User's Guide

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AM335x Starter Kit Hardware

This document provides the design information on the AM335x processor based starter kit
(TMDSSK3358).

Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2
2 EVM System View ........................................................................................................... 2
3 Functional Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 4
4 Pin Use Description ........................................................................................................ 10
5 Board Expansion Connectors ............................................................................................ 10
6 LCD .......................................................................................................................... 10
7 References .................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix A AM335x Starter Kit EVM Errata ................................................................................. 13

List of Figures
1 TMDSSK3358 Top View .................................................................................................... 2
2 TMDSSK3358 V1.2B Bottom View ........................................................................................ 3
3 TMDSSK3358 System View ............................................................................................... 3
4 TMDSSK3358 Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 4

List of Tables
1 Power Supplies to AM335x From TPS65910A3 PMIC ................................................................. 5
2 I2C Bus Addresses .......................................................................................................... 6
3 I2C Configuration ............................................................................................................ 7
4 SD/MMC0 Connector Pin Details .......................................................................................... 7
5 10/100/1000 Ethernet1 Pin Details ........................................................................................ 8
6 Micro AB – USB0 ............................................................................................................ 8
7 USB A Type – USB1 ........................................................................................................ 9
8 Headset Jack ................................................................................................................. 9
9 SPI0 Expansion Header ................................................................................................... 10
10 I2C0 Expansion Header ................................................................................................... 10
11 LCD Connector ............................................................................................................. 11
12 Summary of Instructions................................................................................................... 14
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1 Introduction
The AM335x Starter Kit (TMDSSK3358) can be used as an evaluation and development platform for low
cost AM335x based solutions and networking platforms. The embedded emulation logic allows emulation
and debug using standard development tools such as TI’s Code Composer Studio by just using the
supplied USB cable. It is not intended for use in end products. All of the design information is freely
available and can be used as the basis for the development of an AM335x-based product.

2 EVM System View

TMDSSK3358 is partitioned into two different boards: the main board (processor, peripherals and the main
power supply) and the LCD Carrier board (LCD and touch screen). The TMDSSK3358 main board and the
LCD carrier board mounted are mounted together using 10 mm standoffs. The TMDSSK3358 main board
has dimensions of 5.257” x 2.798 “and that of the LCD Carrier board is 4.963” x 2.798 “. The top and the
bottom side views of the TMDSSK3358 are shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. TMDSSK3358 Top View

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Figure 2. TMDSSK3358 V1.2B Bottom View

Figure 3. TMDSSK3358 System View

2.1 Schematics/Design Files

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3 Functional Block Diagram

This section describes about the major functional blocks of the TMDSSK3358. The functional block
diagram of the TMDSSK3358 design is shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4. TMDSSK3358 Block Diagram

3.1 Processor
The AM3358ZCZ processor is the central processor for TMDSSK3358. All the resources on the board
surround the AM3358 processor to provide development capabilities for hardware and software. See the
AM3358 datasheet and TRM for the details about the processor.
There are system configuration signals, SYSBOOT, that can be set on the EVM to define some startup
parameters on the AM335x processor. Fore more details, see Section 3.6.

3.2 Clocks
The main clock for the processor is derived from a 24 MHz crystal. An on-board oscillator in the AM3358
generates the base clock and subsequent module clocks as needed within the AM3358 processor. A 32
kHz clock for the RTC on the AM3358 is derived from a 32 kHz crystal on board.

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3.3 Reset Signals

Power On Reset to the AM335x is driven by the PMIC. SYS_ WARMRESETn is a signal running to
several peripherals and AM335x which performs a reset on those peripherals. SYS_WARMRESETn is
asserted by a pushbutton on the main board and is used to force a reset of the AM335x. AM335x can also
pull down on the RESET_INOUTn signal to cause the SYS_ WARMRESETn line to go active. The
RTC_PORZ reset signal for the RTC section is derived using AND Gates.

