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

2.1 Quick Start Setup

The following instructions describe how to set up and use the EVM.

  1. Purchase an SCB if you do not already have one.
    1. To use a PAMB Controller instead, see PAMB Compatibility.
  2. Download this driver and install as an administrator: https://www.ti.com/lit/zip/sbac253.
    1. Follow the download prompts, a myTI account is required.
    2. Note that this driver is labeled as a PAMB driver, but is also used for the SCB.
  3. Attach the EVM to the SCB Controller as shown in Figure 2-1.
    1. Refer to Figure 2-2 when connecting multiple EVMs of the same type together.
  4. Connect the EVM to the PC using the provided USB cable.
    1. Insert the micro USB cable into the SCB Controller onboard USB receptacle J2.
    2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a PC.
  5. Access the GUI from this link in either Chrome, Firefox, or Safari: https://dev.ti.com/gallery/info/CurrentSensing/INA260EVM_GUI/.
  6. Connect the GND reference of the external system to the GND node of the EVM (pin 1 of J1).
  7. Provide a current through the IN+ and IN– nodes by connecting the signal leads to J1 pin 5 or 6 and J1 pin 3 or 4 on the EVM as explained in Current Sensing Operation.