Texas Instruments AWR2544LOPEVM User Manual

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AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module

1 Getting

Started........................................................................................................................................................................2

1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................

1.2 Key Features

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1.3 What's

Included..................................................................................................................................................................2

2 Hardware.................................................................................................................................................................................

2.1 Block

Diagram....................................................................................................................................................................6

2.2 PCB Handling

Recommendations......................................................................................................................................6

2.3 Power Connections............................................................................................................................................................

2.4

Connectors.........................................................................................................................................................................7

2.5

Antenna............................................................................................................................................................................16

2.6 PMIC................................................................................................................................................................................

2.7 On-Board Sensors...........................................................................................................................................................

2.8 PC Connection.................................................................................................................................................................

2.9 Connecting the AWR2544LOPEVM to the DCA1000 EVM.............................................................................................

2.10 Jumpers, Switches, and LEDs.......................................................................................................................................

3 Design Files and Software

3.1 Design Files.....................................................................................................................................................................

3.2 Software, Development Tools, and Example

4 Revision History...................................................................................................................................................................

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2.3 Power Connections................................Connectors..................................7 Antenna....................................16 2.6 PMIC....................................2.7 On-Board Sensors................................2.8 PC Connection................................. 2.9 Connecting the AWR2544LOPEVM to the DCA1000 EVM..................... 2.10 Jumpers, Switches, and LEDs............................3 Design Files and Software Tools............................29 3.1 Design Files..................................3.2 Software, Development Tools, and Example Code......................29...
Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started www.ti.com 1 Getting Started 1.1 Introduction The AWR2544LOPEVM is an easy-to-use evaluation board for the AWR254x mmWave sensing device, with direct connectivity to the DCA1000 EVM.This EVM kit contains everything needed to start developing software ® ® for the on-chip ARM Cortex -R5F controller, and hardware accelerator (HWA 1.5).
Page 3: Hardware
Hardware 2 Hardware Note During operation, a minimum separation distance of 20 centimeters must be maintained between the user and the EVM. SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 6: Block Diagram
Hardware www.ti.com 2.1 Block Diagram Figure 2-3. AWR2544LOPEVM Block Diagram 2.2 PCB Handling Recommendations This EVM contains components that can potentially be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Always transport and store the EVM in the supplied ESD bag when not in use. Handle using an antistatic wristband. Operate on an antistatic work surface.
Page 7: Power Connections
XDS560pro. Further information on the emulation and trace header can be found in the Emulation and Trace Headers Technical Reference Manual. To use this interface, the JTAG lines from the AWR2544LOPEVM needs to be muxed to MIPI 60-pin connector. Refer to Section 2.8.1 for more details.
Page 8 Pin Number Description MIPI_VREF_DEBUG MIPI_TMS MIPI_TCK MIPI_TDO MIPI_TDI MIPI_NRST MIPI_RTCK MIPI_TRSTPD MIPI_JTAG_NRST MIPI_VREF_DEBUG TRACE_CLK MIPI_DBG_DETECT TRACE_CTL TRACE_DATA0 TRACE_DATA1 TRACE_DATA2 TRACE_DATA3 TRACE_DATA4 TRACE_DATA5 TRACE_DATA6 TRACE_DATA7 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 9 2.8.1. The debug connector supports direct connection to the TMDS273GPEVM for CSI2 data processing. For more details refer to CSI2 FE Connector ECO List. SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 11 1. Populate R51 2. Populate R135 3. Remove R351 and populate on R138 4. Remove R361 and populate on R160 5. Populate R164 6. Populate R167 SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 12 2.4.3 Ethernet Ports (J4 and J9) The AWR2544LOPEVM supports two RGMII Ethernet ports to provide the connection to the network. The J4 connector provides access over a MATEnet port (9-2304372-9 connector) via a DP83TC812R-Q1 PHY. The J9 port provides access over an RJ45 port via a DP83867ERGZR PHY. By default, the RGMII interfaces are connected to the J9 port only.
