The TPS59650EVM-753 evaluation module (EVM) is a complete solution for Intel™ IMVP7 Serial
VID(SVID) Power System from a 9V-20V input bus. This EVM uses the TPS59650 for IMVP7 - 3-Phase
CPU and 2-Phase GPU Vcore controller, the TPS51219 for 1.05VCCIO, TPS51916 for DDR3L/DDR4
Memory rail (1.2VDDQ, 0.6VTT and 0.6VTTREF) and also uses the (CSD87350Q5D) a 5mm x 6mm TI’s
power block MOSFETs that uses Powerstack™ technology with high-side and low-side MOSFETs for high
power density and superior thermal performance.
The TPS59650EVM-753 is designed to use a 9V-20V Input bus to produce 6 regulated outputs for IMVP7
SVID CPU/GPU Power System. The TPS59650EVM-753 is specially designed to demonstrate the
TPS59650 full IMVP7 mobile feature while providing GUI communication programing and a number of test
points to evaluate the static and dynamic performance of TPS59650.
1.1Typical Applications
•IMVP7 Vcore Applications for Adapter, Battery, NVDC or 3V/5V/12V rails
1.2Features
The TPS59650EVM-753 features:
•Complete solution for 9V-20V Input Intel IMVP7 SVID Power System
•GUI communication to demonstrate full IMVP7 Mobile feature
•3-Phase CPU Vcore can support up to 94A output current
•2-Phase GPU Vcore can support up to 46A output current
•8 Selectable Switching frequency for CPU and GPU power
•8 Levels selectable current limit for CPU and GPU power
•Switches or Jumpers for each output enable
•On Board Dynamic Load for CPU, GPU Vcore and VCCIO output
•High efficiency and high density by using TI power block MOSFET
•Convenient test points for probing critical waveforms
•Eight Layer PCB with 1oz copper
Description
SLUU896–March 2012Using the TPS59650EVM-753 Intel™ IMVP-7 3-Phase CPU/2-Phase GPU
12VBAT input voltage rangeVBAT91220V
Maximum input currentVBAT = 12V, all full load (3-Phase CPU/2-Phase GPU)15.5A
No load input currentVBAT=12V, all no load(3-Phase CPU/2 Phase GPU)0.14A
5VIN input voltage range5Vin4.555.5V
Maximum input currentVBAT =12 V, all full load0.3A
No load input currentVBAT=12V, all no load0.1A
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
CPU(TPS59650)
Output voltage VcoreSVID: Address:00 CPU, Payload: 1.05V1.05V
Output voltage regulation
Output voltage rippleVBAT=12V, 1.05V/90A(3-Phase) at 300kHz25mVpp
Output load currentCPU 3-Phase operation094A
Output over currentSelectable per phase37A
Switching frequencySelectable250300600kHz
Full load efficiencyVBAT=12V, 1.05V/95A at 300kHz80.05%
GPU(TPS59650)
Output voltage VcoreSVID: Address:01 GPU, Payload: 1.23V1.23V
Output voltage rippleVBAT=12V, 1.23V/50A 2 Phase at 385kHz30mVpp
Output load current050A
Output over currentSelectable per phase37A
Switching frequencySelectable275385660kHz
Full load efficiencyVBAT=12V, 1.23V/50A 2 Phase at 385KHz86.58%
1.05V VCCIO (TPS51219)
Output voltage1.05V
Output voltage regulation
Output voltage rippleVBAT=12V, 1.05V/10A30mVpp
Output load current010A
Output over current16A
Switching frequencySelectable500kHz
Full load efficiencyVBAT=12V, 1.05V/10A89.87%
DDR3L/DDR4 Memory Rail (TPS51916)
Output voltage1.2V
Output voltage regulation
Output voltage rippleVBAT=12V, 1.2V/8A30mVpp
Output load current08A
Output over current10A
Switching frequencySelectable500kHz
Full load efficiencyVBAT=12V, 1.2V/8A89.07%
Operating temperature25°C
Line regulation0.1%
Load regulation(Droop) Load Line–3.9mΩ
Line regulation0.1%
Load regulation0.1%
Line regulation0.1%
Load regulation0.1%
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4Test Setup
4.1Test Equipment
4.1.1PC Computer (Host Computer)
Microsoft Windows XP or newer with available USB port
4.1.2USB Cable
The USB Cable: Standard USB_A to USB_B 5 Pin Mini-B cable. See Figure 3 .
