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Software Operation
4.2.2
Aardvark Adapter
Although the Total Phase Aardvark adapter can physically mate to the EVM J3 connector, the pinout is
incompatible. A special interface cable must be constructed to use the Aardvark. Refer to the schematics
and
Table 7
below for information.
Do not connect the Aardvark to the EVM without a properly constructed cable.
Damage may result to the EVM and/or Aardvark.
IC Pin Name
or Description
VSS – signal
reference
SCLK
SDATA
ZEDE –
communication
enable
Programming
voltage control
signal for
EEPROM
4.3
Installing the bq77908GUI or bq77910GUI Evaluation Software
Get the latest software version in the bq77908 and bq77910 GUI Evaluation Software tool
folder:http://www.ti.com/tool/bq77908-10-gui-sw, or search from power.ti.com. Check periodically for
software updates. Use the following steps to install the bq77908A Evaluation Software:
1. Copy the archive file to a directory of your choice; extract and run the bq77910 Setup.msi installer.
2. Follow the instructions, and make selections as required on the setup windows, selecting next as
required.
3. On the last window, select "close" to complete the bq77910 software installation.
5
Software Operation
This section describes connection of the communication interface to the EVM and operation of the
software.
Although the software will run without connection to a powered device, it is recommended to have the
device on when starting the software.
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bq77908AEVM Evaluation Module
Table 7. Adapter Cable Pinout
USB-TO-GPIO (Mates to J3)
Pin
Signal
6
GND
9
SCL
10
SDA
4
GPIO4
3
GPIO5
Figure 3
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CAUTION
Pin
2
1
3
5
7
shows connections for operation with the GUI software.
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Aardvark
Signal
GND
SCL
SDA
MISO/GPIO
SCLK/GPIO
SLUU854 – February 2012
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