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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 kit contains a microcontroller
motherboard, a collection of daughter boards
adapted to different sensor boards and the
related cables.
OVERVIEW
EVKT-MACOM
3/1/2018
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
© 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
EVKT-MACOM
MagAlpha Communication Kit
FEATURES
 USB 2.0 Hi-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 Macom Application Software
(MACOM App)
APPLICATIONS
 Sensor test and evaluation
 Performance characterization
 Production configuration and test
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.
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  • Page 1  Performance characterization  Production configuration and test 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 5. 1x 16 conductors ribbon cable 6. 2x 8 conductors ribbon cable 7. 2x Würth Elektronik female SMT WR-MM 8 pin Connector (690367280876) for the TBMA EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • 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 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4 (optional) 0.100" (2.54mm), Surface Mount, Gold 16 position receptacle Würth Elektronik 690367281676 connector 0.100" (2.54mm) surface mount tin TE Connectivity 8-2178711-6 EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 EVKT-MACOM – MAGALPHA COMMUNICATION KIT Connector pinout Refer to EVKT-KNOB user guide for CN1 pin mapping. EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 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 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • 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 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 0.100" (2.54mm) surface mount tin TE Connectivity 7-2178711-8 Connector pinout Refer to TBMA user guide for CN1 and CN2 pin mapping. EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 LPC-Link2 pins before connecting the two boards together. Figure 13: Plug connector board to the LPC-Link2 EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 EVKT-KNOB is delivered with pre-soldered female socket connector while TBMA boards are delivered without it. TBMA boards require therefore to hand solder the female connectors in order to be used with the EVKT-MACOM. Before soldering, make sure to place correctly the connector polarization slot next to pin 1 (as shown below).
  • Page 11 Connect the LPC-Link2 board to the computer using the provided USB cable (Type A to Type Mini-B). The red LED (LED1) on the LPC-Link2 should blink. EVMA-CONN Figure 20: Connect LPC-Link2 to computer EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 Launch the Macom App from the Start Menu. Angle data should be displayed right away. Figure 21: Start Macom App Figure 22: Overview of the Macom App graphical interface EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Toolbar Figure 23: Macom App Toolbar Feature Name Description Switch On/Off the USB connection to the EVKT-MACOM. It also launches a sensor auto discovery when connection is switched On (see Connection Sensor Parameters Save the latest 2000 measured angle in a csv file (can be also open natively by any Save Data Spreadsheet applications like Excel).
  • Page 14 MSB bits and will be within ± m degrees from the latest angle measurement. EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 EVKT-MACOM – MAGALPHA COMMUNICATION KIT EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 To perform a connection cycle simply click on connection twice; the first time to disconnect the device and the second time to reconnect it. Figure 27: Macom App connection cycle EVKT-MACOM www.MonolithicPower.com 3/1/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • 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.