This user’s guide describes the TPS2388 evaluation module (TPS2388EVM-612 or EVM). The EVM
contains evaluation and reference circuitry for the TPS2388. The TPS2388 is a Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) device for power sourcing equipment (PSE).
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1Description
The TPS2388EVM-612 features the octal channel, TPS2388, IEEE 802.3at PoE PSE controller. The EVM
consists of a motherboard (TPS2388EVM-612) and daughter board (TPS2388EVM-016) containing one
TPS2388 device. The TPS2388EVM-612 provides a multi-port base platform interface for TPS2388EVM016, MSP-EXP430G2 (LaunchPad™), and USB2ANY (USB Interface Adapter).
1.1Features
•Eight IEEE802.3at, Type 2 (30 W) ports with 1000BASE-T (gigabit Ethernet data pass through)
•Two non-standard, high power ports with 1000BASE-T (gigabit Ethernet data pass through)
•100% passed Sifos compliance test
•Single DC power supply input
•On board 3.3-V regulator
•On board I2C interface to both TPS2388PW devices from either USB2ANY or MSP-EXP430G2.
•Port ON status LEDs
•User test points
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1.2Applications
•Ethernet switches and routers
•Surveillance VDRs
•High power PoE
•PoE pass-through systems
2Quick Start
2.1Input Power
2.1.1Input Power (Labeled VPWR)
DC input voltage is provided through J1 (screw jack). A dc power supply with sufficient current capacity
can power the EVM.
Reverse voltage protection is not provided; ensure that the correct polarity is
applied to J1.
This dc input is labeled VPWR in the schematics and is used for port VBUS as well as for the TPS2388
device. The VPWR connections to the PoE ports are not fused. Each two pair port is capable of furnishing
at least 30 W and each four pair port can furnish 60 W.
The minimum PSE port voltage is 44 VDC for type 1 and 50 V for type 2. The nominal dc voltage at
VPWR is 48 VDC for a type 1 and 54 VDC for a type 2. During evaluation, choose the appropriate dc
power supply for the type 1 or type 2 environment.
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Local 3.3 V for local devices (labeled as 3.3V) is provided by the onboard LM5019 buck converter. The
LM5019 provides a basic power-on sequence and provides a well-controlled and consistent startup. In
addition to 48 V, the TPS2388 requires 3.3 V for the digital circuitry and this is routed up to TPS2388EVM016 over the connector interface.
2.1.3External 3.3 V (Labeled 3.3V_USB)
The TPS2388EVM-612 provides galvanic isolation between PoE power side and host side using digital
isolators (ISO7241CD). The host side power is provided either from J2 (from USB2ANY) or J5 (from
LaunchPad). The current consumption is 6-mA typical, and 12-mA maximum.
Do not use USB2ANY and LaunchPad simultaneously.
Table 1. TPS2388EVM-612 Voltage Rail Current Requirements
Voltage RailTypical (mA)Maximum (mA)
3.3V_USB2.53
3.3V2530
VPWR (Miscellaneous)3557
VPWR (8x Type 1 Output Ports)29923142
VPWR (8x Type 2 Output Ports)51605418
VPWR Total (8x Type 1 Ports)30273202
VPWR Total (8x Type 2 Ports)51955478
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CAUTION
2.2PoE Port Interfaces
Configure the TPS2388 device with the host in order to get operational. Control the TPS2388 device
through the GUI or an external MCU. The host must configure the TPS2388 and send power on command
after a valid PD is connected to the port.
2.2.1Standard 30 W, IEEE802.3 at Type 2 Ports
Four standard ports are provided at J19, J20, J8, and J7 for two-pair ports 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The
power furnished is according to alternative A with MDI-X polarity.
2.2.2Nonstandard 60-W Ports
Two non-standard, four-pair ports (J21 and J9) are provided. J21 is four pair port 1 and J9 is four pair port
2. The power furnished is according to alternative A with MDI-X polarity and alternative B on a single port
connector. A PD which can process power on all of the Ethernet conductors (refer to Dual TPS2378 PD
for 51-W High-Power Four-Pair PoE ) can power on and consume up to 60 W. A single PD can be
powered as well with proper operations (the Semi-Auto Mode reference code has the capability to power
on both single PD and dual PD). The Virtual Auto Mode reference code disables these high power ports
completely, since it is intended for use on IEEE802.3at compliant (2-pair) ports only.