3.4 Power
The power input to TMDSSK3358 is from a 5V Power Supply. This 5 V power is provided as power input
to the Power Manager TPS65910A3. The power requirements of the processor are taken care of by the
Power Manager IC TPS65910A3. The Power ON LED "D5" is ON if the PMIC output power VAUX33 is
available (to indicate the active status of the PMIC). The power sequencing requirements of the AM335X
processor are handled automatically by the TPS65910A3 PMIC. For more information, see AM335x
Sitara™ Processors Data Sheet.

NOTE: When powering the TMDSSK3358 EVM, always use the supplied power supply (CUI/V-
Infinity Part Number EMSA050300-P6P-SZ, Model 3A-182WP05) or equivalent model having
output voltage of +5VDC and output current max 3.0 Amps. A power supply is not included
with the kit.

3.5 Power Management IC

TMDSSK3358 uses the TPS65910A3 power management IC. The I2C0 on AM335x is used to control the
TPS65910A PMIC.
The PWRON input of PMIC is connected to an external push-button. The built-in debouncing time defines
a minimum button press duration that is required for button press detection. Any button press duration
which is lower than this value is ignored, considered an accidental touch.
For AM335x, the following power supplies from the TPS65910A are used.

Table 1. Power Supplies to AM335x From TPS65910A3 PMIC

Volta
TPS65910 Power Supply/Other Sources AM335x Power Rail ge
VAUX2 (300 mA) VDDSHV6 (300mA) 3.3 V
VMMC (300 mA) VDDSHV2,3,4,5 (300 mA), VDDA3P3V_USB0/1 (10 mA) 3.3 V
VDD2 SMPS (1500 mA) VDD_CORE (1000 mA) 1.1 V
VDD1 SMPS (1500 mA) VDD_MPU (1500 mA) 1.2 V
No supply needed VDD_RTC 1.1 V
VRTC (External LDO) VDDS_RTC (10 mA) 1.8 V
VIO_SMPS (1000 mA) VDDS_DDR (200 mA) 1.5 V
VIO_SMPS (1000 mA) DDR_VREF (10 mA) 0.9 V
VDAC (150 mA) VDDS (100mA) 1.8 V
VDIG1 (300 mA) VDDSHV1 1.8 V
VDIG2 (300 mA) VDDS_SRAM_CORE_BG (40 mA) 1.8 V
VDIG2 (300 mA) VDDS_SRAM_MPU_BB (40 mA) 1.8 V
VDIG2 (300 mA) VDDS_PLL_DDR (25 mA) 1.8 V
VDIG2 (300 mA) VDDS_PLL_CORE_LCD (25 mA) 1.8 V
VDIG2 (300 mA) VDDS_PLL_MPU (25 mA) 1.8 V
VDIG2 (300 mA) VDDS_OSC (10 mA) 1.8 V
VAUX1 (300 mA) VDDA1P8V_USB0/1 (50 mA) 1.8 V
VPLL (50 mA) VDDA_ADC 1.8 V
VDD3 SMPS (100 mA) Not Used -

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3.6 Configuration/Setup

3.6.1 Boot Configuration

Various boot configurations can be set using the pull up / down resistor combinations provided on the
SYS_BOOT pins (LCD_DATA0..15). Boot configuration pins are latched upon de-assertion of PORz pin.
The default settings for the TMDSSK3358 is 01_00XX_XXXX_XX11_0111b. This corresponds to a boot
sequence of:
• MMC0
• SPI0
• UART0
• USB0
For more details, see the TMDSSK3358 schematic. For the definitions of each of the sysboot signals, see
the AM335x Sitara™ Processors Data Sheet and the AM335x and AMIC110 Sitara™ Processors
Technical Reference Manual.

3.6.2 I2C Port Address Assignments

Information on I2C address assignments are provided in Table 2.

