TPS2398EVM

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits are a type of printed circuit boards (PCBs) designed for rapid prototyping and testing, and the TPS2398EVM board is one of those boards for demonstration. It is an evaluation module designed to measure performance of the TPS2398 Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) port controller by Texas Instruments.

The TPS2398EVM provides an integrated, flexible platform for system engineers and designers to evaluate the functionality of the TPS2398 port controller. It provides a highly integrated, easy-to-use, and low-cost solution for customers to evaluate the capability of the TPS2398 EEE port controller and perform characterization tests. This evaluation module comes equipped with a Microchip 8-bit MCU, the PIC18F67J90, running MCHIP\'s PIC18F67 processor with emulated EEPROM.

The TPS2398EVM includes both a microcontroller and FPGA to provide advanced evaluation of the port controller. The microcontroller provides a rich set of peripheral functions within the module, including Dual-Port RAM, Precise Timer, Power Management Unit, and ARM Cortex-R4F CPU Core. Additionally, the FPGA provides a high-speed connection to the MCU, allowing for rapid development and quick feedback. The MCHIP operating system allows for a rich set of peripheral drivers to interact with the TPS2398, providing a powerful platform to complete development tasks.

The TPS2398EVM also includes pins and connectors for the evaluation of the TPS2398 port controller. This allows for connection of the board to an external host system to test the performance of the port controller. In addition, connectors on the board are provided to connect peripheral devices such as a camera, microphone, or temperature sensors. These peripheral devices can be used to evaluate the EEE port controller\'s capability to handle a variety of external signals and voltage levels.

In terms of application field, the TPS2398EVM enables customers to quickly and reliably measure EEE port controller performance in a variety of settings. It can be used in automotive, telecommunication, industrial, medical, and consumer applications involving Ethernet connectivity. Moreover, the evaluation module also provides customers with a low-cost solution for evaluating the performance of the TPS2398 EEE port controller before integrating it into their system.

Ultimately, the TPS2398EVM board is a cost-efficient solution for quickly and reliably evaluating the TPS2398 EEE port controller performance. With its rich set of integrated features, the board provides an effective platform for measuring and characterizing the performance of the port controller. The evaluation module also provides the flexibility for customers to easily and quickly connect external devices to evaluate the TPS2398 in a variety of application fields. With its rapid prototyping capabilities, the TPS2398EVM board is an ideal solution for customers looking to quickly and cost-effectively evaluate the performance of the TPS2398.