Texas Instruments TLC6C5724-Q1 User Manual
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User's Guide
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TLC6C5724-Q1 Evaluation Module
This document is a guide for using the TLC6C5724-Q1 EVM and GUI. The TLC6C5724EVM is designed
to be controlled with the TLC65724EVM GUI via a USB2ANY communication tool. The TLC6C5724EVM
can be powered by a micro-USB supply with a PC USB port. The TLC6C5724EVM GUI is designed
demonstrate the TLC6C5724-Q1 features.
Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
2 Test Setup and Results ..................................................................................................... 3
3 Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 8
4 Schematic and Bill of Materials ............................................................................................ 9
List of Figures
1 TLC6C5724EVM Kit ........................................................................................................ 2
2 TLC6C5712-Q1EVM Hardware Setup.................................................................................... 3
3 TLC6C5724EVM GUI Landing Page...................................................................................... 4
4 Connection Status ........................................................................................................... 5
5 Quick Start Page............................................................................................................. 6
6 Advanced Settings Page.................................................................................................... 7
7 PCB Layout................................................................................................................... 8
8 TLC6C5724EVM Schematic ............................................................................................... 9
1 Bill of Materials ............................................................................................................. 10
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1 Introduction
The TLC6C5724-Q1 device is a 24-channel, constant-current LED driver designed to support automotive
LED applications.
1.1 Features
The EVM has the following features:
• 24 constant-current-sink output channels
• Excellent constant-current accuracy
• 7-bit individual dot correction
• 8-bit global brightness control
• 12-bit PWM dimming
• LED protection and diagnostics
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1.2 Applications
This EVM can be used in the following applications:
• Automotive cluster indicator
• Automotive HVAC panel
• Automotive E-shifter indicator
• Automotive local dimming display
• Automotive ambient lighting
1.3 Description
1.3.1 Kit Contents
TLC6C5724EVM kit contains a USB2ANY, TLC6C5724EVM, and two connection cables, as Figure 1
shows.
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1.3.2 Additional Items Required
The following additional items are required to run the TLCC65724EVM:
• PC with the TLC6C5724EVM GUI installed
• 5-V DC supply or USB port for LED supply
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Figure 1. TLC6C5724EVM Kit
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USB2ANY
TLC6C5724-Q1EVM
x
x
x
x
x
DC Supply
5V
Vsense
V
CC
GND
USB
cable
Ribbon Cable
Put Shunt on J53 to
supply Vcc from
USB2ANY
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2 Test Setup and Results
2.1 Hardware Setup
Figure 2 shows the hardware setup of the TLC6C5724-Q1 EVM.
• Connect the 5-V power supply to the LED board between TP1 (SENSE) and TP3 (GND), use the 5-V
micro-USB supply connected to J52 to supply the LED.
• Put a shunt on J53 to connect the USB2ANY 3.3-V supply to VCC. In this case, extra DC supply is not
needed to supply the VCC.
• Connect the host computer to the USB2ANY board via a USB cable.
• Connect the ribbon cable between the USB2ANY board and the TLC6C5724-Q1 EVM board.
Test Setup and Results
Figure 2. TLC6C5712-Q1EVM Hardware Setup
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2.2 Software Installation
Download the GUI software from the TLC6C5724-Q1 EVM tool folder and install on the PC. Once
installed, a shortcut to the GUI is found on the desktop and also in the start-up menu under the Texas
Instruments folder. shows the landing page of the TLC6C5724EVM GUI. A support document link is on
bottom of the landing page.
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Figure 3. TLC6C5724EVM GUI Landing Page
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2.3 GUI Function
This section provides instructions to run the TLC6C5724EVM using the TLC6C5724EVM GUI.
2.3.1 Connection Status
The TLC6C5724EVM connection status appears on the GUI landing page. A Red status indicator means
Device Not connected, a Green status indicator means Device connected. Click the Quick Start button
and a quick configuration page opens for control of the TLC6C5724EVM.
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Figure 4. Connection Status
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