SLVUDV6 August   2026

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1.     8
    2. 1.1 Introduction
    3. 1.2 Kit Contents
    4. 1.3 Specification
    5. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Assembly Instructions
    2. 2.2 Jumper Information
    3. 2.3 Interfaces
    4. 2.4 Test Points
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Usage
      1. 3.1.1  Command Center View
      2. 3.1.2  I2T Tuner
      3. 3.1.3  Device Settings
      4. 3.1.4  Channel Settings
      5. 3.1.5  Faults
      6. 3.1.6  Console View
      7. 3.1.7  Importing/Exporting
      8. 3.1.8  Firmware Updates
      9. 3.1.9  Persist Settings
      10. 3.1.10 Language Settings
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  11. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks

3.1.8 Firmware Updates

The TPS12S24FQ1EVM has the ability to update the firmware on the TM4C microcontroller over USB. To enable this, the microcontroller leverages the DFU ecosystem developed by TI. To put the device into firmware update mode, select Tools then Enter DFU Mode.

TPS12S24FQ1EVM Enter Firmware Update ModeFigure 3-11 Enter Firmware Update Mode

Once in DFU mode, the high-side switch disconnects and the device enumerates as a DFU compatible USB device. Note that DFU drivers must be installed to support this mode of operation. These drivers are included with the standard TivaWare™ software installation. The firmware update tool dfutool.exe is also included within the TivaWare software installation. Use this tool to download a binary to the on-board microcontroller of the device.

TPS12S24FQ1EVM dfuprog Invocation Figure 3-12 dfuprog Invocation