Bluetechnix Blackfin EVAL-BF5xx Hardware User Manual

About this manual

The EVAL‑BF5xx board is a lightweight evaluation platform for all current and future Bluetechnix Blackfin Core Modules. It supplies power, USB/UART conversion, CAN, Ethernet, and SD‑Card interfaces, allowing developers to test and prototype with a single socket board.

The manual covers functional specifications, PCB layout, connector pin‑outs, switch and LED descriptions, boot‑mode settings, installation steps, programming tools, known bugs, and revision history, giving users the information needed to configure and operate the board safely.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Functional Specification
• PCB Placement and Mechanical Outline
• Connector Description
• Switches, Jumper and LED Description
• Boot Mode Description
• Installation
• Using the VDSP Flash Programming Tool
• Known Bugs
• Product Changes

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How is the UART accessed via USB on the board?

The USB/UART switch routes the core module’s serial port to a USB port, supporting up to 915 kbps UART‑USB conversion.