Atmel ICE50, User Manual

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General Description
ICE50 User Guide 3-11
2523A–AVR–11/02
3.5 POD Description
The ICE50 POD implements all digital I/O and analog functionality of the current AVR
family of devices. If new AVR devices are made available to the market that contain I/O
or analog features that cannot be emulated by the current POD, Atmel is dedicated to
create new POD modules that support the functionality of the new devices.
3.5.1 POD Description The ICE50 POD is shown in Figure 3-16. It connects to the main unit through two dock-
ing connectors. When connecting or disconnecting the POD do not use excessive force
as this might damage the POD.
Figure 3-16. ICE50 POD
The POD contains all analog and digital logic necessary to emulate the target AVR
device. The circuitry is designed to give as close as possible electrical characteristics as
the real device. The POD emulates the following functions:
Digital I/O
Analog Comparator
A/D Converter
The ICE50 is a jumperless design. All configuration of the POD is done through AVR
Studio. No manual configuration of jumpers is necessary.