
Setup
2
Setup
This chapter describes the jumpers and connectors on the EVM, as well as how to properly connect, set
up, and use the TPS60250EVM-185.
2.1
Input/Output Connector Descriptions
J1 – VIN
This is the positive input voltage connection to the converter. The EVM operates from any supply voltage
between 3 V and 6 V. The leads to the input supply should be twisted and kept as short as possible to
minimize EMI transmission and input voltage droop.
J2 – GND
This is the input return connection for the input power supply.
J3 – USB to GPIO Connector
This is the connector for the interface box. Connect a ribbon cable of the interface box to this device.
J4 – VLED CATHODE DM5
This is the DM5 connection for using an external aux display WLED bank. Connect the cathode(s) of the
external aux display bank to this input.
J5 – VLED ANODE DM5
This is the anode connection for using an external aux display WLED bank. Connect the anode(s) of the
external aux display bank to this output.
JP1 – DM1
JP1 is used to connect the cathode of the DM1 LED to the DM1 pin on the TPS60250. Place a shunt on
JP1 to connect the WLED to the DM1 input. Remove the shunt to measure the DM1 current or use an
external WLED for DM1.
JP2 – DM2
JP2 is used to connect the cathode of the DM2 LED to the DM2 pin on the TPS60250. Place a shunt on
JP2 to connect the WLED to the DM2 input. Remove the shunt to measure the DM2 current or use an
external WLED for DM2.
JP3 – DM3
JP3 is used to connect the cathode of the DM3 LED to the DM3 pin on the TPS60250. Place a shunt on
JP3 to connect the WLED to the DM3 input. Remove the shunt to measure the DM3 current or use an
external WLED for DM3.
JP4 – DM4
JP4 is used to connect the cathode of the DM4 LED to the DM4 pin on the TPS60250. Place a shunt on
JP4 to connect the WLED to the DM4 input. Remove the shunt to measure the DM4 current or use an
external WLED for DM4.
JP5 – DM5
JP5 is used to connect the cathode of the DM5 LED to the DM5 pin on the TPS60250. Place a shunt on
JP5 to connect the WLED to the DM5 input. Remove the shunt to measure the DM5 current or use an
external WLED for DM5.
JP6 – DS1
JP6 is used to connect the cathode of the DS1 LED to the DS1 pin on the TPS60250. Place a shunt on
JP6 to connect the WLED to the DS1 input. Remove the shunt to measure the DS1 current or use an
external WLED for DS1.
2
TPS60250EVM-185
SLVU208B – April 2007 – Revised December 2012
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