SLVUBX1 December   2020 TPS63810

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Introduction
  3. 2Quick Start
    1. 2.1 Step 1: Software Installation
    2. 2.2 Step 2: Firmware Completition and Flashing
    3. 2.3 Step 3: Hardware Setup
    4. 2.4 Step 4: GUI
  4. 3System Overview
  5. 4Hardware Overview
    1. 4.1 Buck-Boost Converter
    2. 4.2 Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC)
    3. 4.3 LaunchPad
    4. 4.4 Voltage Reference
    5. 4.5 Temperature Sensor
  6. 5Firmware Overview
  7. 6Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  8. 7Setup Details
  9. 8Bill of Materials, PCB Layout, and Schematic
    1. 8.1 Bill of Materials
    2. 8.2 PCB Layout
    3. 8.3 Schematic

1 Introduction

The BOOSTXL-TECDRV BoosterPack is an evaluation platform designated to highlight the TPS63810 use as a driver for a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) module.

The BOOSTXL-TECDRV interfaces to LaunchPad development platforms using the XL connector format. To use the BOOSTXL-TECDRV BoosterPack GUI a specific LaunchPad (the MSP-EXP432P401R) must be used. The LaunchPad communicates to the TPS63810 through its I2C interface and also acts as a USB-to-PC GUI communication bridge.

Note:

The BOOSTXL-TECDRV requires a LaunchPad or external master controller to evaluate the TPS63810.

The MSP-EXP432P401R LaunchPad is controlled by commands received from the BOOSTXL-TECDRV BoosterPack GUI. The LaunchPad sends data to the GUI for display. If a LaunchPad is not used, the BoosterPack plug-in module format allows an alternate external host to communicate with the TPS63810 using the LaunchPad connectors.

The BOOSTXL-TECDRV incorporates circuitry and components with the following features:

  • The TPS63810 high efficiency, high output current buck-boost converter with I2C interface.
  • On board precision 2.5-V voltage reference.
  • External power supply and temperature sensors can be connected through screw terminal blocks.
  • I2C interface for the TPS63810 device configuration and communication.

Note:

The BOOSTXL-TECDRV requires an external 3.3-V power supply to power the TPS63810.

Figure 1-1shows the BOOSTXL-TECDRV architecture along with the key components and blocks listed in the features.

GUID-20200909-CA0I-TQQN-Z3PJ-V19PVZGD3BHF-low.gifFigure 1-1 BOOSTXL-TECDRV Block Diagram