Figure 3. USB Cable
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SVID Power System
4.1.3TPS59650 USB driver and SVID GUI Installation
1. Copy the both files: setup.exe and setup.msi to the host computer.
2. Run this setup.exe.
3. Following installation Instructions, this will install the driver and the Texas Instruments SVID GUI.
4. It will add the below icon
4.1.4DC Source
12VBAT DC Source: The 12VBAT DC source should be a 0-20V variable DC source capable of
supplying 20Adc current. Connect 12VBAT to J21 as shown in Figure 4.
5Vin DC Source: The 5Vin DC source should be a 0-5V variable DC source capable of supplying 1Adc
current. Connect 5Vin to J22 as shown in Figure 4.
4.1.5Meters
•V1: 5Vin at TP81(5Vin) and TP83(GND)
•V2: 12VBAT at TP82(VBAT) and TP24(GND)
•V3: CPU Vcore sense voltage at J7; GPU Vcore sense voltage at J9; VDDQ sense voltage at J20,
VCCIO sense voltage at J16
•A1: 12VBAT input current
Test Setup
4.1.6Load
The output load should be an electronic constant current load capable of 0-90Adc.
4.1.7Oscilloscope
A digital or analog oscilloscope can be used to measure the output ripple. The oscilloscope should be set
for 1MΩ impedance, 20MHz Bandwidth, AC coupling, 2us/division horizontal resolution, 50mV/division
vertical resolution. Test point TP30 and TP46 can be used to measure the output ripple voltage for CPU
and GPU. Do not use a leaded ground connection as this may induce additional noise due to the large
ground loop.
4.2Recommended Wire Gauge
1. V5in to J22(5V input):
The recommended wire size is 1x AWG #18 per input connection, with the total length of wire less than
4 feet (2 feet input, 2 feet return).
2. 12VBAT to J21(12V input):
The recommended wire size is 1x AWG #16 per input connection, with the total length of wire less than
4 feet (2 feet input, 2 feet return).
3. J1, J2, J3(CPU) to LOAD or J4, J5 (GPU) to LOAD or J19 (VDDQ) to LOAD or J15(VCCIO) to
LOAD:
The minimum recommended wire size is 2x AWG #16, with the total length of wire less than 4 feet (2
feet output, 2 feet return)
4.3Recommended Test Setup
Figure 4 is the recommended test set up to evaluate the TPS59650EVM-753.Working at an ESD
workstation, make sure that any wrist straps, bootstraps or mats are connected referencing the user to
earth ground before handling the EVM.
SLUU896–March 2012Using the TPS59650EVM-753 Intel™ IMVP-7 3-Phase CPU/2-Phase GPU
A standard USB_A and 5 pin Mini_B USB cable needed to connect between host computer and J34 USB
port (left bottom side). A GREEN LED(D13) will light up near the USB port on the EVM. This just means
USB cable is connected.
4.5Input Connections
1. Prior to connecting the 5Vin DC source, it is advisable to limit the source current from 5Vin to 1A
maximum. Make sure 5Vin is initially set to 0V and connected as shown in Figure 4.
2. Prior to connecting the 12VBAT DC source, it is advisable to limit the source current from 12VBAT to
10A maximum. Make sure 12VBAT is initially set to 0V and connected as shown in Figure 4.
3. Connect voltmeters V1 at TP81 (5Vin) and TP83 (GND) to measure 5Vin voltage, V2 at TP82 (VBAT)
and TP24 (GND) to measure 12VBAT voltage as shown in Figure 4.
4. Connect a current meter A1 between 12VBAT DC source and J21 to measure the 12VBAT input
current.
