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/package/boards element

The level <boards> describes a development board that is the subject of a Board Support Pack (BSP). It contains information about the board vendor and name, a brief description, images to be displayed on web pages, and different types of documentation. The microcontroller devices that are mounted on the board or that are compatible with the ones mounted are also specified. A list of features concludes the <boards> section.

A development board is described by the following properties:

- description: a brief description of the development board
- book: documentation about the board (user manuals, schematics, etc.)
- mountedDevice: the microcontroller device mounted on the development board.
- compatibleDevice: compatible microcontroller devices.
- image: pictures of the board to be displayed on web pages.
- feature: categorized list of the development board's features and peripherals.
- debugInterface: describing the debug capabilities.

Example

<boards>
<board vendor="STMicroelectronics" name="32F429IDISCOVERY" revision="Rev.1" salesContact="http://www.st.com/stonline/contactus/contacts/index.php" orderForm="https://my.st.com/esample/app?page=basket&amp;pn=STM32F429I-DISCO">
<description>STMicroelectronics STM32F429I Discovery Board Support and Examples</description>
<image small="Images/stm32f429i-disco_small.png" large="Images/stm32f429i-disco.png"/>
<book category="overview" name="http://www.st.com/web/catalog/tools/FM116/SC959/SS1532/LN1199/PF259090" title="32F429IDISCOVERY Web Page"/>
<book category="setup" name="Documents/UM1662.pdf" title="Getting Started"/>
<book category="schematic" name="Documents/UM1670.pdf" title="Schematics"/>
<book category="manual" name="Documents/UM1670.pdf" title="User Manual"/>
<mountedDevice deviceIndex="0" Dvendor="STMicroelectronics:13" Dname="STM32F429ZI"/>
<compatibleDevice deviceIndex="0" Dvendor="STMicroelectronics:13" Dfamily="STM32F4 Series" DsubFamily="STM32F429 Line"/>
<feature type="ODbg" n="1" name="On-board ST-LINK/V2 with selection mode switch to use the kit as a standalone"/>
<feature type="XTAL" n="80000000"/>
<feature type="PWR" n="5" name="USB Powered"/>
<feature type="PWR" n="3" m="5" name="External Supply"/>
<feature type="RAM" n="1" name="64 MBit SDRAM"/>
<feature type="DIO" n="4" m="32" name="Extension header for LQFP144 with 2.54 mm Pitch"/>
<feature type="USB" n="1" name="High-Speed USB OTG with micro-AB Connector"/>
<feature type="ConnOther" n="1" name="JP3 (Idd) for current measurement"/>
<feature type="Button" n="2" name="Push-buttons: User and Reset"/>
<feature type="Gyro" n="1" name="L3GD20, ST MEMS motion sensor, 3-axis digital output gyroscope"/>
<feature type="LED" n="6" name="Com, 3.3 V Power, Two user, Two USB OTG LEDs"/>
<feature type="CustomFF" n="66" m="119.3" name="Discovery Board Formfactor"/>
<feature type="GLCD" n="1" m="240.320" name="2.4 inch QVGA TFT LCD"/>
<debugInterface adapter="ST-Link" connector="Mini-USB"/>
</board>
</boards>

# /package/boards

Grouping element for boards. No more than one such group can exist in a PACK. None is required.

Parent | Chain
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package | /package
Child Elements | Description | Type | Occurrence
board | Description of the board | BoardType | 1..*

# /package/boards/board

This element provides information to specify the Board Support Package (BSP). At least one board must be defined.

Parent | Chain
--- | ---
boards | /package/boards
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
vendor | name of the board vendor | xs:string | required
name | name of the development board | xs:string | required
revision | Revision of the board that is suited to be used with the BSP. | xs:string | optional
salesContact | Either an email address or web page to contact the sales department. | xs:string | optional
orderForm | Link to a web page for ordering the development board. | xs:anyURI | optional
Child Elements | Description | Type | Occurrence
description | Brief summary of the board | xs:string | 1
feature | Describes the features of the development board. | BoardsFeatureType | 1..*
mountedDevice | Specifies the microcontroller device mounted on the development board. | BoardsDeviceType | 1..*
compatibleDevice | Specifies compatible microcontroller devices. | CompatibleDeviceType | 1..*
image | Carries pictures of the boards to be displayed on web pages. Directory and file names are case-sensitive. | ComplexType | 0..1
debugInterface | Describes the debug interface of the development board. | DebugInterfaceType | 1..*
book | Describes the documentation files (user manuals, schematics, etc.). Directory and file names are case-sensitive. | BoardsBookType | 1..*

# /package/boards/board/feature

This element contains information about the features and capabilities of a board. A list of pre-defined features exists.

