LP5860 Evaluation Module: User's Guide
LP5860 Evaluation Module: User's Guide
User’s Guide
LP5860 Evaluation Module
ABSTRACT
This user’s guide describes the characteristics, setup, and usage of the LP5860 evaluation module (EVM).
The LP5860EVM helps the user evaluate the features of the Texas Instruments LP5860 LED matrix driver,
which integrates 11 scan switches and 18 constant current sinks. This user’s guide includes hardware setup
instructions, graphical user interface (GUI) instructions, printed-circuit board (PCB) layout drawings, a schematic
diagram, and a bill of materials,.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................2
2 Hardware and Software Preparation.....................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Hardware Setup................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Software Setup...................................................................................................................................................................4
3 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Guidance............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Start Page.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Home Page........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.3 LED Control Page.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Pattern Page.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Register Map Page...........................................................................................................................................................11
4 LP5860EVM Design Resources........................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 LP5860EVM Layout......................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 LP5860EVM Schematic................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 LP5860EVM BOM............................................................................................................................................................15
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. LP5860EVM Kit......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2-1. Hardware Connection................................................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-2. Default Jumper Setting..............................................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-3. Key External Connectors...........................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2-4. GUI Installation..........................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3-1. Status Bar..................................................................................................................................................................5
Figure 3-2. Firmware Update.......................................................................................................................................................5
Figure 3-3. Start Page................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 3-4. Home Page............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3-5. LED Control Page and Test Procedure..................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3-6. Device Configuration................................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 3-7. Custom Setting..........................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 3-8. Global Setting............................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 3-9. Group Setting............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 3-10. Single Fault Alarm................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3-11. Total Fault Summary..............................................................................................................................................10
Figure 3-12. Pattern Page......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 3-13. Register Map Page................................................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 4-1. LP5860EVM Top Layer........................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4-2. LP5860EVM Signal Layer 1.................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4-3. LP5860EVM Bottom Layer......................................................................................................................................13
Figure 4-4. LP5860EVM Signal Layer 2.................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 4-5. LP5860EVM Schematic.......................................................................................................................................... 14
List of Tables
Table 4-1. Bill of Materials (BOM).............................................................................................................................................. 15
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1 Introduction
The LP5860EVM is used to evaluate the characteristics, operation, and usage for LED matrix driver LP5860.
The LP5860 device is a high performance and small size solution, which integrates 18 constant current sinks
with 11 switching MOSFETs, to drive up to 198 LED dots or 66 RGB LED pixels. Every LED dot is supported
by 8-bit analog dimming and 8-bits or 16-bits configurable PWM dimming methods, which enable smooth and
audible-noise-free dimming control.
This document covers following topics:
• How to set up the LP5860EVM hardware
• How to use the LP5860 GUI to illuminate LEDs
• Design resources for the LP5860EVM
The LP5860EVM kit includes the following materials and is illustrated in Figure 1-1.
• LP5860 evaluation module
• USB2ANY interface adapter with ribbon cables and USB cable
Full functions for the LP5860, the performance with RGB LED matrix, and some simple animation effects can be
easily verified through this kit.
The LP5860EVM can be converted for testing the LP5868 and LP5866, which are from the same device family,
by removing the factory-installed device (U1) and replacing it with the LP5868 or LP5866 counterpart. When
testing the LP5868 or LP5866 device, select the corresponding tag from the menu on the GUI start page to start
evaluation.
USB2ANY LP5860EVM
USB cable
Ribbon Cable
If maximum current is set above 20 mA, an external VLED supply is recommended during evaluation, since the
USB can only provide around 400-mA current. The setup procedure follows:
1. Connect the USB2ANY to the LP5860EVM using the 30-pin ribbon cable
2. Connect a 5-V external power supply to the VLED_EXT terminal (see FIgure 2-3) and connect the switching
jumper (J1) to another side
3. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer
Log panel
If the USB2ANY has not been previously used to evaluate the LP5860EVM, a correlating firmware (FW) version
must be updated into USB2ANY. Following the instructions in the GUI when plugging in the USB cable can
update the FW successfully, see Figure 3-2.
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Device Configuration
To improve performance under different applications, first configure some key settings. Select the DEVICE
CONFIGURATION button to show the detail setting slide, which is illustrated in Figure 3-6. Maximum current
(MC) is set here. If a high maximum current is set, an external VLED supply is recommended. The Data Refresh
Mode settings determine whether a SYNC signal is required to synchronize the PWM change for every LED dot.
