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PD25012L / PD25012H Evaluation Board - User Guide
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Evaluation Board
User Guide
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Preliminary Version
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Catalog Number 06-0035-056
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PRODUCTION DATA – Information contained in this document is proprietary
to Microsemi and is current as of publication date. This document may not be
modified in any way without the express written consent of Microsemi.
Product processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Microsemi reserves the right to change the configuration and performance of
the product and to discontinue product at any time.
Reference Documents
AN-172 - BackLight Layout Design Guidelines - High Current Application
Cat. No. 06-0052-080
AN-173 - BackLight Layout Design Guidelines - Low Current Application
Cat. No. 06-0053-080
AN-174 - 36 Strings LED BackLight High Current Application Cat. No. 06-0054-080
AN-145 - 96 Strings LED BackLight Low Current Application Cat. No. 06-0055-080
PD24012L LED BackLight Driver Unit Datasheet, Cat. No. 06-0062-058
PD24012H LED BackLight Driver Unit Datasheet, Cat. No. 06-0064-058
PD23000 LED BackLight Unit Cat. No. 06-0066-058
GUI installation User Guide, Cat. No. 06-0037-056
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The above documents can be obtained via our Customer Support. To access other
documents, go to our web site at http://www.microsemi.com/ and under Tech
Support\Documentation, look up for the documents.
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 - About this Guide
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Chapter 22- Introduction
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Overview.......................................................................................................................................5
Evaluation Boards Ordering Information ......................................................................................6
Board features ..............................................................................................................................6
System Architecture .....................................................................................................................7
Interfaces & Connections .............................................................................................................8
Physical Characteristics ...............................................................................................................8
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
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Objectives.....................................................................................................................................4
Audience.......................................................................................................................................4
Organization .................................................................................................................................4
Abbreviations................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 33- Physical Description ....................................
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3.1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................9
3.2
Switches & Jumpers .....................................................................................................................9
3.2.1
Color to Analog Voltage or Color to Frequency (PWM)................................9
3.2.2
CMC Operation Switch ...............................................................................10
3.2.3
UART to USB Isolation ...............................................................................10
3.2.4
UART1 Voltages Level Jumper...................................................................11
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3.2.5
I C Voltage Levels......................................................................................11
3.2.6
Intensity Control Input Voltage Selection....................................................12
3.2.7
Intensity Control - Analog or Digital Selection ............................................12
3.2.8
DC to DC Selection.....................................................................................13
3.2.9
Vsync Signal Source Jumper......................................................................13
3.2.10 SLAVE Board Configuration Jumper ..........................................................14
3.2.11 Power Good Signal Jumper ........................................................................15
3.2.12 Boot Load through UART Jumper ..............................................................15
3.3
On-Board LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................16
3.4
Test Points..................................................................................................................................17
3.5
Reset Button...............................................................................................................................17
3.6
Connectors .................................................................................................................................17
3.6.1
Connectors Detailed Explanation ...............................................................19
Chapter 44- Electrical Characteristics .......................... 32
4.1
General.......................................................................................................................................32
Chapter
Chapter 55- Detailed Circuit Description – TBD ............. 33
General.......................................................................................................................................33
On-Board Closed Loops .............................................................................................................33
Interfaces....................................................................................................................................33
Color Closed Loop......................................................................................................................33
Voltage Closed Loop - TBD........................................................................................................34
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Chapter 66- Installation
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6.1
General.......................................................................................................................................35
6.2
Preliminary Considerations & Safety Precautions......................................................................35
6.3
Initial Configuration.....................................................................................................................35
6.4
Software Setup (GUI) .................................................................................................................35
6.5
Hardware Setup..........................................................................................................................35
6.5.1
LED Back-Light System Setup....................................................................35
6.5.2
UART Isolation Setup .................................................................................36
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Chapter 1 - About this Guide
1.1 Objectives
This User Guide provides both a description and operation procedures for Microsemi's Evaluation
Board PD25012L/H (PD-1609-202/1). This board is used to evaluate the performance of the
PD24012L/H – an Integrated Back-Light LED driver and the PD23000 - a BackLight controller. The
1.2 Audience
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board’s operation is performed by using a Graphic User Interface (GUI).
This User Guide is intended for qualified personnel, i.e. operators and technicians who have a
background in basic concepts of electronics.
1.3 Organization
This Guide is divided into several sections as follow:
Chapter 1
About this Guide - Describes the objectives audience organization.
Chapter 2
Introduction - Describes the LED BackLight Evaluation Board (EVB) main
functions, features, ordering information and system architecture.
