EVM Setup Operational Modes

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Overview

This guide is intended for users with a TI mmWave sensor evaluation module (EVM). The guide will walk through setting up the boards into either Flashing Mode or Functional Mode. In flashing mode, a program may be loaded onto the device’s external flash. In functional mode, the EVM boots automatically from flash and begins executing the image stored there.

This guide supports several different EVM’s so be sure to follow the steps that apply to your device.

mmWaveICBoost Initial Configuration

This section is only necessary if the EVM is being attached to an mmWaveICBoost carrier board and the carrier board has not been configured for flashing or functional mode previously.

Set S1 Switches

Set the S1 switch combination as shown in the image below. This puts the mmWaveICBoost in its standalone operation as opposed to in development mode for use with a DCA1000.

mmWaveICBoost_S1_Switch_Settings

ISK, ISK-ODS, and L EVM’s

This section applies to the following boards:

ISK Style Standalone Mode

Hardware Requirements for Standalone ISK Style

Flashing Mode for Standalone ISK Style EVM’s

1. Switch Configuration

Set the mux switches as shown in the image below. The same switch orientation is used for both ISK and ISK-ODS.

2. Hardware Configuration

Connect the micro-USB cable to the EVM at the connector shown and then to a PC. Note that a separate power supply is not needed as the modules get power from the USB connection itself. LEDs on the EVM should turn on.

Functional Mode for Standalone ISK Style EVM’s

1. Switch Configuration

Set the mux switches as shown in the image below. The same switch orientation is used for both ISK and ISK-ODS.

2. Hardware Configuration

Connect the micro-USB cable to the EVM at the connector shown and then to a PC. Note that a separate power supply is not needed as the modules get power from the USB connection itself. LEDs on the EVM should turn on.

ISK Style With mmWaveICBoost Attached

This section describes setting an ISK style EVM to either Flashing or Functional mode when attached to an mmWaveICBoost carrier board.

Hardware Requirements for ISK + Carrier

Initial Configuration for ISK Style EVM + Carrier

1. Configure mmWaveIcBoost

If the mmWaveICBoost carrier board has not been used previously, then follow the steps to perform initial configuration of the carrier board.

2. Configure Antenna Module

On newer EVM’s (ISK Rev C or later and ISK-ODS Rev B or Later) that have not been previously used in conjunction with the carrier board, set the S1 Switches according to the following image.

3. Mount EVM

4. Connect cables

Flashing Mode for ISK Style EVM + Carrier

Set SOP mode jumpers according to the following image to configure the carrier board for flashing mode.

Functional Mode for ISK Style EVM + Carrier

Set SOP mode jumpers according to the following image to configure the carrier board for functional mode.

AOP EVM’s

This section applies to the following boards:

AOP Standalone Mode

Hardware Requirements for Standalone AOP

Initial Configuration for Standalone AOP

If the device was previously used in standalone mode, this step may be skipped. Otherwise, configure the S1 switches to match the following image.

Flashing Mode for Standalone AOP

1. Switch Configuration

Set the mux switches as described in the image below

2. Hardware Configuration

Connect the micro-USB cable to the EVM at the connector shown and then to a PC. Note that a separate power supply is not needed as the AOP modules get power from the USB connection itself. LEDs on the EVM should turn on.

3. Power State

Toggle the NRST button to assert a device reset

Functional Mode for Standalone AOP

1. Switch Configuration

Set the mux switches as described in the image below

2. Hardware Configuration

Connect the micro-USB cable to the EVM at the connector shown and then to a PC. Note that a separate power supply is not needed as the AOP modules get power from the USB connection itself. LEDs on the EVM should turn on.

3. Power State

Toggle the NRST button to assert a device reset

AOP With mmWaveICBoost Attached

This section applies to setting an AOP EVM to Flashing or Functional mode when attached to an mmWaveICBoost carrier board. Please note, an AOP EVM cannot be attached to an mmWaveICBoost carrier board once the board has been snapped at the pre-made break point

Hardware Requirements for AOP + Carrier

Initial Configuration for AOP + Carrier

1. Configure mmWaveIcBoost

If the mmWaveICBoost carrier board has not been used previously, then follow the steps to perform initial configuration of the carrier board.

2. Configure Switches on Front of EVM

Set the S1 and S2 Switches on the front of the AOP EVM according to the following image

3. Configure Switch on Back of EVM

Set the S3 Switch on the back of the AOP EVM according to the following image

4. Mount EVM

Attach the EVM to the carrier board. The 60 pin connector on the AOP EVM will connect to the connector on the carrier that is closer to the two micro-USB connectors

5. Connect cables

6. Flashing Mode for AOP + Carrier

Set SOP mode jumpers according to the following image to configure the carrier board for flashing mode.

7. Functional Mode for AOP + Carrier

Set SOP mode jumpers according to the following image to configure the carrier board for functional mode.

xWRL6432BOOST Low Power EVM’s

This section applies to the following boards:

Hardware Requirements for xWRL6432BOOST

Flashing Mode for xWRL6432BOOST EVM’s

1. Connect Cables

2. Set SOP Mode

3. Toggle NRST

Functional Mode for xWRL6432BOOST EVM’s

1. Connect Cables

2. Set SOP Mode

3. Toggle NRST

xWRxxxxBOOST EVM’s

This section applies to the following boards:

Hardware Requirements for BOOST EVM’s

Flashing Mode for BOOST EVM’s

1. Connect Cables

2. Set SOP Mode

Boost_EVM_SOP_Flashing

3. Toggle NRST

Functional Mode for BOOST EVM’s

1. Connect Cables

2. Set SOP Mode

Boost_EVM_SOP_Functional

3. Toggle NRST

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