Kit Contents
1.1
Kit Contents
The Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad Evaluation Kit contains the following items:
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Tiva C Series LaunchPad Evaluation Board (EK-TM4C123GXL)
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On-board In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI)
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USB micro-B plug to USB-A plug cable
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document
1.2
Using the Tiva C Series LaunchPad
The recommended steps for using the Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad Evaluation Kit are:
1. Follow the README First document included in the kit. The README First document will help you
get the Tiva C Series LaunchPad up and running in minutes. See the
for additional information to help you get started.
2. Experiment with LaunchPad BoosterPacks. A selection of Tiva C Series BoosterPacks and
compatible MSP430™ BoosterPacks can be found at the
3. Take your first step toward developing an application with Project 0 using your preferred ARM
tool-chain and the Tiva C Series TivaWare Peripheral Driver Library. Software applications are
loaded using the on-board In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI). See
, Software Development,
for the programming procedure. The
TivaWare for C Series Peripheral Driver Library Software
contains specific information on software structure and function. For more
information on Project 0, go to the
Tiva C Series LaunchPad wiki page
4. Customize and integrate the hardware to suit an end application. This user's manual is an
important reference for understanding circuit operation and completing hardware modification.
You can also view and download almost six hours of training material on configuring and using the
LaunchPad. Visit the
Tiva C Series LaunchPad Workshop
for more information and tutorials.
1.3
Features
Your Tiva C Series LaunchPad includes the following features:
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Tiva TM4C123GH6PMI microcontroller
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Motion control PWM
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USB micro-A and micro-B connector for USB device, host, and on-the-go (OTG) connectivity
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RGB user LED
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Two user switches (application/wake)
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Available I/O brought out to headers on a 0.1-in (2.54-mm) grid
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On-board ICDI
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Switch-selectable power sources:
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ICDI
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USB device
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Reset switch
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Preloaded RGB quickstart application
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Supported by TivaWare for C Series software including the USB library and the peripheral driver library
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Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad BoosterPack XL Interface, which features stackable headers to
expand the capabilities of the Tiva C Series LaunchPad development platform
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For a complete list of available BoosterPacks that can be used with the Tiva C Series LaunchPad,
see the
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SPMU296 – April 2013
Board Overview
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