Physical Description – Provides explanation related to the physical description
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Chapter 3
(switches, jumpers, connectors
Chapter 4
Electrical Characteristics - Provides electrical characteristics of the BackLight
Evaluation board
Chapter 5
Detailed Circuit Description - Provides detailed system description, internal
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blocks, internal intefaces.
Chapter 6
Installation - Provides description of the installation process.
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting - Provides a list of common operational malfunctions and their
solutions
1.4 Abbreviations
MCU - Micro Controller Unit
CMC - Color Manager
ESPI – Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interfaces
PWM – Pulse Width Modulation
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Chapter 2- Introduction
2.1 Overview
Microsemi’s Evaluation board PD25012L/H (see Figure 1) provides the designer with the perfect
environment to evaluate the performance and the implementation of high and low current LED drivers
based on the PD24012L/H IC and the BackLight controller MCU PD23000.
All the necessary steps and connection instructions required to install and operate this board are
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provided within this document.
The Evaluation Board allows Back-Light LCD designers to evaluate Microsemi's driver solution with
maximum flexibility and ease in configuration.
Most of the PD-25012L and the PD-25012H features are similar; this document describes the PD-
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25012L only. In cases where there is a difference between the boards, it is clearly noted!
Figure 1: PD25012L/H Evaluation Board - General View
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2.2 Evaluation Boards Ordering Information
Microsemi’s can provide two types (assemblies) of Evaluation Boards as shown below in the table:
Ordering number
PD25012L
Description
Eight PD24012L devices (LED drivers) with the MCU BackLight
controller PD23000 operating as a low current application.
PD25012H
Three PD24012H devices (LED drivers) with the BackLight controller
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PD23000 operating as a high current application.
PD25012H – three PD24012Hs high current LED drivers, up to 1.5A by external Mosfet (1.5A
with port number reduction according to maximum FET junction temperature)
PD25012L – eight PD24012Ls low current LED drivers, up to 85mA by internal Mosfet
PD25012L/H control the RGB power supplies
Daisy chain connection of up to three boards (a single BackLight controller PD23000 controls
9/24 PD25012L/Hs)
On-board DC/DC 10-24Vin to 5Vout
External host interface:
Communication by I2C (slave) or UART_0
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System control of I/O's signals
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Supports external and internal color manager (CMC)
Supports eight external color sensors (color to voltage)
Supports eight external thermal sensors (analog)
Controls external fan (PWM sourced by Back-Light controller PD23000) (TBD)
Contains on-board FPGA device for communication with video controller
Supports UART_1 for PC and test communication
On-board Power On Reset (POR) and Reset push-button
Supports 'power good' signal (power good indication from the power supply)
Clock can be generated by one of the internal clock generators, the FPGA, or by an external
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Host.
UART to USB isolator for UART0 and UART1
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2.4 System Architecture
The block diagram shown in Figure 2 depicts the high and the low currnet application of the
PD25012L/H Evaluation board.
A single Back-Light controller PD23000 is connected to eight LED drivers - PD24012L (three
PD24012H for High current application - PD25012H) As shown in the picture the circuitis are based
on a parallel connection, in which the MCU controls and monitors each of the LED drivers via a
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control bus, based on an enhanced serial peripheral interface (ESPI).
Figure 2: System Architecture - Block Diagram
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2.5 Interfaces & Connections
The board has several interfaces as follow:
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Host CPU – the Host CPU can communicate with the Evaluation Board via a serial port
UART0 or I2C (J20). There are additional control and indication signals running between
the Host CPU and the Back-Light controller PD23000.
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Power Supplies - The power supplies' voltage are continually sampled by the MCU and
can be changed using the power supply trimming (J11, J18 and J27).
LEDs - an interface (connection) between the LED strings and the LED drivers. Eight
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dedicated connectors (J4, J6, J7, J51, J52, J53, J55, J66) are utilized.
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Color sensors - Interface between eight color sensors and the board (J34-J41).
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Thermal sensors - Interface between eight thermal sensors and the board (J42-J49)
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UART1 – dedicated UART for PC debugger and test equipment.
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USB Isolation – both UART0 and UART1 can be isolated by using the USB isolation
(UART is converted to USB).
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Video Controller - connection to external video controller for advanced features (J15)
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Vin – On-board DC to DC input, fed by a dedicated external power supply (J5)
10 Grounds connection – R/G/B power supplies grounds. Used to close the current loop
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back to the power supply (J5, J54).
2.1 Physical Characteristics
The evaluation board’s Physical Characteristics are described in Table 1:
Table 1: Physical Characteristics
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Parameter
Mechanical
dimensions
Weight
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320 x 136.8 x 21 mm (l x w x h)
190 g
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Chapter 3- Physical Description
3.1 Package Contents
Upon opening the Evaluation Board package, verify that all parts itemized in the packing list are
included. If any part is missing or seems damaged, please contact the local representative or
Microsemi's Headquarters. Package contents for standard shipments are as folow:
UART to USB drivers CD
The latest GUI software CD
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3.2 Switches & Jumpers
The evaluation board comprises switches and jumpers used to select the desired configuration states of
the board. All the configuration options related to the switches and jumpers are described below:
Default configuration are indicated as 'default'.
3.2.1
Color to Analog Voltage
A single type of color sensor may be connected to the board as follows:
Color to Analog Voltage Sensor – produces an analog output signal proportional to LEDs light intensity
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For easy configuration, use Table 2 and Figure 3 below:
Table 2: Selection of Sensor Type
Future use
Color to Analog Voltage 'default'
SW6
Future use
Switched to 'Analog' position
SW5
Future use
Switched to 'Analog' position
J28
Future use
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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Switch/Jumper
Figure 3: On-board Switches and Jumpers
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3.2.2
PD23000 as CMC Operation Switch
The board has a dedicated CMC switch used to select the desired configuration as follow:
BackLight controller MCU PD23000 as CMC
The BackLight controller can function as a CMC (with no CMC present). To select the desired
configuration use Table 3 and Figure 4:
Table 3: Selection of Desired Configuration
Future use
Future use
BackLight Controller
PD23000 as CMC
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Switch
'default'
SW4
Future use
Future use
Switched to "color" position
SW2,
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Future use
Switched to "Off Board CMC"
or "Color Sensor" position
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SW3
Figure 4: On-Board S4 Switch
3.2.3
UART to USB Isolation
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UART to USB isolation can be performed by using the J23, J25 jumpers. The UART0 and UART1
communications are floated first and then converted to USB signals. Floating and converting can be
implemented in only one communication at a time. To select the desired communication use Table 4 and
Figure 5:
Table 4: Selecting the Desired Communication
Jumper
UART0 Isolated
UART1 isolated
'default'
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J23
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
J25
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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Figure 5: J23, J25.4 Jumpers
Color Sensors Voltages Level Jumper
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3.2.4
Two Color sensors' level voltages are used to feed the Color sensors devices and can be selected via
the J50 jumper:
5V feeding
3.3V feeding
To select the desired feeding voltage, use Table 5 and Figure 6:
Table 5: Color Sensors level Voltages Jumper
Jumper
5V Feeding
3.3V Feeding
'default'
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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J50
Figure 6: Color Sensors level Voltages Jumper
3.2.5
Future Use
J21 jumper connector is intended for future use
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3.2.6
Intensity Control Input Voltage Selection
A J19 jumper is used to select between voltage levels 3.3V or 5V used for intensity control.
5V feeding
3.3V feeding
To select the desired feeding use Table 6 and Figure 7:
Jumper
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Table 6: Intensity Control Input Voltage Selection
5V Feeding
3.3V Feeding
'default'
No jumper
J19
Short between pin "1" to "2"
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Figure 7: Intensity Control Input Voltage Selection
Intensity control - Analog or Digital Selection
A J24 jumper is used to select between analog or digital input for the Intensity control input voltage
circuitry. To select the desired option use Table 7 and Figure 8:
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Table 7: Intensity control - Analog or Digital Selection
Jumper
J24
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Digital
Analog
'default'
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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Figure 8: Intensity Control - Analog or Digital Selection
DC to DC Selection
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3.2.8
J12 jumper is used to select between using the on-board DC to DC or the DC to DC bypass to feed the
evaluation board. In the Bypass DC to DC option, the input voltage is also the output voltage. To select
the desired option use Table 8 and Figure 9:
Table 8: DC to DC Selection
Jumper
Bypass DC to DC*
Using the on board DC to DC
'default'
J12
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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*Verify that the board is configured (Q37,'R184, R185, R548, R549, D63, R536 removed from the board) to operate on 5V.
3.2.9
Figure 9: DC to DC Selection Jumper
Vsync Signal Source Jumper
A J14 jumper is used to select between two sources of the Vsync signal provided to the BackLight
MCU PD23000 as follow:
Video Controller
On-board FPGA
To select the desired option use Table 9 and Figure 10:
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Table 9: Vsync Signal Source Jumper
Jumper
On-Board FPGA
Video Controller
'default'
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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J14
Figure 10: Vsync Signal Source Jumper
3.2.10 SLAVE Board Configuration Jumper
J29, J30, J31 jumpers are used to set the evaluation board into "Slave" configuration in order to allow
three evaluation boards to be chained.
