SNLU324 March   2023

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Hardware Description and Setup
    1. 1.1 Required Hardware
    2. 1.2 General Hardware Test Setup Procedure
    3. 1.3 Hardware Configuration to Use External 25 MHz Oscillator for CAL_CLK_IN
  4. 2Software Description
    1. 2.1 Software Installation Sequence
    2. 2.2 Latte Functional Overview
    3. 2.3 Useful Latte Short-Cuts
    4. 2.4 DS560DF410EVM Initialization Through the Latte GUI
      1. 2.4.1 Connect Latte to Board
      2. 2.4.2 Compile Libraries
      3. 2.4.3 Example: Programming DS560DF410EVM for 26.5625 GBd PAM4 Test Case
      4. 2.4.4 Retimer Configuration
      5. 2.4.5 Retimer Useful Functions (Contained in the usefulFunctions.py Latte Script)
      6. 2.4.6 Vertical Eye Monitor
  5. 3Related Documentation
    1. 3.1 Supplemental Content
  6. 4EVM Cable Assemblies

2.1 Software Installation Sequence

  1. Install the TI Latte main installer. Follow all the instructions within the installer execution process. The installer will install the following:
    • Latte 5.2.3 – Core
    • FTDI Driver (CDM21228_Setup.exe)
    GUID-20221103-SS0I-BFHP-BMK8-Q9THPFPXSRTF-low.png Figure 2-1 Latte Installer Window to Start Process

    Select the destination location for latte core as “C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\DS560Latte”.

    GUID-20221103-SS0I-R98F-JCL7-Z8GGPRDPLCJ8-low.png Figure 2-2 Latte Installer Window to Select the Destination Folder

    Select project directory as “C:\Users\<User ID>\Documents\Texas Instruments\DS560Latte”.

    Replace the <User ID> with the proper Windows login ID.

    GUID-20221103-SS0I-2K2J-9ZP1-J4LR2PSRQX9R-low.png Figure 2-3 Latte Installation Window Prior to Launch of Install

    Continue the installation setup to complete FTDI Driver installation

  2. Install the Latte Libraries updater. Follow all the instructions within the installer execution process. The installer will install the Latte device library required for configuring DS560DF410EVM

    Select project directory as “C:\Users\<User ID>\Documents\Texas Instruments\DS560Latte”.

    Replace the <User ID> with the proper Windows login ID.

Note: TI may update both the base Latte software and the DS560 Latte Library to add features and optimizations.