This user's guide describes the function and operation of the EV2400 evaluation module interface board.
A complete description, as well as the bill of materials and schematic are included.
The EV2400 EVM interface board enables an IBM-compatible or other type PC (with the required driver
for its particular platform) to communicate with the Texas Instruments SMBus, I2C, HDQ, or DQ interface
gas gauges via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. In addition to this board, PC software is required to
interpret the gas gauge data to complete the evaluation system.
1.1Features
•Fully powered from the USB port
•Optional 5-V port for powering high power voltage drivers (future upgrade)
•Complete interface between the USB and SMBus, I2C, and HDQ (8/16) interfaces using a simple API
•Expansion port for future upgrades
1.2Kit Contents
•EV2400 circuit module
•Standard USB cable
1.3Ordering Information
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Table 1. Ordering Information
EVM Part Number
EV2400
2Interfaces
The EV2400 interfaces are described in the following table. The reference designators on the circuit board
and the functions are also listed.
Reference DesignatorFunctionDetails
Port 1: SMBSMBus Interface Port
Port 2: I2CI2C Interface Port
Port 3: HDQHDQ and DQ Interface Ports
Port 4Single Wire PortFuture expansion port
Port 5GPIO PortFuture expansion port
Terminal block for connecting to a target
device
Terminal block for connecting to a target
device
Terminal block for connecting to a target
device
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NOTE: The additional power input 5-V port on the EV2400 must not be connected in normal
Interfaces
Figure 1. EV2400 Ports
operation. Normal operation uses power from the USB port.
2.2EV2400 Controller
The EV2400 controller is an MSP430F5529 running at 4 MHz. The controller firmware is stored in flash
memory and is executed by the core at power-up.
The controller communicates with target device(s) through either: a 2-wire SMBus communication port, a
1-wire HDQ port, or a 2-wire EEPROM I2C port. The 2-wire SMBus communication port supports both
SMBus and I2C protocols. CRC-8 checksum verification for the data packets prevents data corruption over
the USB.
2.3USB Interface (USB)
The interface board connects to a USB port (version 1.1 or later) on a host computer and is powered from
the port. All communication over the USB is human Interface device (HID) class. Drivers are built into
Windows®and most of the operating systems.
2.4HDQ Interface (HDQ)
This interface allows a host computer to interact with a slave or target device through the 1-wire HDQ
interface. The ports are labeled with the corresponding signal names above each port connector. Connect
the signal and a ground reference (VSS) to a target device.
PinNameDescription
3.1VSSGround return/reference for HDQ interface.
3.2VOUT 3Optional voltage output (future expansion)
3.3SDAHDQ 1-wire interface. Pulled up to variable pullup voltage with a 20-kΩ
3.4VOUT 4Optional voltage output (future expansion)
resistor. Uses bus acceleration in positive direction to allow for larger
pullup.
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This interface allows a host computer to interact with I2C interfaces, such as a battery monitor device and
EEPROM through a 2-wire I2C interface. Connect the data, clock, and a ground reference (VSS) to a
target device.
PinNameDescription
2.1VSSGround return/reference for I2C interface.
2.2SCLI2C clock. Uses level translation. Pulled up to variable pullup voltage with a
2.3SDAI2C data. Uses level translation. Pulled up to variable pullup voltage with a
2.4VOUT 2Optional voltage output (future expansion)
2.6SMBus Interface (SMBus)
This interface allows a host computer to interact with an SMBus interface device such as a battery monitor
device through a 2-wire SMBus interface. Connect the data, clock, and a ground reference (VSS) to a
target device.
PinNameDescription
1.1VSSGround return/reference for SMBus
1.2SCLSMBus clock. Pulled up to variable pullup
1.3SDASMBus data. Pulled up to variable pullup
1.4VOUT 1Optional voltage output (future expansion)
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20-kΩ resistor. Uses bus acceleration in positive direction to allow for
larger pullup.
20-kΩ resistor. Uses bus acceleration in positive direction to allow for
larger pullup.
interface.
voltage with a 20-kΩ resistor. Uses bus
acceleration in positive direction to allow
for larger pullup.
voltage with a 20-kΩ resistor. Uses bus
acceleration in positive direction to allow
for larger pullup.
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Notes:1. These assemblies are ESD sensitive, ESD precautions shall be observed.
2. These assemblies must be clean and free from flux and all contaminants. Use of no clean flux is not acceptable.
3. These assemblies must comply with workmanship standards IPC-A-610 Class 2.
4. Ref designators marked with an asterisk ('**') cannot be substituted. All other components can be substituted with
equivalent manufacturers' components.
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The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all
claims arising from the handling or use of the goods. Please read this user’s guide and, specifically, the EVM Warnings and
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause an
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EVM Warnings and Restrictions
It is important to operate this EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations per the user
guidelines. Failure to follow the guidelines may cause potential risk of personal injury, property damage, and/or unexpected
operation of the EVM. If there are any questions, please contact a TI field representative before connecting and/or enabling power
or other interface connections to the EVM.
During normal operation and within the EVM’s recommended ratings, some circuit components including but not limited to linear
regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, current sense resistors, and heat sinks may have elevated case temperatures or
contain voltages exceeding safe touch levels. These types of devices, as applicable, can be identified using the EVM schematic in
this user's guide. When placing measurement probes near or on these devices during operation for evaluation purposes,
precautions should be taken against inadvertent contact with surfaces of elevated temperatures and/or voltages exceeding safe
touch levels.
As with all electronic evaluation tools, only qualified personnel knowledgeable in electronic measurement and diagnostics normally
found in development environments should use these EVMs.
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