To set the "Slave" configuration use Table 10 and Figure 11:
Table 10: Setting "Slave" Configuration
SLAVE Configuration**
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Jumper
MASTER Configuration
'default'
J29
Short between pin "1" to "2"
No jumper
J30
Short between pin "1" to "2"
No jumper
J31
Short between pin "1" to "2"
No jumper
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** in order to configure the board to 'slave' mode, the ESPI address resistors should be changed as specified in the PD24012L/H data
sheets.
Figure 11: J29, J30, J31 Jumpers
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3.2.11 Power Good Signal Jumper
J13 J16, J17 jumpers are used to configure the usage of the PG-R/G/B and the xPG-R/G/B signals; the
three Red, Blue and Green power supplies can provide 'good power supply'/'bad power supply'
indications as shown in Table 12 and Figure 12.
Table 11: PG-R/G/B and xPG-R/G/B Signals
PG-Red/Green/Blue
"1" = power supply is not working
"0" = power supply is not working
"0" = power supply is working
"1" = power supply is working
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xPG-Red/Green/Blue
Configure the power supplies' Indication Signals as detailed in Table 12 and Figure 12.
Table 12: Power Supplies Indication Signals Configuration
Jumper
xPG-Red/Green/Blue
PG-Red/Green/Blue
Power Supply NOT
Connected *
'default'
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
J16
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
J17
Short between pin "1" to "2"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
Short between pin "2" to "3"
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J13
Figure 12: J13 J16, J17 Jumpers
3.2.12 Boot Load through UART Jumper
A J32 jumper is used too in cases where uploading of software to the MCU by the UART is required.
Prior to uploading the software, the user should place the jumper in the "Boot load from UART" state
and then reset the evaluation board. To set the 'Boot load from UART' mode use Table 13 and Figure
13.
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Table 13: Boot Load through UART Jumper
Jumper
Boot load from UART
Standard Mode
'default'
No jumper
Short between pin "1" to "2"
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J32
Figure 13: J32 Jumper
3.3 On-Board LED Indicators
There are several on-board LED indications as described in Table 14 and Figure 14.
Table 14: On-Board LED Indications
LED's Name
Designation
D35
MCU LED Status
Indicates that the MCU system is ready
D8
FPGA LED
Optional LED connected to the FPGA for future use
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LED
Power indication LED
Power indication for valid 5V on board
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D27
Figure 14: On-Board Indication LEDs
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3.4 Test Points
Table 15 present the On-Board Test Points and their functionalities:
Table 15: On-Board Test Points
TP3/4/5/7/8/9/22/23/
25/26/27/28/31/32/39
/40/41/42/43/44
TP71
TP68
TP78
TP76
TP77
TP81
TP105
TP104
TP106
3.5 Reset Button
LED's Name
Functionality
FPGA's spare I/O signal
These Test Points are connected to unused
pins of the FPGA's spare I/O signals
I2C ADDRESS0
I2C ADDRESS1
Sensor_Mux_Select0
Sensor_Mux_Select1
Sensor_Mux_Select2
IRIS_clock_from_osilato
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3.3V
BackLight controller PD23000 I2C address
Mux address selection lines coming from
BackLight controller PD23000
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Test Point
GND_D
PD24012L/H clock generated by the oscillator
3.3V
Digital Ground
5V
5V
The dedicated Reset push button SW1 (see Figure 15) is utilized to reset the following components:
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PD24012L/H
BackLight controller PD23000
On-board CMC
On-board FPGA
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Figure 15: Reset Push Button (SW1)
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3.6 Connectors
The Evaluation Board's connectors are listed in Table 16:
Table 16: Evaluation Board's Connectors
Connector
#
1
Name
J4, J6, J7, J51,
Description
LED
Connects the LED strings to the LED driver. Each
J52, J53, J55, J66
GND Power
Connects the ground from the power supply to the
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J54
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connector has 12 pins for 12 LED strings.
board. It carries the current that flows through the
LED strings back to the power supply.
J5
3
GND Power + Vin
A 13 pins connector; 10 pins are dedicated for GND
POWER. Two pins are dedicated for power supply
to the DC/DC on-board circuitry
J11, J18, J27
4
J42-J49
5
Red/Green/Blue
Connection from the power supplies (Red, Green,
Power Supply unit
Blue) to the board.
Thermal Sensors
Connects the thermal sensors indication to the
board.
J34-J41
7
J33
Color Sensors
Connects the color sensors indication to the board.
UART1
Non isolated UART connection for PC or for debug
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purposes.
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J3
Daisy Chain
Connects up to two slave boards to the master
board.
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J10
Direct Zone
Allows control to the zone control signal in each
Control
J15
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chip.
