Texas Instruments AWR1443, AWR1243, AWR1443BOOST, AWR1243BOOST User Manual
AWR1443, AWR1243 Evaluation Module (AWR1443BOOST, AWR1243BOOST) mmWave Sensing Solution
User's Guide
Literature Number: SWRU507B
May 2017–Revised January 2019
Contents
1 Getting Started .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Key Features.............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 What is Included.......................................................................................................... 5
2 Hardware ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Connecting BoosterPack™ to LaunchPad™ or MMWAVE-DEVPACK........................................... 7
2.3 Power Connections ...................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Connectors................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 PC Connection.......................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Antenna .................................................................................................................. 13
2.7 Jumpers, Switches, and LEDs ....................................................................................... 15
3 Design Files and Software Tools.......................................................................................... 17
3.1 Software, Development Tools, and Example Codes for AWR1443.............................................. 17
4 Design Revision History...................................................................................................... 18
5 Mechanical Mounting of PCB............................................................................................... 18
6 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations ...................................................................... 20
7 Regulatory Information ....................................................................................................... 20
Revision History.......................................................................................................................... 21
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1 EVM Front View.............................................................................................................. 6
2 EVM Rear View .............................................................................................................. 6
3 BoosterPack™ Block Diagram............................................................................................. 7
4 3V3 and 5-V Mark on the LaunchPad™ (White Triangle).............................................................. 7
5 Power Connector ............................................................................................................ 8
6 20-Pin BoosterPack™ Connectors (J5 and J6).......................................................................... 8
7 High Density Connector (60 Pin)......................................................................................... 10
8 CAN Connector............................................................................................................. 11
9 XDS110 Ports............................................................................................................... 12
10 PCB Antenna ............................................................................................................... 13
11 Antenna Pattern in H-Plane............................................................................................... 13
12 Antenna Pattern in E-Plane............................................................................................... 14
13 SOP Jumpers............................................................................................................... 15
14 Current Measurement Point............................................................................................... 15
15 S1 Switch to Select Between SPI or CAN Interface................................................................... 17
16 LDO Bypass Enable ....................................................................................................... 18
17 Vertical Assembly of the EVM............................................................................................ 19
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 20-Pin Connector Definition (J6)........................................................................................... 9
2 20-Pin Connector Definition (J5)........................................................................................... 9
3 HD Connector Pin Definition.............................................................................................. 10
4 SOP Modes................................................................................................................. 15
5 Push Buttons................................................................................................................ 16
6 LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 16
7 ................................................................................................................................ 18
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1 Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
The AWR1443 BoosterPack™ is an easy-to-use evaluation board for the single-chip AWR1443 mmWave
sensing device from TI, with direct connectivity to the TI MCU LaunchPad™ ecosystem. The evaluation
board contains everything needed to start developing on a low-power ARM®-R4F controller. The
evaluation board includes onboard emulation for programming and debugging, onboard buttons, and
LEDs, for quick integration of a simple user interface. The standard 20-pin BoosterPack headers make the
evaluation board compatible with a wide variety of TI MCU LaunchPads and enables easy prototyping.
The AWR1243 BoosterPack is an evaluation board for the AWR1243 mmWave high-performance front
end. The evaluation platform enables raw capture of ADC data from the front end and evaluation of RF
performance.
1.2 Key Features
• 40-pin LaunchPad standard that leverages the LaunchPad ecosystem
• XDS110-based JTAG emulation with serial port, for onboard QSPI flash programming (for AWR1443)
• Backchannel UART through USB to PC, for logging purposes
• Onboard antenna
• 60-pin high density (HD) connector, for raw ADC data over CSI, or the high-speed debug interface
• Onboard CAN transceiver (for AWR1443)
• One button and two LEDs, for user interaction
• 5-V power jack, to power the board
Getting Started
1.3 What is Included
1.3.1 Kit Contents
• AWR1443BOOST or AWR1243BOOST
• Mounting brackets, screws, and nuts, to allow placing the PCB vertical
• Micro USB cable to connect to the PC
NOTE: Not included: 5 V, >2.5-A supply brick with 2.1-mm barrel jack (center positive). TI
recommends using an external power supply that complies with applicable regional safety
standards such as UL, CSA, VDE, CCC, PSE, and so on. The cable length of the power cord
must be < 3 m.
1.3.2 mmWave Proximity Demo
TI provides sample demo codes to easily get started with the AWR1443 evaluation module and
experience the functionality of the AWR1443 mmWave sensor. For details on getting started with these
demos, see the mmWave SDK User Guide.
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BoosterPack, LaunchPad are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
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ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited.
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Micro USB
Connector
PMIC
20-Pin LaunchPad
Connector (J6)
XDS110
20-Pin LaunchPad
Connector (J5)
Heat Sink Area
Hardware
2 Hardware
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front and rear views of the evaluation board, respectively.
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Figure 1. EVM Front View
Figure 2. EVM Rear View
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2.1 Block Diagram
Hardware
Figure 3. BoosterPack™ Block Diagram
2.2 Connecting BoosterPack™ to LaunchPad™ or MMWAVE-DEVPACK
This BoosterPack can be stacked on top of the Launchpad, or the MMWAVE-DEVPACK, using the two
20-pin connectors. The connectors do not have a key to prevent the misalignment of the pins or reverse
connection. Therefore, ensure reverse mounting does not take place. On the AWR1443 BoosterPack, we
have provided 3V3 marking near pin 1 (see Figure 4). This same marking is provided on compatible
LaunchPads which must aligned before powering up the boards.
Figure 4. 3V3 and 5-V Mark on the LaunchPad™ (White Triangle)
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