Conventions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
Conventions
The conventions used in this manual are as follows:
• Signals that are preceded by a “/” character are designated as active low signals. Their active state is
when they are driven low, or are driving low;
for Example: /RESET.
• Tables show the default setting or jumper position in bold
,
text.
• References made to the phyCORE-Connector always refer to the high density SAMTEC connectors
on the underside of the phyBOARD-WEGA-AM335x System on Module.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Many acronyms and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. Use the table below to navigate
unfamiliar terms used in this document.
Table-1. Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in This Manual
Abbreviation
Definition
BSP
Board Support Package (Software delivered with the
Development Kit including an operating system (Windows or
Linux) preinstalled on the module and Development Tools).
CB
Carrier Board; used in reference to the 1404.0
DFF
D flip-flop
EMB
External memory bus
EMI
Electromagnetic Interference
GPI
General purpose input
GPIO
General purpose input and output
GPO
General purpose output
IRAM
Internal RAM; the internal static RAM on the TI AM335x
processor
J
Solder jumper; these types of jumpers require solder equipment
to remove and place
JP
Solder less jumper; these types of jumpers can be removed and
placed by hand with no special tools
PCB
Printed circuit board
PDI
PHYTEC Display Interface; defined to connect PHYTEC
display adapter boards or custom adapters
PEB
PHYTEC Extension Board
PMIC
Power Management Integrated Circuit
PoE
Power over Ethernet
PoP
Package on Package
RTC
Real-time clock
SMT
Surface mount technology
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