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some XTCIEVMK2X EVM questions

yingchun li1
Prodigy 80 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: 66AK2H12, TMS320C6678

I have a XTCIEVMK2X EVM board. and  I notice that the PCIE and SRIO interface is through the AMC connector on the board. My question is that:

(1)  how can I test the pcie(RC and EP) functions? need some conversion board? where can I get these board?

      and I found a linux driver (pcie-keystone.c) for the pcie, did you test this driver on this board?

(2) how can I test the SRIO function? two boards connect together? how can I get the connect backplane?

     did you test the SRIO function?

(3). about the HyperLink via the ZDplus Connector: how can I test the hyperlink function? how can I get the backplane with ZDplus Connector on it? did you test it?

Thanks very much!

  • 0
    TI__Guru* 81335 points

    Hi Yingchun

    TCI66xx devices such as TCI663x are supported directly through Local Field Applications Engineers (FAEs.)  These devices are not supported on the E2E forum.  Please contact your local FAE for support of these devices.  If you are not sure who your local FAE is, then please contact your local technical sales representative and they will be able to put you in contact with your local FAE.

  • 0 in reply to Raja
    TI__Intellectual 2025 points

    This custoemr is using the EVM to develop software for the 66AK2H12.  Please support this request.

  • 0 in reply to Hector Rivera
    TI__Guru* 81335 points

    Hi Yingchun & Hector,

    Sorry for the trouble. We will get back to you on this thread as quick as possible. 

    Please include EVM & DSP part number in the future e2e queries.

    Thanks.

  • 0
    TI__Mastermind 23525 points

    For 1 and 2, you can use the breakout card that we sell on the estore or equivalent:

    https://estore.ti.com/CI2EVMBOC--P2685.aspx

    Looks like they are on backorder, and I can't comment on availability.    The one caveat with the K2X EVM is that it is a double wide card, so when two EVMs are plugged into the BOC, the cards abut leaving no room to plug in the AC power supply cord on one of the EVMs.  I'm told that you need to instead supply the power from the BOC itself to both EVMs.

    Yes, both PCIe and SRIO interfaces have been tested in this manner.

    For 3, I'm not aware of an offered BOC.  I'll ask others to comment.

    Regards,

    Travis

  • 0 in reply to tscheck
    Prodigy 80 points

    Hi Travis

    Thanks for your reply,  for the CI2EVMBOC, it is on backorder on the tiEstone, it seems that I can get to the payment stage of the purchase. Does it means it is available but the deliver will be delay? if yes, how long will be delay? where can I get these information?

    and as there is no BOC detail info on the page, I want to know Is there some DC power jack on the BOC for power supply?

    For HyperLink test BOC, please let me know if you have update. Thanks!

  • 0 in reply to yingchun li1
    TI__Mastermind 23525 points

    An alternative for the PCIe/SRIO AMC breakout would be: http://silicontkx.com/SMA-AMCULTRA9000.html

    you would need two of these with SMA cables between.

    The only option I've found from talking to folks internally for Hyperlink is:  http://www.mistralsolutions.com/pes-products/development-platforms/rtm-break-out-card.html

    The CI2EVMBOC has big through-hole, banana plug type, power connections. So you would need to attach binding posts like http://www.fruugo.us/multipurpose-banana-plug-sockets/p-1316622?gclid=CJ-luqmBxLoCFc9i7AoddzUAsQ#s-3456851 and supply 12V power via a supply.  Or you could  use the EVM supplied supplies if you have a way to attach the connector to the BOC.

    I can not answer about availability on estore, you will have to inquire there.

    Regards,

    Travis

  • 0 in reply to tscheck
    TI__Guru* 95265 points

    For test of PCIE, we did some test with the linux driver you mentioned (pcie-keystone.c). 

    For the Hardware:

    • TI 66AK2H12 EVM (PG 1.0/1.1) as PCIE root complex
    • TI TMS320C6678 EVM (Rev 3B) as PCIE end point
    • CI2EVMBOC ======> this is currently out of stock
    Both cards are connected via CI2EVMBOC and powered up externally.
    For the software:
    6678 side: DSP code is based on the PCIE example project under pdk_C6678_1_1_2_6\packages\ti\drv\exampleProjects\PCIE_exampleProject and configured as EP.
    66AK2H12 side: you can use MCSDK 3.0.2.14 Linux source code. For pcie-keystone.c under linux-keystone/drivers/pci/host, function keystone_pcie_send_receive_data() can be modified for any data read/write test you want via PCIE interface. This code is built into a Linux kernel loadable module.
    When you have the hardware connection, make sure PCIE EP is running first and then the Linux kernel. From the Linux side, you should see PCIE EP is enumerated:
    keystone-evm login: root                                                       

    root@keystone-evm:~# lspci                                                     

    00:00.0 PCI bridge: Texas Instruments Device 8888 (rev 01)                     

    01:00.0 Non-VGA unclassified device: Texas Instruments Device 8888 (rev 01)     

    When you have the hardware, please first let us know if you have the enumeration properly. Then we can move to software changes for PCIE testing.
    Regards, Eric
  • 0 in reply to lding
    TI__Guru* 95265 points

    For Hyperlink test, we did this by using C:\ti\pdk_keystone2_3_00_02_14\packages\ti\drv\hyplnk\example\memoryMappedExample, bewteen two 66AK2H12 EVM cards.

    For the HW connection, each EVM is connected into a TI Keystone II RTM Breakout card (BOC) and BOC has the Hyperlink connector port. Two BOC are connected via Hyperlink cable.

    However, I don't find the KS II RTM BOC on TI eStore. I will check with colleagues where we get that.

    Regards, Eric

     

  • 0 in reply to lding
    Prodigy 80 points

    Hi Eric

    Two more questions:

    1.For test of PCIE: Is there pcie slots on CI2EVMBOC  that I can plug a standard pcie card(eg. pcie ethernet card) to it to test the root complex function of EVM?

    2.For Hyperlink test: would you please provide the link of  RTM Breakout card (BOC) and the Hyperlink cable? We may purchase them.

    Thanks!

  • 0 in reply to yingchun li1
    TI__Guru* 95265 points

    A1. The BOC DOESN'T have PCIE slot. The details can be found at: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CI_Dual_EVM_Break_Out_Card

    A2. The RTM BOC: The only option I've found from talking to folks internally for Hyperlink is:  http://www.mistralsolutions.com/pes-products/development-platforms/rtm-break-out-card.html

    For Hyperlink cable: https://estore.ti.com/HL5CABLE-Hyperlink-Cable-P2888.aspx.

    Regards, Eric