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UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide Object of Declaration: UCS81003 Evaluation Board 2014 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002300A-page 3...
• The Microchip Web Site • Customer Support • Document Revision History DOCUMENT LAYOUT This document describes how to use the UCS81003 Evaluation Board. The manual layout is as follows: • – Important information about the UCS81003 Chapter 1. “Product Overview”...
UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE This manual uses the following documentation conventions: DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS Description Represents Examples Arial font: ® Italic characters Referenced books MPLAB IDE User’s Guide Emphasized text ...is the only compiler... Initial caps...
Preface RECOMMENDED READING This user's guide describes how to use UCS81003 Evaluation Board. Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources. • UCS81003 Data Sheet - “Automotive USB Port Power Controller with Charger Emulation”...
Figure 1-1: ® • Customer-provided Windows • UCS81003 graphical user interface (GUI) program • UCS81003 Evaluation Board • USB Cable for GUI communications (Standard-A plug to mini-B plug) • 5V power source (V • Customer-provided portable device and OEM USB charging cable (with Standard-A plug at board’s end)
UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide A block diagram of the UCS81003 Evaluation Board is shown in Figure 1-2 below: USB STD-A USB STD-A PLUG RECPT (Data & Power (To Portable From Host) Device) AUX Input (Power) UCS81003 Control/Status Manual/Bridge Configuration &...
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation INTRODUCTION This chapter identifies the main connectors, LEDs, jumpers and test points that can be found on the UCS81003 Evaluation Board. It also explains the steps to install the board’s graphical user interface. CONNECTORS ON THE EVALUATION BOARD Figure 2-1 shows the top of the evaluation board and highlights the connectors.
UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide LEDS ON THE EVALUATION BOARD Figure 2-2 shows the top of the Evaluation Board and highlights the LEDs. LED2 LED1 SMBus Activity USB_OK (red) (green) LED3 ALERT LED4 (red) Attach Detection (green) FIGURE 2-2: Evaluation Board Top View – LEDs.
V . This is the recommended configuration when evaluating the Attach Detection feature of the UCS81003. If the board is evaluated with a PC running the GUI, then the V must be supplied after the USB cable is plugged into the J2 connector.
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SMBus data and clock lines If the UCS81003 is in SMBus mode (as selected by using J16 instead of J18), then two jumpers must be populated in 1-2 and 3-4 positions to connect the clock and data lines to the MCP2221 USB bridge.
• J16 or J18 • J17 or J19 • If UCS81003 is configured in SMBus mode (as selected by using J16 instead of J18), two jumpers must be populated on J7 and J6 must be left unpopulated. UCS81003 is configured in Stand-Alone mode, the jumpers on J7 must be left off.
J11, J12 Signal Ground These test points connect to the signal ground of the board. These are the ground reference for the UCS81003. J13, J14, J15 Earth Ground These test points connect to the earth ground of the board (the shield of the USB connectors).
Installation and Operation SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To begin using the UCS81003 Evaluation Board, software must be installed on a ® Windows -based computer with a USB port. 1. Download the software archive from the board’s web page, unzip it and double-click the Setup.exe, to start the installation.
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When installation is complete, the program will automatically run. If a screen appears requiring a restart for the changes to take effect, reboot the computer. The UCS81003 interface will start with the SMBus communications. 2014 Microchip Technology Inc.
Chapter 3. Hardware Description UCS81003 DEVICE The UCS81003 provides a single USB port power switch for precise control of up to 3.0A continuous current (2.85A typical) with overcurrent limiting, dynamic thermal management, latch/auto-recovery upon fault, selectable active low or high enable, under and overvoltage lockout, and back-drive protection.
M1, M2. DIRECT SMBUS CONNECT OPTION It is also possible to connect an external SMBus master to the UCS81003 Evaluation Board. Remove the jumpers on J7 and connect the SMBus master to the header pins that are linked directly to UCS81003 pins SMDATA/LATCH and SMCLK/S0. Note that ground must be connected to one of the test point grounds or header pins on the EVB.
To get the graphical interface and the evaluation board running, follow these instructions: 1. Start the UCS81003 GUI software: from the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Microchip > UCS81003. 2. Connect the USB mini connector end of the cable to the board and the standard USB connector of the cable to any available USB port on the PC.
(see Section 4.3.4.3 “Configuration Save and Load”). • The GUI cannot be used to demonstrate UCS81003 behavior in Stand-Alone mode since SMBus communication is required. 4.1.2 GUI Abbreviations...
When this button is clicked, the Run button appears under an extended menu bar, as shown in Figure 4-3. Extended Menu Run Button Abort Execution Button FIGURE 4-3: Stop and Run Button. 2014 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002300A-page 25...
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Single Read. 4.2.1.6 DEFAULT When this button is pressed, it loads the defaults to all registers of the UCS81003. 4.2.1.7 STEP When selected, Step will go through the Emulation Profiles in sequence, from Legacy 1 through 7, then BC1.2 DCP, and finally Custom.
