Cloud terminal system based on AST2600 processor and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of processors, in particular to a cloud terminal system based on an AST2600 processor and electronic equipment. Comprising an AST2600 processor, and the AST2600 processor comprises a PWM module, a TACH module, an ADC module, an SPI module, a DDR4 module, an eMMC module, an SD module, a VGA module, a DP module and an MAC module. The output end of the PWM module is connected with the input end of the FAN, and the output end of the FAN is connected with the TACH module; the ADC module is connected with a voltage detection point; the SPI module is connected with the FLASH chip; the DDR4 module is connected with the LPDDR4 memory chip; the eMMC module is connected with the eMMC chip; the SD module is connected with the SD connector; the VGA module is connected with the VGA connector; the DP module is connected with the HDMI through the DP-to-HMDI chip; and the MAC module is connected with the PHY chip. The method can achieve the beneficial effects of improving the performance stability of the domestic processor and reducing the cost design of the domestic processor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of processors, and more particularly to a cloud terminal system and electronic device based on the AST2600 processor. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the digital information age, numerous computer / cloud terminals have emerged on the market, among which the variety of products based on domestically produced processors is constantly increasing. However, at present, domestically produced processors still face many challenges in terms of performance stability, cost control, power consumption, and heat generation. For example, some domestically produced processors, such as the E2000Q, have stability issues in their MAC (Media Access Controller) modules. This is mainly manifested in the frequency offset difference between the receiving clock and the recovery clock caused by non-homogeneous board-level design, resulting in data sampling errors and subsequently triggering driver layer errors.

[0003] To address these issues, measures need to be taken in processor design to improve stability and reduce costs. On one hand, some monolithic chips, such as the AST2600, have relatively mature MAC module designs that can effectively avoid data sampling errors caused by non-homogeneous board-level designs and reduce the need for additional clock chips. On the other hand, the high price of some domestic processors, such as the Phytium E2000Q, coupled with the need for additional clock generators to achieve clock homogeneity, significantly increases the overall system cost.

[0004] Therefore, improving the performance and stability of domestically produced processors and reducing their cost design are important directions for current industrial technology development. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this application provides a cloud terminal system and electronic device based on the AST2600 processor, which achieves the beneficial effects of improving the performance stability of domestic processors and reducing their cost design.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a cloud terminal system based on an AST2600 processor, comprising: an AST2600 processor, wherein the AST2600 processor includes a PWM module, a TACH module, an ADC module, an SPI module, a DDR4 module, an eMMC module, an SD module, a VGA module, a DP module, and a MAC module;

[0008] The output terminal of the PWM module is connected to the input terminal of an external FAN, and the output terminal of the FAN is connected to the TACH module.

[0009] The ADC module is connected with external voltage detection points, and is used for detecting a plurality of voltage points on a mainboard.

[0010] The SPI module is connected with external FLASH chips, and is used for BIOS communication.

[0011] The DDR4 module is connected with external LPDDR4 memory chips, and is used for communication between the AST2600 processor and the memory.

[0012] The eMMC module is connected with external eMMC chips, and is used for expanding storage resources.

[0013] The SD module is connected with external SD connectors, and is used for expanding SD card resources.

[0014] The VGA module is connected with external VGA connectors, and is used for VGA display.

[0015] The DP module is connected with external HDMI through a DP-to-HDMI chip, and is used for converting a DP signal into an HDMI signal and then performing HDMI display.

[0016] The MAC module is connected with external PHY chips, and is used for expanding a plurality of network interfaces.

[0017] Optionally, the AST2600 processor further comprises a PCIE module.

[0018] The PCIE module is connected with external USB controllers, and is used for expanding four USB3.0 signals through the USB controllers.

[0019] Optionally, a model of the USB controller is uDP720201.

[0020] Optionally, the AST2600 processor further comprises a PCIE module.

[0021] The PCIE module is connected with external M.2 connectors, and is used for expanding storage resources.

[0022] Optionally, the AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module.

[0023] The USB module is connected with two USB2.0 connectors, and is used for expanding USB resources.

