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SWRU518D – May 2017 – Revised May 2020
Copyright © 2017–2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated
IWR1443BOOST Evaluation Module mmWave Sensing Solution
Contents
1
Getting Started
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1.1
Introduction
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1.2
Key Features
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1.3
What is Included
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2
Hardware
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2.1
Block Diagram
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2.2
Connecting BoosterPack™ to LaunchPad™ or MMWAVE-DEVPACK
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2.3
Power Connections
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2.4
Connectors
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2.5
PC Connection
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2.6
Antenna
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2.7
Jumpers, Switches, and LEDs
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3
Design Files and Software Tools
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3.1
Software, Development Tools, and Example Codes
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4
Mechanical Mounting of PCB
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5
PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations
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6
Regulatory Information
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7
Troubleshooting
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List of Figures
1
EVM Front View
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2
EVM Rear View
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3
IWR14xxBOOST Block Diagram
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4
3V3 and 5-V Mark on the LaunchPad™ (White Triangle)
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5
Power Connector
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6
20-Pin BoosterPack™ Connectors (J5 and J6)
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7
High Density Connector (60 Pin)
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8
CAN Connector
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9
XDS110 Ports
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10
PCB Antenna
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11
Antenna Pattern in H-Plane
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12
Antenna Pattern in E-Plane
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13
SOP Jumpers
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14
Current Measurement Point
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15
Vertical Assembly of the EVM
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List of Tables
1
20-Pin Connector Definition (J6)
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2
20-Pin Connector Definition (J5)
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3
HD Connector Pin Definition
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4
Pin Names
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5
SOP Modes
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6
Push Buttons
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7
LEDs
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