2.3I2C Interfaces
The EVM provides two I2C interfaces to the TPS2388.
2.3.1USB2ANY
J2 provides an interface with the USB2ANY adapter when using a PC and GUI.
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J3, J4, and J5 provide an interface with the MSP-EXP430G2 or LaunchPad when using a PC to develop
custom power management code.
2.4Basic Test Setup Using USB2ANY for I2C Interface (Semi-Auto Mode Operation With
I2C Monitoring)
An I2C interface is provided through J2 to the TPS2388PW devices on the TPS2388EVM-016. The
USB2ANY adapter (not included) can be used with any TI GUI which uses USB2ANY to read and write
over an I2C bus.
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Figure 1. Basic Setup Using USB2ANY
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2.5Advanced Test Setup Using MSP-EX430G2 (LaunchPad™)
The LaunchPad (not included) running a custom software program can communicate with the TPS2388
device on the TPS2388EVM-016 . Figure 2 shows the advanced setup using LaunchPad.
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General Use Features
3General Use Features
3.1EVM Input/Output Connectors and Switches
Table 2 lists the EVM input and output connectors.
Table 2. EVM Input/Output Connectors
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Connector or
Switch
J1J1DC power supply screw jack. (44–57 VDC, 5 A). Use a 48 VDC (nominal) for type 1 and 54
J2J2Ribbon cable connection to USB2ANY adapter
J3J3LaunchPad control (mates with LaunchPad J1)
J4J4LaunchPad I2C (mates with LaunchPad J2)
J5J5LaunchPad power (mates with LaunchPad J6)
J6J6TPS2388EVM-016 control (mates with TPS2388EVM-016 J3)
J17J17TPS2388EVM-016 port 5-8 (mates with TPS2388EVM-016 J2)
J18J18TPS2388EVM-016 port 1-4 (mates with TPS2388EVM-016 J1)
J22J22Two-pair port 1 data only
J192 Pair Port 1Two-pair port 1 power and data
J23J23Two-pair port 2 data only
J202 Pair Port 2Two-pair port 2 power and data
J11J11Two-pair port 3 data only
J82 Pair Port 3Two-pair port 3 power and data
J10J10Two-pair port 4 data only
J72 Pair Port 4Two-pair port 4 power and data
J24J24Four-pair port 1 data only
J214 Pair Port 1Four-pair port 1 power and data
J12J12Four-pair port 2 data only
J94 Pair Port 2Four-pair port 2 power and data
J29J29Chassis ground tie point
LabelDescription
VDC (nominal) for type 2 PSE operation.
3.2EVM LEDs
Table 3 lists the EVM LEDs and their descriptions.
LEDColorLabel Description
D1GREEN48V48-V ON indicator
D16BLUED16Two-pair port 1 power is ON. For J19 supplier #1 (see the bill of materials (BOM)), J19 internal port LED
D17BLUED17Two-pair port 2 power is ON. For J20 supplier #1 (see the BOM), J20 internal port LED is active. For
D13BLUED13Two-pair port 3 power is ON. For J8 supplier #1 (see the BOM), J8 internal port LED is active. For
D12BLUED12Two-pair port 4 power is ON. For J7 supplier #1 (see the BOM), J7 internal port LED is active. For
D18BLUED18Four-pair port 1A power is ON. For J21 supplier #1 (see the BOM), J21 internal port LED is active. For
D14BLUED14Four-pair port 2A power is ON. For J9 supplier #1 (see the BOM), J9 internal port LED is active. For
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TP1REDVPWRUsed for VPWR
TP2RED3.3VUsed for TPS2388 VDD
TP3SMTGNDVPWR ground
TP4WHTSDAI2C Data from LaunchPad and USB-TO-GPIO
TP5WHTSCLI2C Clock from LaunchPad and USB-TO-GPIO
TP6WHTPSE_SDAOI2C data out from TPS2388
TP7WHTPSE_SCLI2C clock to TPS2388
TP8WHTPSE_SDAII2C data in to TPS2388
TP9BLKGND1Ground from LaunchPad and USB-TO-GPIO
TP11SMTTP11Chassis ground test point
TP14SMTGNDVPWR ground test point
TP15SMTGNDVPWR ground test point
TP16SMTGNDVPWR ground test point
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TP2RED2P4DTwo-pair port 4 DRAIN
TP3WHT2P4GTwo-pair port 4 GATE
TP4WHT4P1AGFour-pair port 1A GATE
TP5RED4P1ADFour-pair port 1A DRAIN
TP6RED4P1BDFour-pair port 1B DRAIN
TP7WHT4P1BGFour-pair port 1B GATE
TP1BLKGNDVPWR ground
TP8SMTGNDVPWR ground
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Table 4. EVM Test Points
3.4EVM Test Jumpers
The EVM is equipped with shunts on the jumper positions identified in Table 5, in the Default Pin Position
column. Shunts can be moved and removed, as required, during use.
