The P2 Edge Module is a simple way to get started with the Propeller 2 multicore microcontroller. In addition to speeding development, this module provides an optimal P2 building block for system integrators and designers to include in their products.

The Propeller 2 P2X8C4M64P chip contains over 32 million transistors and >70 mm2 of custom silicon, 10x that of a typical microcontroller. The P2 contains 8 independent processors with analog pad rings and Smart-pin functionality at all 64 I/O pins. Each smart I/O pin is capable of many autonomous analog and digital functions, including ADC, DAC, PWM, USB, SERIAL, Waveform generation, SMPS, Comparator, SCHMITT and LOGIC modes.

The P2 Edge Module includes the exposed-pad 100-pin TQFP P2X8C4M64P, core and I/O power regulators, power filtering capacitors, crystal, flash memory, boot configuration switches, and two user-configurable on-board LEDs to indicate system states. The PCB’s six-layer design features solid thermal and signal reference planes isolating each signal layer. The design is optimized for low-noise analog and digital operation, and with low temperature rise even at high-speed operation.

Features:

Compact module with Propeller 2 Multicore Microcontroller and essential circuits
6-layer, low noise, system-on-board module
Integrated thermal planes for low temperature rise characteristics at high speed operation
Orientation / Module Locking hole
Two mounting holes connected to the module ground planes
Adjustable operating frequency; recommended maximum 180 MHz clock
Overclocking possible beyond 300 MHz
16 MB SPI Flash memory
64 Smart I/O pins brought out to the edge connector
Buffered LEDs on I/O pins P56 and P57, visible from both sides of the module PCB
Onboard LED feature enable/disable switch
Onboard 1.8 V 2-Amp switching regulator with short-circuit, over-current fault and brownout detection protection for the P2 core (VDD)
Onboard low noise LDO 3.3 V regulators for the P2 smart-pins (VIO), with short-circuit and over-current fault protection
Dual power inputs via the Edge Connector or optional header pads on the back of the module, with reverse polarity protection
Compatible with the Parallax Prop Plug (#32201) for system programming

Applications:

Robotic and CNC control where simultaneous processing is needed
Sensing applications where multiple analog inputs are measured at high speed
Video display control for user human user interface
Educational tool for parallel processing and coding in different languages (Python, C, BASIC, Spin2/PASM)

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