DC power.

4. Turn on the power switch.

HDMI- 4K Video output

5V DC Power Input

Power Switch

HDMI 1080p- Video input

HDMI 1080p- Video input

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4. Firmware Update

4.1 Window Tool

The ISP Tool software named “AverLogic.exe” will work with USB Debug Tool (an USB to Serial cable for firmware update). The software (AverLogic.exe) can be found in the SDK.

4.2 Firmware Update Procedure

Preparation

You can update a new function code to the EVB with below tools.

4.2.1 Windows AP

USB Debug Tool (USB-DebugTool-DMB-A1) application program (AverLogic.exe)

4.2.2 USB Debug Tool (USB-DebugTool-DMB-A1)

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4.2.3 New F/W – bin files

4.3 Firmware Update

You don’t need to provide system with power when you are in the update mode.

4.3.1 Remove the short pin’s header from EVB

4.3.2 Connect the USB Debug Tool to EVB

PIN 1- System Power x NC

PIN 2- Flash Power RED

PIN 3- Flash I/O CS BROWN

PIN 4- Flash I/O SDO GREEN

PIN 5- Flash I/O SDI YELLOWE

PIN 6- Flash I/O CLK ORANGE

PIN 7- Flash Ground BLACK

PIN 8- System Reset x NC

PIN 9- System Test x NC

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4.3.3 Update new code to the EVB

Use the Windows AP to update the bin files.

Path:…Target_0.bin

Click “Run” to update the bin file.

4.3.4 Connect the short pin’s header to EVB

5 Software Development Package

AverLogic provides complete AL361 SDK for product development. AL361A-EVB-A0 HDMI Multi-channel Display EVB demo functions are also included in the SDK package. Customers can use Keil C to edit user’s interface like keypads and OSD display to link with video function. Besides, they can build and upload new functions to this EVB. ALF platform is a framework for using AL361 SDK. AverLogic also provides documents to introduce API functions and describe the code structure for helping customers develop products easily.

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6. Hardware Design Notes

6.1 Key Parts and functions

IT6604

IT6604

5V DC input

Power Switch

JP301 Video DO32~63

JP300 Video DI32~63

J100 Flash’s SPI

J102 I2C

J406 UART

HDMI output

ST100 TM0~3

SW100 Reset

JP302 Video DI0~31

AL361 Sil9136CTU

J401/J402 External MCU connector

SW00/SW01 Keypad

HDMI 1080p Input

HDMI 1080p Input

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6.2 DEMO Board Block Diagram

AL361 HDMI Multi-channel Video Display EVB

7. System specification

Function Description

Input Resolution HDMI x2 1080 60p

Output Resolution HDMI 4K2K 30Hz

Audio MICx2 inputs/ I2S to HDMI output

Dimensions 168 mm X188 mm

Power 5V, 1.6A

HDMI Receiver IT6604 x2

HDMI Transmitter Sil9136CTU HDMI 1.4

Video Processor AL361 4K Multi-Channel Video Processor

MCU – Built-in MCU8051

OS – None OS

Memory- Built-in LP DDR

Flash – Built-in SPI flash 8M-bit

5V power Power Circuit

AL361

Flash/SPI Connector

HDMI Connector Sil9136CTU

VOP Connector

Keypad

UART Connector

IT6604 x2

External MCU connector

HDMI 1080p

HDMI 1080p

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8. Mechanical Specification

9. Electrical Characteristic

Conditions Description

HDMI x4 1080 60p input

HDMI 4K2K 30p output

5V 1600mA

Operating Temperature Range 0~+70°C

Storage Temperature Range -40 ~ +125°C

188mm

168mm

80mm

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AL361 EVB

Main Board

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HDMI input board

90mm

60mm

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Averlogic Technologies, Corp.

URL: http://www.averlogic.com