x VDD Current Monitor (INA226A, U12)
x VS Current Monitor (INA226A, U13)
x Ambient Air Temp Monitor (TMP102AQ, U5)
x Case Temp Monitor (TMP102AQ, U2)
The TIC12400 is a multiple switch detection interface that is designed to detect the opening and closing of
up to 24 switch contacts. 10 out of the 24 inputs are configurable to detect switch states that are either
battery connected switches (BCS) or ground connected switches (GCS), which means it can either sink or
source current from the channel. The remaining 14 channels are design to support ground connected
switches only (source current). The wetting current can be preprogrammed to six available values, which
accommodates for different application scenarios. Communication to and from the device is done using a
24-bit SPI protocol.
The TIC124000 and TIC12400-Q1 provide the same functionality and the TIC12400 Evaluation Module is
used for both devices.
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Figure 1. TIC12400 EVM Block Level Diagram
The TIC12400 EVM is an evaluation module for the Texas Instruments TIC12400 and it provides basic
functionality evaluation for the device. When used together with the switch board, the EVM allows testing
of its functionality via SPI communication established to the PC using the USB adaptor.
Two boards, EVM (TIC12400EVM) and SWITCH BOARD (TIC12400_SWB), are provided with an USB to
USB-MINI cable within the KIT; see Figure 2.
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Figure 2. TIC12400 EVM, SWITCH BOARD, and USB to USB-Mini Cable
2.2Connection to the PC and Powering up the EVM
A mini-USB cable is used to connect the EVM board to the PC. The VDD of the EVM is powered by the
USB’s VBUS. The positive terminal of the Power Supply is connected to the “VBAT” terminal of both the
EVM and SWITCH BOARD. The negative terminal of the power supply is connected to the “GND” terminal
of the EVM. Turn ON the power supply and set it to a nominal supply of +12 V, see Figure 3.
Figure 3. EVM, SWITCH BOARD, USB Cable, PC, and Power Supply Setup
The TIC12400 EVM is designed to allow the user to easily evaluate switch detection using the GUI. The
break down of all the features and design of the EVM follow.
Hardware
1. Connect the TIC12400EVM to a supply using VBAT (J9) as the positive terminal of the supply and
GND (J10) to the negative terminal of the supply using standard banana cables. The supply can range
from 4.5V to 35V, but is nominally at 12V.
2. Connect the TIC12400EVM to your computer via the mini-USB cable provided. The actual connector is
located on the bottom side of the board. This will allow your computer to interface with the EVM and
communicate to the device.
3. Connect the Switch Board or your own switches via a mating connector to J2, which connects the
switches to the INx pins of the device.
4. U11 is the TIC12400 devices.
5. The EVM has several LED use to help the user indicate the status of the EVM
6. The device has three post regulator decoupling caps: V
at each output capacitor for each of these three regulators.
7. The EVM facilitates the use of an external microcontroller by interfacing with SPI, INT, and RESET
pins of the device.
8. There is an optional Translator/Level shifter (TXB0106) on the EVM to ensure the ability to interface
with the device's SPI, INT, and RESET functions at various voltages set by VDD pin. The MSP430 is a
3.3-V device and does not support 5-V logic level without the TXB0106.
9. The EVM has the ability to do relative temperature measurements of the air using the TI TMP0104AQ
1. The EVM has a blocking diode and large bulk capacitor. The blocking diode (D3) protects the EVM in
2. The EVM has the ability to do relative temperature measurements of the device's case temperature
3. The MSP430's support devices, such as JTAG interface, crystal, programming button, and so forth.
4. The MSP430 bridges the communication from the computer’s USB cable to the device's SPI, INT, and
5. The TPS73533 receives power from the VBUS of the USB, which is 5 V. It then regulates that to the
6. There are two INA226A Current Monitors for measuring current in VDD (U12) and for measuring th
7. There are four status LED on the EVM that take up power when in use. The header (J4) facilitates
8. The TPS7A6650Q is a high voltage regulator that is able to take high voltage and regulate it down to
Hardware
case the terminals of the battery are switched accidentally. The bulk capacitor (C24) adds a delay
between a battery disconnect and the device shutting down.
