Summary of Contents for Texas Instruments OPT3004DTSEVM
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OPT3004DTSEVM User's Guide ABSTRACT This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the OPT3004DTSEVM evaluation module. It discusses how to set up and configure the software and hardware, and reviews various aspects of the program operation. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the OPT3004DTSEVM.
Table of Contents www.ti.com Table of Contents Trademarks....................................3 Overview....................................4 2.1 OPT3004DTSEVM Kit Contents............................2.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments....................... 3 OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware..............................3.1 Theory of Operation for the OPT3004DTSEVM.........................7 3.2 OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Overview..........................4 OPT3004DTSEVM Software..............................4.1 Hardware Requirements..............................4.2 Software Installation................................8...
(ALS) with a digital output integrated circuit. It uses a two-wire interface that works with the I C protocol making it ideal for many applications. The OPT3004DTSEVM is a platform for evaluating the performance of the OPT3004 under various conditions. The OPT3004DTSEVM consists of two PCBs.
The following documents provide information regarding Texas Instruments' integrated circuits used in the assembly of the OPT3004DTSEVM. This user's guide is available from the TI web site under literature number SBOU274. Any letter appended to the literature number corresponds to the document revision that is current at the time of the writing of this document.
3 OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Figure 3-1 shows the system setup for the OPT3004DTSEVM. The computer runs the graphical user interface (GUI) software that communicates with the OPTMBEVM board over a USB connection. The OPTMBEVM has a USB Type C port and ships with a USB-C to USB-A cable. The OPTMBEVM board acts as a bridge between the software running on the PC and the OPT3004DTS coupon board.
The EVM ships with the coupon plugged into the motherboard. If not already assembled, the basic hardware setup for the OPT3004DTSEVM involves plugging the coupon board into the motherboard socket. Take special care to make sure the coupon is oriented correctly as shown in Figure 2-1.
The OPT3004DTSEVM software is available through the OPT3004DTSEVM Product Folder on the TI web site (www.ti.com). To install the software to your computer, navigate to the OPT3004DTSEVM software, and open the installer directory. Launch the OPT3004DTSEVM installation file, OPT3004DTS_EVM_Latte.exe, as shown in the figure below.
OPT3004DTSEVM Software The OPT3004EVM software then begins the installation process, as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. OPT3004DTSEVM Software-Installation Launch Follow the prompts as shown in Figure 4-3 Figure 4-8 to install the OPT3004DTSEVM software. Figure 4-3. OPT3004DTSEVM Software-Installation Prompts SBOU274 –...
OPT3004DTSEVM Software www.ti.com Figure 4-8. OPT3004DTSEVM Software-Installation Prompts The OPT3004EVM GUI software is now installed. 4.3 Typical OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Setup Plug the male USB-C cable to the OPTMBEVM board and then plug the male USB-A cable into the computer. The green light will light up on the EVM as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-10. Typical Response After Connecting OPT3004DTSEVM to the Computer Connect the EVM via USB to the PC. If Windows shows a notification that a driver is not found for the device connected, see the instructions to manually install drivers in Section 6.1...
OPT3004DTSEVM Software www.ti.com 4.4 Launching the OPT3004EVM Software With the OPT3004DTSEVM properly connected, launch the Latte EVM GUI software from the Windows Start menu. The software launches with a screen similar to that shown in Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11. OPT3004 Main Operation Screen...
This section primarily discusses how to operate the OPT3004EVM software. The GUI has a primary window that is used to configure and read from the OPT3004DTSEVM, along with two other windows that are used to access different features of the OPT3004DTSEVM. Basic GUI functionality and a description of the tabs are also presented in this section.
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Open the devInit.py script by clicking on the corresponding file in the OPT3004DTSEVM folder on the left side of the screen. This displays the contents of the script on the center of the window. With devInit.py still selected in TI-Latte, click Run>Buffer from the top menu bar of TI-Latte (or press F5) to run the script.
Figure 6-1, use the following steps. If two USB Serial Device devices show up as COM ports automatically (as is the case with Windows 10), then this section can be skipped. Figure 6-1. OPT3004DTSEVM on Microsoft ® Windows ®...
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STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
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www.ti.com Regulatory Notices: 3.1 United States 3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved: FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write software applications for use with the end product.
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www.ti.com Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
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www.ti.com EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices.