SPRAD62 February   2023 TMS320F280023C , TMS320F280025C , TMS320F280025C-Q1 , TMS320F280037C , TMS320F280037C-Q1 , TMS320F280038C-Q1 , TMS320F280039C , TMS320F280039C-Q1 , TMS320F28386D , TMS320F28386D-Q1 , TMS320F28386S , TMS320F28386S-Q1 , TMS320F28388D , TMS320F28388S , TMS320F28P650DH , TMS320F28P650DK , TMS320F28P650SH , TMS320F28P650SK , TMS320F28P659DH-Q1 , TMS320F28P659DK-Q1 , TMS320F28P659SH-Q1

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2Serial Port Design Methodology
    1. 2.1 Step 1: Understand Design Requirements
    2. 2.2 Step 2: Identify Required Inputs to the CLB Tile
      1. 2.2.1 GPIO Input Qualification
      2. 2.2.2 CLB Input Settings
    3. 2.3 Step 3: Identify Required Outputs from CLB Logic
      1. 2.3.1 Synchronizing Outputs Signals
      2. 2.3.2 Output Signal Conditioning
    4. 2.4 Step 4: Design the CLB Logic
      1. 2.4.1 Resource Allocation
      2. 2.4.2 Exchanging Data Between CLB FIFOs and MCU RAM
      3. 2.4.3 CLB Logic Status and Trigger Flags
        1. 2.4.3.1 Status/Flag Bits
        2. 2.4.3.2 Trigger Bits
    5. 2.5 Step 5: Simulate the Logic Design
    6. 2.6 Step 6: Test the CLB Logic
  5. 3Example A: Using the CLB to Input and Output a TDM Stream in Audio Applications
    1. 3.1 Example Overview
    2. 3.2 Step 1: Understand Design Requirements
    3. 3.3 Step 2: Identify Required Inputs to the CLB Tile
    4. 3.4 Step 3: Identify Required Outputs from CLB Logic
    5. 3.5 Step 4: Design the CLB Logic
      1. 3.5.1 Resource Allocation
      2. 3.5.2 TDM Word Counter
      3. 3.5.3 FSYNC and DATA1 Output Synchronization
    6. 3.6 Step 5: Simulate the Logic Design
    7. 3.7 Step 6: Test the CLB Logic
      1. 3.7.1 Hardware Setup and Connections
      2. 3.7.2 Software Setup
      3. 3.7.3 Testing Output Setup and Hold Times
      4. 3.7.4 Testing Data Integrity
  6. 4Example B: Using the CLB to Implement a Custom Communication Bus for LED Driver in Lighting Applications
    1. 4.1 Example Overview
    2. 4.2 Step 1: Understand Design Requirements
    3. 4.3 Step 2: Identify Required Inputs to the CLB Tile
    4. 4.4 Step 3: Identify Required Outputs From CLB Logic
    5. 4.5 Step 4: Design the CLB Logic
      1. 4.5.1 TX Tile Logic
      2. 4.5.2 RX Tile Logic
      3. 4.5.3 Data Clocking
    6. 4.6 Step 5: Simulate the Logic Design
    7. 4.7 Step 6: Test the CLB Logic
      1. 4.7.1 Hardware Setup and Connections
      2. 4.7.2 Software Setup
      3. 4.7.3 Testing Output Setup and Hold Times
  7. 5References

1 Introduction

Serial interfaces are commonly used in many industrial and automotive applications. Standard serial interfaces available in today's microcontrollers can support access to a multitude of peripheral devices. However, in some cases, a custom serial interface may be required to support a unique serial protocol. The configurable logic block (CLB) included in C2000™ real-time microcontrollers can be programmed to emulate these custom serial interfaces.

In this application note, a step-by-step design methodology is presented to guide the designer in the design, simulation, and testing of a custom serial interface. Some common design challenges and potential solutions are presented throughout the application report. Finally, two examples are presented with full design details, simulation results, and hardware test results. The example code can be easily obtained from the C2000ware software development kit (SDK).