a. 2.1 There EVM has several jumpers for configuring the EVM in a variety of ways. J1: This jumper
connects the input of the 5V regulator to VS if inserted. (Default: Not Loaded)
b. 2.6 J6: This jumper connects a GPIO from the EVM micro (MSP430) to the output enable (OE) of
the TXB0106 level shifter by placing the jumper between pins 1 and 2. Placing the jumper between
pins 2 and 3 forces the translator to be on. If there is no jump on J7 then the pull down resistor
turns it off (OE=LOW) and places the level shifter in high impedance mode, preventing bus
contention between two possible masters on the SPI bus.
c. 2.7 J7: This jumper connects VDD pin of the device to either the onboard +3.3V supply generated
from the USB bus or connects to the onboard +5V regulator that is supplied from the battery.
Connecting pin 1 and 2 with a jumper connects VDD to +3.3V and connecting 2 and 3 with a
jumper connects VDD to +5V (this assumes J1 is also loaded). (Default: jumper across pin 1 and
2)
d. 2.11 J11: This jumper connects VS pin of the device to the bulk capacitor after the protection
diode.
e. 2.12 J12: This jumper gives the option of having the pull up resistor come from either VDD or VS.
Connecting pin 1 and 2 with a jumper, references the INT pin to VS. Connecting pin 2 and 3 with a
jumper references the INT pin to VDD.
using TI’s TMP0104AQ device.
RESET lines. The MSP430 also interfaces with several supports circuits for measuring temperature for
air and case, measuring current to VDD, and measuring current to VS. The MSP430 also has the
ability to control OE pin of TXB0106 to facilitate control of the device by an external microcontroller.
+3.3V output on the TIC12400 EVM.
current going into VS (U13). The MSP430 interfaces with these devices using I2C and relays the
information through the UBS cable to the GUI on the computer.
removing the LED’s in the circuit to do system level power measurements accurately.
5V for use with higher voltage micro controllers. When J1 is removed the regulator’s input voltage is
removed and therefore it is disabled.
1. The SWITCH BOARD (SWB) is designed such that ground offsets can be tested by removing J6,
which disconnects the Chassis Ground (CGND) from the EVM ground (GND). A supply can be placed
between GND and CGND to create the offset. If not testing this feature, then J6 is by default in place
and therefore CGND and GND are shorted together.
2. VBAT provides the power to the battery connected switches. Switch 0 to 9 are battery connected
switches.
3. J114 connects all the switches from the SWB to the inputs of the EVM.
4. J1, J2, and J3 are jumpers that connect SW0 to SW23 to IN0 to IN23 of the EVM. These jumpers
allow the user to disconnect the SW’s on the Switch Board to the EVM and provide a 0.1" head to
connect their own switch of their choosing to the EVM.
5. SW23A and SW23B are provided to test the device's ability to detect multi-resistor coded ground
referenced switch transitions. SW23A relate directly to the mapped thresholds for 3A, 3B, and 3C.
SW23B relate directly to thresholds 8 and 9 of the device. Switch 23-1-5 are designed to coincide with
one state for each instance of one switch being in the “CLOSED” position. Channel 23 of the device
has the ability to set up to 5 thresholds, which means there are 6 states. Each switch represents one
state and all switches in the “OPEN” position represents the 6th state.
6. SW18 – SW22 are used to test up to 4 state resistor coded ground referenced switches. Each of the
7. SW12 – SW17 are used when up to two thresholds (three states) is needed for the switch application.
SWITCH BOARD Hardware Description
channels have three ground connected switches labeled X-1, X-2, and X-3, which coincides with a
mapped threshold for 3A, 3B, and 3C. Each individual switch represents one of the three states and
the fourth state is when all switches are “OPEN”.
Each of the channels have two ground connected switches labeled X-1 and X-2, which coincides with
a mapped threshold for 2A and 2B, and a switch position called “OPEN” to represent the third state.
8. SW10 and SW11 are used when up to two thresholds (three states) is needed for the switch
application. Each channel from 0 to 11, has one unique threshold mapping for each channel and one
common threshold (THRES_COM) that is shared for all the channels (0-11). These switches are setup
to illustrate this feature.
