Software and Hardware Requirements
1
Software and Hardware Requirements
1.1
Software Requirements
1. Install bq76PL536EVM-3 evaluation software, version 2.1.17 or higher.
2. Install bq76PL536PGM-1 OTP EPROM programming software.
3. Install Aardvark driver.
1.2
Hardware Requirements
1. bq76PL536PGM-1 programming board kit
2. bq76PL536EVM-3. See the bq76PL536EVM-3 User's Guide for more details.
3. Aardvark Host Adapter
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Software Installation
2.1
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 evaluation and
bq76PL536A programming 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.
2.2
Installing the bq76PL536EVM-3 Evaluation Software
Download the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 Evaluation Software from the tool folder on TI.com
located here:
http://www.ti.com/tool/BQ76PL536EVM-3-SW
Run the file "Software/bq76PL536 Evaluation Software x_x_x.msi" to install, where the "x_x_x" indicates
the current build number. Installation is automatic. This installs the GUI (graphical user interface) software
for the Windows
®
operating system. As new versions are released, they may be installed over the existing
version. See the bq76PL536EVM-3 (
) User's Guide for detailed installation information.
2.3
Installing the bq76PL536PGM-1 Programming Software
Download the bq76PL536PGM-1 Programming Software from the tool folder on TI.com located here:
http://www.ti.com/tool/bq76pl536pgm-1-sw?keyMatch=bq76pl536
Run the file "bq76PL536 programmer setup.msi". Installation is automatic. This installs the GUI software
for Windows. As new versions are released, they may be installed over the existing version.
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bq76PL536PGM-1 Programming Board
SLUU468A – December 2010 – Revised July 2015
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