Table 2. I2C Bus Addresses

AM335x Starter Kit (TMDSSK3358)
Function AM335x I2C Port Address
Baseboard ID memory I2C0 0x50
AM355x PMIC Control I2C0 0x2D
AM355x PMIC Smart Reflex Control I2C0 0x12
Accelerometer Control I2C0 0x18
Audio Codec I2C0 0x1B
Capacitive Touch screen I2C0 0x38

3.7 Memories Supported

The TMDSSK3358 design supports on-board memories like DDR3 SDRAM and Board ID EEPROM. It
also supports an SD card socket.

3.7.1 DDR3 SDRAM

DDR3 SDRAM memory design is provided by using a 2 Gb single chip solution (MT41J128M16JT-125)
from Micron. It is internally configured as a16 Meg x 16 x 8 bank memory. A separate Regulator to supply
the DDR reference power to the AM335x and the VTT termination voltage to the termination components
is provided in the design. The VIO_SMPS output from the PMIC is programmed to provide the required
1.5 V to the DDR3 SDRAM.

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3.7.2 Board Identity Memory

The board contains a serial EEPROM with the board specific data that allows the processor to
automatically detect which board is connected and the version of that board. Other hardware specific data
can be stored in this memory as well. The part number of the memory device used is CAT24C256WI-GT3.
For details on the data in this memory, see Section 3.6.

Table 3. I2C Configuration

Name Size Contents
Header 4 MSB 0xEE3355AA LSB
Board Name 8 Name for board in ASCII “A335X_SK” = AM335x TMDSSK3358Board
Version 4 Hardware version code for board in ASCII “1.2B” = rev. 01.2B
Serial Number 12 Serial number of the board. This is a 12 character string which is: WWYY4P19nnnn where: WW = 2 digit
week of the year of production YY = 2 digit year of production nnnn = incrementing board number
Configuration Option 32 Codes to show the configuration setup on this board. For the available EVM’s supported, the following
codes are used: ASCII “SKU#00” = default configuration Remaining 26 bytes are reserved
Available 32720 Available space for other non-volatile codes/data

3.7.3 SD/MMC0
The Micro SD/MMC0 port is provided with a card socket SCHA5B0200. This is a standard Micro SD/MMC
Card type of connector which is of the low profile compact type. It is connected to the MMC0 port of the
AM335x processor. Check the AM335x data sheet and TRM for supported card types/densities.8Gb SD
cards are tested with this design. The pin assignment is as shown in Table 4.

Table 4. SD/MMC0 Connector Pin Details

Pin Number Memory Card PIN Number
uSD#1 DAT2
uSD#2 CD/DAT3
uSD #3 CMD
uSD #4 VCC
uSD #5 CLK
uSD #6 GND
uSD #7 DAT0
uSD #8 DAT1
uSD #9 GND
uSD #10 CD

3.8 Ethernet
TMDSSK3358 has two Giga bit Ethernet transceivers. AR8031-AL1A from Atheros is used as a single
port, tri speed PHY. A single 3.3 V is enough to power this PHY and the other voltages required were
generated internally. Reset for both the chips are driven by the SYS_WARMRESETn signal through a
SN74LVC1G07 buffer. Both the PHYs have individual 25 MHz, 50 ppm crystal as their clock source. The
25 MHz Clock out of the EMAC1-PHY port has been connected to the XTLI of the EMAC2-PHY as an
optional clock input.

NOTE: The Starter Kit EVM PCB does not support external delay for the clock signals on the RGMII
interface. The AR8031A PHY can be setup to use internal clock delay mode once booting is
complete. Therefore, there may be problems in function/performance when booting in Gb
mode or when running Gb Ethernet Mode before the AR8031A PHY is configured properly.
For more information, see Appendix A.