Video Controler
Connection from external video controler to the
board.
11
J20
Host
12
J9
FPGA JTAG
FPGA's JTAG
13
J20
MCU JTAG
MCU JTAG
14
J22
Future Use
Future Use
15
J1,J2
FAN
Controls the external fan (PWM sourced by MCU)
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U19
Isolated USB
Isolates UART0 or UART1 comunication from the
Connects between the Host and the on-board MCU.
MCU to PC, debugger or HOST.
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Vmain
Used to supply Vmain to the board.
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3.6.1
Connectors Detailed Description
1. LED Connectors (see Figure 16)
There are eight dedicated LEDs connectors, a single connector per each PD24012L/H. Each
connector has 12 pin per 12 strings.
Each string's current flows from the power supply through the LEDs to the board's LED connectors
(FET's drain).
1-12
Signal Name
GND POWER
Manufacturer - JST
Description
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Pin No.
Ground connection to GND Power
Manufacture part number - B12B-PH-K-S(LF)(SN)
Figure 16: LEDs Connectors
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2. GND POWER Connector (see Figure 17)
A 13 pin connector; the high currents from all the strings (in a High current application) flow to the
ground "GND POWER". This dedicated connector connects the power supply R/G/B ground (GND
POWER) to the evaluation board 's ground.
Manufacturer - JST
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Manufacture part number - B13B-PH-K-S(LF)(SN)
Figure 17: LEDs Connectors
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3. GND POWER + Vin – 13 pin Connector (see Figure 18)
Pin No.
Signal Name
Description
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
GND POWER
Ground connection to GND POWER
12, 13
2, 3
Vin
Applying Vin to the on-board DC/DC circuitry (for electrical
details, refer to the Electrical Characteristics section)
N.C
1
N.C
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Manufacture part number - B13B-PH-K-S(LF)(SN)
Figure 18: GND Power + Vin Connector
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4. Red/Green/Blue Power Supply
The 4- pin Red/Green/Blue Power supply connectors of all power supplies are identical and connect
each power supply to the board. The below description applies for each one of them (Red, Green,
Pin No.
Signal Name
1
TRIM
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Blue).
Description
Trimming function - this pin provides each PD24012L/H
with a direct control option of the power supply voltage.
Voltage range 0V – 4V.
2
GND POWER
3
R/G/B P.S.U
sample
Used for sampling of the power supply's voltage. Voltage
Power Good signal
Provides the MCU with indication of 'good' or 'bad' power
4
Ground connection to GND POWER
range 0v – 60V.
supply. Open drain signals, Vil=0.4V
Manufacturer - JST
Manufacture part number - B4B-PH-K-S(LF)(SN)
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Figure 19: Red/Green/Blue Power Supply Connector
5. Thermal Sensors (see Figure 20)
The 4 pin Thermal Sensors connector's description applies for all the thermal sensors. It is used to
types:
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connect the thermal sensors to the board. The board supports only the following thermal sensor
P/N
Manufacturer
LM20
National Semiconductor
FM 20S3X
Pin No.
1
Faichild
Signal Name
Vcc supply
Description
3.3V/5V power supply provided to the thermal sensor (3.3V or 5V
can be selected by using short resistors R775/R776)
Vthermal
Used for sampling the voltage derived from the thermal sensors.
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2
By using a dedicated formula from each thermal sensor's data
sheet it is possible to calculate the accurate temperature.
3
N.C
N.C
4
VSSA
VSSA – sampling ground
Manufacturer – JST
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Figure 20: Thermal Sensors Connector
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6. Color Sensors
The 5 pin Color Sensors connector's description applies for all the Color sensors. It is used to connect
the Color sensors to the board. The board supports only the following color sensor types:
Manufacturer
Part number
Remarks
1
HAMAMATSU
C9303-04
Light to voltage
2
HAMAMATSU
C9303-03
Light to voltage
3
AVAGO
HDJD-S722-QR999
Light to voltage
4
Mazet
LCC8
Light to voltage
Pin
No.
1
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Signal Name
Vcc supply
Description
3.3V or 5V power supply to the color sensors; 3.3V or 5V can be
selected by using jumper J50 (see section 3.2.4)
2
Color sensor Red
Used for sampling of the signal from the Color sensors
3
Color sensor Green
Used for sampling of the signal from the Color sensors
4
Color sensor Blue
Used for sampling of the signal from the Color sensors
5
VSSA
VSSA – sampling ground
Manufacturer - JST
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7. UART1 (see Figure 22)
The 5 pin UART1 connector is used for communication with the PC (GUI) or for debugging purposes.
Pin
No.