[0024] Optionally, the AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module.

[0025] One output end of the USB module is connected with an external USB2.0 connector, and is used for expanding USB resources.

[0026] Another output end of the USB module is connected with AUDIO through an AUDIO chip, for expanding audio resources.

[0027] Optionally, the model of the AUDIO chip is CJC6811A.

[0028] Optionally, the model of the PHY chip is YT8521SH-CA.

[0029] Optionally, the model of the DP-to-HMDI chip is LT8712X.

[0030] In a second aspect, the present application provides an electronic device loaded with the cloud terminal system based on the AST2600 processor.

[0031] The present application has the following beneficial effects: the technical effects of stable performance and reduced cost of the domestic processor are achieved through the following module design: firstly, aiming at the performance problems such as RX error of the SGMII network port receiving end of the domestic processor (such as E2000Q), a mature processor architecture such as AST2600 is adopted, the MAC module of which has stability, avoiding the clock difference problem caused by non-homologous board-level design, thereby effectively improving the performance stability. Secondly, the AST2600 processor itself has lower cost, and does not need to additionally increase a clock generator for clock synchronization, thereby reducing the overall hardware cost compared with the domestic processor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the cloud terminal system based on the AST2600 processor provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the cloud terminal system based on the AST2600 processor provided by the second embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the cloud terminal system based on the AST2600 processor provided by the third embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present application will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments.

[0036] The concept, specific structure and generated technical effects of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments, and other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application. In addition, all the coupling / connection relationships involved in the patent do not mean that the components are directly connected, but that a better coupling structure can be composed by adding or reducing coupling accessories according to the specific implementation. The various technical features in the creation of the present application can be interactively combined without mutual contradiction and conflict.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a cloud terminal system based on an AST2600 processor provided by the first embodiment of the present application, which comprises an AST2600 processor, the AST2600 processor comprising a PWM module, a TACH module, an ADC module, an SPI module, a DDR4 module, an eMMC module, an SD module, a VGA module, a DP module and a MAC module, which will be described in detail as follows:

[0038] The output end of the PWM module is connected to the input end of an external FAN, and the output end of the FAN is connected to the TACH module.

[0039] Specifically, the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) module can be understood as a circuit or chip capable of generating a pulse signal with adjustable pulse width. By adjusting the duty cycle of the pulse signal (i.e. the ratio of high level time to period), the average voltage or power of the device (i.e. the FAN) connected to it can be controlled. FAN refers to a fan (Fan). Connecting the PWM module with the fan means that the speed of the fan will be controlled by the PWM signal output by the PWM module. When the duty cycle of the PWM signal is large, the average voltage received by the fan is high, and the speed will be accelerated; on the contrary, when the duty cycle is small, the average voltage received by the fan is low, and the speed will be slowed down. In this way, precise adjustment of the speed of the fan can be easily realized to meet different heat dissipation requirements or operating conditions.

[0040] Specifically, the TACH (Tachometer) module refers to a module or circuit specifically designed to measure the rotational speed of a fan. It determines the fan's speed by detecting the pulse signals generated during the fan's rotation. Its main function is to monitor the fan's speed in real-time and feed this information back to other parts of the system, such as a microcontroller or monitoring system. In this way, the system can adjust the duty cycle of the PWM signal based on the actual fan speed, achieving closed-loop control and ensuring that the fan always operates at its best.

[0041] Further, the ADC module is connected to external voltage detection points for detecting multiple voltage points on the motherboard.

[0042] Specifically, the main function of the ADC module is to convert the collected analog voltage signals into digital signals. When connected to external voltage detection points, it can detect the voltage conditions at multiple locations on the motherboard. These voltage points may include the supply voltages of various chipsets, slots, power modules, etc. By detecting multiple voltage points, a more comprehensive understanding of the voltage supply conditions of various components on the motherboard can be obtained. If an abnormality occurs at a certain voltage point, such as excessively high or low voltage, it may affect the normal operation of the corresponding components. By transmitting the collected digital voltage signals to the system's monitoring software or hardware management circuit, the system can promptly detect voltage abnormalities and take appropriate measures, such as issuing an alarm, automatically adjusting the voltage, or shutting down, to protect the hardware devices on the motherboard from damage. At the same time, these voltage data can also be used for system debugging, fault diagnosis, and performance optimization, etc.

