Versatile USB- I C bridge for communication and programming of ST wireless charging IC Introduction STEVAL-USBI2CFT is a versatile USB-I C bridge for communication and programming of ST wireless charging IC, and evaluation boards, with the STSW-WPSTUDIO software. Figure 1. STEVAL-USBI2CFT UM3226 - Rev 1 - September 2023 www.st.com...
UM3226 Software installation Software installation STEVAL-USBI2CFT is based on the FT260Q, USB HID to I C bus convertor. The FT260Q does not require any additional software drivers. The Windows operating system automatically installs the necessary driver after the first USB plug-in.
C bridge and the bridge is connected to the PC with the STSW-WPSTUDIO software installed. STSW-WPSTUDIO can connect a maximum of two USB-I C converters, allowing PTx and PRx to be evaluated simultaneously. Figure 2. STEVAL-USBI2CFT hardware connection with STEVAL-WLC98RX UM3226 - Rev 1 page 3/17...
UM3226 Hardware connection Figure 3. STEVAL-USBI2CFT hardware connection Table 1. List of supported WLC evaluation kit Part number PRx/PTx Description STEVAL-WBC86TX 5 W PTx for general application STEVAL-WLC98RX Up to 50 W application STEVAL-WLC38RX 5/15 W PRx for general application...
UM3226 Interface description Interface description STSW-WPSTUDIO main interface consists of three main sections: the top menu, the side menu bar, and the output window. The side menu bar selects the output in the output window. Figure 4. STSW-WPSTUDIO main interface Connect the wireless receiver or transmitter to GUI.
UM3226 Interface description The evaluation board was correctly connected to GUI. Figure 6. Confirmed connection The wireless receiver or transmitter setup is now ready to use. For the detail information about configuration, possibilities and features, follow the User Manual of the selected Wireless receiver or transmitter board. UM3226 - Rev 1 page 6/17...
Table 3. STEVAL-USBI2CFT versions FG version Schematic diagrams Bill of materials STEVAL$USBI2CFTA STEVAL$USBI2CFTA- schematic diagrams STEVAL$USBI2CFTA-bill of materials 1. This code identifies the STEVAL-USBI2CFT expansion board first version. It is printed on the board PCB. UM3226 - Rev 1 page 11/17...
UM3226 Regulatory compliance information Regulatory compliance information Notice for US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) For evaluation only; not FCC approved for resale 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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