Example

<feature type="PWR" n="3" m="5" name="Element: Board feature"/>

Parent | Chain
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board | /package/boards/board
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
type | Defines board features. Select predefined values from the table Board Features. | BoardFeatureTypeEnum | required
n | Depends on attribute type. Check table Board Features for details. | xs:decimal | optional
m | Depends on attribute type. Check table Board Features for details. | xs:decimal | optional
name | Descriptive name of the feature. If omitted, a Default Name is used (refer to table Board Feature Types). Do not repeat the n or m values in the name. This will lead to duplicate entries on web sites (they show n x name). | xs:string | optional

Table: Board Features

The table below lists predefined board features.

Note
  - The attribute name of the element /package/boards/board/feature is a descriptive text for a feature. If name is omitted, the Default Name (listed below) is used.
  - Do not repeat the n or m values in the name. Display on websites follows the rule to show n x name.

type= | n= | m= | Default Name | Example | Example shown as
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
ODbg | Number of Debug Adapters | N/A | Integrated Debug Adapter | <feature type="ODbg" n="1" name="Integrated ST-Link on USB Connector J13"/> | 1 x Integrated ST-Link on USB Connector J13
XTAL | Oscillator Frequency | N/A | Crystal Oscillator | <feature type="XTAL" n="8000000"/> | 8 MHz Crystal Oscillator
PWR | Minimum Input Voltage | Maximum Input Voltage | Power Supply | <feature type="PWR" n="8" m="12"/> | 8 V - 12 V Power Supply
PWRSock | Number of Power Sockets | N/A | Power Socket | <feature type="PWRSock" n="1" name="Coaxial Power Receptacle"/> | 1 x Coaxial Power Receptacle
Batt | Number of Batteries | N/A | Battery | <feature type="Batt" n="1" name="CR2032 Battery for RTC"/> | 1 x CR2032 Battery for RTC
Curr | Typical Current | Maximum Current | Current | <feature type="Curr" n="0.320" m="0.375"/> | 320 mA (typ), 375 mA (max) Current
CoreOther | Number of Features | N/A | Other Core Feature | <feature type="CoreOther" n=1 name="My Other Core Feature"/> | 1 x My Other Core Feature
RAM | Number of RAMs | N/A | RAM | <feature type="RAM" n="1" name="512 kB Static RAM"/> | 1 x 512 kB Static RAM
ROM | Number of ROMs | N/A | Flash | <feature type="ROM" n="1" name="4 MB NAND-Flash"/> | 1 x 4 MB NAND-Flash
Memory | Number of Additional Memory | N/A | Memory | <feature type="Memory" n="128" name="EEPROM"/> | 128 byte EEPROM
MemCard | Number of Card Holders | N/A | SD/microSD/MMC Card Holder | <feature type="MemCard" n="2" name="SD Card Holder"/> | 2 x SD Card Holder
MemoryOther | Number of Other Memory | N/A | Other Memory Type | <feature type="MemoryOther" n="1" name="1 kB MRAM"/> | 1 x 1 kB MRAM
DIO | Number of Digital I/Os | N/A | Digital I/Os | <feature type="DIO" n="26" name="Digital IOs on 2 x 13 pin header (1.27 mm pitch)"/> | 26 x Digital IOs on 2 x 13 pin header (1.27 mm pitch)
AIO | Number of Analog I/Os | N/A | Analog I/Os | <feature type="AIO" n="4" name="Analog Inputs on 4 pin header (1.27 mm pitch)"/> | 4 x Analog Inputs on 4 pin header (1.27 mm pitch)
Proto | n Rows | m Columns | Prototyping Area | <feature type="Proto" n="4" m="7" name="Prototyping Area with 1.00 mm pitch"/> | 4 x 7 Prototyping Area with 1.00 mm pitch
USB | Number of USB Connectors | N/A | USB | <feature type="USB" n="2" name="Full-Speed USB Device, Micro-B receptacle"/> | 2 x Full-Speed USB Device, Micro-B receptacle
ETH | Number of Ethernet Connectors | Data Rate in Bit/s | Ethernet | <feature type="ETH" n="1" m="10000000" name="RJ45 Receptacle"/> | 1 x 10 Mbit/s RJ45 Receptacle
SPI | Number of SPI Connectors | N/A | SPI | <feature type="SPI" n="1" name="4-Pin Header, 1.27 mm Pitch"/> | 1 x 4-Pin Header, 1.27 mm Pitch
I2C | Number of I2C Connectors | N/A | I2C | <feature type="I2C" n="1" name="2-Pin Header, 1.27 mm Pitch"/> | 1 x 2-Pin Header, 1.27 mm Pitch
RS232 | Number of RS232 Connectors | N/A | RS232 | <feature type="RS232" n="1" name="DB9 Male Connector"/> | 1 x DB9 Male Connector
RS422 | Number of RS422 Connectors | N/A | RS422 | <feature type="RS422" n="1" name="4-Pin Header, 1.27 mm Pitch"/> | 1 x 4-Pin Header, 1.27 mm Pitch