9. SW0 to SW9 are designed to test the device ability to detect digital switches that are either referenced
to a battery connected switch or ground connected switch. There are two state, “OPEN” and either
chassis Ground Connected Switch (GCS) or Battery Connected Switch (BCS).
The GUI software is required to establish the communication between the EVM boards and the PC and it
also provides the GUI interface to read/write registers information on device. The following section
described the software installation procedure.
Step 1.Download the GUI software
The software can be downloaded on TI server at link goes here. Please inquiry with a TI representative
if you don’t have access to the files.
Step 2.Software installation
Go to location that the executable was downloaded to and either double-click the Setup_TIC12400-
0.4.0_EVM.exe file to begin software installation or right click and select “Run as administrator”. The
software will install two applications, “App Center” software and the TIC12400 GUI App software. If the
“App Center” software isn’t already installed on the PC then additional steps will be needed. Those
steps are outlines in the following figures.
GUI Software Installation
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. The process may take up to 10 minutes
depending on your computer speed.
5. This screen should appear on top, unless the
user clicks on another item. Sometimes the
screen may appear to be behind the other
setup screen. The TIC12400 EVM GUI will not
install until the App Center software is first
installed.
After the EVM and SWITCH BOARD are connected and then the cables are connected the Power Supply
and PC via USB cable, the GUI can be run by double clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop, see
Figure 9.
Figure 9. Double Click on “App Center EVM GUI” Shortcut to Open
5.2TIC12400 Info Page
The “Info” page (Home) of the TIC12400 GUI has a short summary of the features of the TIC12400. See
the following map of features of the “Info” page in Figure 10.
The Menu bar has several sub menus that are within “File”, “Tools” and “Help” drop down menus.
“File” drop down menu provides access to “Saving Registers”, “Save Registers As”, and “Load
Registers”. This means switch profiles can be saved and loaded as needed.
“Tools” drop down menu provides access to the Logging feature of the GUI. This records both
SPI Reads and Writes.
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“Help” drop down menu provides access to information pertaining to GUI version and MSP430
firmware revision.
The Menu bar can be clicked to show the minimized and maximized menu, default is minimized.
The buttons on the bar are from top to bottom as follows:
• Intro (Home): Brings the user back to the Intro screen
• Channel Configuration: Page to configure the channels
of the device in a graphical format
• Configuration Wizard: Guided setup of MSDI based on
system level requirements
• Device Settings: Access device settings without manually
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adjusting the register settings
• Real Time Status Tracker: Live visual monitoring of
channel inputs
• Matrix Configuration: Graphical configuration of the
Matrix mode settings
• Polling mode current calculator: Page to calculate the
current consumption of the devicewhile in polling mode
with multiple settings, and Register Map. These are also
available buttons on the right of the “Intro” page.
• Registers: Register access page
Quick Start. Opens up a sub menu with two options.
3.
1. A configuration wizard that walks through the system level use case to setup the device
2. Load default configuration for the device
The settings button will open a sub menu for Channel Configurations, Device Settings and Matrix
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configuration. These are the same pages accessed by the men bar on the left side of the GUI.
The tools button will open a sub menu to access the Polling Mode current Calculator and Real-
5.
Time Status Tracker pages.
6.Clicking on the register map button will direct the user to the Register map page via a sub menu.
Reference materials button that pulls up links to the EVM User’s Guide, Datasheet and a
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reference video.
Benefits banner. Clicking on the links in this section will show greater details on the device
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benefits and how they differ from today’s implementations.
The button toggles ON/OFF the Log page, which is also seen in the Tools->Log pane.
9.
If the EVM is connected to the PC with the USB cable then the GUI will show that it is connected
by showing a green dot. If there is no communication with either the on board micro controller
(MSP430) or the device then the following image will be seen, indicated no communication.
The device has a variety of setting and features that are accessed and controlled by doing read
and writes to the device. It is important to note that when selecting and changing setting within
the GUI it must be written to the device prior to initiating the activation of the device by clicking on
the “Trigger” button. Once the Trigger is turned ON all registers become read only (with the
exception of the CRC_T, RESET, and TRIGGER bits). Trigger initiates the wetting currents and
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starts external switch monitoring.
The device has several features that help ensure robust communications to and from the device
to the micro controller on the SPI bus. Interrupts can be generated in the INT pin of the device to
communicate to the user that either “SPI_FAIL”, “PARITY_FAIL”, or “CRC_CALC_COMPLETE”
fault has occurred.
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The device has the ability to alert the user when Switch State Change (SSC) has occurred. The
Channel Configuration sets the conditions that initiate a SSC. If this feature is not selected then
the SSC is recorded but the INT pin is not asserted. This is also true for the VS0 and VS1 voltage
state change. There are four different thresholds (VS0_THRES2A/B and VS1_THRES2A/B) that
can be set for VS measurements to establish state changes. If the VS0/VS1 Threshold Crossing
features are not selected then the INT pin is not asserted after a state change, but it will be
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stored in the device and the user must read the device to determine that the a state change
occurred.
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If the "Wetting Current Diag" is selected then an INT assertion occurs if any of the "Wetting
Current Diag – IN0/1/2/3" fail. If the "ADC Diag" is selected then an INT is asserted if the ADC
Diag fails
4.
The device has the ability to assert the INT pin when System Faults occur such as “Over
Voltage”, “Under Voltage”, “Temperature Warning”, and “Temperature Shutdown”.
5.
This button sends a software reset to the device via SPI. This will reset all registers to their
default setting! The user must write back all the registers before selecting “Trigger” and to start
wetting current and start external switch monitoring.
The TIC12400 GUI monitors the INT pin approximately at every second. There is an INTERUPT
led on the EVM lights up when the INT pin is asserted. This coincides with the INT icon. Once the
INT is asserted then selecting the READ button reads the INT_STAT register which clears the
INT assert
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If the Auto-Read interrupt register features is selected then the GUI will automatically read the
INT_STAT register every 5 seconds, which will clear the INT and record the INT_STATE register
information into GUI, but it does clear the INT_STAT register within the device.
The Wetting Current Auto-Scaling feature allows the user to enable or disable the auto scaling
feature in continuous mode.
8.
The Temperature warning and wetting current reduction feature provides the ability to enable or
disable the wetting current reduction feature when a Temperature warning event occurs.
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The TIC12400 has the ability to do an ADC diagnostics and also has the ability to test wetting
currents on IN0, IN1, IN2, and IN3 and diagnose if there are faults.
The TIC12400's advanced settings have several features that allow the user to optimize their
switch state change monitoring system. VS measurement can be enabled or disabled here. Once
enabled the advanced settings menu becomes accessible to the right of the checkbox.
Accessing the VS Measurement settings will allow the user to select the channel, resistor divider
ratio and select the thresholds. The thresholds can be shown in volts or ADC thresholds or volts.
The Operation mode and timing settings can also be configured between polling and continuous
mode.
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Clicking the Settings cog opens the timing settings menu to configure the polling mode.
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The CCP or clean current polling settings can also be configured by clicking the configure CCP
option. This will allow the user to enable CCP by channel and select the current to be either 10
mA or 15 mA by group.
Additional the detection filter can be adjusted and the Interrupt assertion scheme can be
selected.
CRC calculations can be initiated and results displayed within this window. Note, an INT can be
setup to indicate when the CRC calculation is completed by the device, which at that time it can
be read.
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Displayed results will look as follows:
5.4Channel Configuration Page
The Channel Configuration page controls the Channel settings for how to indicate state change when
monitoring the Channels.
TIC12400 GUI Application
The TIC12400 has a variety of setting and features that are accessed and controlled by doing
read and writes to the device. It is important to note that when selecting and changing setting
within the GUI it must be written to the device prior to initiating the activation of the device by
clicking on the “Trigger” button. Once the Trigger is turned ON all registers become read only
(with the exception of the CRC_T, RESET, and TRIGGER bits). Trigger initiates the wetting
The TIC12400 has 24 channels that can be configured a variety of ways to detect all types of
switches. Within the “Simple View” the GUI breaks down each channel into manageable easy to
visualize channel settings. In order to change the setting the Channel must be Enabled, which is
done by clicking on the Enable/Disable button. The channel will no longer be greyed out and
channel information will be able to be changed.
Each Column describes the feature that can be changed and a simple single click will toggle
between settings or allow to select from a drop down menu.
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More advanced setting for each Channel can be accessed clicking on the settings icon.
The GUI monitors the INT pin approximately at every second. There is an INTERUPT led on the
EVM lights up when the INT pin is asserted. This coincides with the INT icon. Once the INT is
asserted then selecting the READ button reads the INT_STAT register which clears the INT
assert
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If the Auto-Read interrupt register features is selected then the GUI will automatically read the
INT_STAT register every 5 seconds, which will clear the INT and record the INT_STATE register
information into GUI, but it does clear the INT_STAT register within the device.
All the Channels can be Enabled or Disabled all at once by clicking on these buttons.
The TIC12400 GUI will walk through the system configuration with a series of question prompts
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on the system configuration. Once a prompt is completed the GUI will move on the to the next
step. You can edit any prompt at any time regardless of your current step in the wizard.
After completing the question prompts. The start button will move to the next area to be
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configured.
The red outline will show the current part of the system being addressed by the prompt. As more
3.
questions are answered this area will show how the external system is being interpreted by the
GUI.
The system configuration from the previous page is shown at the top of the section. Clicking the
Modify button will bring up a prompt to change these settings.
Here is it possible to change of the settings again as necessary for either adding a new switch to
the configuration or adjusting the overall system details. After the desired system configuration is
set, press the Update button to change the setting and click the X to return to the wizard.
1.
Each IWett setting will give a recommended threshold. If the Recommended threshold in N/A that
setting is not recommended.
2.This displays the current global thresholds for the ADC.
The wetting current setting can be selected either by using the drop down menu in this section or
clicking the setting in section 1.
Based on the number of switch states the GUI will recommend the appropriate channel that can
handle the switch type.
3.
The Recommended thresholds section will show which thresholds are available to use. It is
important to keep track of the global thresholds that are currently being used by other channels
as the TIC12400 is configured.
After the desired settings are correct, clicking the copy settings will configure the TIC12400
device. Clicking Do Nothing will exit the wizard. The wizard can be used multiple times to update
TIC12400 per each switch in the system.
The current setting and threshold calculations will be different for different switch states. For 4
switch states 3 thresholds must be used. If any of the threshold boxes for a given wetting current
setting are populated with NA, that current setting cannot be used. If all of the current settings
cannot be used the resistance ranges for the switch are not supported. For more information on
the supported resistance values for multiple switch states see the datasheet.
In this example the only supported wetting current is 2 mA as all of the thresholds have values.
1.
In this example the only supported wetting current is 2 mA as all of the thresholds have non NA
values.
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The recommended channels that are available all support the 4 switch configuration and the
channels that do not support 4 switch states are not recommended.
2.
Additionally the available threshold settings are Thres3A/B/C. These thresholds can be mapped
to any unmapped thresholds but must follow the rules that ThresC > ThresB > ThresA.
The channel list includes all the available channels for the device. Enabled channels display
green and disabled channels display gray. Clicking green channels will turn on the GUI tracker for
that channel. Clicking the same button again will disable the GUI tracker. Note this does not
enable/disable the channel in the device, it changes if the GUI displays any real time changes.
This will show each channel that the GUI tracker is enabled for. Each channel will show the
threshold on the left side of the graph. For multiple switch state channels all the thresholds are
shown. As the switch state changes the graph will update accordingly as shown below if the
Trigger has been enabled in section 3.
2.
Clicking the trigger button will enable the device to monitor the inputs and update the real time
status tracker.
The Matrix configuration settings area changes the setup for Matrix mode according to the
system requirements Clicking the Matrix configuration will allow you to select between the
supported configurations.
The input source and sink currents are also selectable via a drop down menu. The sink current
must always be larger than the source current and the GUI will make unusable source and sink
combinations un-selectable.
1.
The detection edge control option lets you select between no detection, rising, falling, and rising
or falling edge detection schemes.
The Matrix polling active time controls how long the inputs are polled as described in the
datasheet.
The Switch Status area shows the current status of the matrix of switches. The status can be
checked by clicking the Check switch status button. Mousing over a box will show which switch
that is.
2.
This is a visual depiction of the matrix mode operation. Selecting the different matrix settings
(4x4, 5x5, 6x6) will change the image to show which channels are being used.
