SNLU131A February   2013  – June 2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1 DS90UH928QEVM Introduction
    1. 1.1 DS90UH928QEVM Kit Contents
    2. 1.2 System Requirements
    3. 1.3 DS90UH928QEVM Overview
    4. 1.4 Typical Application
  4. 2Quick Start Guide
    1. 2.1 Board Setup
  5. 3Evaluation Hardware Overview
    1. 3.1  Board Overview
    2. 3.2  Power
    3. 3.3  FPD-Link Video Data Output
    4. 3.4  FPD-Link III Interface
    5. 3.5  CML Loop-thru Monitor Interface
    6. 3.6  Controller
    7. 3.7  I2C and Device Addressing
    8. 3.8  I2S and GPIO Interface
    9. 3.9  Device Address, Reset and Mode Selection Inputs
      1. 3.9.1 Output State Select (S1)
      2. 3.9.2 Mode Selection Inputs (S2)
      3. 3.9.3 I2C Address Select (IDx)
      4. 3.9.4 MODE_SEL (S5)
    10. 3.10 Indicators
    11. 3.11 Input/Output Connectors
  6. 4ALP Software
    1. 4.1 Overview
    2. 4.2 Installation
    3. 4.3 Usage
      1. 4.3.1 Information Tab
      2. 4.3.2 Pattern Generator Tab
      3. 4.3.3 Registers Tab
      4. 4.3.4 Scripting Tab
    4. 4.4 Troubleshooting
  7. 5Related Documentation
  8. 6Board Schematic
  9. 7Bill of Materials
  10. 8Board Layout and Layers
  11. 9Revision History

4.2 Installation

Download the TI Analog Launch PAD (ALP) software from the TI website, ti.com/tool/ALP. Please also download the separate ALP updater too, the ALP-PROFILE-UPDATE. Make sure the EVM USB port is not connected to the host PC during this time.

Users need to log into a ti.com profile to access the download page, then fill out the questionnaire for export approval before receiving the executable installer.

The following installation instructions are for the Windows Operating System:

Install the ALP Software

Extract the ALPF_setup_v_x_xx_xxxx.exe from snlc048, then run the executable.

  1. Click Next.
  2. Select I accept the agreement.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Select the location to install the ALP software and click Next.
  5. Select the location for the Start Menu shortcut and click Next.
  6. Create a desktop shortcut icon and Quick Launch button (optional). Click Next.
  7. Click Install. The software is extracted and installed to the system.
  8. Uncheck Launch Analog LaunchPAD and click Finish. The ALP software must not be launched until the USB driver is installed.

USB2ANY Driver

The DS90UB928QEVM is recognized from the host as a generic human interface device (HID), so there is no proprietary driver to install onto the PC. Typically after connecting the device to the host PC, users see a pop-up window indicating Found New Hardware, USB Input Device. If users do not see this prompt, then refer to the below information.

If the USB2ANY firmware is not installed onto the MSP430 on-board, then the USB2ANY firmware does not register in ALP as detecting the hardware (see troubleshooting for more information). In this case, the firmware must be loaded onto the MSP430 to communicate with the device. Users can find and install the program needed for this under MSP430USBDEVPACK/5.20.07.01, Python based Firmware Upgrade Example.

To install the ALP hardware USB driver, connect the USB cable from the host PC to the DS90UH928QEVM USB port (J6):

  1. Launch the Python_Firmware_UpgraderGUI software.
  2. If ready is shown in the console box, proceed to step 3. If not, then hold the BSL reset button (S6), remove and re-insert the USB mini into the port. Then select File > Rescan HID Bus...
  3. Select File > Open User Firmware…
  4. Locate the USB2ANY_2_7_0_0.txt file for import, depending on your location of the ALP software. The rest of the path is shown here: Analog LaunchPAD v1.57.0010\Drivers\i2c_controllers\usb2any\Firmware\.
  5. After running the program, the console shows OK at the end, and the driver is recognized by the PC.
  6. Open ALP to confirm whether the USB2ANY populates on the main screen under Devices.

The software installation is now complete. The ALP software can now be used with DS90UB928-Q1EVM.