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LAUNCHXL-F28069M: Which path do you follow if you want to sell your development or experiment project?

Troodon
Intellectual 605 points
Part Number: LAUNCHXL-F28069M
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: C2000WARE, TMDSCNCD28069MISO, TMDSCNCD28069

Hello all,

I have developed a project with LAUNCHXL-F28069M. As you know "For evaluation only; not FCC approved for resale" is written on the kit.

LAUNCHXL brd files (Eagle) are given with C2000Ware and I have converted it to Altium Designer with V20 features. Its bill of material is also given.

I can design a less complicated pcb with these and adapt with my project but the pcb is 6 layer and there are lots of components. Hard work. Soldering can be difficult or not reliable enough. Mistakes can happen. I would prefer buying from you.

There is also a TMDSCNCD28069MISO controlCARD with Piccolo TMS320F28069MPZT. I havent seen a "For evaluation only; not FCC approved for resale" writing on it. For TMDSCNCD28069 F28069 Piccolo controlCARD, it is the same.

What are these control cards for exactly? About their features and programming, are they identical with LAUNCHXL-F28069M? Should I maybe use these for selling instead of not resale approved Launchxl or redesigning the pcb?

Which path do you recommend for me?

  • 0
    Intellectual 605 points

    No idea? I don't believe noone has ever been in this situation. :)

  • 0 in reply to Troodon
    TI__Mastermind 41385 points

    Troodon,

    All TI evaluations modules(EVMs) are sold "for evaluation only". All of the mentioned evaluation modules have not completed FCC testing for consumer products, and there for can not be sold as a finished good.

    TI accepts no responsibility for compliance. TI also does not guarantee to continue to produce an EVM or specific version of an EVM. 

    Are you planning on selling this to a customer? That is specifically what we do not recommend for the above reasons. 

    Many customers use these to develop internal testing tools, and this is OK. Again, caution that TI may deprecate an EVM.

    To specifically answer your questions, controlCARDs are another evaluation platform that we offer our customers. They are not approved for resale. Both designs are good starting references for customers to design their own PCBs.

    What are you doing with this design? I can make a recommendation with this info. 

    Is it being sold to customers? is it a one off design? will you be producing tens, hundreds, thousands or millions?

    If you're just doing some DIY project, there is no reason why you cant just use a LaunchPad or controlCARD.

    Regards,
    Cody 

  • 0 in reply to Cody Watkins
    Intellectual 605 points

    Hello Cody,

    Thank you for your answer. 

    I haven't thought about these details : "TI also does not guarantee to continue to produce an EVM or specific version of an EVM.", "Again, caution that TI may deprecate an EVM." So it is clear now.

    I have designed an inverter and LaunchXL-F28069M is a part of my project. There are also IGBT drivers, power circuits, parameter interfaces etc. Compliance of those circuits will surely be my duty. 

    I am planning to sell these to customers. I will be producing between tens or hundreds a year.

    The problem was 6 layer pcb and lots of smd components because your kits are really professional but I understand that I have to find a solution about these. 

    Have a nice day, stay safe.

  • 0 in reply to Troodon
    TI__Mastermind 41385 points

    Troodon,

    I would recommend since you will be selling this to customers that you should produce your own boards even if they are quite similar to LaunchXL. This will guarantee that you will always be able to produce the board you need.

    In low quantities each board will likely cost more than what we charge, but your supply chain will be secure. additionally you should not be worried about building and assembling these, there are thousands of contract manufacturers that you can use. 

    If you do decide to copy our design and make some subtle improvements please note that all of the TI logos and wordings MUST be removed.

    There are lots of cost savings to be had from modifying the board for you application too. A major one would be to remove the embedded emulator and use an external emulator to program the device.

    Regards,
    Cody