1
Signal Name
Vcc supply
Description
I/O
Vil
Vih
Vol
Voh
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
In
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
out
xxx
xxx
0.4
2.9
digital ground
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
N.C
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
3.3V power supply to
UART1
2
Rx
Rx signal (receive),
direction is to the MCU
Tx
Tx signal (transmit),
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direction is from the MCU
4
GND_D
5
N.C
Manufacturer - CviLux
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Manufacture part number - CI25-05P1V00
Figure 22: UART1 Connector
8. Daisy Chain (see Figure 23)
The 44 pin Daisy Chain connector is used for daisy chain connection between the Master evaluation
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board and the slave evaluation board (up to two slaves).
Manufacturer - CviLux
Manufacture part number - CH74442V100
Figure 23: Daisy Chain Connector
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9. Direct Zone Control (see Figure 24)
The 26 pin Direct Zone Control connector is used for control of the Zone Control signal of each
device. Each PD24012L/H has a matrix that links a specific LED string to a specific zone control
signals combination, for example:
If xZoneC1 = '0' , then LED strings 1 to 4 are disabled or enabled. Each PD24012L/H has three zone
control signal pins that enable or disable the LED strings in accordance with the zone control signal
Pin
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Signal Name
1-24
xZoneC1/2/3
25,26
GND_D
Manufacturer - CviLux
Description
I/O
Vil
Vih
Vol
Voh
Zone control signals
In
0.22
2.8
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
digital ground
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10. Video Controller
The 26 pin Video Controller connector connects the Video Controller to the evaluation board. There is
an option to connect the evaluation board to an external FPGA (video controller) in order to achieve
advanced features such as dynamic and scanning back-light.
Pin No.
Signal Name
Description
I/O
Vil
Vih
Vol
Voh
2, 4, 6, 8,
10,
12, 14, 16,
18, 20
Spare I/O Signals
Spare I/O signals running between the
I/O
0.8
2
0.4
2.9
19, 24, 26
GND_D
21, 22, 23
N.C
1
Vcc Supply
on-board FPGA to the video controller
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digital ground
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
N.C
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
3.3V or 5V power supply (3.3V or 5V
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
I/O
0.8
2
0.4
2.9
in
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
in
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
in
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
in
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
can be selected using short resistors
R188/R189)
3, 5, 7, 9
ESPI Bus
Dedicated ESPI bus between the on-
board FPGA and the Video Controller.
This bus carries the following signals:
CS (chip select), SCK (serial clock),
MISO (Master In Slave Out), MOSI
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(Master Out Slave In)
11
Vsync
Synchronization signals running
between the FPGA and the Video
Controller
13
Hsync
Synchronization signals between the
FPGA to the video controller
HOST_CLK
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15
17
25
Pull Up Resistors
IRIS_clock_from_
video_cont
Synchronization signals between the
FPGA to the video controller
3.3V or 5V pull up through 15Kohm
resistors (3.3V or 5V can be selected
using the resistors R186/R187)
Optional input clock for the on board
PD24012L/H
Manufacturer - CviLux
Manufacture part number - CH81-262M100-00
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Figure 25: Video Controller Connector
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11. Host (see Figure 26)
The Host 20 pin connector connects the Host to the board. The Host CPU communicates with the
BackLight Controller PD23000 through the UART0 and the I2C slave.
Pin No.
1
Signal Name
2
I C SCL
2
I C SDA
5
xData_Ready
7
xSystem_Ready
9
UART0 Rx
11
UART0 Rx
13
light_enable
I/O
Vil
Vih
Vol
Voh
I C slave communication between the
HOST CPU (master) to the BackLight Controller PD23000 (slave).
2
Optional signal, used for I C
2
synchronization, whenever the I C
data (from the MCU) is ready, this
signal changes to '0'.
After the MCU's boot finishes, this
signal informs the Host CPU that the
system is ready by flashing at a 1Hz
rate.
UART0 communication between the
Host CPU to the BackLight controller
PD23000.
in
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
I/O
0.8
2
0.4
xxx
out
xxx
xxx
0.4
2.9
out
xxx
xxx
0.4
2.9
In
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
out
xxx
xxx
0.4
2.9
In
0.4
2
xxx
xxx
In
0.4
2
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
In
0.4
2
xxx
xxx
In
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
In
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
In
0.8
2
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
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3, 17
Description
2
Intensity_Control_ Control of the LEDs intensity, can be
5V
digital or analog signal, can be 3.3V
or 5V according to board
configuration..
GND_D
Digital ground
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19, 20
Enables or disables the LEDs lighting
2
3.3V
4
xHost_Reset
6
HW_Version0
8
HW_Version1
10
HW_Version2
12, 14,
16, 18
N.C
3.3V
Reset signal sent from the Host CPU
to reset the evaluation board.
