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CHESTER-X6

This article describes the CHESTER-X6 extension module.


Module Overview

The CHESTER-X6 provides interface for HARDWARIO S-Wire protocol targeting low-power peripherals using 3 wire connection (+5V, GND, DATA). It implements also 5V boost converter and 5V power supply output.

CHESTER Pin Configuration Diagram

Terminal block pins 1–8 mapped to +V, +5V, GND, DATA, DATA, GND, +5V, +V

Pin Configuration and Functions

PositionSignal NameSignal Description
1+VSystem positive rail (*)
2+5V5.0 V power supply output
3GNDSystem ground signal
4DATAData
5DATAData
6GNDSystem ground signal
7+5V5.0 V power supply output
8+VSystem positive rail (*)

*Note: The system positive rail voltage depends on CHESTER power supply option.

Schematic diagram

A schematic diagram is useful if you program low-level hardware-related code or if you're just curious about how the system is designed.

CHESTER-X6 R1.0 schematic: SC16IS740 I2C-UART bridge, TCA9534A expander, S-Wire line driver, and 5V boost converter

Module Drawing

CHESTER-X6 placement drawing with slot signals on top and S-Wire power and DATA terminals on bottom