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DCA1000EVM: IWR1443BOOST

DCA1000EVM: IWR1443BOOST

Arnab Karmakar
Prodigy 50 points
Part Number: DCA1000EVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: IWR1443BOOST,

Tool/software:

Hi,

  I am running the DataCaptureDemo_xWR.lua script in mmWave Studio 02.01.01.00. I am using IWR1443BOOST and DCA1000EVM. I want to capture the raw ADC IQ data but getting the following errors.

[15:38:32] [RadarAPI]: ar1.CaptureCardConfig_EthInit("192.168.33.30", "192.168.33.180", "c:22:38:4e:5a:c", 4096, 4098)
[15:38:33] [RadarAPI]: Sending fpga command to DCA1000
[15:38:43] [RadarAPI]:
[15:38:43] FPGA Configuration :
[15:38:43] Timeout Error! System disconnected
[15:38:43] [RadarAPI]: Sending fpga_version command to DCA1000
[15:38:53] [RadarAPI]:
[15:38:53]
[15:38:53] Unable to read FPGA Version. [error -5]

I checked the "error -5" in DCA1000 Debugging Handbook. I tried the following debug methods.

1. I tried with different ethernet and usb cables.

2. I checked that the firewall is turned off and the ip is set to "192.168.33.30".

3. I tried with different PC.

4. I reflashed the FPGA using Diamond Programmer 3.14 to the latest version i.e., 2.8. 

5. I tried with a different DCA1000EVM board.

Still I am getting the same issue. Kindly suggest any other solution.

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Thanks and Regards,

Arnab 

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    TI__Mastermind 23067 points

    Hello Arnab,

    Based on what you have tried already, what Ethernet adapter are you using for this setup? Is it a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter? Also what power supply are you using? Can you lastly send a picture of your physical setup?

    Best Regards,

    Pedrhom

  • 0 in reply to Pedrhom Nafisi
    Prodigy 50 points

    Hi Pedrhom,

       Thanks for the quick reply.

    I am directly connecting the ethernet cable to the laptop ethernet port. The ethernet cable is CAT 5E. Below are the ethernet configuration of the laptop.

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    Link speed (Receive/Transmit): 100/100 (Mbps)
    Link-local IPv6 address: fe80::780d:fa13:8a2c:2fa7%20
    IPv6 DNS servers: fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1 (Unencrypted)
    fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1 (Unencrypted)
    fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1 (Unencrypted)
    IPv4 address: 192.168.33.30
    Manufacturer: Intel
    Description: Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (14) I219-V
    Driver version: 12.19.1.37
    Physical address (MAC): 84-69-93-C6-F7-3F

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    I am using 5V,2A power supply. Below is the photograph of the same.

    I am using 60 pin connector to connect DCA1000EVM to IWR1443BOOST. Below is the photograph of the physical setup.

    Thanks and Regards,

    Arnab

  • 0 in reply to Arnab Karmakar
    TI__Mastermind 23067 points

    Hello Arnab,

    Your Ethernet adapter will have to be gigabit and what you have shown is a 100Mbps adapter. The reason for this limitation is because the FPGA does not have a processor core to implement all the Ethernet MAC address features. So it was hard coded to operate in 1Gbps mode.  You could use a USB-to-Gigabit Ethernet adapter that offers speeds of 1Gbps. We also recommend a 5V 3A power supply. We have come across cases where a 5V 2.5A supply prevented a DCA1000 from starting up, so a 2A power supply can very much be the cause as well.

    Best Regards,

    Pedrhom

  • 0 in reply to Pedrhom Nafisi
    Prodigy 50 points

    Hi Pedrhom, 

       I changed the ethernet speed property to 1 Gbps from 100 Mbps and it worked. 

    Thank you for your valuable insights.

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    Regards,

    Arnab