User Manual

4. I2C/UART Backboard Use
The TeraRanger Evo Swipe Plus sensor can output data through a UART interface using             
an I2C/UART backboard.
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Figure 8 - I2C/UART backboard front view
4.1. I2C/UART pinout
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The I2C/UART backboard uses a single 9 pin Hirose DF13 connector for interfacing to             
the host system. The mating connector is a Hirose DF13-9S-1.25C with crimping contacts            
DF13-2630SCF (tin) or DF13-2630SCFA (gold). Please consider the mechanical stability of          
the mated connectors and avoid any kind of excess force on the connector (during             
installation and once integrated) and follow the recommendations in the Hirose DF13           
series datasheet (available here:
https://www.hirose.com/product/en/products/DF13) to ensure a reliable connection.
Table 6 - Pinout and description (According to DF13 datasheet)
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Pin
Designator
Description
1
Tx
UART transmit output. 3.3V logic
2
Rx
UART receive input. 3.3V logic
3
GND
Power supply and interface ground
4
SDA
I2C serial data line. 3.3V logic
5
SCL
I2C serial clock line. 3.3V logic
6
rfu
RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
7
5V
+5V supply input
8
GND
Power supply and interface ground
9
rfu
RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
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