SWRU630
December 2024
1
Description
Getting Started
Features
1
Evaluation Module Overview
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Key Features
1.3
Kit Contents
1.4
Specification
1.5
Device Information
2
Hardware
2.1
xWRL6844EVM Antenna
2.1.1
PCB Material
2.1.1.1
Transmitter and Receiver Virtual Array
2.2
EVM Mux Block Diagram
2.3
Switch Settings
2.4
Push Button Switches
2.5
LEDs
2.6
DC Input Jack
2.7
USB Connector
2.8
DCA1000 HD Connector
2.9
BoosterPack Connector for LaunchPad Connectivity
2.10
CAN-FD_B Connector
2.11
CAN-FD_A Connector
2.12
LIN-PHY Connector
2.13
I2C Connections
2.13.1
EEPROM
2.14
XDS110 Interface
2.15
FTDI Interface
2.16
DCA1000EVM Mode
2.17
PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations:
2.17.1
PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations
2.17.2
Higher Power Demanding Applications
3
Software, Development Tools, and Example Code
4
Hardware Design Files
4.1
Schematics, PCB Layout and Bill of Materials (BOM)
4.2
EVM Design Database
4.3
Hardware Design Checklist
5
Additional Information
5.1
Trademarks
6
References
6.1
TI E2E Community
7
Revision History
1.2
Key Features
Wide 4GHz bandwidth (57GHz to 61GHz) on board etched antennas(4TX,4RX) with high RF performance ROGERS RO3003 PCB substrate
XDS110 based JTAG emulation with serial port for onboard 64-bit QSPI flash programming
UART to USB Debug port for terminal access using FTDI FT4232H
60-pin, high-density (HD) connector for debug, SPI, I2C and LVDS with direct mating to DCA1000 development kit.
Onboard 2 x CAN-FD and 1 x LIN PHY transceivers
EVM supports input voltage range (5V to 12V) using DC Jack to power the board
5V USB Powered standalone mode of operation
On-board INA228A Current sensors to measure per rail power consumption of the Radar device