MCU's H/W version pins. Dedicated
for coordination of the software
version with the H/W version.
N.C
Manufacturer - CviLux
Manufacture part number - CH81-202V114
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Figure 26: Host Connector
12. FPGA JTAG (see Figure 27)
The FPGA JTAG 6 pin connector connects the JTAG to the on board FPGA.
Pins No.
1
Signal Name
Vcc supply
Description
2.5V or 3.3V supply to the JTAG connection (voltages can be
selected by short resistors: R45 for 2.5V and R23 for 3.3V).
GND_D
3
TCK
4
TDO
5
TDI
6
TMS
Digital ground
Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
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2
For electrical characteristics please refer to the FPGA's data sheet (Spartan-3E FPGA Family).
Manufacturer - Neltron
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Manufacture part number - 2211S-06G
Figure 27: FPGA JTAG Connector
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13. MCU (PD23000) JTAG (see Figure 28)
The 20 pin MCU (PD23000) JTAG connector connects to the on-board MCU.
Pin No.
Signal Name
1,2
Description
Vcc 3.3V supply
3.3V power supply to the JTAG connection
GND_D
Digital ground
3
xTRST
Dedicated JTAG signal
5
TDI
Dedicated JTAG signal
7
TMS
9
TCK
11
RTCK
13
TDO
15
RST
17
N.C
19
Vcc 5V supply
4, 6, 8, 10, 12
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Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
Dedicated JTAG signal
N.C
Optional 5V power supply to the JTAG connection (activated
by short resistor R591)
For electrical characteristics please refer to the MCU's data sheet.
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Manufacturer - CviLux
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Manufacture part number - CH87-202V100
Figure 28: MCU (PD23000) JTAG Connector
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14. Future use Connector (see Figure 29)
Manufacturer - JST
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Figure 29: Future use Connector
15. FAN (see Figure 30)
The 2 pin Fan connectors are dedicated for PWM fan control produced by the MCU PD23000 (TBD).
J1
Pin No.
Signal Name
1
+12V
2
GND_D
J2
Pin No.
+12V constant supply from external source applied to the fan.
Fan ground that connected to Digital ground
Signal Name
Control Signal
(GND_D)
+12V
Description
A PWM control signal coming from the MCU PD23000.
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1
Description
2
+12V constant voltage from an external source (shorted to J1(1)
Manufacturer - CviLux
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Manufacture part number - CI25-02P1V00
Figure 30: Fan Connectors
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16. Isolated USB (see Figure 31)
The evaluation board can communicate with a PC utilizing UART0/1 signals that were translated to
USB signals (after UART isolation). This B type USB connector connects the board to the PC's USB.
Pin No.
Signal Name
Description
Vbus
Voltage supply from the USB bus
2
D-
Dedicated USB signal
3
D+
Dedicated USB signal
4
GND_F
Floating ground
Manufacturer - Samtec
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Manufacture part number - USB-B-S-S-B-TH
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Figure 31: Isolated USB Connector
17. Vmain (see Figure 32)
The 2-pin Vmain connector is used only in cases where the evaluation board is connected to the
PD25500 adapter board.
This adapter board is used while the R/G/B power supplies' maximum voltage can be up to 120 Volts.
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While using the PD25500, the Vmain is not produced on the PD25012L/H board, but on the
correlation board. This connector is used to transfer Vmain from the PD25500 to the PD25012L/H.
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Pin No.
Signal Name
1
Vmain
Description
Vmain coming from the PD25500. It is used for voltage
clamping to protect the PD24012L/H. Voltage levels are
0V – 60V.
2
GND POWER
Ground connection to GND POWER
Manufacturer - JST
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Figure 32: Vmain Connector
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Chapter 4- Electrical Characteristics
4.1 General
The evaluation board’s Electrical Characteristics are described below:
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
Low level input voltage
Low level output voltage
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SCL clock frequency (master only)
VIL
-
0.8
V
VOL
-
2
V
100
kHz
115200
baud
fSCL
UART0/1
Communication rate
LEDs Driver Specification
1.5A** (@18
High current string (external FETs)
PD25012H
ports) or
I
0.5A (@36
A
ports)
Low current string (internal FETs)
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PD25012L
Power supply trim
0
85
mA
5
V
** The maximum current should be with special care to the Vds voltage and the T_ambient. In a high current application, the
maximum current and the maximal Tjunction of the FET (1350C) must be taken into account
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Parameter
Conditions
Input voltage
Absolut maximum
input Ripple and Noise
0°C to 50°C
Min.
Typ
10
(measured on 0.1 µF
Max.
