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DESCRIPTION
The EVKT-MACOM is a communication kit for
the MagAlpha magnetic position sensor family.
The
EVKT-MACOM
connection and operation with MagAlpha test
boards (TBMA) and evaluation kits (EVKT-
KNOB). The EVKT-MACOM kit contains a
microcontroller motherboard, a collection of
daughter boards adapted to different sensor
boards, and the related cables.
OVERVIEW
EVKT-MACOM
3/15/2017
MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
offers
a
seamless
Figure 1: EVKT-MACOM with EVMA-CONN Daughter Board
www.MonolithicPower.com
© 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
EVKT-MACOM
MagAlpha Communication Kit
FEATURES
USB 2.0 High-Speed Interface
LPC4370, ARM Cortex-M4 Microcontroller
from NXP
Connector Board to Interface with TBMA
Test Boards (TBMA-CONN)
Connector Board to Interface with EVMA
Test Kits (EVMA-CONN)
Compatible
with
Software (MACOM App)
APPLICATIONS
Sensor Tests and Evaluation
Performance Characterization
Production Configurations and Tests
All MPS parts are lead-free, halogen-free, and adhere to the RoHS directive. For
MPS green status, please visit the MPS website under Quality Assurance.
"MPS" and "The Future of Analog IC Technology" are registered trademarks of
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Macom
Application
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  • Page 1  Production Configurations and Tests All MPS parts are lead-free, halogen-free, and adhere to the RoHS directive. For MPS green status, please visit the MPS website under Quality Assurance. “MPS” and “The Future of Analog IC Technology” are registered trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    EVKT-MACOM – MAGALPHA COMMUNICATION KIT KIT CONTENTS See Figure 2 for a list of EVKT-MACOM communication kit contents. TBMA-CONN EVMA-CONN Figure 2: Kit Contents 1. 1x LPC-Link2 board with LPC4370 microcontroller from NXP 2. 1x TBMA-CONN board (LPC-Link2 daughterboard) 3. 1x EVMA-CONN board (LPC-Link2 daughterboard) 4.
  • Page 3 CN1.15 CN1.15 CN1.13 CN1.16 +3.3V CN1.16 CN1.8 CN1.10 CN1.10 CN1.9 CN1.8 CN1.5 Figure 4: Schematic EVMA-CONN Rev B and Rev C EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4 Figure 5 shows the assembly view of Rev B. Figure 5: Assembly View EVMA-CONN Rev B Figure 6 shows the assembly view of Rev C. Figure 6: Assembly View EVMA-CONN Rev C EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
  • Page 5 Connector 0.100" (2.54mm), Surface Mount Tin TE Connectivity 8-2178711-6 CONNECTOR PINOUT Refer to the EVKT-KNOB user guide for CN1 pin mapping. EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 +3.3V 0Ω CN2.1 CN2.2 CN2.3 CN2.1 CN2.4 CN2.4 CN2.2 CN2.5 CN2.5 CN2.3 CN2.6 +3.3V CN2.6 CN1.8 CN2.8 CN2.8 CN1.3 CN1.8 CN2.7 Figure 8: Schematic TBMA-CONN Rev B EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
  • Page 7 CN2.4 CN2.4 CN2.2 CN2.5 CN2.5 CN2.3 CN2.6 +3.3V CN2.6 CN1.8 CN2.8 CN2.8 CN1.3 CN1.8 CN2.7 Figure 10: Schematic TBMA-CONN Rev C EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 EVKT-MACOM – MAGALPHA COMMUNICATION KIT Assembly View Rev C Figure 11: Assembly TBMA-CONN Rev C EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
  • Page 9 Connector 0.100" (2.54mm), Surface Mount Tin TE Connectivity 7-2178711-8 CONNECTOR PINOUT Refer to the TBMA user guide for CN1 and CN2 pin mapping. EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 LPC-Link2 pins before connecting the two boards together (see Figure 14). Figure 13: Plug Connector Board to the LPC-Link2 Figure 14: Assembled LPC-Link2 with TBMA-CONN Daughter Board EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
  • Page 11 LPC-Link2 daughter board. TBMA-CONN TBMA-Q-RD Figure 16: Connect TBMA-RD to TBMA-CONN Board TBMA-CONN Figure 17: Connect TBMA-LT to TBMA-CONN Board EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 EVMA-CONN Figure 20: Connect LPC-Link2 to Computer 6. Start Macom App Launch the Macom App from the start menu (See Figure 21). Figure 21: Start Macom App EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
  • Page 13 EVKT-MACOM – MAGALPHA COMMUNICATION KIT Angle data should be displayed right away (see Figure 22). Figure 22: Overview of Macom App Graphical Interface EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Toolbar Figure 23: Macom App Toolbar Feature Name Description Switch the USB connection to the EVKT-MACOM on or off. This feature also launches a Connection sensor auto-discovery when the connection is switched ON (see Sensor Parameters section on page 15).
  • Page 15 MSB bits and will be within ± m degrees from the latest angle measurement. EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2017 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 To perform a connection cycle, simply click on connection twice: once to disconnect the device and again to reconnect it. Figure 27: Macom App Connection Cycle EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/15/2017 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
  • Page 17 NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Users should warrant and guarantee that third party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.