32 bit Microcontroller Hardware Development Tools

C2000 offers a variety of 32 bit Microcontroller hardware development tools designed to accelerate and simplify the design process. Each tool comes with completely open source hardware schematics and software framework. Combined with controlSUITE software, C2000 tools provide an effective way to evaluate devices and seamlessly transition into application development.

• ControlSTICKS
• ControlCARDs
• ControlCARD Evaluation Kits
• ControlCARD Application Kits
• Emulators and Other Tools

Tools come in two formats – a controlSTICK or a controlCARD. controlSTICKs are low-cost, standalone USB-drive style tool that allows instant evaluation. With an on-board emulator, access pins, and example projects, a new user can be up and running with C2000 devices in just a few minutes and no hardware hassles. controlCARDs for C2000 puts the processor and all necessary support devices in a standard, pin-compatible DIM-socket daughter card. controlCARDs allow flexible evaluation of an application board with any C2000 MCU series. Learn more about the controlCARD concept.

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ControlSTICK USB Evaluation Tool

The innovative Piccolo controlSTICK allows quick and easy evaluation of all of the advanced capabilities of TI's new Piccolo microcontroller for just $39! Slightly larger than a memory stick, the Piccolo controlSTICK features on board emulation and access to all the I/O pins. Example projects walk through all the functionality of Piccolo, from simply blinking an LED to configuring the high resolution ePWM peripherals.

Kit includes:

• Piccolo controlSTICK USB evaluation tool
• USB extension cable
• Jumpers and patch cords necessary for example projects
• Full version of Code Composer Studio with 32KB code size limit
• Example projects
• Full hardware documentation, including bill of materials, schematics and Gerber files

	ControlStick	Part Number	Description	Price	controlSTICK Software
	"Piccolo" F28027	TMDS28027USB	Piccolo F2802x controlSTICK USB evaluation tool	Order Now $39.00	controlSUITE CCSv3.3
	"Piccolo" F28069	TMDX28069USB	Piccolo F2806x controlSTICK USB evaluation tool, with emulation and pin headers	Order Now $39.00	controlSUITE

ControlSTICK Example Projects - The controlSTICK example projects are designed to quickly and easily show the many features of Piccolo. They are installed with the Piccolo controlSTICK software.

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ControlCARD Tools

The latest development in C2000 MCU development tools! Starting at $49 controlCARDs feature a C2000 microcontroller and all necessary support devices on one daughter card. Supplying the controlCARD with a single 5 volt supply makes it fully functional. The daughter-card plugs into a simple motherboard connector that gives access to all peripherals on the device and provides an isolated UART for communication. ControlCARDs are all pin compatible, allowing easy experimentation with different C2000 MCUs.

Hardware Developer package includes:

• ControlCARD schematics
• ControlCARD Gerber files
• ControlCARD bill of materials
• Complete pin-out for ControlCARD

DIM100 controlCARDs - pin compatible regardless of C2000 MCU on controlCARD

	ControlCARD	Part Number	Description	Price	Hardware Developer Package
	"Piccolo" F28027	TMDSCNCD28027	F28027 controlCARD	Order Now $49.00	controlSUITE
	"Piccolo" F28035	TMDSCNCD28035	F28035 controlCARD	Order Now $59.00	controlSUITE
	"Piccolo" F28069	TMDXCNCD28069	F28069 controlCARD	Order Now $59.00	controlSUITE
	F28044	TMDSCNCD28044	F28044 controlCARD	Order Now $59.00	Download
	F2808	TMDSCNCD2808	F2808 controlCARD	Order Now $59.00	Download
	"Delfino" F28335	TMDSCNCD28335	F28335 controlCARD	Order Now $69.00	controlSUITE
	"Delfino" C28343	TMDSCNCD28343	C28343 controlCARD	Order Now $109.00	controlSUITE
	"Concerto" F28M3	TMDXCNCDH52C1	F28M3 controlCARD	Order Now $99.00	controlSUITE

DIM100 controlCARD Connector - easily design the controlCARD onto any prototype

	Kit	Part Number	Description	Price
	DIM100 Connector 5 Pack	TMDSDIM100CON5PK	DIM100 Connector Package of 5	Order Now $7.99

The Delfino C28346 DIM168 controlCARDprovides access to all C28346 pins - NOT compatible with DIM100 cards or tools.

