Datasheet
Introduction
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1.1 Requirements
To operate this EVM properly, you must connect and properly configure the
following components:
❏ Personal computer
A computer with a USB port is required to operate this EVM. The
TPS65011 interface software runs on the PC and communicates with
the EVM via the PC USB port. You can send commands to the EVM
and read the contents of the TPS65011 internal registers through the
USB port.
❏ Printed circuit board assembly
The TPS65011EVM-049 PCB contains the TPS65011 IC and its
required external components. This board contains several jumpers
and connectors that enable you to customize the board for specific
operating conditions.
❏ USB to I
2
C interface board (EV2300)
The EV2300 is the link that allows the PC and the EVM to
communicate. One end of the EV2300 connects to the PC with the
supplied USB cable; the other end of the EV2300 connects to the EVM
with the supplied Molex cable.
Q When you write a command to the EVM, the interface program run
from the PC sends the command to the PC USB port. The EV2300
receives the USB command, converts the signal to an I
2
C protocol,
and sends the I
2
C signal to the TPS65011 board.
Q When you read a status register from the EVM, the PC sends a
command to read a register on the EVM. When the EVM receives
the command, it reports the status of the register via the I
2
C
interface. The EV2300 receives the information on the I
2
C
interface, converts it to a USB protocol, and sends it to the PC.
Software
Texas Instruments has provided software to assist you in evaluating
this EVM. When downloading software from TI’s website:
1) Download the master installation file (SLVC021.zip).
2) Unzip the files to a temporary directory.
3) Run the START.bat to start the installation menu.
4) Install the TPS65010EVM controller program first. Note that the
TPS65010EVM controller program is used for both the TPS65010
and TPS65011 EVMs.
5) Install the USB drivers next. (Be sure that the EV2300 board is not
connected to your computer).
Note: Additional manual installation instructions are in the
drivers\readme.txt file.