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SNVU558 – February 2017
Copyright © 2017, Texas Instruments Incorporated
The LP8863EVM Evaluation Module
User's Guide
SNVU558 – February 2017
The LP8863EVM Evaluation Module
This user’s guide describes the module used to evaluate characteristics, operation, and use of the
LP8863-Q1 automotive LED backlight driver. This document includes a schematic diagram, PCB layout,
and bill of materials (BOM).
Contents
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Introduction
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Setup
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2.1
Input/Output Connector/Header Descriptions
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2.2
LP8863EVM Setup
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2.3
Installation Guide for GUI program (Windows 7-compatible)
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Quick Start-Up Procedure
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Additional Control Options
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Instructions for Standalone Evaluation
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LP8863EVM Board Stackup
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LP8863EVM Component Placement
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LP8863EVM Component List
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LP8863EVM Schematics
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Using the LP8863EVM
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10.1
Power up/down sequence
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10.2
Enable
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10.3
Setting Boost Switch Frequency
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10.4
Setting PWM Output Frequency
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10.5
Setting the LED String Current
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10.6
LED String Configuration
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LED Load Board
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