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TMS320F280049C: control card

Olutayo Omotoso1
Prodigy 150 points
Part Number: TMS320F280049C
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TMS320F280049, TMDSCNCD280049C, , LAUNCHXL-F280049C, TMDSHSECDOCK, TIDA-010054, C2000WARE

Hi 

For initial prototyping, are the control cards used in place of the microcontroller (TMS320F280049). In a clearer term, are the control cards equivalent to the microcontroller?

Will the control card be included as part of the microcontroller if the microcontroller is being ordered?

Thanks

  • 0
    TI__Guru* 81440 points

    Olutayo,

    The controlCARD, TMDSCNCD280049C, is one of our development platforms for evaluating the TMS320F28004x MCU.  If you explore the full package on the CNCD link that will get you everything you need to have HW and SW to begin development(controlCARD, dock, and CCS)

    If you want to order just the MCU that part number is TMS320F280049C, this would be just the single chip that you would need a custom PCB.

    An alternative is the LAUNCHXL-F280049C, this is a more basic eval platform with not all pins brought out to test points, etc.  It is a less expensive option depending on your needs.

    Best,

    Matthew

  • 0 in reply to MatthewPate
    Prodigy 150 points

    Hi, 

    Do you mean that only the controlCARD can first be used for development instead of the microcontroller itself (chip)? 

  • 0 in reply to Olutayo Omotoso1
    TI__Guru* 81440 points

    Olutayo,

    The controlCARD contains the MCU itself, on a reference PCB that provides all power rails, support clocks, etc.  The only needed connection is a USB cable to your PC/MAC.  We don't provide any simulation paths with C2000, only HW development platforms.

    Best,

    Matthew

  • 0 in reply to MatthewPate
    TI__Mastermind 42195 points

    Olutayo,

    with this controlCARD you need both a TMDSHSECDOCK and a TMDSCNCD280049C, "the full package" as Matt called it above. The TMDSHSECDOCK adapts USB power to the controlCARD and breaks out some pins. Without it the controlCARD will not be powered, I just wanted to make sure this is clear.

    Please be sure to buy the bundle with both items.

    Regards,
    Cody 

  • 0 in reply to Cody Watkins
    Prodigy 150 points

    Hi Team,

    I would like if I could get a more simplistic explanation about this query plus I have additional question. 

    1. Having established that the controlCARD is in itself the MCU (or contains the MCU), how is it intended to be used? For instance, I wish to use the MCU to control a dual active bridge converter (DABC) to be prototyped and later commercialised. How will the controlCARD be interfaced other circuitry of the DABC?  

    2. Can you please avail me a link to design where the controlCARD was used for DABC? The TIDA-010054 seems not giving me the required information

    Thanks

  • 0 in reply to Olutayo Omotoso1
    TI__Mastermind 42195 points

    Olutayo,

    1. The controlCARD is intended to show off the features of F280049C device. It does this using the HSEC connector at the bottom of the controlCARD. The signals that are available through the HSEC connector can be found in "TMDSCNCD28004x_RevA_120cCARD_pinout", this file along with all other design files can be found in C2000Ware here: C:\ti\c2000\C2000Ware_3_03_00_00\boards\controlCARDs\TMDSCNCD280049C\A
      1. The controlCARD provides everything you need to develop software and access most peripherals. Some customers choose to build prototyping boards that interface to a controlCARD, some customers choose to build boards that include an F28004x device and have no use for a controlCARD. In either case a controlCARD is not recommended to be used in any production design. This is a prototyping tool and we reserve the right to change or discontinue it at any point. This is very different from say TMS320F28004x which will continue to run for many years to come.
    2. TIDA-10054 is our DAB reference design, I don't know of another. The design files section should be helpful, additionally a full description of the design can be found here:https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/tidues0 
      1. Training link: https://training.ti.com/dual-active-bridge-dcdc-power-stage-level-3-fast-ev-charging-station-pile 

    Regards,
    Cody