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For both the PHYs, mode selection pins MODE [3:0] are set as “0000” to operate it in 1000 BASE-T,
RGMII mode. The PHY address for the EMAC1-PHY and EMAC2-PHY are 00100 and 00101 respectively.
The interrupts from the both PHYs are connected to both the non maskable interrupt pin and to the
processor GPIO pins.
The Wake On LAN interrupts from the both PHYs are connected to the EXT_WAKEUP signal of the
processor as an option.

Table 5. 10/100/1000 Ethernet1 Pin Details

Pin
Number Signal Name Description
1 DGND Ground
2 NC No connect
3 ETHER_D3P MDI 3 POSITIVE
4 ETHER_D3N MDI 3 NEGATIVE
5 ETHER_D2P MDI 2 POSITIVE
6 ETHER_D2N MDI 2 NEGATIVE
7 ETHER_D1P MDI 1 POSITIVE
8 ETHER_D1N MDI 1 NEGATIVE
9 ETHER_D0P MDI 0 POSITIVE
10 ETHER_D0N MDI 0 NEGATIVE
D1 PHY_ LED_ACTn PHY ACTIVITY LED signal
D2 GND Ground
D3 GND Ground
D4 PHY_ LED_1000n 1000 Base-T LINK LED signal

3.9 USB

3.9.1 USB to UART/JTAG

Micro AB USB port is provided as an upstream port of the USB HUB USB2412. This is used for USB to
JTAG and USB to UART conversion applications through the downstream port 1 of the HUB. FT2232L is
used for the USB to UART and JTAG conversion applications. The Downstream port 2 of the Hub is
connected to USB port 0 of the AM335x.
The USB to UART/JTAG converter (FT2232L) has 32 configurable multifunction pins. A 16 bit, serial
EEPROM 93LC56B from MicroChip is used to store the configuration data. Some of the pins from ADBUS
[7:0] and ACBUS [7:0] are configured as JTAG and Reset signals. These JTAG pins from the FT2232 IC
are connected to the dedicated processor JTAG pins and as well to the optional JTAG connector.
The Micro AB USB pin out details are provided in Table 6.

Table 6. Micro AB – USB0

Pin
Number Signal Name Description
1 USB_DC USB BUS VOLTAGE
2 USBDM_UP USB DATA MINUS
3 USBDP_UP USB DATA PLUS
4 NC (USB_ID) No connect
5 DGND Ground

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3.9.2 USB 1
The USB port1 of the AM335x is connected to the USB type A connector. USB power (5V )is provided to
this connector through a buck-boost converter circuit.

Table 7. USB A Type – USB1

Pin
Number Signal Name Description
1 VUSB_VBUS1 USB BUS VOLTAGE
2 USB1_CONN_DM USB1 DATA MINUS
3 USB1_CONN_DP USB1 DATA PLUS
4 DGND Ground

3.10 Audio Codec

The TLV320AIC3106 is a low-power stereo audio codec with stereo headphone amplifier from TI.
CLKOUT1 of the processor is sourcing the master clock of the codec (24 Mhz). The CODEC I2C is
capable of supporting both the standard and fast modes. I2C address of the codec is configured as
0011011. MCASP1 interface of the processor is connected to the audio interface of the codec. The stereo
audio output is terminated in a stereo headphone Jack. The pinout assignments for the headset jack are
provided in Table 8.

Table 8. Headset Jack

Pin
Number Signal Description
1 AGND_AUD Analog Ground
3 HS_SPKRP Headset stereo LOUT
10 NC No Connect
2 HD_SPKRP Headset stereo ROUT

3.11 WLAN
WLAN is no longer populated or supported on the AM335x Starter Kit. For TI WLAN support, consider
using the AM335x EVM (TMDXEVM3358) along with WiLink8 module (WL1835MODCOM8B) which is
sold separately.

3.12 User LEDs

The Four User LEDs implemented are D1-D4 in the user panel area. These are driven by the GPIOs from
the AM335x.
All of the user LEDs are green in color.

3.13 User Keys

This design has four user keys (SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4): three of them connect directly to the GPIO
bank2 of the processor (Keys 2,3 and 4) and one of them (Key 1) connects to the GPIO bank0 of the
processor.

