TMDXEVM6670LXE

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module is an embedded development board and evaluation system designed to quickly evaluate, develop, debug, and prototype applications based on Texas Instruments\' TMS470C66x (Arm7™) microcontroller. It is a powerful and highly integrated system that incorporates the debugging environment, ample memory, and peripherals necessary for design and application development.

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module includes several hardware and software items that enable users to quickly evaluate, develop, debug, and utilise various peripherals of the TMS470C66x microcontroller. The module includes on-board software & tools such as the Code Composer Studio software (CCS) IDE, the U-Boot Boot Loader, ARM BIOS, DSP/BIOS, and device drivers for numerous operations.

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module system is composed of three components: the device board, the debugger, and the power adapter. The device board contains the TMS470C66x microcontroller, along with other devices and circuitry, and is software programmable using the Code Composer Studio (CCS). The device board has an expansion header to allow users to connect additional interface and device boards to the TMS470C66x microcontroller on the TMDXEVM6670LXE. The debugging portion of the system is the Code Composer Studio On-Chip Debugger (CCS OCD) which is a low cost debug pod that plugs into the USB port of the PC running the CCS development IDE.

The power adapter provides a 5VDC regulated 3A power supply for the device board. Together, the device board, debugging pod, and power adapter provide the necessary components for rapidly prototyping, debugging, and developing applications based around the TMS470C66x devices.

Application Field

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module is designed for applications that require rapid development and debugging. This is ideal for prototyping and developing applications that contain 32-bit Microprocessor/DSP technology, such as embedded systems, networking devices, medical devices, industrial systems, automotive systems, home appliances, and consumer electronics.

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module provides a powerful environment in which to debug, evaluate, and develop embedded applications quickly. Since all the necessary software, tools, and hardware are already included in the solution, users can begin developing applications quickly and with minimal effort. From a hardware perspective, the device board and the debugging support are integrated into the same package, eliminating the need to purchase, install, and configure each item separately.

Working Principle

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module is composed of three components: the device board, the debugger, and the power adapter. The device board contains the TMS470C66x microcontroller, along with other associated devices and circuitry. The debugger is the Code Composer Studio On-Chip Debugger, which plugs into the USB port of the development computer. The power adapter supplies the board with a regulated 5VDC, 3A power supply.

The TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module provides the development environment for the TMS470C66x microcontroller. When the device board is connected to a computer running the Code Composer Studio IDE, the user can develop software applications and download them to the board for evaluation and testing. The on-board debugging environment allows the developer to step through code, examine variables, and perform a variety of other debugging tasks. Additionally, the board comes with several on-board peripheral devices that can be used to interface with external circuits and hardware. These include an LCD display, pushbuttons, LEDs, UARTs, audio jacks, and more.

Once the application is developed, the user can configure the U-Boot boot loader to load and execute the application at reset or power up. Additionally, the Code Composer Studio provides the ability to download files, write memory, and set breakpoints without having to reset the target system. This makes debugging and development much faster and efficient.

In summary, the TMDXEVM6670LXE Evaluation Module provides a powerful, easy to use, and highly integrated environment in which to evaluate, develop, debug, and prototype applications based on the Texas Instruments TMS470C66x (Arm7™) microcontroller. It includes on-board peripherals, ample memory, and debugging support for quickly prototyping applications. The U-Boot Boot Loader allows users to quickly and easily load and execute applications. And finally, the module can be integrated with other modules, such as peripheral device boards and debugging accessories, for added flexibility and functionality.