	ControlCARD	Part Number	Description	Price	Hardware Developer Package
	"Delfino" C28346	TMDXCNCD28346-168	C283436 controlCARD	Order Now $125.00	controlSUITE

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ControlCARD Evaluation Kits

controlCARD Experimenter's Kits - The controlCARD Experimenter’s Kits feature a docking station with access to most controlCARD pins as well as the controlCARD of your choice.

Kits include:

• Your choice of controlCARD
  • F28027 "Piccolo"
  • F28035 "Piccolo"
  • F28068 "Piccolo"
  • F2808
  • F28335 "Delfino"
  • C28343 "Delfino"
  • C28346 "Delfino"(DIM168)
• Docking station with access to all controlCARD pins and prototyping area.
• Full version of Code Composer Studio (CCS) v3.3 with 32KB code size limit.

Software Download Includes

• Docking station and controlCARD schematics, gerber files, and BOM.
• Example project

Piccolo Experimenter's Kit Videos

• Piccolo Experimenter's Kit Quick Start Video - demonstrates how to setup the Piccolo Experimenter's Kit and run the included example project. Useful for all Experimenter's Kits with onboard USB JTAG emulation.

Experimenter’s Kits with onboard USB JTAG emulation – these kits do NOT require an external JTAG emulator

	Experimenter's Kit	Part Number	Contents	Price	Software
	"Piccolo" F28027	TMDSDOCK28027 Compatible with the controlSTICK example projects.	F28027 Piccolo controlCARD, USB docking station, CCSv4, USB Cable	Order Now $79.00	controlSUITE Quick Start Guide Baseline Software
	"Piccolo" F28035	TMDSDOCK28035	F28035 Piccolo controlCARD, USB docking station, CCSv4, USB Cable	Order Now $89.00	controlSUITE Quick Start Guide Baseline Software
	"Piccolo" F28069	TMDXDOCK28069 Compatible with the controlSTICK example projects.	F28069 Piccolo controlCARD, USB docking station, CCSv4, USB Cable	Order Now $99.00	controlSUITE
	F2808	TMDSDOCK2808	F2808 controlCARD, USB docking station, CCS V3.3, USB Cable	Order Now $89.00	Quick Start Guide Baseline Software
	"Delfino" F28335	TMDSDOCK28335	F28335 Delfino controlCARD, USB docking station, CCSv4, USB Cable	Order Now $99.00	controlSUITE Quick Start Guide Baseline Software
	"Concerto" F28M3	TMDXDOCKH52C1	F28M3 Concerto controlCARD, CCSv4, USB Cable	Order Now $139.00	controlSUITE

Delfino C2834x Experimenter's Kits

• There are two experimenter kits available for TI’s 300Mhz C2834x series.
• Both kits require an external JTAG emulator to keep up with the C2834x’s high performance. See C2000 emulators offerings.
• The version of Code Composer Studio included with these kits requires an update to support the C2834x.

	Experimenter's Kit	Part Number	Contents	Price	Software
	"Delfino" C28343	TMDXDOCK28343 Included DIM100 controlCARD compatible with C2000 application tools!	C28343 DIM 100 controlCARD, Docking station, CCSv4, 5V power supply	Order Now $159.00	controlSUITE Quick Start Guide Baseline Software
	"Delfino" C28346	TMDXDOCK28346-168 DIM168 controlCARD provides access to all C28346 pins. (not compatible with C2000 applications tools)	C28346 DIM168 controlCARD, Docking station, CCSv4, 5V power supply	Order Now $189.00	controlSUITE Quick Start Guide Baseline Software

Peripheral Explorer Kit

The Peripheral Explorer Kit allows new users to learn how to use a C2000 microcontroller. The baseboard provides uses with the ability to interact with the majority of the C2000 peripherals. The kit includes the C2000 Teaching ROM, a series of lab exercises designed to teach new users how to use the C2000.