3.14 Accelerometer
The LIS331DLH is an ultra low-power high performance three axes linear accelerometer used in
TMDSSK3358 board. The accelerometer is mounted closer to the center of the board as to allow the most
useful/dynamic data. The accelerometer is connected via I2C0 of the processor. The I2C(0) address is
0011000b.

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4 Pin Use Description

The Pin use description file provides us the information on the pin functionality mode selected. The pin
mux utility file is found here Pin Mux Data File [2]

4.1 GPIO Definitions

See the updated pinmux document Pin Mux Description [3], which shows the use case columns for
GPIOs.

5 Board Expansion Connectors

The SPI0 and the I2C0 ports are extended through the connectors J11 and J8, respectively. SPI0
Expansion header pinout is provided in Table 9.

Table 9. SPI0 Expansion Header

Pin
Number Signal Description
1 V3_3D Power 3.3V supply
2 AM335X_SPI0_CS0 SPI0 Chip Select 0
3 AM335X_SPI0_D1 SPI0 Data 1
4 DGND Ground
5 AM335X_SPI0_SCLK SPI0 Clock
6 AM335X_SPI0_D0 SPI0 Data 0

I2C0 Expansion header is provided in Table 10.

Table 10. I2C0 Expansion Header

Pin
Number Signal Description
1 DGND Ground
2 AM335X_I2C0_SDA I2C0 DATA
3 AM335X_I2C0_SCL I2C0 Clock
4 V3_3D Power 3.3V supply

6 LCD
TFT color LCD module from Newhaven Display NHD-4.3-480272MF-ATXI#-T-1 with resistive touch
screen should be used as the LCD display for the TMDSSK3358 design. It is 4.3 inches wide and it has a
built in driver and no controller is required. It has 480 X 272 pixels and supports up to 16.7M colors. This
LCD supports white LED backlight. 24bit RGB signals, control signals and Resistive touch screen signals
are terminated in a flex PCB with a 40 pin connector that fits into the TMDSSK3358 main board using a
mating connector.

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40 pin LCD connector pinout is provided in Table 11.

Table 11. LCD Connector

Pin Number Signal Description
1 LED- Backlight LED power supply GND
2 LED+ Backlight LED power supply voltage
3 DGND Ground
4 VCC 3.3V LCD Power Supply
5 R0 Red Data0
6 R1 Red Data1
7 R2 Red Data2
8 R3 Red Data3
9 R4 Red Data4
10 R5 Red Data5
11 R6 Red Data6
12 R7 Red Data7
13 G0 Green Data0
14 G1 Green Data1
15 G2 Green Data2
16 G3 Green Data3
17 G4 Green Data4
18 G5 Green Data5
19 G6 Green Data6
20 G7 Green Data7
21 B0 Blue Data0
22 B1 Blue Data1
23 B2 Blue Data2
24 B3 Blue Data3
25 B4 Blue Data4
26 B5 Blue Data5
27 B6 Blue Data6
28 B7 Blue Data7
29 GND Ground
30 PCLK Data Sample clock signal
31 DISP Display ON/OFF signal
32 HSYNC Line Sync signal
33 VSYNC Frame Sync signal
34 DE Data enable
35 AVDD No connect
36 GND Ground
37 XR Touch Panel Right
38 YD Touch Panel Down
39 XL Touch Panel Left
40 YU Touch Panel Up

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7 References
1. http://processors.wiki.ti.com/images/f/fe/TMDSSK3358_1_2A_PinMux_data.zip
2. http://processors.wiki.ti.com/images/8/82/TMDSSK3358_1.2A_PinMux_Description.zip
3. AM335x Sitara™ Processors Data Sheet
4. AM335x and AMIC110 Sitara™ Processors Technical Reference Manual

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AM335x Starter Kit EVM Errata

This section contains the known exceptions and usage notes to the functional specifications for the
AM335x Starter Kit EVM.