[0043] Further, the SPI module is connected to an external FLASH chip for BIOS communication.

[0044] Specifically, SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) is a synchronous serial communication interface commonly used for data transmission between microcontrollers, processors, and other peripherals. It is usually composed of four lines: clock line (SCK), master input / slave output line (MISO), master output / slave input line (MOSI), and slave selection line (SS) which is active low. The SPI module can achieve high-speed data transmission between host devices and slave devices, and is connected to the FLASH chip through a specific circuit or interface.

[0045] More specifically, the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) is a firmware that runs when the computer starts up, responsible for initializing hardware devices, detecting system configuration, and loading the operating system, among other key tasks. The SPI module connects to the external FLASH chip for BIOS communication, meaning that the BIOS program stored in the FLASH chip can transmit data and communicate with other components on the motherboard through the SPI interface.

[0046] Further, the DDR4 module connects to the external LPDDR4 memory chip for communication between the AST2600 processor and the memory.

[0047] Specifically, DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) is a memory interface standard used to connect processors and dynamic random access (DRAM) memory chips. LPDDR4 (Low Power Double Data Rate 4) is a low-power version of DDR4 memory. When the DDR4 module connects to the external LPDDR4 memory chip, they together form a memory subsystem for data exchange and communication between the AST2600 processor and the memory. This allows the AST2600 processor to read and write data in the LPDDR4 memory chip through the DDR4 module, enabling program storage and execution.

[0048] Further, the eMMC module connects to the external eMMC chip for expanding storage resources.

[0049] Specifically, when the eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard) module connects to the external eMMC chip, the additional eMMC chip is connected to the eMMC module on the motherboard through a specific interface to expand storage capacity or provide specific storage functions.

[0050] Further, the SD module connects to the external SD connector for expanding SD card resources.

[0051] Specifically, the main purpose of the SD module connecting to the external SD connector is to expand the storage resources of the device. By inserting SD cards of different capacities, users can increase the storage space of the device, thereby storing more data, applications, or other content.

[0052] Further, the VGA module connects to the external VGA connector for VGA display.

[0053] Specifically, the VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector is connected to the VGA module on the mainboard or graphics card through a specific interface to realize physical connection with an external display. The computer or other device can transmit video signals to the external display to display images, text and other information.

[0054] Further, the DP module is connected to an external DP-to-HDMI chip for converting DP signals into HDMI signals for HDMI display.

[0055] Specifically, the DP-to-HDMI chip is of the model LT8712X.

[0056] More specifically, the DP module itself is used to transmit digital video and audio signals, and a DP-to-HDMI chip is needed to convert the signal format so that the DP signals can be transmitted to the display through the HDMI interface for display.

[0057] Further, the MAC module is connected to an external PHY chip for expanding multiple network interfaces.

[0058] Specifically, the PHY chip is of the model YT8521SH-CA.

[0059] More specifically, the MAC module is responsible for processing the network data link layer, and the PHY chip is responsible for processing the physical layer signals of the network. By connecting the MAC module to an external PHY chip, the device can expand more network interfaces, thereby increasing the number of connectable network devices or providing higher network bandwidth.

[0060] More specifically, in the application process of domestic processors, there are certain problems in stability. Taking the domestic E2000Q processor as an example, the stability of its media access control (MAC) module is poor. Specifically, due to the use of non-homogeneous board-level design, data sampling errors may occur between the receiving clock and the recovered clock due to frequency offset differences. Such errors can cause error reporting in the driver layer. In order to solve this problem, a special clock chip is often needed to be additionally configured to realize clock homogeneity, so as to ensure the normal operation of the system.

[0061] For customers who need multiple USB interfaces, refer to Figure 1 On the basis of the above, the AST2600 processor further includes a PCIE module.