The Max Scan Lines controls select how many scan lines are active. For more information on the functions for
other settings, see the LP5860 11 × 18 LED Matrix Driver with 8-bit Analog and 8-, 16-bit PWM Dimming Data
Sheet.
When evaluating matrix-issue free performance, de-ghosting and low brightness compensation are configured
here.
Fault Detection
The LP5860 continually detects the status for every LED dot. Once an open or short failure is detected, the fault
status is also be monitored on the GUI. Clicking the warning bar near an abnormal LED shows the fault details,
as illustrated in Figure 3-10. Clicking the fault summary at the right-top of the GUI shows the summary for all
fault status (see Figure 3-11). The Clear Short LED and Clear open LED buttons are used to clear related fault
flags when the failures are removed.
To have precise detection results, the current for every LED dot must be set above 0.5 mA and the PWM must
be set above 25%, due to the parasitic capacitor induced from the LED matrix. A current that is too small leads
to abnormal LSD results.
Figure 4-1. LP5860EVM Top Layer Figure 4-2. LP5860EVM Signal Layer 1
Figure 4-3. LP5860EVM Bottom Layer Figure 4-4. LP5860EVM Signal Layer 2
WARNING
Evaluation Kits are intended solely for use by technically qualified,
professional electronics experts who are familiar with the dangers
and application risks associated with handling electrical mechanical
components, systems, and subsystems.
User shall operate the Evaluation Kit within TI’s recommended
guidelines and any applicable legal or environmental requirements
as well as reasonable and customary safeguards. Failure to set up
and/or operate the Evaluation Kit within TI’s recommended
guidelines may result in personal injury or death or property
damage. Proper set up entails following TI’s instructions for
electrical ratings of interface circuits such as input, output and
electrical loads.
NOTE:
EXPOSURE TO ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) MAY CAUSE DEGREDATION OR FAILURE OF THE EVALUATION
KIT; TI RECOMMENDS STORAGE OF THE EVALUATION KIT IN A PROTECTIVE ESD BAG.
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3 Regulatory Notices:
3.1 United States
3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved:
FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software
associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write
software applications for use with the end product. This kit is not a finished product and when assembled may not be resold or
otherwise marketed unless all required FCC equipment authorizations are first obtained. Operation is subject to the condition
that this product not cause harmful interference to licensed radio stations and that this product accept harmful interference.
Unless the assembled kit is designed to operate under part 15, part 18 or part 95 of this chapter, the operator of the kit must
operate under the authority of an FCC license holder or must secure an experimental authorization under part 5 of this chapter.
3.1.2 For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant:
CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
3.2 Canada
3.2.1 For EVMs issued with an Industry Canada Certificate of Conformance to RSS-210 or RSS-247
Concerning EVMs Including Radio Transmitters:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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3.3.2 Notice for Users of EVMs Considered “Radio Frequency Products” in Japan: EVMs entering Japan may not be certified
by TI as conforming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan.
If User uses EVMs in Japan, not certified to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan, User is required to follow the
instructions set forth by Radio Law of Japan, which includes, but is not limited to, the instructions below with respect to EVMs
(which for the avoidance of doubt are stated strictly for convenience and should be verified by User):
1. Use EVMs in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for
Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan,
2. Use EVMs only after User obtains the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to
EVMs, or
3. Use of EVMs only after User obtains the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan
with respect to EVMs. Also, do not transfer EVMs, unless User gives the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if User does not follow the instructions above, User will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
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as possible. However, TI does not warrant the accuracy of EVM descriptions, EVM availability or other information on its websites as
accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
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6.1 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, EVMS AND ANY MATERIALS PROVIDED WITH THE EVM (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, REFERENCE DESIGNS AND THE DESIGN OF THE EVM ITSELF) ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL
FAULTS." TI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING SUCH ITEMS, INCLUDING BUT
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IMPROVEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHEN MADE, CONCEIVED OR ACQUIRED.
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LICENSORS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES,
EXPENSES, COSTS AND LIABILITIES (COLLECTIVELY, "CLAIMS") ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY
HANDLING OR USE OF THE EVM THAT IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS. THIS OBLIGATION SHALL APPLY
WHETHER CLAIMS ARISE UNDER STATUTE, REGULATION, OR THE LAW OF TORT, CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY, AND EVEN IF THE EVM FAILS TO PERFORM AS DESCRIBED OR EXPECTED.
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will be accepted if the package has been opened and no return of the EVM(s) will be accepted if they are damaged or otherwise not in
a resalable condition. If User feels it has been incorrectly charged for the EVM(s) it ordered or that delivery violates the applicable
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