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After setting the desired matrix configuration click the Write to Device button to set the register
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settings in the TIC12400 device. Use the Trigger button to monitor the TIC12400 enable
monitoring of the inputs.
Each channel can be selected in this menu as well as the wetting current, input mode, and the
external switch state.
2.
Clicking calculate will prompt the results page which will deliver the measurement cycle time,
active duty cycle and the effective current for different temperatures.
The matrix channel configuration will not be interactive unless matrix mode is checked from
section 1.
After matrix mode is checked the boxes become interactive. Clicking different switches will close
or open them and the current calculator will update accordingly.
The Register name is shown as it matches the datasheet. The address of the register and the
value of the register is shown in hexadecimal. The bit representation of the Value is also shown.
Registers that are read only will be shown as transparent red. Read and write registers are
shown as black.
One way to edit a register is to click the value field of that register. Registers of the device will not
change until the Write Register button is clicked. If Auto Read is enable, any register changes
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that have not been sent to the device will be overwritten to the current value of the TIC12400.
The bit field representation will also update as the value field of the register is adjusted.
For the selected register in the register field, a question mark help button will appear. Clicking this
will show the full description for that register field.
Clicking the red x will exit the help menu for that register and take the user back to the register
fields.
The field view area shows a bit by bit name and description for each setting available in that
register.
Clicking the ? Button will bring up that field’s bit number(s) in the register, whether it is read or
write and the description. Clicking the red x will exit the help description prompt.
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Auto read can be enabled on a polling timer that is adjustable in the GUI.
4.
The Immediate and deferred menu will adjust when the register are written after they are
changed in the GUI. Immediate will send the new register settings to the device immediately after
they are changed. The deferred setting will wait for the user to click the Write Register button
before sending the new register settings to the device.
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correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
3.2 Canada
3.2.1 For EVMs issued with an Industry Canada Certificate of Conformance to RSS-210 or RSS-247
Concerning EVMs Including Radio Transmitters:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Concerning EVMs Including Detachable Antennas:
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication. This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.
Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et
d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le
présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le
manuel d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur
3.3 Japan
3.3.1 Notice for EVMs delivered in Japan: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_01.page 日本国内に
3.3.2 Notice for Users of EVMs Considered “Radio Frequency Products” in Japan: EVMs entering Japan may not be certified
by TI as conforming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan.
If User uses EVMs in Japan, not certified to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan, User is required to follow the
instructions set forth by Radio Law of Japan, which includes, but is not limited to, the instructions below with respect to EVMs
(which for the avoidance of doubt are stated strictly for convenience and should be verified by User):
1. Use EVMs in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for
Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan,
2. Use EVMs only after User obtains the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to
EVMs, or
3. Use of EVMs only after User obtains the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan
with respect to EVMs. Also, do not transfer EVMs, unless User gives the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if User does not follow the instructions above, User will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
3.4.1 For EVMs subject to EU Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive):
This is a class A product intended for use in environments other than domestic environments that are connected to a
low-voltage power-supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
4EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings:
4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling
or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices. The notices contain important safety information
related to, for example, temperatures and voltages.
4.3 Safety-Related Warnings and Restrictions:
4.3.1 User shall operate the EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations stated in the user
guide, other available documentation provided by TI, and any other applicable requirements and employ reasonable and
customary safeguards. Exceeding the specified performance ratings and specifications (including but not limited to input
and output voltage, current, power, and environmental ranges) for the EVM may cause personal injury or death, or
property damage. If there are questions concerning performance ratings and specifications, User should contact a TI
field representative prior to connecting interface electronics including input power and intended loads. Any loads applied
outside of the specified output range may also result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible
permanent damage to the EVM and/or interface electronics. Please consult the EVM user guide prior to connecting any
load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, even with the inputs and outputs kept within the specified allowable ranges, some circuit
components may have elevated case temperatures. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators,
switching transistors, pass transistors, current sense resistors, and heat sinks, which can be identified using the
information in the associated documentation. When working with the EVM, please be aware that the EVM may become
very warm.
4.3.2 EVMs are intended solely for use by technically qualified, professional electronics experts who are familiar with the
dangers and application risks associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems, and subsystems.
User assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling and use of the EVM by User or its employees,
affiliates, contractors or designees. User assumes all responsibility and liability to ensure that any interfaces (electronic
and/or mechanical) between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely
limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard. User assumes all responsibility and
liability for any improper or unsafe handling or use of the EVM by User or its employees, affiliates, contractors or
designees.
4.4 User assumes all responsibility and liability to determine whether the EVM is subject to any applicable international, federal,
state, or local laws and regulations related to User’s handling and use of the EVM and, if applicable, User assumes all
responsibility and liability for compliance in all respects with such laws and regulations. User assumes all responsibility and
liability for proper disposal and recycling of the EVM consistent with all applicable international, federal, state, and local
requirements.
5. Accuracy of Information: To the extent TI provides information on the availability and function of EVMs, TI attempts to be as accurate
as possible. However, TI does not warrant the accuracy of EVM descriptions, EVM availability or other information on its websites as
accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
6. Disclaimers:
6.1 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, EVMS AND ANY MATERIALS PROVIDED WITH THE EVM (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, REFERENCE DESIGNS AND THE DESIGN OF THE EVM ITSELF) ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL
FAULTS." TI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING SUCH ITEMS, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY EPIDEMIC FAILURE WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADE
SECRETS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
6.2 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED RIGHT TO USE THE EVM SET FORTH HEREIN, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS SHALL BE
CONSTRUED AS GRANTING OR CONFERRING ANY RIGHTS BY LICENSE, PATENT, OR ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL OR
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF TI, ITS SUPPLIERS/LICENSORS OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, TO USE THE
EVM IN ANY FINISHED END-USER OR READY-TO-USE FINAL PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INVENTION, DISCOVERY OR
IMPROVEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHEN MADE, CONCEIVED OR ACQUIRED.
7. USER'S INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS. USER WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD TI, ITS
LICENSORS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES,
EXPENSES, COSTS AND LIABILITIES (COLLECTIVELY, "CLAIMS") ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY
HANDLING OR USE OF THE EVM THAT IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS. THIS OBLIGATION SHALL APPLY
WHETHER CLAIMS ARISE UNDER STATUTE, REGULATION, OR THE LAW OF TORT, CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY, AND EVEN IF THE EVM FAILS TO PERFORM AS DESCRIBED OR EXPECTED.
8. Limitations on Damages and Liability:
8.1 General Limitations. IN NO EVENT SHALL TI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THESE
TERMS OR THE USE OF THE EVMS , REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. EXCLUDED DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COST OF REMOVAL OR
REINSTALLATION, ANCILLARY COSTS TO THE PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, RETESTING,
OUTSIDE COMPUTER TIME, LABOR COSTS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS, LOSS OF
USE, LOSS OF DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. NO CLAIM, SUIT OR ACTION SHALL BE BROUGHT AGAINST TI
MORE THAN TWELVE (12) MONTHS AFTER THE EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS
OCCURRED.
8.2 Specific Limitations. IN NO EVENT SHALL TI'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FROM ANY USE OF AN EVM PROVIDED
HEREUNDER, INCLUDING FROM ANY WARRANTY, INDEMITY OR OTHER OBLIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, , EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO TI BY USER FOR THE PARTICULAR
EVM(S) AT ISSUE DURING THE PRIOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARE
CLAIMED. THE EXISTENCE OF MORE THAN ONE CLAIM SHALL NOT ENLARGE OR EXTEND THIS LIMIT.
9. Return Policy. Except as otherwise provided, TI does not offer any refunds, returns, or exchanges. Furthermore, no return of EVM(s)
will be accepted if the package has been opened and no return of the EVM(s) will be accepted if they are damaged or otherwise not in
a resalable condition. If User feels it has been incorrectly charged for the EVM(s) it ordered or that delivery violates the applicable
order, User should contact TI. All refunds will be made in full within thirty (30) working days from the return of the components(s),
excluding any postage or packaging costs.
10. Governing Law: These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,
without reference to conflict-of-laws principles. User agrees that non-exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of or relating to
these terms and conditions lies within courts located in the State of Texas and consents to venue in Dallas County, Texas.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief
in any United States or foreign court.
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