SLLU043B
2
TUSB3410UARTPDK
User’s
Guide
1
Overview
The TUSB3410UARTPDK is a product design kit (PDK) intended to showcase the TUSB3410
as a compact USB to serial interface bridge. Together with TI’s Virtual COM Port (VCP)
software, it produces a turnkey, configurable USB/serial bridge solution.
TI provides all components necessary to complete the solution:
•
the integrated circuit devices
•
firmware to run on the device
•
drivers (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
•
utilities and instructions necessary for the designer to implement the solution in the end
design.
The information in this kit is subject to change, and software updates are ongoing. For the latest
information pertaining to this kit, please visit
http://www.ti.com/rd/tusb3410uart
. For the latest
version of the software, please visit
www.ti.com/rd/tusbwinvcp
.
1.1
What’s Included
This kit contains the following:
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“Getting Started” document (SLLU048B)
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TUSB3410UART EVM
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USB cable (certified by the USB-IF)
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Serial cable
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An application note, “Application of TI’s VCP Software Solution” (SLLA170)
which walks the
designer through the process of implementing the VCP solution.
The driver/firmware software package must be downloaded from TI’s website (www.ti.com). TI
distributes this software via the web so that you are sure to get the latest build. Please see the
“Getting Started” document for specific instructions in obtaining the software.
1.2
Hardware/Software Requirements for the TUSB3410UARTPDK
The TUSB3410UART EVM is designed for use with a personal computer running a USB–
enabled operating system. The PC should be compliant with the USB 1.1 or 2.0 specifications.
This implies that the BIOS, chipsets, and operating system are all USB specification compliant.
The TUSB3410UARTPDK is primarily intended for evaluation with the Windows version of the
VCP driver. All descriptions provided in this user’s guide assume that Windows is the software
environment. While the Linux and Mac OS versions could be used as well, they may require
additional configuration. Contact TI if you’re interested in these alternate versions of the driver.