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EVMK2GX

66AK2Gx 1GHz evaluation module

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EVMK2GX

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Overview

The EVMK2GX (also known as "K2G") 1GHz evaluation module (EVM) enables developers to immediately start evaluating the 66AK2Gx processor family, and to accelerate the development of audio, industrial motor control, smart grid protection and other high reliability, real-time compute intensive applications. Similar to existing KeyStone-based SoC devices, the 66AK2Gx enables both the DSP and Arm® cores to master all memory and peripherals in the system. This architecture facilitates maximum software flexibility where either DSP- or Arm-centric system designs can be achieved.

This EVM is supported by processor SDK for both Linux and TI-RTOS operating systems and features key peripherals such as USB, PCIe and Gigabit Ethernet. It includes a board management controller, SD card slot and on board XDS200 emulator for ease of software evaluation and debug. The K2G EVM also interconnects to an optional companion audio daughter card (AUDK2G) for audio applications.

Features
  • 66AK2G12 C66x DSP+Arm Cortex-A15 processor at 1GHz
  • 2-GByte DDR3L with ECC
  • TPS65911A PMIC
  • Audio and serial expansion headers
  • Processor SDK Linux and TI-RTOS support

  • Circuit board
  • Quick start guide
  • Printed warranty notice
  • LCD bracket
  • Mini B to standard A type USB cable
  • Micro B to standard A type USB cable
  • USB adapters: USB micro A/B to A socket type adapter
  • Ethernet cable
  • Female to female RS-232 serial cable (cross cable)
  • Micro SD card 16GB
  • SD card reader
  • Packaging box and ESD bag
Not Included
  • Audio daughter card
  • Power supply
Arm-based processors
66AK2G12 — High performance multicore DSP+Arm - 1x Arm A15 cores, 1x C66x DSP core

 

AND gate
SN74LVC1G08 — Single 2-input, 1.65-V to 5.5-V AND gate SN74LVC1G11 — Single 3-input, 1.65-V to 5.5-V AND gate

 

Audio CODECs
TLV320AIC3106 — Low-power stereo CODEC with 10 inputs, 7 outputs, headphone amplifier and enhanced digital effects

 

Boost converters (integrated switch)
TPS61081 — 27V, 1.2A switch, 1.2MHz boost converter with integrated power diode

 

Buck converters (integrated switch)
LM22675 — 4.5V to 42V, 1A SIMPLE SWITCHER® buck converter with precision enable TPS54429E — 7V to 18V Input, 4.5A Synchronous Step-Down DCAP2 Mode Converter with Eco-Mode TPS54620 — 4.5-V to 17-V, 6-A synchronous SWIFT™ buck converter

 

Clock generators
CDCM6208 — 2:8 ultra-low power, low jitter clock generator

 

Direction-controlled voltage translators
SN74AVC1T45 — Single-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage-Level Shifting and 3-State Outputs SN74AVC2T245 — Dual-Bit, 2-DIR pin Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver w/ Configurable Voltage Translation, 3-State Output SN74AVC4T245 — 4-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage-Level Shifting and 3-State Outputs SN74AVC8T245 — 8-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage-Level Shifting and 3-State Outputs SN74AVCB164245 — 16-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver w/ Config. Xlation and 3-State Outputs

 

ESD protection & TVS surge diodes
TPD2E001 — Dual 1.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 1-nA max leakage & VCC pin for USB 2.0 TPD2EUSB30 — Dual 0.7-pF, 5.5-V ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 5-A surge rating for USB 3.0 TPD4E05U06-Q1 — Automotive Quad 0.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±12-kV ESD protection diode for USB & High Speed Interfaces TPD4S012 — Quad 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 15-V tolerant Vbus for USB Interface TPD6E001 — 6 channel 1.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 1-nA max leakage & VCC pin for USB 2.0

 

HDMI, DisplayPort & MIPI ICs
TPD12S016 — Value-line HDMI companion chip for Portable applications

 

Inverting buffer/driver
SN74LVC1G04 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V inverter

 

Linear regulators (LDO)
LP3985 — 150-mA, low-dropout voltage regulator with bypass & enable TLV707 — 200-mA, low-IQ, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable TPS717 — 150-mA, high-PSRR, low-IQ, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable TPS796 — 1-A, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

 

Load switches
TPS22913 — 5.5-V, 2-A, 60-mΩ load switch with output discharge

 

Multi-channel ICs (PMIC)
TPS650006 — 2.25MHz Step-Down Converter with Dual LDOs & SVS Power Management IC (PMIC) TPS65911 — Integrated Power Management IC (PMIC) with 4 DC/DCs, 9 LDOs and RTC

 

Non-Inverting buffer/driver
SN74LVC1G07 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffer with open-drain outputs

