
Introduction
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Introduction
The Texas Instruments TPIC8101EVM evaluation module set helps designers evaluate the operation and
performance of the TPIC8101 dual-channel knock sensor interface IC. The EVM set contains one TI
communication board (TIger), one IC EVM board and TPIC8101 IC (see
Table 1. Device and Package Configurations
Converter
IC
Package
U1
TPIC8101DWG4
DW-20
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Setup
This section describes the setup of EVM, including EVM hardware and GUI operation.
2.1
EVM Hardware Connections
The TI communication board should be connected to the IC EVM board via a 30-pin connector in the
shipment box. Connect them if they are not connected yet, as shown in
Figure 1. TIGER Communication Board (Left) and IC EVM Board (Right)
and
show the various jumpers and test points on the TPIC8101 EVM. Note that not all of
the test points are installed.
Table 2. TPIC8101 EVM Jumpers
Jumper
Jumper
Description
Designator
Label
JP1
VDD_SEL
Installed
(default): When the USB is connected, the TI communication board supplies the 5-V VDD
rail.
Uninstalled
: The 5-V rail must be supplied externally to the VIN test point.
JP2
CLK_SEL
Installed
(default): When USB is connected, the TI communication board supplies a clock signal to
the TPIC8101. The GUI can adjust the frequency.
Uninstalled
: The clock must be supplied externally to the XCLK test point.
JP3
INT/H
Installed
(default): When the USB is connected, the TI communication board supplies the INT/H
square wave signal at the period specified in the GUI.
Uninstalled
: The INT/H signal must be supplied externally to the INT/H jumper pin 2.
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TPIC8101 Evaluation Module
SLIU012 – December 2015
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