Follow the steps below precisely to quickly evaluate the TPS38700S-Q1 on the TPS389387EVM. In this quick start, Enable 1 and Enable 2 signals after the ACT pin is triggered are detailed.
- Install the GUI based on Section 5.1. Skip this section if the TPS38700Q1EVM GUI is already installed.
- Attach the MSP430 to the pins at the bottom side of the TPS389387EVM. The orientation is detailed in TPS389387EVM Board Bottom with MSP430. Make sure that the GND pins match the corresponding board connector.
- Connect the MSP430 power cable to the MSP430 and USB port of the computer.
- Make sure all jumpers are connected as per the guidelines in Table 3-2.
- Connect TI's USB-TO-GPIO2 connector to J19 of the EVM and to the USB port of the computer.
- Once the TI's USB-TO-GPIO2 connector is connected
to the EVM and the computer, launch the evaluation software Fusion Digital Power
Designer.
- Click on I2C GUI in the bottom right.
- Click on Change Scan Mode to select TPS38700x and then click OK.
- Scan for the TPS38700-Q1 by clicking on Scan for TPS38700x on top left of the window.
- Once the EVM is discovered, select Click to Configure (text in blue).
- Select Refresh All to
update the GUI to the preprogrammed device configuration.