TMS320DM648 - PC Interface through Ethernet port

desouza said:

Wilson,

I am not 100% sure what you want to do. If you want to load code to your DM648 using CCS and the Ethernet of the development kit, this is not possible. You will need a JTAG emulator for that.

However, if you want to boot the device via Ethernet, then check the DM647/8 bootloader document.

Also, if you simply want to use a TCP/IP network protocol stack, check the Network Developer's Kit (NDK).

Hope this helps,

Rafael

Hello Rafael,

Thank you so much for your valuable response. I have to do some experiments(Educational) on TMS320DM648 having 1-PCI (Non standard), 1-Serial, 2-RJ45 ports. I am new for dsp hardware and confused by which port I interface this board to computer for programming through CCSv4. The board Kit has only these items

1. TMS320DM648

2. Power Adapter

3. AV and RJ45 Cables

4. Software CDs

purpose is that to execute some simple programs and show the demo (in built) to students. Kindly guide me to proceed this task.

Thank you once again,

Regards,

Wilson

Wilson,

This development board requires an external JTAG debugger (we at TI call it emulator) connected to the header J12 to allow you to load code to the DSP memory through JTAG.

Several emulator models are available and the most visible difference is data transfer speed for the overall debugging process (apart from other features), but the best starting point is the XDS100 due to its small price (around US$80) and the possibility of using CCSv4 with the free limited license (check question 2.41 of the CCSv4 FAQ for the paid license advantages and some additional emulator technologies).

Also, to help you get started with CCSv4 please check its Getting Started Guide.

Hope this helps,

Rafael