[0062] The PCIE module is connected to an external USB controller for expanding four USB3.0 signals through the USB controller.

[0063] The USB controller adopts a model of uDP720201.

[0064] Further, the AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module.

[0065] The USB module is connected with two USB2.0 connectors, and is used for expanding USB resources.

[0066] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a cloud terminal system based on an AST2600 processor provided in a second embodiment of the present application, and is applicable to customers with audio function requirements. On the basis of the above, the cloud terminal system further comprises:

[0067] The AST2600 processor further comprises a PCIE module.

[0068] The PCIE module is connected with an external USB controller, and is used for expanding four USB3.0 signals through the USB controller.

[0069] Specifically, the USB controller adopts a model of uDP720201.

[0070] Further, the AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module.

[0071] One output end of the USB module is connected with an external USB2.0 connector, and is used for expanding USB resources.

[0072] The other output end of the USB module is connected with an AUDIO through an AUDIO chip, and is used for expanding audio resources.

[0073] Referring to Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a cloud terminal system based on an AST2600 processor provided in a third embodiment of the present application, and is applicable to customers with M.2 system disk / storage requirements. On the basis of the above, the cloud terminal system further comprises:

[0074] The AST2600 processor further comprises a PCIE module.

[0075] The PCIE module is connected with an external M.2 connector, and is used for expanding storage resources.

[0076] Further, the AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module.

[0077] The USB module is connected with two USB2.0 connectors, and is used for expanding USB resources.

[0078] In a second aspect, the application provides an electronic device loaded with the AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system.

[0079] The above is a specific description of the preferred embodiments of the application, but the application creation is not limited to the described embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or replacements without departing from the spirit of the application. These equivalent modifications or replacements are all included in the scope defined by the claims of the application.

Claims

1. An AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system, characterized by, The application relates to a cloud terminal system based on an AST2600 processor. The AST2600 processor comprises a PWM module, a TACH module, an ADC module, an SPI module, a DDR4 module, an eMMC module, an SD module, a VGA module, a DP module and a MAC module. An output end of the PWM module is connected with an input end of an external FAN, and an output end of the FAN is connected with the TACH module. The ADC module is connected with external voltage detection points and is used for detecting a plurality of voltage points on a mainboard. The SPI module is connected with an external FLASH chip and is used for BIOS communication. The DDR4 module is connected with an external LPDDR4 memory chip and is used for communication between the AST2600 processor and the memory. The eMMC module is connected with an external eMMC chip and is used for expanding storage resources. The SD module is connected with an external SD connector and is used for expanding SD card resources. The VGA module is connected with an external VGA connector and is used for VGA display. The DP module is connected with an external DP-to-HMDI chip and is used for converting a DP signal into an HMDI signal and then performing HDMI display. The MAC module is connected with an external PHY chip and is used for expanding a plurality of network ports.

2. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 1, wherein, The AST2600 processor further comprises a PCIE module. The PCIE module is connected with an external USB controller and is used for expanding four USB3.0 signals through the USB controller.

3. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 2, wherein, The USB controller adopts a model of uDP720201.

4. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 1, wherein, The AST2600 processor further comprises a PCIE module. The PCIE module is connected with an external M.2 connector and is used for expanding storage resources.

5. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 1, wherein, The AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module. The USB module is connected with two USB2.0 connectors and is used for expanding USB resources.

6. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 1, wherein, The AST2600 processor further comprises a USB module. One output end of the USB module is connected with an external USB2.0 connector and is used for expanding USB resources. The other output end of the USB module is connected with an AUDIO through an AUDIO chip and is used for expanding audio resources.

7. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 6, wherein, The model of the AUDIO chip is CJC6811A.

8. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 1, wherein, The model of the PHY chip is YT8521SH-CA.

9. The AST2600 processor-based cloud terminal system of claim 1, wherein, The model of the DP-to-HMDI chip is LT8712X.

10. An electronic device, comprising: The cloud terminal system based on the AST2600 processor.

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