[FAQ] TMS320C6657: Quick start Guide C6657 and C6657-EVM

Quick start Guide C6657 and C6657-EVM

Introduction:

This Master-FAQ document will help to explore the functions and features of C6657 Processor device using the C6657-Evaluation Module(EVM) with SDK. Going through these FAQ-list will help the customer to get good hands-on experience on the C6657-EVM and help for a smoother and quicker navigation to their customized product development.

C6657 EVM - TMDSEVM6657LS

Content-List

For hassle-free experience, user is requested to follow the steps sequentially.

1. The Latest SDK (Software development Kit) ---
   1. Comprises the software-driver-examples, software-application-examples, demos
2. The (IDE) Integrated development environment --
   9. CCS – Code composer studio 9.
3. Run the C6657 EVM’s out of box demo.
4. Make use of the SDK with IDE and EVM ---
   1. Set-up development environment and connection between the EVM-board and the development-PC.
   2. Generate the CCS-based PDK examples using scripts.
   3. Re-build the PDK and SDK examples.
   4. Re-build the IBL --
      1. In windows 10
      2. In Linux
   5. Steps to flash the IBL (Intermediate Boot loader) into EEPROM and to flash the application binary into NOR and to boot the IBL + Application.
   6. To build and run the IPC examples on C6657 EVM.

1.The Latest SDK –

There are many versions of SDK released for C6657 processor. When this document is written, this is the latest.

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              SDK NAME - PROCESSOR-SDK-RTOS-C665x  06_03_00_106 

     Download link - http://software-dl.ti.com/processor-sdk-rtos/esd/C665x/latest/index_FDS.html

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For older versions of SDK, visit  https://www.ti.com/tool/PROCESSOR-SDK-C665X

Click --> Previous versionsà https://www.ti.com/tool/download/PROCESSOR-SDK-RTOS-C665X#previous-versions

Please ensure, the revision number of C6657-EVM matches with the SDK revision.

2.The (IDE) Integrated development environment –

As the PROCESSOR-SDK-RTOS-C665x  06_03_00_106 is tested to run successfully in CCS version 9.3.0.00012 without any errors, the users are recommended to stick to this CCS version.

However, the user, may use, the higher versions of CCS, as their own choice. TI could not guarantee solution, if errors faced while using in-compatible versions of CCS with SDK.

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IDE NAME - CCSTUDIO_9.3.0.00012

Download link - www.ti.com/.../9.3.0.00012

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3.a ) How to run the C6657 EVM’s out of box demo.

(+) [FAQ] TMS320C6657: How to run the OOB demo on C6657 EVM? and What does the OOB demo constitutes? - Processors forum - Processors - TI E2E support forums

It constitutes the Information about the EVM, Diagnostics test, benchmark test, Flash test (NOR,NAND,EEPROM ) and tests for internal and external memory and much more.

3.b ) How to build and run the platform test on C6657 EVM ?

       Please put the DIP Switch settings in "No boot mode" in the EVM to connect to CCS.

        That is  ------> DIP SW3 : 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 and DIP SW5 : 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

https://e2e.ti.com/support/processors-group/processors/f/processors-forum/1071275/faq-tms320c6657-how-to-build-and-run-the-platform-test-on-c6657-evm

4.How to make use of the SDK with IDE and EVM

4.a) How to set the development environment and establish the connection between the EVM and the development-PC.

       Please put the DIP Switch settings in "No boot mode" in the EVM to connect to CCS.

        That is  ------> DIP SW3 : 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 and DIP SW5 : 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Update the firmware of the inbuilt-XDS emulator on C6657 EVM (This step is optional)

         FAQ-link - how-to-update-the-firmware-of-the-inbuilt-xds-emulator-on-c6657-evm

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How to create "Target configuration" and do "Test connection" on C6657 EVM

         FAQ-link - how-to-create-target-configuration-and-do-test-connection-on-c6657-evm

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 How to load and run the DSP gel file on C6657 EVM

FAQ-link - https://e2e.ti.com/support/processors-group/processors/f/processors-forum/1064429/faq-tms320c6657-how-to-load-and-run-the-dsp-gel-file-on-c6657-evm?tisearch=e2e-sitesearch&keymatch=c6657#

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4.b) How to generate the CCS-based PDK examples.

https://e2e.ti.com/support/processors-group/processors/f/processors-forum/1040872/faq-tms320c6657-how-to-generate-the-ccs-pdk-examples-for-c6657

4.c) How to rebuild the PDK and SDK examples.

https://e2e.ti.com/support/processors-group/processors/f/processors-forum/1048039/faq-processor-sdk-c665x-how-to-re-build-the-pdk-and-sdk-of-processor-sdk-c665x-6-3-for-c6657

4.d) How to build the IBL –

4.e) How to flash the IBL (Intermediate Boot loader) into EEPROM and how to flash the application binary into NOR? How to boot the IBL + Application.

https://e2e.ti.com/support/processors-group/processors/f/processors-forum/1057566/faq-tms320c6657-how-to-flash-the-ibl-intermediate-boot-loader-into-eeprom-and-how-to-flash-the-application-binary-into-nor-how-to-boot-the-ibl-application-binary

The same steps are captured in the video below:

4.f) How to build and run the IPC example on C6657 EVM.

https://e2e.ti.com/support/processors-group/processors/f/processors-forum/1057447/faq-tms320c6657-how-to-build-and-run-the-ipc-srio-example-on-c6657-evm

The same steps are captured in the video below:

Other Important Links and resources

C6657 EVM

Where to buy : TMDSEVM6657 Evaluation board | TI.com

Schematics and other hardware docs: https://www.einfochips.com/partnerships-and-alliances/device-partnerships/texas-instruments/tms320c6657-evm/

C6657 Processor: 

1. About  the functions and features of C6657 processor - Product folder : https://www.ti.com/product/TMS320C6657

2. Where to order : https://www.ti.com/product/TMS320C6657

3. Data sheet : https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tms320c6657.pdf

4. Technical documentations - https://www.ti.com/product/TMS320C6657#tech-docs

5. Design and Development : https://www.ti.com/product/TMS320C6657#design-development

    Software - https://www.ti.com/product/TMS320C6657#software-development

6. If you have questions about quality, packaging or ordering TI products, see TI support. ​​​​​​​​

7. To post a technical query on E2E Forum: (+) TI E2E support forums

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Shankari G