RS485 | Number of RS485 Connectors | N/A | RS485 | <feature type="RS485" n="1" name="DB9 Male Connector"/> | 1 x DB9 Male Connector
CAN | Number of CAN Connectors | N/A | CAN | <feature type="CAN" n="1" name="DB9 Male Connector"/> | 1 x DB9 Male Connector
IrDA | Number of IrDA Diodes | N/A | Diode | <feature type="IrDA" n="1" name="Diode Transceiver"/> | 1 x Diode Transceiver
LineIn | Number of Line In Jacks | N/A | Line In | <feature type="LineIn" n="1" name="TRS Audio Jack"/> | 1 x TRS Audio Jack
LineOut | Number of Line Out Jacks | N/A | Line Out | <feature type="LineOut" n="1" name="TRS Audio Jack"/> | 1 x TRS Audio Jack
MIC | Number of Microphone Jacks | N/A | Microphone | <feature type="MIC" n="1" name="TS Audio Jack (Mono)"/> | 1 x TS Audio Jack (Mono)
Edge | n Rows | m Columns | Edge | <feature type="Edge" n="2" m="24"/> | 2 x 24 Pin Edge
ConnOther | Number of Other Connectors | N/A | Other Connector Type | <feature type="ConnOther" n="1" name="My Other Connector"/> | 1 x My Other Connector
Button | Number of Push-Buttons | N/A | Push-buttons | <feature type="Button" n="3" name="Push-buttons: Reset, Wake Up, User"/> | 3 Push-buttons: Reset, Wake Up, User
Poti | Number of Potentiometer | N/A | Potentiometer | <feature type="Poti" n="1"/> | 1 x Potentiometer
Joystick | Number of Joysticks | N/A | Joystick | <feature type="Joystick" n="1" name="5-position Joystick"/> | 1 x 5-position Joystick
Touch | Number of Touch Keys | N/A | Touch Keys/Area | <feature type="Touch" n="1"/> | 1 x Touch Keys/Area
ContOther | Number of Other Controls | N/A | Other Control | <feature type="ContOther" n=1 name="My Other Control Feature"/> | 1 x My Other Control Feature
Accelerometer | Number of Accelerometer | N/A | Accelerometer | <feature type="Accelerometer" n="1" name="3-axis digital Accelerometer"/> | 1 x 3-axis digital Accelerometer
Gyro | Number of Gyroscopes | N/A | Gyroscope | <feature type="Gyro" n="1" name="3-axis digital Gyroscope"/> | 1 x 3-axis digital Gyroscope
Compass | Number of Compass | N/A | Digital Compass | <feature type="Compass" n="1" name="High-Precision Digital Compass"/> | 1 x High-Precision Digital Compass
TempSens | Number of Temperature Sensors | N/A | Temperature Sensor | <feature type="TempSens" n="1"/> | 1 x Temperature Sensor
PressSens | Number of Pressure Sensors | N/A | Pressure Sensor | <feature type="PressSens" n="1"/> | 1 x Pressure Sensor
LightSens | Number of Light Sensors | N/A | Ambient Light Sensor | <feature type="LightSens" n="1"/> | 1 x Ambient Light Sensor
SensOther | Number of Other Sensors | N/A | Other Sensor | <feature type="SensOther" n=1 name="My Other Sensor Feature"/> | 1 x My Other Sensor Feature
CustomFF | x [mm] | y [mm] | Custom Formfactor | <feature type="CustomFF" n="54" m="26" name="40-Pin DIP with 0.1-inch Pitch"/> | 54 mm x 26 mm, 40-Pin DIP with 0.1-inch Pitch
ArduinoFF | 1 | N/A | Arduino Formfactor | <feature type="ArduinoFF" n="1"/> | Arduino Formfactor
FreedomFF | 1 | N/A | Freedom Formfactor | <feature type="FreedomFF" n="1"/> | Freedom Formfactor
TowerFF | 1 | N/A | Tower Formfactor | <feature type="TowerFF" n="1"/> | Tower Formfactor
LED | Number of LEDs | N/A | LEDs | <feature type="LED" n="3" name="Multicolor LEDs"/> | 3 x Multicolor LEDs
Camera | Number of Camera Interfaces | N/A | Camera | <feature type="Camera" n="1" name="Digital VGA Camera"/> | 1 x Digital VGA Camera
LCD | Number of Segment LCD Controller | Com.Seg as a decimal number (see example) | LCD | <feature type="LCD" n="1" m="16.40" name="Segment LCD Controller"/> | 1 x 16 x 40 Segment LCD Controller
GLCD | Number of Graphic LCD Controller | Maximum Resolution as a decimal number (see example) | GLCD | <feature type="GLCD" n="1" m="320.240" name="2.4 inch Color TFT LCD with resistive touchscreen"/> | 320 x 240 Pixel 2.4 inch Color TFT LCD with resistive touchscreen
Speaker | Number of Speakers | N/A | Speaker | <feature type="Speaker" n="1"/> | 1 x Speaker
Other | Number of Other Features | N/A | Other Feature | <feature type="Other" n=1 name="My Other Feature"/> | 1 x My Other Feature

# /package/boards/board/mountedDevice

The element specifies the devices mounted on the board. At least one device must be specified.

