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PREFACE
■ Objectives and Intended Readers
The MB2142-03 support tool (parallel communications adapter) is designed to enable the
development and evaluation of products based on the F
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MC* famiy.
The MB2142-03 is connected to the main unit (MB2141A).
This enables the main unit to perform parallel communication with the host machine (such as a
personal computer).
This manual describes the handling and connection of the MB2142-03. It is aimed at engineers
responsible for the development of products based on the F
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MC, using the MB2142-03.
Refer to the following related manual as necessary:
• Related manual
F
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MC FAMILY MB2140series MAIN UNIT (MB2141A) HARDWARE MANUAL
*: F
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MC stands for FUJITSU Flexible Microcontroller.
■ Structure of This Manual
This manual consists of the following two chapters. Familiarize yourself with the contents of this
manual before attempting to use the adapter.
CHAPTER 1 "HANDLING AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRODUCT"
Describes the handling and specifications of the parallel communications adapter.
CHAPTER 2 "CONNECTIONS"
Describes the connections and the power-on and power-off sequences of the parallel
communications adapter.