Texas Instruments TDC7200EVM User Manual
Texas Instruments TDC7200EVM User Manual

Texas Instruments TDC7200EVM User Manual

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TDC7200EVM User's Guide
User's Guide
Literature Number: SNAU177
January 2015

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  • Page 1 TDC7200EVM User’s Guide User's Guide Literature Number: SNAU177 January 2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Checking Connection ......................Opening the GUI ...................... Hardware Configuration ....................... EVM Connections ......................... Jumpers ......................GUI and Operation ........................Board Layout ........................Bill of Materials Table of Contents SNAU177 – January 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 3 Recommended TDC7200 Register Configuration (Default Settings) ........................Graphing ..................... Measurement Results ....................... Top Assembly Layer ........................ Bottom Layer ........................Schematic List of Tables ....................TDC7200 Bill of Materials SNAU177 – January 2015 List of Figures Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 4: Evm Key Features

    SNAU177 – January 2015 General Description This guide details the use of the TDC7200EVM evaluation module (referred to as EVM for the remainder of this document). The TDC7200EVM is an evaluation module that allows users to evaluate the operation and performance of the TDC7200 Time-to-Digital Converter. One example application that requires accurate time-to-digital conversion is flow sensing.
  • Page 5: Evm

    Figure 1. TDC7200EVM Evaluation Board SNAU177 – January 2015 General Description Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 6: Equipment List

    2. Connect the USB cable from the MSP430 LaunchPad to the PC 3. Connect the TDC7200EVM to the MSP430 LaunchPad via J1 and J2 4. Connect START and STOP pulses to the TDC7200EVM via J5 and J4. See Section 6 for more information.
  • Page 7: Software Installation

    5. Once done, you should be able to see the installation in your folder, for example, C:\ folder, such as C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\TDC7200EVM. 6. Note: as part of this GUI installation, the GUI driver for the TDC7200EVM is also installed. MSP430 Firmware Upgrade 1.
  • Page 8: Checking Connection

    Checking Connection 1. If you haven’t done so, connect the USB cable from the MSP430 Launch Pad to your PC. 2. If you haven’t done so, connect the TDC7200EVM to the MSP430 Launch Pad via J1 and J2 as shown Figure 3.
  • Page 9: Opening The Gui

    Opening the GUI 1. If you haven’t done so, connect the USB cable from the MSP430 Launch Pad to your PC. 2. If you haven’t done so, connect the TDC7200EVM to the MSP430 Launch Pad via J1 and J2 as shown Figure 3.
  • Page 10: Hardware Configuration

    EVM Connections 1. If you haven’t done so, connect the USB cable from the MSP430 Launch Pad to your PC. 2. If you haven't done so, connect the TDC7200EVM to the MSP430 Launch Pad via J1 and J2 as shown Figure 3.
  • Page 11: Start And Stop Signals Scope Shot

    Figure 5. START and STOP Signals Scope Shot 4. Connecting the Input Signal: (a) Using a USB-to-SMA cable, connect channel 1 of the dual function generator to TDC7200EVM’s START connector (J5) (b) Using a USB-to-SMA cable, connect channel 2 of the dual function generator to TDC7200EVM’s STOP connector (J4).
  • Page 12: Tdc7200Evm Connection

    Hardware Configuration www.ti.com Figure 6. TDC7200EVM Connection General Description SNAU177 – January 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 13: Jumpers

    1. If you haven’t done so, open the TDC7200EVMGUI. The EVM GUI software can be run by clicking on Start >> All Programs >> Texas Instruments >> TDC7200. 2. Click on the “TDC7200” tab and make sure the TDC7200 register configuration is as follows (default settings): Figure 7.
  • Page 14: Measurement Results

    (b) You should be able to see SIMILAR measurement results register values as shown in Figure 9 (assuming you follow the instructions as specified in Section 6.1). Figure 9. Measurement Results General Description SNAU177 – January 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 15 (2) 1 (CLOCKperiod) (1/ 8MHz) normLSB 5.74 10 (calCount) 2175 TOF1 normLSB(TIME1 TIME2) (CLOCK _ COUNT1)(CLOCKperiod) TOF1 (5.74 1 )(1688 1667) (152)(1/ 8MHz) TOF1 19.001us SNAU177 – January 2015 General Description Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16: Board Layout

    NOTE: The board layout is not to scale. The following figures are intended to show how the board is laid out; it is not intended to be used for manufacturing. Figure 10. Top Assembly Layer General Description SNAU177 – January 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 17: Bottom Layer

    Board Layout www.ti.com Figure 11. Bottom Layer SNAU177 – January 2015 General Description Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18 Board Layout www.ti.com Figure 12. Schematic General Description SNAU177 – January 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19: Bill Of Materials

    RES, 10.0k ohm, 1%, 0.1W, 0603 0603 CRCW060310K0FKEA Vishay-Dale TP1, TP2, TP3 Header, TH, 100mil, 1pos, Gold plated, 230 Testpoint TSW-101-07-G-S Samtec mil above insulator SNAU177 – January 2015 General Description Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 20 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, or documentation (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Acceptance of the EVM is expressly subject to the following terms and conditions.
  • Page 21 FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 22 【無線電波を送信する製品の開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項】 本開発キットは技術基準適合証明を受けておりません。 本製品のご使用に際しては、電波法遵守のため、以下のいずれかの措置を取っていただく必要がありますのでご注意ください。 1. 電波法施行規則第6条第1項第1号に基づく平成18年3月28日総務省告示第173号で定められた電波暗室等の試験設備でご使用 いただく。 2. 実験局の免許を取得後ご使用いただく。 3. 技術基準適合証明を取得後ご使用いただく。 なお、本製品は、上記の「ご使用にあたっての注意」を譲渡先、移転先に通知しない限り、譲渡、移転できないものとします。 上記を遵守頂けない場合は、電波法の罰則が適用される可能性があることをご留意ください。 日本テキサス・インスツルメンツ株式会社 東京都新宿区西新宿6丁目24番1号 西新宿三井ビル 3.3.3 Notice for EVMs for Power Line Communication: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page 電力線搬送波通信についての開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項については、次のところをご覧くださ い。http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page SPACER 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.
  • Page 23 Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief in any United States or foreign court. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, enhancements, improvements and other changes to its semiconductor products and services per JESD46, latest issue, and to discontinue any product or service per JESD48, latest issue.
  • Page 25 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Texas Instruments TDC7200EVM...

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