SNAU257 October   2020 TPL1401

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Overview
    1. 1.1 Kit Contents
    2. 1.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
  3. 2System Setup
    1. 2.1 Software Setup
      1. 2.1.1 Operating Systems
      2. 2.1.2 Software Installation
      3. 2.1.3 Analog EVM Controller Firmware Upgrade
    2. 2.2 Hardware Setup
      1. 2.2.1 Power Configurations and Jumper Settings
      2. 2.2.2 Connecting the Hardware
      3. 2.2.3 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
  4. 3Detailed Description
    1. 3.1 Hardware Description
      1. 3.1.1 Theory of Operation for the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT
      2. 3.1.2 Signal Definition of the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT
      3. 3.1.3 Theory of Operation for the TPL1401EVM Hardware
      4. 3.1.4 Signal Definition of the TPL1401EVM
    2. 3.2 Software Description
      1. 3.2.1 Starting the Software
      2. 3.2.2 Software Features
        1. 3.2.2.1 Home Page
        2. 3.2.2.2 Setup Page
        3. 3.2.2.3 DIGIPOT Quick-Start Page
          1. 3.2.2.3.1 Basic DPOT Configuration Tab
        4. 3.2.2.4 Register Map Page
        5. 3.2.2.5 Collateral Page
  5. 4Schematic, PCB Layout, and Bill of Materials
    1. 4.1 BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT Schematic
    2. 4.2 TPL1401EVM Schematic
    3. 4.3 PCB Components Layout
    4. 4.4 BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT Bill of Materials
    5. 4.5 TPL1401EVM Bill of Materials

2.2 Hardware Setup

This section provides the overall system setup for the EVM. The hardware setup contains the Analog EVM Controller (MSP-EXP432E401Y Launchpad), BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT, and TPL1401EVM. A PC runs software that provides an interface to the TPL1401EVM through the Analog EVM Controller.

The Analog EVM Controller generates 5 V of power that can be used as VDD for the DAC. Analog EVM Controller also generates 3.3 V of power that can be used for I2C pull-ups. The IO ports of the Analog EVM Controller and level translators used on the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT and TPL1401EVM can withstand a maximum of 3.6-V IO levels. The Analog EVM Controller also generates digital signals used to communicate with the EVM board.

The BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT is a generic platform used for catalog DACs that provides a predefined interface to connect a DAC evaluation module. The BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT also provides various options for power supply, reference, and digital signals. A connector is provided on the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT for external power supplies. This platform is designed to host additional boards stacked up on the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT in order to provide extended functions. Figure 2-5 displays the system setup.

GUID-30F45690-B65A-445E-A106-3020C7D58A78-low.gifFigure 2-5 Hardware Setup