Module for automotive and industrial bias supply applications (19 pages)
Summary of Contents for Texas Instruments UCD3138OL64EVM-031
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Using the UCD3138OL64EVM-031 User's Guide Literature Number: SLUUA10 October 2012...
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PMBus communication pins. NOTE: In order to download firmware and program the UCD3138 device in UCD3138OL64EVM- 031, a separate EVM from Texas Instruments known as the USB-TO-GPIO Adapter is required. The USB-TO-GPIO Adapter is NOT supplied with UCD3138OL64EVM-031 and must be purchased separately.
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Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit), or Vista (32-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit). USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter This adapter is to establish the communication between the control card UCC3138OL64EVM-031 and the PC computer through the PMBus and the GUI, Texas Instruments Fusion Digital Power Designer. 5.2.1 USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter (HPA172) Accessories including: •...
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Launch UCD3138 Device GUI The GUI for UCD3138CC64EVM-030 board can be launched through the below steps: Click the window start → click All Programs → click Texas Instruments Fusion Digital Power Designer → click Device GUIs → click UCD3xxx Device GUI.
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6.2.1 Setup Overview Shown below in Figure 12 is the connection between UCD3138OL64EVM-031 and the PC computer through USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter. USB Adapter Connection • Connect one end of the ribbon cable to the EVM, and connect the other end to the USB interface adapter •...
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Equipment Setup www.ti.com List of Test Points Table 2. UCD3138OL64EVM-031 Test Point Functions TEST POINTS NAME DESCRIPTION UART J4-2 UART transmitting UART J4-3 UART receiving UART GND DGND J38-1 DGND FLTR-DPWM2 DPWM2 front end connection DGND Digital GND EAP2S EAP2 before filter...
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Test Procedure www.ti.com Test Procedure Download Firmware Codes to UCD3138OL64EVM-031 Set up the EVM connection based on Figure 1. Set up the EVM connection based on Figure 12. The LED of USB adapter is lighted up. 2. Use provided jumper jump across J39. The LED of the EVM is lighted on.
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PCB dimensions: L x W = 6.0 x 4/0 in, PCB material: FR4 or compatible, four layers and 1-ounce copper on each layer. Figure 18. UCD3138OL64EVM-031 Top Layer Assembly Drawing (top view) Figure 19. UCD3138OL64EVM-031 Bottom Assembly Drawing (bottom view) Using the UCD3138OL64EVM-031 SLUUA10 –...
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List of Materials www.ti.com List of Materials The EVM components list according to the schematics shown in Figure 1 Figure 9 Table 3. UCD3138OL64EVM-031 List of Materials REF DES DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, Capacitor, ceramic, 16 V, X7R, 10%, 0.1 µF, 0603...
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List of Materials www.ti.com Table 3. UCD3138OL64EVM-031 List of Materials (continued) REF DES DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER R24, R25, R32, R33, R34, R35, R40, R41, Resistor, chip, 1/16 W, 1%, 100 Ω, 0603 R42, R43, R45, R46, R47, R48 R26, R27, R30, R31 Resistor, chip, 1/10 W, 1%, 2 kΩ, 0603...
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Literature Number SLUSAP2), 2012 2. UCD3138CC64EVM-030 Evaluation Module and User’s Guide, Programmable Digital Power Controller Control Card Evaluation Module, (Texas Instruments Literature Number SLUU886), 2012 3. TI Application Manual, UCD3138 Digital Power Peripherals Programmer’s Manual, (Texas Instruments Literature Number SLUU995) 4.
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Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan. Texas Instruments Japan Limited (address) 24-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 6 chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan http://www.tij.co.jp...
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Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan. Texas Instruments Japan Limited (address) 24-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 6 chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan http://www.tij.co.jp...
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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.
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