Units
26.4
VDC
240
mVp-p
5.15
VDC
3
A
ceramic capacitor
BW = 20 MHz)
Output Voltage
0<Load<maimum
Output Current
Vo = 5V
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Chapter 5- The Detailed Circuit Description – TBD
5.1 General
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The on-board drivers operate in a 'closed loop'. The evaluation board interfaces with external sensors
and thus allows reception of external indications such as:
LED string current
Power supply's voltage
Thermal indication
LED color indication
These indications allow the internal circuitries to operate in a closed loop mode and stabilize the
system in accordance with the preliminary configuration instructions.
5.3 Interfaces
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The evaluation board interfaces with the Host CPU via the UART0, I2C slave and through dedicated
control signals. It can also be connected to an external Video controller so as to implement advanced
features such as dynamic and scanning BackLight.
5.4 Color Closed Loop
The color management function is implemented by the PD23000. The color closed loop is preset by
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the user by using the on-board jumpers and switches (see section 3.2 for more details).
The loop can operate in any of the following configurations as follow:
PD23000 with CMC operation – In these configurations the PD23000 MCU receives color
indication from the color sensors connected to J35-J41. The illumination data is then transmitted
to the drivers via the MCU when an ESPI communication command is issued.
PD23000 without CMC operation – in these configurations there is no need for CMC (for
example when white LEDs are utilized).
External CMC operation – in this configurations CMC operation is performed by the Host side,
The color data is then transmitted to the drivers via the ESPI2 signals.
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5.5 Voltage Closed Loop
The power supply output voltage is trimmed in order to achieve the adjusted current and the minimal
power dissipation on the internal\external MOSFETs.
The PD24012L/H samples the drain voltage and uses the three dedicated TRIM pins in order to set the
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Chapter 6- Installation
6.1 General
The following chapter describes the steps required in order to install and operate the evaluation
board.
6.2 Preliminary Considerations & Safety Precautions
Verify that the board's power supply is turned on before the peripheral components are turned to
on
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Connect all the required peripherals prior to powering the board.
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Do not perform hot swap in any case!
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Verify that the board is well configured prior to turning on the power supply.
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6.3 Initial Configuration
It is highly important to verify that the evaluation board is well configured prior to starting any
operation.
Before using the evaluation board, make sure that all switches and jumpers are in default position as
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described in section 3.2 - "Switches& Jumpers".
Configure the evaluation board according to the specific application (see section 3.2 - "Switches&
Jumpers").
6.4 Software Setup (GUI)
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Please refer to the GUI installation document (TBD)
6.5 Hardware Setup
6.5.1
LED Back-Light System Setup
Connect all the peripheral components to the board as shown in Figure 33. Refer also to Table 16:
Evaluation Board's Connectors to verify that all connections are well performed.
Verify that the board's configuration is properly performed (refer to section 3.2).
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Figure 33: Hardware Setup
6.5.2
UART to USB Isolation Setup
Prior to performing the following steps for UART isolation, make sure that the GUI software is
installed (refer to the GUI installation User Guide TBD).
1. Use the 'UART to USB' S/W provided CD to Install the 'UART to USB' drivers on the PC.
2. Configure the board to isolate UART1 or UART0 using J23 and J25 (see section 3.2.3).
3. Connect USB connector U19 from the evaluation board to the PC.
4. Start the GUI software and select the communication port in accordance with the virtual
communication port that appears upon installing the 'UART to USB' drivers.
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Chapter 7- Troubleshooting
The following chapter provides a list of common operational malfunctions and their solutions:
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1.
Problem
Solution
The board is not responding and not
1. Check the power connection to the board
functioning
2. Verify that the 5V indication LED is 'ON'
3. Verify that all the instructions mentioned in
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When the board is provided with 5V, the
1. Verify that the board is configured to work
board is not responding and not
functioning
3.
with 5V (bypass the DC/DC)
There is no communication between the
1. Check the connection between the
GUI and the Evaluation board.
evaluation board and the PC
2. Verify that the USB to UART drivers are
installed (see Para. 6.5.2)
3. Verify that the GUI COM. connection is
configured for the appropriate PC COM
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(see Para 6.4)
4. Check the UART0/1 configuration (section
The LED string current exceeds 2%
5.
1. Verify that the set current value is above the
deviation from the set current (see Para
minimal current (50% from the maximum
6.4).
current)
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4.
6.5.2)
2. Verify that the trimming connection to all the
power supplies exist
When switching the system to 'ON' part
3. Verify that the power supply output voltage
or all the strings indicate 'short' status
does not exceed the string's V_Forward
(see Para 6.4).
maximum value +16V.
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