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SVID Power System
The on board dynamic load can be enabled or disabled by J23
Default setting: Jumper shorts on J23
Table 12. On Board Dynamic Load Enable/Disable selection
Jumper set toSelection
Jumper shortsEnable on board dynamic load
No Jumper shortDisable on board dynamic load
6Test Procedure
6.1Line/Load Regulation and Efficiency Measurement Procedure
6.1.1CPU
1. Set up EVM as described in Section 4.3 through Section 4.6 and Figure 4.
2. Ensure J39 no Jumper shorts on
3. Ensure all other Jumpers configuration setting by Section 5 before 5Vin and 12VBAT are applied.
4. Ensure Load is set to constant resistance mode and to sink 0Adc
5. Ensure S1 and S4 are in “OFF” position
6. Add scope probe on the TP30 for CPU Vcore ripple measurement
7. Ensure USB Cable is connected between host computer and USB port(J34) on the EVM
8. Increase 5Vin from 0V to 5V. Using V1 to measure 5Vin input voltage.
9. Increase 12VBAT from 0V to 12V. Using V2 to measure 12VBAT input voltage.
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10. Double-Click the icon to launch the GUI program. The GUI window shown in Figure 5.
11. Push S4 to “ON” position to enable the VR_ON of TPS59650. VR_ON LED will light up.
12. Now the user is ready to send SVID commends. The GUI at start-up defaults:
Address: 00 CPU, Commend: SetVIDslow, Payload: 1.05V (The user can select the SVID commend by
using the pull-down menu”)
13. Click “send Commend” and CPU CPGOOD LED will light up, See the GUI window as Figure 5.
14. Measure V3: CPU Vcore at J7 and A1: 12VBAT input current
15. Vary CPU LOAD from 0Adc to 94Adc, CPU Vcore must remain in load line
16. Vary 12VBAT from 9V to 20V CPU Vcore must remain in line regulation
17. Push S4 to “OFF” position to disable CPU Vcore controller.
18. Decrease LOAD to 0A and disconnect the LOAD from terminal J1, J2, J3
19. Disconnect V3 from J7.
20. Disconnect scope probe from TP30
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SVID Power System
1. Connect the LOAD to VDDQ terminal J19 and V3 at J20. Ensure correct polarity.
2. Remove Jumper from J17, J18 from pin2 and pin3 and put this Jumper on pin1 and pin 2 of J18, J17
to enable S5 of VDDQ controller. VDDQ PGOOD LED will light up.
3. Measure V3: VDDQ at J20 and A1: 12Vin input current
4. Vary VDDQ LOAD from 0Adc to 8Adc, VDDQ must remain in the load regulation
5. Vary 12VBAT from 9V to 20V, VDDQ must remain in the line regulation
6. Remove Jumper of J17, J18 and shorts back on pin2 and pin3 of J17, J18 to disable VDDQ controller.
7. Decrease LOAD to 0A and disconnect the LOAD from terminal J19
8. Disconnect V3 from J20.
6.1.4VCCIO
1. Connect the LOAD to VCCIO terminal J15 and V3 at J16. Ensure correct polarity.
2. Push S1 to “ON” position to enable the VCCIO controller. VCCIO EN and PGOOD LED will light up.
3. Measure V3: VCCIO at J16 and A1: 12Vin input current
4. Vary VDDQ LOAD from 0Adc to 10Adc, VCCIO must remain in the load regulation
5. Vary 12VBAT from 9V to 20V, VCCIO must remain in the line regulation
6. Push S1 to “OFF” position to disable VCCIO controller.
7. Decrease LOAD to 0A and disconnect the LOAD from terminal J15
8. Disconnect V3 from J16.
Test Procedure
6.2Equipment Shutdown
1. Shut down Load
2. Shut down 12VBAT and 5Vin
3. Shut down oscilloscope
4. Shut down host computer
SLUU896–March 2012Using the TPS59650EVM-753 Intel™ IMVP-7 3-Phase CPU/2-Phase GPU
The following figures (Figure 92 through Figure 101) show the design of the TPS59650EVM-753 printed
circuit board. The EVM has been designed using 8 Layers circuit board with 1oz copper on outside layers.