JumperDefault Pin
Motherboard: TPS2388EVM-612
J271-2P1Two-pair port 1 LED bias
J281-2P2Two-pair port 2 LED bias
J161-2P3Two-pair port 3 LED bias
J151-2P4Two-pair port 4 LED bias
J261-2P5Four-pair port 1A LED bias
J251-2P6Four-pair port 1B LED bias
J141-2P7Four-pair port 2A LED bias
J131-2P8Four-pair port 2B LED bias
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J41-2;3-4;5-6;7-8NAI2C A1-A4 address lines
(1)
Remove the jumpers on the mother board when doing SIFOS or UNH DC MPS testing.
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Table 5. EVM Jumpers
LabelDescription
Position
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The TPS2388EVM-612 accepts the MSP-EXP430G2 evaluation module when the application requires
management of the TPS2388 devices with an external controller. Before inserting the MSP-EXP430G2
into the TPS2388EVM-612, make the following jumper changes and ensure that the target MSP430
(MSP430G2553) device is installed:
1. Remove the shunt on J5 in the P1.6 slot
2. Remove the shunts on J3 in the RXD and TXD slot. Re-install these in the vertical position as
described in MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad Development Kit
3. Install MSP-EXP430G2 onto TPS2388EVM-612 and ensure that the USB2ANY ribbon cable is not
installed into J2
4. Connect the PC to the LaunchPad as shown in Figure 2
5. The source code was developed for the MSP430 LaunchPad Development Kit (MSP-EXP430G2
http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp430g2) using the Code Composer Studio™ (CCS) version 7.1.0
(http://www.ti.com/tool/ccstudio-msp430) development environment. The target MSP430 can be
programmed within this environment. The reference code can be downloaded from the TPS2388
product folder on TI.com .
6. Once CCS is installed, use the basic set of instructions listed in Section 4.1.1 to import, build, and run
the project. CCS version 7.1.0 is used in the following examples. Note that a terminal program such as
HyperTerminal or Teraterm is required to view the output from the EVM when it is running.
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4.1.1Basic CCS and Terminal Setup
1. Launch the CCS program on the PC: Start → Texas Instruments → Code Composer Studio 7.1.0 →
Code Composer Studio 7.1.0
4. Navigate to the project location, then click the Finish button
5. Set the active project: Project, Build Configurations, Set Active, Virtual-Auto, or Semi-Auto
6. Build the project by clicking the hammer symbol
7. Launch debug session from CCS to activate the current project: Run, Debug (or F11).
8. Run the active project: Run, Resume (or play button, F8)
9. Determine the PC COM port connected to the LaunchPad by going into the Device Manager Ports
(COM and LPT) section. Launch the terminal program.
10. Once the terminal program is properly connected to the LaunchPad running the POE firmware, then
text similar to Figure 3 appears (If it does not appear at first, try to close Tera Term and reopen).
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11. Pressing the “S” key on the keyboard starts the program
TPS2388EVM-612 Host Setup
Figure 3. Hit 'S' to Start
12. The TPS2388EVM-612 is now waiting for a PD load to be installed. As ports are installed, the
firmware automatically detects, classifies, and powers up the port as shown in Figure 5. Port status is
updated on the screen approximately every 10 seconds.
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Figure 4. Program Started
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