SCEU028 November   2023

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Kit Contents
    2. 1.2 Features
  5. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 PCB Overview
    2. 2.2 Hardware Setup
  6. 3Bill of Materials
  7. 4Revision History

2.1 PCB Overview

Installing Software

The TPLD development software InterConnect Studio is available free of charge at interconnect_studio.itg.ti.com.

Using InterConnect Studio Software

For more information on using the InterConnect Studio software, see the InterConnect Studio User's Guide.

Uninstalling Software

The software can be uninstalled in the way that is typical for your operating system.

Using the TPLD-PROGRAM

This section describes the steps to take when using the TPLD-PROGRAM to program a TPLD device on a TPLD EVM.

  1. Download and install InterConnect Studio using the steps described in Installing Software.
  2. Using InterConnect Studio, choose a preset configuration or design your own circuit.
  3. Using the 14-position cable, connect a TPLD EVM with an unprogrammed TPLD device on the board to the TPLD-PROGRAM. Connect the TPLD-PROGRAM to your computer using the USB-to-micro-USB cable. When connecting cables to the Programmer, ensure that the cables are facing the correct direction. Turn the key on the 14-pin cable up for both boards. All cables should slide in without difficulty or needing excessive force.
  4. Temporarily load settings to TPLD by clicking the Configure TPLD button.
  5. To permanently write to the TPLD, open the Configure TPLD Settings menu by selecting the three dots next to the Configure TPLD button in the top left, then check Permanently program this device and click OK.

For more details, see the user's guides for the chosen TPLD EVM and for InterConnect Studio.

GUID-20231004-SS0I-NMRP-J6TQ-WXSHHKMPL8ZQ-low.svg Figure 2-1 TPLD-PROGRAM PCB Front
GUID-20231004-SS0I-TVRH-8RLM-XPF91W84PQGR-low.svg Figure 2-2 TPLD-PROGRAM PCB Back

The TPLD-PROGRAM PCB is designed to be easy to use and to be compatible with all TPLD EVMs. LEDs on the board allow for users to diagnose the boards functionality. The LEDs activate based on the conditions described below.

LED Color Indication
D5 Blue Good USB connection and functional 3V3 supply
D6 Blue Functional 8V0 supply

If a firmware update is required by the programmer, the user is prompted by InterConnect Studio when attempting to program a device through the programmer. The update uses the USB connection between the user's computer and the TPLD-PROGRAM.