Decaf IOC-M Control Module

Last Update: Jan 19, 2019 @ 18:05

Does your project require a USB control module to handle multiple digital inputs (switches and device binary states), digital outputs (binary controls and status LEDs) and analog inputs? The IOC-M is ideal for this, as it is a USB Human Interface Device that works with the standard Window driver. This means that all your controls and sensors are handled at the app level.

The IOC-M module is 54x23mm and is intended to be soldered on to or plugged into another circuit board that implements the sensors, controls and relevent connectors.

decaf-ioc-m

Product Description

Decaf IOC-M package includes

  • the 72 MHz Cortex-M3 controller board with firmware already installed, plus USB cable.
  • Virtual COM port usb cable (Red/Green/White/Black = 5V/GND/Tx/Rx)
  • PiXCL 19 for app creation (Windows 10 / 8 / 7), via download.

The controller board firmware provides your prototype board with support for:

  • 8 digital outputs (active H) i.e. equivalent to turning a switch ON.
  • 2 digital control outputs (active L) i.e. for devices with CS (ChipSelect) L requirements.
  • 8 digital inputs (active H) i.e. when a switch or equivalent is ON.
  • 2 analog inputs (0-3v3) for your sensors.
  • SPI devices with NSS and external CS pins. This allows multiple SPI devices to part of your project.
  • COM port output (virtual COM port cable included)
  • Real Time Clock (RTC) e.g. for time stamping data events. An external VBAT (3v3 such as a button battery) can be supplied to keep the RTC running if needed.
 These controls are usually enough to get a simple sensor set running. Sensors can be powered by 5V or 3V3, while the microcontroller runs on 3V3, derived on-board from the USB 5V supply.
Here’s an example of what you can do.
User pcb mockup with the IOC-M, digital I/O connectors, analog inputs.

User pcb mockup with the IOC-M, digital I/O connectors, analog inputs and an RGB LED. SPI and USART connection are on the double row header.

How about a real development board for the IOC-M?

We have created an optional circuit board with the standard Decaf digital I/O and analog input connectors to get your project started. The IOC-M plugs into the two 20 pin headers.

Product Package includes

  • fully assembled and tested cpu and I/O board
  • USB cable

Resources (download from Support Pages)

We also offer a custom sensor development service. This can be as simple or as complex as

  • designing a full custom sensor pcb
  • arranging manufacture.
  • updating the firmware to add sensor specific support

Contact us today with your requirements, and we’ll see what we can do. Our rates are affordable.

Specifications

Analog Inputs        Digital Inputs        Digital Outputs

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Decaf IOC-2xe   Decaf IOC-235   Decaf IOC-350   Decaf IOC-370

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