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Version 1.09
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Overview
This user manual only applies for Revision 5 boards and newer. These boards have two DIP switches. If
your Mars PM3 only has one DIP switch please get a previous version of this user manual from our
download page
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1.1
General
The Mars PM3 Board is equipped with a multitude of I/O interfaces for the use with the Mars FPGA
and embedded processing module family. The board is equally well suited for rapid prototyping as
well as for building low-quantity FPGA systems without the need of developing custom hardware.
Furthermore, the board can be used for production flashing of Mars modules or for educational
purposes.
Benefits:
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Support for USB 3.0 device and USB 2.0 host
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High-Speed FPGA and flash programming over USB
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USB 3.0 to FPGA communication available in SPI, I
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C and 16 or 32 Bit slave FIFO modes
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5 differential pairs per HDMI connector usable for various high-speed I/O applications
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I/O interfaces for almost all applications
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Industry-standard FMC low pin count connector
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Simple integration thanks to a single 12V supply voltage
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Alternatively, power can be supplied by the USB device port
1.1.1
Warranty
For information concerning the warranty please read through the “General Business Conditions” on
Enclustra’s website
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1.1.2
RoHS
The Mars module are designed and produced according to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EC).
1.1.3
Disposal and WEEE
The Mars modules must be disposed properly at the end of its life span. If a battery is installed onto
the board it must also be disposed correctly.
The Mars modules are not designed “ready for operation” for the end
-user. The Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) is not applicable for the Mars boards. Nonetheless
users should still dispose the product properly at the end of life.