Page 13 17. The bootstrap configuration pins can be populated/removed as needed depending on the use case Note The automotive Ethernet PHY (U4) and port (J4) on the AWR2544LOPEVM have not been tested by Texas Instruments to be compliant with any regional standards such as Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
Page 14 Hardware www.ti.com 2.4.4 USB Connectors (J8, J10) The AWR2544LOPEVM has two standard micro USB connectors. Micro USB Connector J10 provides access to the AWR2544 UART, SPI, I2C, RS232, and SOP interfaces through the FTDI chip. Table 2-5. J10 Pin Assignment...
Page 15 Figure 2-10. XDS USB Port 2.4.5 OSC_CLK_OUT Connector (J2) Connector J2 provides access to measure oscillator clock out signal from the AWR2544 device. Figure 2-11. OSC_CLK_OUT Port SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 16: Antenna
Schematic, BOM, and assembly files. 2.5 Antenna The AWR2544LOPEVM includes a 3D waveguide antenna produced by Golden Devices for the four receivers and four transmitters, which enables tracking multiple objects with their distance and angle information. This...
Page 17 Hardware Figure 2-13. AWR2544LOPEVM Antenna Design The antenna design shown in Figure 2-13 results in the virtual antenna array shown in Figure 2-14. The distance between two adjacent cells is lambda/2. Figure 2-14. Virtual Antenna Array The antenna peak gain is 15 dBi across the frequency band of 76 to 81 GHz. The radiation pattern of the...
Page 18 Hardware www.ti.com Figure 2-15. Azimuth Radiation Pattern (77 GHz to 80 GHz) AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 19: Pmic
2.7 On-Board Sensors The AWR2544LOPEVM provides access to an on-board temperature sensor (TMP112AIDRLR) and four on- board current sensors (INA228AIDGST). These sensors can be controlled by the radar via I2C. For details about the I2C addresses of these sensors, refer to Section 2.10.3.
Page 20 Ports (COM & LPT). Figure 2-17. XDS110 COM Ports XDS110 debug probe and data port are detected under Texas Instruments Debug Probes. Figure 2-18. TI Debug Probes If the PC is unable to recognize the above COM ports, install the latest EMUpack.
Page 21 COM ports are installed, the device manager recognizes these devices and indicates the COM port numbers, as shown in Figure 2-20. Figure 2-20. Installed FTDI Drivers SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 22: Connecting The Awr2544Lopevm To The Dca1000 Evm
Figure 2-21 shows the AWR2544LOPEVM interfaced to the DCA1000 EVM. Figure 2-21. AWR2544LOPEVM and DCA1000 EVM When using the AWR2544LOPEVM with the DCA1000 EVM, the following settings must be used. 1. Set the AWR2544LOPEVM to SOP2 mode. Figure 2-22. SOP2 Mode AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module SPRUJB0 –...
Page 23 Hardware 2. Set the AWR2544LOPEVM switch S2 to FTDI_SPI Mode Figure 2-23. FTDI_SPI Mode SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 24: Jumpers, Switches, And Leds
6. A micro USB cable must be connected to the FTDI port on the AWR2544LOPEVM (J10) 7. The Samtec ribbon cable must be connected to J7 on the AWR2544LOPEVM and J3 on the DCA1000 EVM 8. An RJ45 cable must be connected to J6 on the DCA1000 EVM 2.10 Jumpers, Switches, and LEDs...
Page 25 2.10.2 Sense On Power (SOP) Jumpers (J17, J18, J20) The AWR2544LOPEVM can be set to operate in different modes based on the state of the SOP [2:0] lines. These lines are sensed ONLY during boot up of the AWR2544 device. The state of the device is described in Table 2-9.
Page 26 1.2-V, 1.8-V, 3.3-V, 1V0_RF1, and 1V0_RF2 AWR2544 supply rails and EEPROM for storing board ID. These are connected to the AWR2544LOPEVM through I2C bus. Table 2-11 shows the list of I2C devices available in AWR2544LOPEVM board and the address. Table 2-11. I2C Device Addresses Sensor Type...
Page 27 Glows if there is any HW error in the AWR2544 device Yellow WRMRST Open drain fail safe warm reset signal Green GPIO_2 Glows when the GPIO_2 is logic-1 SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 28 Hardware www.ti.com Table 2-13. On Board LEDs (continued) Color Usage Comments Image Yellow FTDI_SUSPEND_N Glows when FTDI is in suspend state AWR2544LOP Evaluation Module SPRUJB0 – NOVEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 29: Design Files And Software Tools
Design Files and Software Tools 3 Design Files and Software Tools 3.1 Design Files To view the schematics, assembly drawings, and BOM, see AWR2544LOPEVM Schematic, Assembly, and BOM Files. To view the design database and layout details, see AWR2544LOPEVM Design Database Files.
Page 30 STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
Page 31 www.ti.com Regulatory Notices: 3.1 United States 3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved: 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.
Page 32 www.ti.com Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
Page 33 www.ti.com 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. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices.
Page 34 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 © 2023, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
Page 35 TI products. TI’s provision of these resources does not expand or otherwise alter TI’s applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for TI products. TI objects to and rejects any additional or different terms you may have proposed. IMPORTANT NOTICE Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2025, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

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