Kits include:

• F28335 ControlCARD
• Baseboard onboard XDS100 USB JTAG emulation and inputs to the majority of C2000 peripherals including: GPIO pins, ADC, ePWM, eCAP, I2C, and McBSP
• C2000 Teaching ROM
• Schematics and Gerber files available through controlSUITE
• Code Composer Studio V4 with 32KB code size limit

	Peripheral Explorer Kit	Part Number	Description	Price	Software
	F28335	TMDSPREX28335 No external JTAG emulator required	Kit includes peripheral explorer baseboard, C2000 teaching ROM, CCSV4, and F28335 controlCARD	Order Now $179.00	controlSUITE Quick Start Guide C2000 Teaching ROM Legacy (CCSV3.3) Software

ControlCARD Application Kits

Take your C2000 application to the next level with a Developer’s Kit. Designed for the engineer with a working knowledge of the application and wants to learn how a C2000 can improve the target application.

Kits include:

• ControlCARD and application specific baseboard.
• Full version of Code Composer Studio v3.3 with 32KB code size limit

• Complete schematics, BOM, gerber files, and source code for board and all software
• Quickstart demonstration GUI for quick and easy access to all board features
• Fully documented software specific to each kit and application

Developer's Kits Videos

• Resonant DC/DC Developer's Kit Overview
• Renewable Energy Developer's Kit Overview
• Motor Control and PFC Developer’s Kit Overview

These kits require a JTAG emulator. See C2000 emulator offerings. (Rollover the picture to see a larger version)

