User's Guide
SLUU437D – October 2010 – Revised July 2015
bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide
1
Scope
This document covers the initial connection and installation of the Texas Instruments bq76PL536A and
bq76PL536A-Q1 Evaluation Module (EVM), supplied in kit form including the EVM board, the Aardvark
USB-SPI adapter, and the connectors to make cells-to-EVM connection. While the EVM includes only
bq76PL536A devices, given the very small difference in features between the bq76PL536A and the
bq76PL536A-Q1, the EVM can also be used to evaluate the bq76PL536A-Q1. The bq76PL536 EVM
Quick Start Guide is not meant as a comprehensive guide to using the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1
integrated circuits (ICs) and their features. See the corresponding device data sheets for details
(
SLUSAD3
and
SLUSAM3
).
2
Software Installation
2.1
PC Requirements
1. Pentium
®
1.66GHz (Core™2 or better recommended)
2. Windows
®
.NET™ 2.0 or later, with updates
3. Available USB powered-port (hub OK, if wall adapter used)
2.2
Installing the Aardvark Driver
CAUTION
The Aardvark driver must be installed before attaching the adapter for the first
time.
The Aardvark driver should be installed prior to installing the TI supplied bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-
Q1 Evaluation software.
1. Download the
USB Drivers - Windows
from the Aardvark web site,
http://www.totalphase.com/downloads#aardvark
.
2. Select
USB Drivers - Windows
.
3. A window will open, then select the
USB Drivers - Windows vXXX
link under
Download Software Here
.
A registration may be necessary.
4. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and run the file
"Tools/Aardvark/Drivers/TotalPhaseUSB-v2.xx.exe" to install the drivers.
5. If prompted to do so, plug in the Aardvark to an available USB port using the supplied cable. The port
must be a powered-port, typically directly from a PC. Use of a USB non-powered hub may not provide
sufficient operating current for the Aardvark or the EVM to operate correctly.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
.NET is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide
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