The pin indicators (SEL, PWR_EN, M1, M2 and EM_EN) shown in Figure 4-4 green if the signal on the corresponding pin on the UCS81003 device is high, and dark if the signal is low. If the “Pin Ignore” box is checked (see Section 4.2.3.3 “Pin...
UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide 4.2.4 Active Mode Selection The Active Mode Selection section on the right side of the GUI, shown in Figure 4-5, provides a quick reference regarding operating state based on the values of M1, M2 and EM_EN. This section is always displayed.
Main Tab Window Overview. 4.3.1.1 DEDICATED CHARGER EMULATION (DCE) CYCLE As shipped, the UCS81003 is ready to function as a dedicated charger, which will be applied when there is an attach detection. To view this behavior, perform the following: 1. Connect V to the evaluation board (see Section 2.4 “Jumpers on the...
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FIGURE 4-7: Main Tab - Charging Started. 4. Disconnect the portable device from the board. The UCS81003 should detect a removal, switch to the Detect power state, and stop delivering a charge. Figure 4-8 shows the interface after a removal was detected.
CHARGING DOWNSTREAM PORT (CDP) The CDP charging profile is based on the “USB Battery Charging Specification v1.x”. When a BC1.x-compliant portable device attachment is detected, the UCS81003 and the portable device do handshaking based on the standard. If handshaking is successful, charging occurs up to the set current limit.
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UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide As shown in Figure 4-10, the green trace is the instantaneous current, while Note: the red diagonal line is the charge being delivered in mAh. Both are also presented in numeric format in the bottom left boxes. Trace color and characteristics can be changed by clicking on the waveform boxes to the left of these numerical values.
SMBus address is displayed. SMBus timeout can be disabled. 4.3.2.5 EMULATION PROFILE DISABLE Check the Profiles boxes to disable them. They will not be used during emulation. By selecting the “Disable ALL” will toggle all profile check boxes. 2014 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002300A-page 33...
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UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide 4.3.2.6 ATTACH/REMOVE ENABLE Click the S0_SET box to remove the check mark and disable the function. 4.3.2.7 FAULT HANDLER These are controls related to fault handling. 4.3.2.8 GENERAL CONTROL Controls for general parameters. 4.3.2.9 THERMAL REGULATION Controls for thermal and detection delay parameters.
These configurations include signaling on the USB data lines, as well as what method of current limiting to employ (Constant Current or Trip). For more information, refer to the UCS81003 Data Sheet and AN24.14 - “UCS1002 Fundamentals of Custom Charger Emulation” (DS200005234).
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Customs Emulation Configuration allows for a quick way to save the necessary regis- ters to configure the UCS81003 for a custom profile to a file. Enter the path and press the SAVE button. Files will be overwritten if duplicate file names are used.
4.3.4.3 CONFIGURATION SAVE AND LOAD The Register Set tab contains controls (Figure 4-15) which save the settings currently configured in the UCS81003 to allow quick reconfiguration at any time. 2014 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002300A-page 37...
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FIGURE 4-15: Save/Load Section. To save configuration settings, configure the UCS81003 as desired, then display the Register Set tab. Type a path in the “File Stored Path” field or press the Browse button to select the folder where the configuration file will be saved. The file should be named with the .txt extension or with a similar text file format.
STEP 2: DEFINE CUSTOM EMULATION CONFIGURATIONS At installation, a set of files are preloaded on the users system (profile1.txt – profile7.txt) with the default profiles of the UCS81003. These files can be changed easily by using the Custom Charging tab.
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4.3.5.4 CUSTOM FILE PATH QUICK LOAD When starting the UCS81003 interface, the file paths are reset to a default path. If desired, the user may save the files in an alternate location. This quick load feature saves the paths of the Setup.txt and all seven profile locations to quickly return or change files with one click.
• Check if the current limit jumper is set appropriately. Device Is Not Charging or Not • The current source may not have high enough capacity from V Charging Optimally • Run the Demo routine to determine highest current profile. 2014 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002300A-page 41...
UCS81003 EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts INTRODUCTION This appendix contains the following schematics and layouts for the UCS81003 Evaluation Board: • Board – Schematic • Board – Top Silk • Board – Top Copper and Silk •...
J11, J12, J13, J14, Conn. TP loop tin SMD 68602-116HLF The components listed in this Bill of Materials are representative of the PCB assembly. The released BOM Note 1: used in manufacturing uses all RoHS-compliant components. 2014 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002300A-page 49...
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UCS81003 Evaluation Board User’s Guide TABLE B-1: BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) (CONTINUED) Qty. Reference Description Manufacturer Part Number J16, J17, J18, J19 Conn. header-2.54 male 2x8 gold 68602-116HLF 5.84MH th. vert. Inductor choke Common Mode 90 ohm Murata Electronics DLW21HN900SQ2L...
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