SLVUC46D March   2021  – November 2023

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Overview
      1. 1.1.1 Purpose and Scope
  5. 2Evaluation Hardware Overview
    1. 2.1 Connections Overview
    2. 2.2 Connection Details
      1. 2.2.1 Common Connectors and Headers Across all EVM Variants
      2. 2.2.2 MCU Reset and User Button
      3. 2.2.3 Communication Interfaces
      4. 2.2.4 Supply Input
      5. 2.2.5 Current Limit Header (RIPROPI)
      6. 2.2.6 Device Signal and Control Header
      7. 2.2.7 Device Signal Test Points
    3. 2.3 LED Indicators
    4. 2.4 Headers and Connectors (Hardware Device Variant)
    5. 2.5 Headers and Connectors (SPI variant)
  6. 3EVM GUI Control Application
    1. 3.1 MSP430 FET Drivers
    2. 3.2 Cloud-based GUI
    3. 3.3 Local Installation
  7. 4EVM GUI Operation
    1. 4.1 Hardware Setup
    2. 4.2 Launching the DRV824x_DRV814x-Q1EVM GUI Application
    3. 4.3 Using the DRV824x_DRV814x-Q1EVM GUI Application
      1. 4.3.1 Register Map Page (SPI Device Variant)
      2. 4.3.2 Driver Control Page (SPI Device Variant)
      3. 4.3.3 Driver Control Page (HW Device Variant)
      4. 4.3.4 Updating Firmware
  8. 5Revision History

2 Evaluation Hardware Overview

CAUTION:
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Hot surfaces on the EVM include the DRV824x-Q1 or DRV814x-Q1 device (U1) and the area surrounding.

When operating the EVM at the maximum device specifications and a high ambient temperature, external cooling fans can be required to minimize potential fire hazard, personal injury, or both.