 

Power blocks
CSD87330Q3D — 30-V, N channel synchronous buck NexFET™ power MOSFET, SON 3 mm x 3 mm power block, 20 A

 

Precision DACs (<=10MSPS)
DAC8550 — 16-Bit, Ultralow Glitch Voltage Output DAC

 

Series voltage references
REF5025 — 2.5-V, 3-µVpp/V noise, 3-ppm/°C drift precision series voltage reference

 

Supervisor & reset ICs
TPS3808 — Low-quiescent current supervisor with programmable delay & manual reset

 

USB power switches & charging port controllers
TPS2051B — 0.7A, 2.7-5.5-V single , power switch, fault report, active-high enable

 

eFuses & hot swap controllers
LM5060 — 5.5-V to 65-V high side protection controller

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EVMK2GX – 66AK2Gx 1GHz evaluation module

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Design files

EVMK2GX Schematic — SPRR347.PDF (1711 KB) EVMK2GX Schematic Orcad Database DSN — SPRR348.ZIP (1575 KB) EVMK2GX Assembly Drawing — SPRR343.ZIP (290 KB) EVMK2GX Bill of Materials — SPRR346.ZIP (37 KB) EVMK2GX CAD Files — SPRR344.PDF (12156 KB) EVMK2GX CAD Cadence Allegro Database — SPRR345.ZIP (11465 KB) EVMK2GX Fabrication Drawing — SPRR349.PDF (1120 KB) EVMK2GX Gerber Files — SPRCAG6.ZIP (2496 KB)

Technical documentation

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* User guide K2G General Purpose Evaluation Module (EVMK2G) TRM (Rev. A) Sep. 20, 2017
* More literature K2Gx High Secure (HS) Evaluation Module (EVMK2GXS) Quick Start Guide Sep. 15, 2017
* White paper Getting personal with the 66AK2Gx SoC (Rev. A) Aug. 02, 2017
More literature EVMK2GX EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Jan. 02, 2019
Application note High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines (Rev. H) Oct. 11, 2018
User guide DDR ECC Reference Design to Improve Memory Reliability in 66AK2Gx-Based Systems (Rev. B) Jun. 12, 2018
User guide 66AK2Gx DSP + ARM Processor Power Solution Reference Design (Rev. A) Jun. 12, 2018
User guide PCI-Express PCB Design Considerations for the K2Gx GP EVM Design Guide (Rev. A) Jun. 12, 2018
User guide 66AK2G2x DSP + Arm Processor Audio Processing Design Guide (Rev. A) May 17, 2018
Application note 66AK2G1x: EVMK2GX General-Purpose EVM Power Distribution Network Analysis Mar. 14, 2018
White paper Designing Embedded Systems for High Reliability With 66AK2Gx (Rev. A) Aug. 28, 2017
More literature K2G General-Purpose (GP) EVM Quick Start Guide (Rev. A) Jul. 27, 2017
White paper Voice as the user interface – a new era in speech processing white Paper May 09, 2017
Selection guide TI Components for Aerospace and Defense Guide (Rev. E) Mar. 22, 2017
More literature K2G Industrial Communications Engine (ICE) Quick Start Guide Feb. 02, 2017
Application note 66AK2G0x General-Purpose EVM Power Distribution Network Analysis Nov. 16, 2016
More literature K2G Audio Daughter Card Quick Start Guide Mar. 14, 2016
White paper Multicore SoCs stay a step ahead of SoC FPGAs Feb. 23, 2016

Related design resources

Hardware development

DAUGHTER CARD
AUDK2G — 66AK2Gx (K2G) audio daughter card

Software development

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (SDK)
PROCESSOR-SDK-K2G — Processor SDK for 66AK2Gx Processors - Linux and TI-RTOS Support
IDE, CONFIGURATION, COMPILER OR DEBUGGER
CCSTUDIO-KEYSTONE — Code Composer Studio (CCS) Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Multicore Processors

Design tools & simulation

CALCULATION TOOL
CLOCKTREETOOL — Clock Tree Tool for Sitara, Automotive, Vision Analytics, & Digital Signal Processors PINMUXTOOL — Pin mux tool

Reference designs

REFERENCE DESIGN
TIDEP-0088 — Audio Pre-Processing System Reference Design for Voice-Based Applications TIDEP0067 — 66AK2Gx DSP + ARM Processor Power Solution Reference Design TIDEP0068 — PCI Express PCB Design Considerations Reference Design for the K2G General Purpose EVM (GP EVM) TIDEP0069 — 66AK2Gx DSP + ARM Processor Audio Processing Reference Design TIDEP0070 — DDR ECC Reference Design to Improve Memory Reliability in 66AK2Gx-based Systems

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