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Getting Started with the KIT-PC2TPLEVB Evaluation Board

Last Modified: May 29, 2023Supports Computer to (ETPL) Dongle

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box
  • 2

    Get the Hardware
  • 3

    Configure Hardware

1. Out of the Box

1.1 Out of the Box

The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.

This page will guide you through the process of setting up and using the KIT- PC2TPLEVB board.

1.2 Kit Contents and Packing List

The KIT-PC2TPLEVB kit contents include:

  • KIT-PC2TPLEVB: personal computer (PC) to electrical transport protocol link (ETPL) gateway board
  • TTL-232R-5V: USB to RS232 cable (1.8 m)
  • ETPL cable: two-wire twisted pair TPL cable (50 cm)
  • Quick start guide

2. Get the Hardware

2.1 Board Features

  • Direct control from a PC via USB connection (VCP)
  • VCP communication speed 2 MBD
  • Supply of the KIT-PC2TPLEVB from USB
  • Two galvanically isolated ETPL ports
  • Supports TPL3 and TPL2 protocol versions
  • Four status LEDs

2.2 Board Description

The KIT-PC2TPLEVB serves as a hardware tool supporting evaluation of ETPL devices with software running on a PC. This board can be directly connected to a USB port of a PC and interfaced via a virtual COM port (VCP).

2.3 Board Components

Overview of the KIT-PC2TPLEVB board

3. Configure Hardware

3.1 Configure Hardware

To configure the hardware, complete the following procedure:

  1. Connect the TTL-232R-5V cable to J5. Ensure J5-1 is connected to black wire of TTL-232R-5V cable
  2. Connect TTL-232R-5V cable to a USB port on PC
  3. Connect your system (BMS AFE) to a TPL port using the ETPL cable