SBOU307 October   2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   5
  6. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  7. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Quick Start Setup
    2. 2.2 EVM Operation
      1. 2.2.1 Current Sensing Operation
        1. 2.2.1.1 Detailed Setup
    3. 2.3 Circuitry
      1. 2.3.1 Current Sensing IC
      2. 2.3.2 Input Signal Path
      3. 2.3.3 Digital Circuitry
    4. 2.4 PAMB Compatibility
  8. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Driver Installation
      2. 3.1.2 Firmware
        1. 3.1.2.1 Firmware Debug
      3. 3.1.3 GUI Setup and Connection
        1. 3.1.3.1 Initial Setup
        2. 3.1.3.2 GUI to EVM Connection
    2. 3.2 GUI Operation
      1. 3.2.1 Home Tab
      2. 3.2.2 Registers Tab
      3. 3.2.3 Results Data Tab
    3. 3.3 Direct EVM USB Communication
      1. 3.3.1 Standard USB Read and Write Operations
      2. 3.3.2 Collect Data Through the USB BULK Channel
  9. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  10. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  11. 6Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

2.2 EVM Operation

To use the EVM with the SCB Controller (sold separately), connect the EVM as shown in Figure 2-1.

INA260EVM EVM (Left) Connected to SCB Controller (Right)Figure 2-1 EVM (Left) Connected to SCB Controller (Right)

If using multiple EVMs, then connect them as shown in Figure 2-2. Make sure to use a different I2C address for each device. The GUI only supports up to 4 EVMs total.

INA260EVM Multiple EVMs Connected to SCB ControllerFigure 2-2 Multiple EVMs Connected to SCB Controller