	Kit	Part Number	Description	Price	Software
	High Voltage Phase Shifted Full Bridge DC/DC Evaluation Kit	TMDSHVPSFBKIT	390VDC Input 12VDC Regulated output Phase Shifted Full Bridge development kit supporting Peak Current Mode Control and Synchronous Rectification with a single Piccolo controller.	Order Now $550.00	controlSUITE
	High Voltage Bridgeless PFC Developers Kit	TMDSHVBLPFCKIT	High Efficiency Digitally controlled Bridgeless PFC evaluation kit.	Order Now $450.00	controlSUITE
	High Voltage Resonant LLC Development Kit	TMDSHVRESLLCKIT	High Efficiency DC/DC Power Supply Controlled with Piccolo F28027 capable of supporting up to 400Vin	Order Now $400.00	controlSUITE
	High Voltage PFC Developer's Kit Tool Folder	TMDSHVPFCKIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	AC line level input, 390V DC output, 2 phase interleaved PFC using a single F28027	Order Now $249.00	controlSUITE
	DRV8312 Three-Phase Brushless Motor Control Kit	DRV8312-C2-KIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Motor control evaluation kit for spinning three-phase brushless DC and brushless AC motors. DRV8312 three phase inverter base board with Piccolo F28035 controlCARD interface, pre-flashed with code to spin all motors using GUI.	Order Now $299.00	controlSUITE
	DRV8301 Three-Phase BLDC & PMSM Motor Control Kit	DRV8301-HC-C2-KIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Motor control evaluation kit for spinning three-phase BLDC & PMSM motors. 8-60V and 60A. Controlled with Piccolo F28035 and DRV8301 motor driver	Order Now $299.00	controlSUITE
	DRV8302 Three-Phase BLDC & PMSM Motor Control Kit	DRV8301-HC-C2-KIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Motor control evaluation kit for spinning three-phase BLDC & PMSM motors. 8-60V and 60A continuous. Controlled with Piccolo F28035 and DRV8302 motor driver.	Order Now $299.00	controlSUITE
	DC/DC LED Lighting Developer's Kit	TMDSDCDCLEDKIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Digital control of up to 8 LED strings with integrated buck/boost DC/DC power supply.	Order Now $379.00	controlSUITE
	Multi-DC/DC Color LED Kit	TMDSRGBLEDKIT	F28027 based control of up to 8 LED strings with 8 independent DC/DC power stages, providing experimentation with color mixing and LED control.	Order Now $499.00	controlSUITE
	Motor Control and PFC Developer’s Kit	TMDS1MTRPFCKIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Field oriented control of 1 motor plus integrated PFC using a single F28035	Order Now $369.00	controlSUITE Overview Video Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific
	Dual Motor Control and PFC Developer’s Kit	TMDS2MTRPFCKIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Field oriented control of 2 motors plus integrated PFC using a single F28035	Order Now $399.00	controlSUITE Overview Video Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific
	High Voltage PFC and Motor Control Developer’s Kit	TMDSHVMTRPFCKIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator. Digital Motor Control Accessories	1.5KW digital motor control combined with 700W power factor correction using a single Piccolo MCU	Order Now $599.00	controlSUITE
	Low Voltage Brushed DC and Stepper Motor Control Kit	DRV8412-C2-KIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator.	DRV8412 power module base board (2x H-Bridge 6 A continuous / 12 A peak at 50 V) with Piccolo F28035 controlCARD interface (pre-flashed with code to spin all motors using GUI; Isolated XDS100 Emulation and Serial Connectivity- 2 Brushed Motors (38mm)- 1 Stepper Motor (23Y Square)- 24 V power supply- CCStudio v4.x Integrated Development Environment; All software, hardware documents (schematics, gerbers, BOM)	Order Now $299.00	controlSUITE
	Digital Power Experimenter’s Kit	TMDSDCDC2KIT	Two independent channels digital power board with F2808 contorlCARD	Order Now $229.00	Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific
	Digital Power Developer’s Kit	TMDSDCDC8KIT	Eight independent channels digital power board with F28044 controlCARD	Order Now $325.00	Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific
	Resonant DC/DC Developer’s Kit	TMDSRESDCKIT This kit does NOT require an external JTAG emulator	Single transformer LLC resonant DC/DC EVM with F2808 controlCARD.	Order Now $229.00	Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific
	Renewable Energy Developer’s Kit	TMDSENRGYKIT	F28035 controlCARD based DC/AC Inverter EVM with battery charging and management.	Order Now $349.00	Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific
	AC/DC Developer’s Kit	TMDSACDCKIT	Phase shifted full bridge with power factor correction digitally controlled AC/DC conversion board with F2808 controlCARD	Order Now $695.00	Quick Start Guide Baseline* Board Specific

* Please install the baseline software before installing the board specific software.

Digital Motor Control Accessories

Compatible with the High Voltage PFC and Motor Control Developer’s Kit

	Kit	Part Number	Description	Price	Software
	AC Induction Motor	HVACIMTR	AC Induction motor with encoder	Order Now $379.00	controlSUITE
	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	HVPMSMMTR	PMSM motor with encoder	Order Now $299.00	controlSUITE
	Brushless DC Motor	HVBLDCMTR	BLDC motor with hall effect sensors	Order Now $199.00	controlSUITE

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eZdsp Kits

eZdsp kits provide a more traditional approach to evaluating a C2000 MCU. The kits start at $395 and include a C2000 MCU on a Spectrum Digital EVM board with built in USB JTAG emulation. More Information

C2000 JTAG Emulators

Several third parties offer a variety of JTAG emulators, including low cost options. For targets that will control high-current or high-voltage appliances, it is recommend to use a galvanically isolated emulator to prevent damage to the equipment due to ground

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