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Figure 92. TPS59650EVM-753 Top Layer Assembly Drawing (Top view)
Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions:
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.
Should this evaluation board/kit not meet the specifications indicated in the User’s Guide, the board/kit may be returned within 30 days from
the date of delivery for a full refund. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY MADE BY SELLER TO
BUYER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THE INDEMNITY SET FORTH
ABOVE, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Please read the User's Guide and, specifically, the Warnings and Restrictions notice in the User's Guide prior to handling the product. This
notice contains important safety information about temperatures and voltages. For additional information on TI's environmental and/or safety
programs, please visit www.ti.com/esh or contact TI.
No license is granted under any patent right or other intellectual property right of TI covering or relating to any machine, process, or
combination in which such TI products or services might be or are used. TI currently deals with a variety of customers for products, and
therefore our arrangement with the user is not exclusive. TI assumes no liability for applications assistance, customer product design,
software performance, or infringement of patents or services described herein.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
As noted in the EVM User’s Guide and/or EVM itself, this EVM and/or accompanying hardware may or may not be subject to the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) rules.
For EVMs not subject to the above rules, this evaluation board/kit/module is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT,
DEMONSTRATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end product fit for general consumer
use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing
devices pursuant to part 15 of FCC or ICES-003 rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency
interference. Operation of the equipment may cause interference with radio communications, in which case the user at his own expense will
be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
General Statement for EVMs including a radio
User Power/Frequency Use Obligations: This radio is intended for development/professional use only in legally allocated frequency and
power limits. Any use of radio frequencies and/or power availability of this EVM and its development application(s) must comply with local
laws governing radio spectrum allocation and power limits for this evaluation module. It is the user’s sole responsibility to only operate this
radio in legally acceptable frequency space and within legally mandated power limitations. Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and
unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory
authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant
Caution
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 undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
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.
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant
This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Concerning EVMs including radio transmitters
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité de
l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.
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.
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.
【【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】】
This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan
If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product:
1. Use this product 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 this product only after you obtained the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this
product, or
3. Use of this product only after you obtained the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan with
respect to this product. Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
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For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished
electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use. It is intended solely for use for preliminary feasibility evaluation in
laboratory/development environments by technically qualified electronics experts who are familiar with the dangers and application risks
associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems and subsystems. It should not be used as all or part of a finished end
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1. You have unique knowledge concerning Federal, State and local regulatory requirements (including but not limited to Food and Drug
Administration regulations, if applicable) which relate to your products and which relate to your use (and/or that of your employees,
affiliates, contractors or designees) of the EVM for evaluation, testing and other purposes.
2. You have full and exclusive responsibility to assure the safety and compliance of your products with all such laws and other applicable
regulatory requirements, and also to assure the safety of any activities to be conducted by you and/or your employees, affiliates,
contractors or designees, using the EVM. Further, you are responsible to assure 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.
3. You will employ reasonable safeguards to ensure that your use of the EVM will not result in any property damage, injury or death, even
if the EVM should fail to perform as described or expected.
4. You will take care of proper disposal and recycling of the EVM’s electronic components and packing materials.
Certain Instructions. It is important to operate this EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations per the
user guidelines. Exceeding the specified EVM ratings (including but not limited to input and output voltage, current, power, and
environmental ranges) may cause property damage, personal injury or death. If there are questions concerning these ratings please 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 result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM and/or
interface electronics. Please consult the EVM User's 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, some circuit components may have case temperatures
greater than 60°C as long as the input and output are maintained at a normal ambient operating temperature. These components include
but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors which can be identified using the
EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during normal operation, please
be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch. 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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arise under law of tort or contract or any other legal theory, and even if the EVM fails to perform as described or expected.
