SLUUDC3 August   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  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

2.1 Overview

The EVM is divided into two sections: the controller section and the breakable sensor section. The breakable sensor section can be detached to use the sensor in the following scenarios:

  • Using the controller section with the sensor section connected by soldered wires and connectors to evaluate the sensor far from the controller and PC at extreme temperatures or other conditions.
  • Using the sensor section with the user's system by interfacing through I2C with the TMP461EPEVM.
  • Using the controller section with TMP461-EP sensors in the user's system.

The EVM sections and some components that must be identified by the user to understand the purpose and use are highlighted in Figure 2-1. The components are further explained in detail in the sections below.

TMP461EPEVM TMP461EPEVM Board Sections Figure 2-1 TMP461EPEVM Board Sections