SLUUDC3 August   2025

 

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  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
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  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Overview
    2. 2.2 Perforations and Connectivity
    3. 2.3 Status LEDs (D3, D5, D6) and Subregulator
    4. 2.4 Programming Header
    5. 2.5 BSL Button
    6. 2.6 Remote BJT - Q1
    7. 2.7 Address Jumpers
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Installation
      1. 3.1.1 Live Software on dev.ti.com
      2. 3.1.2 Download From dev.ti.com
    2. 3.2 Home Tab
    3. 3.3 Data Capture Tab
    4. 3.4 Registers Tab
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematic
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 9rBill of Materials
  11. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks

1.1 Introduction

The EVM comes in a USB stick form factor, with an onboard MSP430F5528 microcontroller that interfaces with both the host computer and the TMP461-EP device. The module is designed with perforations between the sensor and host controller on the EVM board. The perforation allows the user flexibility in evaluation:

  • The user can connect the TMP461EP-EVM to the user's system or host.
  • The user can connect the EVM host and software to the user's system with TMP461EP-EVM devices.
  • Small individual boards allow the user to place sensors in the user's system.
  • Hole spacing is compatible with common 0.1" prototyping breadboards.
  • Selectable Address selection

This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the TMP461-EP Evaluation Module (EVM). A complete schematic diagram, printed-circuit board layouts, and bill of materials are included in this document. This user's guide details through the steps to operate the TMP461-EP evaluation module.