SNAU257 October   2020 TPL1401

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Overview
    1. 1.1 Kit Contents
    2. 1.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
  3. 2System Setup
    1. 2.1 Software Setup
      1. 2.1.1 Operating Systems
      2. 2.1.2 Software Installation
      3. 2.1.3 Analog EVM Controller Firmware Upgrade
    2. 2.2 Hardware Setup
      1. 2.2.1 Power Configurations and Jumper Settings
      2. 2.2.2 Connecting the Hardware
      3. 2.2.3 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
  4. 3Detailed Description
    1. 3.1 Hardware Description
      1. 3.1.1 Theory of Operation for the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT
      2. 3.1.2 Signal Definition of the BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT
      3. 3.1.3 Theory of Operation for the TPL1401EVM Hardware
      4. 3.1.4 Signal Definition of the TPL1401EVM
    2. 3.2 Software Description
      1. 3.2.1 Starting the Software
      2. 3.2.2 Software Features
        1. 3.2.2.1 Home Page
        2. 3.2.2.2 Setup Page
        3. 3.2.2.3 DIGIPOT Quick-Start Page
          1. 3.2.2.3.1 Basic DPOT Configuration Tab
        4. 3.2.2.4 Register Map Page
        5. 3.2.2.5 Collateral Page
  5. 4Schematic, PCB Layout, and Bill of Materials
    1. 4.1 BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT Schematic
    2. 4.2 TPL1401EVM Schematic
    3. 4.3 PCB Components Layout
    4. 4.4 BOOSTXL-DAC-PORT Bill of Materials
    5. 4.5 TPL1401EVM Bill of Materials

2.1.2 Software Installation

The software is available on the product folder, and can also be found in the GUI Composer Gallery. Search for TPL1401EVM inn the GUI Composer Gallery. Use the down arrow symbol to download the software. There are two downloads: TPL1401EVM GUI and GUI Composer Runtime. Either download both, or just download the EVM GUI; the runtime can be downloaded through the EVM GUI during installation. The software can also be run online by clicking; however, only after the firmware and driver are upgraded. After the software is downloaded onto the PC, navigate to the download folder, and run the TPL1401EVM software executable, as shown in Figure 2-1. When the TPL1401EVM software is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to select an installation directory. If left unchanged, the software location defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\TPL1401 EVM as shown in Figure 2-2. If there is no previous installation of the GUI Composer Runtime application, the installer also requests for an automatic download from the web. Select either Install from Web to download and install from the web, or Install from PC and provide the path to the local file that is already downloaded. The runtime also installs the USB drivers, unless the drivers are already installed.

GUID-20200910-CA0I-FTQ5-VSFW-12RZTNJBZQD8-low.pngFigure 2-1 TPL1401EVM Software Setup

The software installation automatically copies the required files and drivers to the local machine.

GUID-A74F0EF1-D4EE-4591-B7D8-03B4C3635F55-low.pngFigure 2-2 Software Installation Path