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as life support) where a failure of the TI product would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death, such as devices
which are classified as FDA Class III or similar classification, then you must specifically notify TI of such intent and enter into a separate
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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.
Should this evaluation board/kit not meet the specifications indicated in the User’s Guide, the board/kit may be returned within 30 days from
the date of delivery for a full refund. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY MADE BY SELLER TO
BUYER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THE INDEMNITY SET FORTH
ABOVE, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Please read the User's Guide and, specifically, the Warnings and Restrictions notice in the User's Guide prior to handling the product. This
notice contains important safety information about temperatures and voltages. For additional information on TI's environmental and/or safety
programs, please visit www.ti.com/esh or contact TI.
No license is granted under any patent right or other intellectual property right of TI covering or relating to any machine, process, or
combination in which such TI products or services might be or are used. TI currently deals with a variety of customers for products, and
therefore our arrangement with the user is not exclusive. TI assumes no liability for applications assistance, customer product design,
software performance, or infringement of patents or services described herein.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
As noted in the EVM User’s Guide and/or EVM itself, this EVM and/or accompanying hardware may or may not be subject to the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) rules.
For EVMs not subject to the above rules, this evaluation board/kit/module is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT,
DEMONSTRATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end product fit for general consumer
use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing
devices pursuant to part 15 of FCC or ICES-003 rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency
interference. Operation of the equipment may cause interference with radio communications, in which case the user at his own expense will
be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
General Statement for EVMs including a radio
User Power/Frequency Use Obligations: This radio is intended for development/professional use only in legally allocated frequency and
power limits. Any use of radio frequencies and/or power availability of this EVM and its development application(s) must comply with local
laws governing radio spectrum allocation and power limits for this evaluation module. It is the user’s sole responsibility to only operate this
radio in legally acceptable frequency space and within legally mandated power limitations. Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and
unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory
authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant
Caution
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 undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
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.
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant
This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Concerning EVMs including radio transmitters
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité de
l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.
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.
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.
【【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】】
This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan
If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product:
1. Use this product 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 this product only after you obtained the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this
product, or
3. Use of this product only after you obtained the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan with
respect to this product. Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
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For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished
electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use. It is intended solely for use for preliminary feasibility evaluation in
laboratory/development environments by technically qualified electronics experts who are familiar with the dangers and application risks
associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems and subsystems. It should not be used as all or part of a finished end
product.
Your Sole Responsibility and Risk. You acknowledge, represent and agree that:
1. You have unique knowledge concerning Federal, State and local regulatory requirements (including but not limited to Food and Drug
Administration regulations, if applicable) which relate to your products and which relate to your use (and/or that of your employees,
affiliates, contractors or designees) of the EVM for evaluation, testing and other purposes.
2. You have full and exclusive responsibility to assure the safety and compliance of your products with all such laws and other applicable
regulatory requirements, and also to assure the safety of any activities to be conducted by you and/or your employees, affiliates,
contractors or designees, using the EVM. Further, you are responsible to assure 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.
3. You will employ reasonable safeguards to ensure that your use of the EVM will not result in any property damage, injury or death, even
if the EVM should fail to perform as described or expected.
4. You will take care of proper disposal and recycling of the EVM’s electronic components and packing materials.
Certain Instructions. It is important to operate this EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations per the
user guidelines. Exceeding the specified EVM ratings (including but not limited to input and output voltage, current, power, and
environmental ranges) may cause property damage, personal injury or death. If there are questions concerning these ratings please 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 result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM and/or
interface electronics. Please consult the EVM User's 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, some circuit components may have case temperatures
greater than 60°C as long as the input and output are maintained at a normal ambient operating temperature. These components include
but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors which can be identified using the
EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during normal operation, please
be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch. 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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connection with any use of the EVM that is not in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This obligation shall apply whether Claims
arise under law of tort or contract or any other legal theory, and even if the EVM fails to perform as described or expected.
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as life support) where a failure of the TI product would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death, such as devices
which are classified as FDA Class III or similar classification, then you must specifically notify TI of such intent and enter into a separate
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