[FAQ] TDA4VL-Q1: How to create "Target configuration" and do "Test connection" on J721S2 EVM

This FAQ provides step-by-step instructions for creating target configuration (.ccxml) files on TDA4VL platforms using Code Composer Studio.
The steps are given below:

1. Install the latest CCS version from https://www.ti.com/tool/CCSTUDIO#downloads.

2. Go to File Menu

• Click File → New → Target Configuration File.
  
  
  

3.Select File Name

• File name: EVM_J721S2
• Leave Use shared location unchecked (unless you want to share across projects).
• Click Finish.
  

4.Configure Connection and Device

After finishing, the .ccxml file opens in the editor.

In the configuration editor:

• Connection: Select Texas Instruments XDS110 USB Debug Probe
• Board or Device:
  • Select: EVM_J721S2 depending on your SoC. If the board name isn't listed, select the device manually.
  • Click Save.
    
  • Ensure that the debug probe is properly connected to the board’s debug port and the board is set to No Boot Mode.
  • The PIN Configuration for the No Boot Mode is given below:
    
  • Then, use the Test Connection option to verify that the configuration file is correct and the selected connection type supports this function.

5.Load Initialization Script for Cortex_M4F_0 Core Using GEL file

      To load the initialization script for the Cortex_M4F_0 core in the EVM_J721S2.ccxml target configuration file, follow these steps:

1. Open the .ccxml file (EVM_J721S2.ccxml) in Code Composer Studio.

        2.Navigate to the Advanced tab.

        3.Under the SMS_TIFSM section, select CORTEX_M4F_0.

        4.In the right-hand panel, locate the Initialization Script field.

        5.Set the script path to the appropriate GEL file:
              ${CCS_INSTALL_PATH}/ccs_base/emulation/gel/J7AEP_TDA4AL/J7AEP_SI.gel

         
        6.Save the configuration file.

 6. View the Created Target Configuration

      

• After saving the .ccxml file:
• Go to the View menu in Code Composer Studio.
• Select Target Configurations.
• Under the User Defined section, you will see the EVM_J721S2.ccxml file listed.
• You can now right-click on it and select Launch Selected Configuration to begin debugging.

Regards,
Shabary S Sundar