Example

<mountedDevice deviceIndex="0" Dvendor="STMicroelectronics:13" Dname="STM32F429ZI"/>

Parent | Chain
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board | /package/boards/board
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
deviceIndex | Index number of the device (in case more than one device is present on the board). | xs:string | optional
Dvendor | Is the name of vendor of the device specified by Dname. Use predefined values as listed in the table Device Vendor. | DeviceVendorEnum | required
Dfamily | Is the name of the target device family used on the board. | xs:string | optional
DsubFamily | Is the name of the target device sub family used on the board. | xs:string | optional
Dname | Is the name of the target device used on the board. | xs:string | optional

# /package/boards/board/compatibleDevice

This element contains information about devices that are compatible to the device used on the board. Compatible means that the user is able to generate code for compatible devices and test it on the development board. At least one compatible device must be specified.

Example

<compatibleDevice deviceIndex="0" Dvendor="STMicroelectronics:13" Dfamily="STM32F4 Series" DsubFamily="STM32F429 Line"/>

Parent | Chain
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board | /package/boards/board
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
deviceIndex | Index number of the device (in case more than one device is present on the board). | xs:string | optional
Dvendor | Vendor name of the target device specified by Dname. Use predefined values as listed in the table Device Vendor. This element is required if at least one of the following attributs is defined: Dname, DsubFamily, Dfamily. | DeviceVendorEnum | optional
Dfamily | Name of the target device family used on the board. Requires Dvendor to be specified. | xs:string | optional
DsubFamily | Name of the target device sub-family used on the board. Requires Dvendor to be specified. | xs:string | optional
Dname | Name of the target device used on the board. Requires Dvendor to be specified. | xs:string | optional

# /package/boards/board/image

This element specifies the picture of a development board. Maximum one image element can be specified. None must be specified. Two different picture types (small and large) can be specified for the same image element at the same time.

Example:

<image small="Images\board_image_small.png" large="Images\board_image.png"/>

Parent | Chain
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board | /package/boards/board
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
small | Specifies the path to a small image. The path is relative to the PACK base directory. | xs:string | optional
large | Specifies the path to a large image. The path is relative to the PACK base directory. | xs:string | optional

# /package/boards/board/debugInterface

This element describes the debug interface of a board. At least debug interface must be specified.

Example

<debugInterface adapter="JTAG/SW" connector="20-pin ARM Standard JTAG Connector (0.1 inch connector)"/>
<debugInterface adapter="JTAG/SW" connector="10-pin Cortex Debug Connector (0.05 inch connector)"/>
<debugInterface adapter="JTAG/SW" connector="20-pin Cortex Debug + ETM Connector (0.05 inch connector)"/>
<debugInterface adapter="ST-Link" connector="Mini-USB"/>

Parent | Chain
--- | ---
board | /package/boards/board
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
adapter | String describing the debug adapter. Common adapters are: JTAG/SW (for all adapters supporting JTAG and Serial-Wire Debug), CMSIS-DAP, OpenSDA, J-Link, ST-Link, Nu-Link. | xs:string | optional
connector | String describing the debug connector. Usually one of these: 10-pin Cortex Debug Connector, 20-pin ARM Standard JTAG Connector, 20-pin Cortex Debug + ETM Connector, Mini-USB, Micro-USB. | xs:string | optional

# /package/boards/board/book

The element provides information about documentation parts related to a development board. At least one book must be defined.

Example

<book category="setup" name="Documents/UM1662.pdf" title="Getting Started"/>

Parent | Chain
--- | ---
board | /package/boards/board
Attributes | Description | Type | Use
category | Describes the type of documentation. Use predefined values as defined in the table Board Book Categories. | BoardBookCategoryEnum | optional
name | Is the name of the document (including the path within the Pack). | xs:string | optional
title | Is the title of the document to be displayed in the Books window of uVision. | xs:string | optional

Table: Board Book Categories

The table lists values to identify a specific type of documentation for development boards.

category= | Description
--- | ---
setup | Documentation about how to setup the development board.
schematic | Schematics of the development board.
overview | Overview/data sheet of the development board.
manual | User manual of the development board
layout | PCB layout file of the board (e.g. in Gerber format)
other | All other documentation.