Figure 2-2. Software Installation Path
2.1.3 Analog EVM Controller Firmware Upgrade
The firmware for the Analog EVM Controller must be upgraded for the first time before using the software. A
jumper must be modified, and the USB cable must be connected to the XDS110 port of the Analog EVM
Controller to download firmware. The firmware can be programmed to the Analog EVM Controller using the
online tool
. This link is also provided on the
Setup
page of the GUI. The firmware bin file can be found
at
<Download Directory>\TPL1401EVM_1.0.1_installer_win\install_image_TPL1401EVM\TPL1401EVM\firmware
\acctrl.0.3.0.3b.bin
after unzipping the file
install_image_TPL1401EVM.zip
.
Follow the step-by-step procedure below to upgrade the firmware and install the device drivers successfully:
1. Remove jumper JP6 on the Analog EVM Controller as shown in step 1 of
.
2. Mount jumper on 5V-OTG. Retain the jumper on 5V-XDS as shown in step 1 of
3. Connect the USB cable to the port on the XDS110 side of the board as shown in step 2 of
.
4. Connect the USB cable to PC and open
Start Now
in the
Detect Device
section.
5. If the GUI Composer framework is being installed for the first time on the PC, the browser extension and the
TI Cloud Agent
must be installed. Follow the 2-step installation flow prompted on the web page, as shown in
System Setup
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