A.1 Revision 1.2 Usage Notes and Known Design Exceptions

Usage notes highlight and describe particular situations where the device's behavior may not match
presumed or documented behavior. This may include behaviors that affect device performance or
functional correctness. These notes may be incorporated into future documentation updates for the device
(such as the device-specific data manual), and the behaviors they describe may or may not be altered in
future device revisions.
Advisory numbers are used to describe known design exceptions and may not be sequential. Some
advisory numbers may be moved to the next revision and others may have been removed because the
design exception was fixed or documented in the device-specific data manual or peripheral user's guide.
When items are moved or deleted, the remaining numbers remain the same and are not re-sequenced.

A.2 Revision 1.2B Usage Notes

None

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A.3 Revision 1.2 Known Design Exceptions to Functional Specifications

Table 12 lists known design exceptions to functional specifications for General Purose EVM revision 1.2.
Advisories are numbered in the order in which they were added to this document. If the design exceptions
are still applicable, the advisories move up to the latest EVM revision section. If the design exceptions are
no longer applicable or if the information has been documented elsewhere, those advisories are removed.
Therefore, advisory numbering in this section may not be sequential.

Table 12. Summary of Instructions

Title ...................................................................................................................................... Page

Advisory 2.2.1 RGMII Ethernet Operation — ...................................................................................... 14

Advisory 2.2.2 Oscillator Power Supply Decoupling Capacitor — ........................................................... 14
Advisory 2.2.3 CLKOUT Used as Source Clock — ............................................................................... 14

Advisory 2.2.1 RGMII Ethernet Operation

Revision(s) Affected: 1.2B/1.2C

Details While the AM335x Starter Kit EVM has 2 Gb Ethernet PHY’s, AR8031A’s, on the board,
the PCB was designed to use internal clock delay mode of the RGMII interface and the
AM335x does not support the internal clock delay mode. Therefore, if operating the
Ethernet in Gb mode, there may be problems with the performance/function due to this.
The AR8031A PHY supports internal delay mode. This can be enabled by software to
guarantee Gb operation. However, this cannot be done to enable internal delay mode for
Ethernet booting.

Workaround Enable the internal clock delay mode in the AR8031A PHY using software after boot
occurs.

Advisory 2.2.2 Oscillator Power Supply Decoupling Capacitor

Revision(s) Affected 1.2B/1.2C

Details The AM335x Starter Kit EVM has a decoupling capacitor that is connected to the
oscillator power supply on the board. This capacitor is connected to the incorrect ground.
Instead of GND_OSC0 (local crystal ground), it should be connected to the main power
ground DGND.

Workaround Remove capacitor C95 and replace it so that it is connected to VDDS_OSC and DGND.

Advisory 2.2.3 CLKOUT Used as Source Clock

Revision(s) Affected 1.2B/1.2C

Details The AM335x GP EVM uses a CLKOUT1 signal from the AM335x device to source the
input clock for the audio CODEC. The CLKOUT signals from the AM335x should not be
used for input clock sources that have stringent jitter requirements.

Workaround Remove resistor R1528 on the board and connect an external 12MHz clock oscillator as
an input to U37.

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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.

FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
 FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio:

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Concerning EVMs Including Detachable Antennas:

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication. This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.

Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables

Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et
d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le
présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le
manuel d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur
3.3 Japan
3.3.1 Notice for EVMs delivered in Japan: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_01.page 日本国内に
輸入される評価用キット、ボードについては、次のところをご覧ください。
http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_01.page

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.
 【無線電波を送信する製品の開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項】 開発キットの中には技術基準適合証明を受けて
いないものがあります。 技術適合証明を受けていないもののご使用に際しては、電波法遵守のため、以下のいずれかの
措置を取っていただく必要がありますのでご注意ください。
1. 電波法施行規則第6条第1項第1号に基づく平成18年3月28日総務省告示第173号で定められた電波暗室等の試験設備でご使用
いただく。
2. 実験局の免許を取得後ご使用いただく。
3. 技術基準適合証明を取得後ご使用いただく。

なお、本製品は、上記の「ご使用にあたっての注意」を譲渡先、移転先に通知しない限り、譲渡、移転できないものとします。
上記を遵守頂けない場合は、電波法の罰則が適用される可能性があることをご留意ください。 日本テキサス・イ
ンスツルメンツ株式会社
東京都新宿区西新宿６丁目２４番１号
西新宿三井ビル

3.3.3 Notice for EVMs for Power Line Communication: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page
電力線搬送波通信についての開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項については、次のところをご覧ください。http:/
/www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page

3.4 European Union

3.4.1 For EVMs subject to EU Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive):
This is a class A product intended for use in environments other than domestic environments that are connected to a
low-voltage power-supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

4 EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings:

4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling
or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices. The notices contain important safety information
related to, for example, temperatures and voltages.
4.3 Safety-Related Warnings and Restrictions:
4.3.1 User shall operate the EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations stated in the user
guide, other available documentation provided by TI, and any other applicable requirements and employ reasonable and
customary safeguards. Exceeding the specified performance ratings and specifications (including but not limited to input
and output voltage, current, power, and environmental ranges) for the EVM may cause personal injury or death, or
property damage. If there are questions concerning performance ratings and specifications, User should contact a TI
field representative prior to connecting interface electronics including input power and intended loads. Any loads applied
outside of the specified output range may also result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible
permanent damage to the EVM and/or interface electronics. Please consult the EVM user guide prior to connecting any
load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, even with the inputs and outputs kept within the specified allowable ranges, some circuit
components may have elevated case temperatures. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators,
switching transistors, pass transistors, current sense resistors, and heat sinks, which can be identified using the
information in the associated documentation. When working with the EVM, please be aware that the EVM may become
very warm.
4.3.2 EVMs 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 assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling and use of the EVM by User or its employees,
affiliates, contractors or designees. User assumes all responsibility and liability to ensure that any interfaces (electronic
and/or mechanical) between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely
limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard. User assumes all responsibility and
liability for any improper or unsafe handling or use of the EVM by User or its employees, affiliates, contractors or
designees.
4.4 User assumes all responsibility and liability to determine whether the EVM is subject to any applicable international, federal,
state, or local laws and regulations related to User’s handling and use of the EVM and, if applicable, User assumes all
responsibility and liability for compliance in all respects with such laws and regulations. User assumes all responsibility and
liability for proper disposal and recycling of the EVM consistent with all applicable international, federal, state, and local
requirements.

5. Accuracy of Information: To the extent TI provides information on the availability and function of EVMs, TI attempts to be as accurate
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.
6. Disclaimers:
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
NOT LIMITED TO ANY EPIDEMIC FAILURE WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADE
SECRETS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
6.2 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED RIGHT TO USE THE EVM SET FORTH HEREIN, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS SHALL BE
CONSTRUED AS GRANTING OR CONFERRING ANY RIGHTS BY LICENSE, PATENT, OR ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL OR
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF TI, ITS SUPPLIERS/LICENSORS OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, TO USE THE
EVM IN ANY FINISHED END-USER OR READY-TO-USE FINAL PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INVENTION, DISCOVERY OR
IMPROVEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHEN MADE, CONCEIVED OR ACQUIRED.

7. USER'S INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS. USER WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD TI, ITS
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.

8. Limitations on Damages and Liability:

8.1 General Limitations. IN NO EVENT SHALL TI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THESE
TERMS OR THE USE OF THE EVMS , REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. EXCLUDED DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COST OF REMOVAL OR
REINSTALLATION, ANCILLARY COSTS TO THE PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, RETESTING,
OUTSIDE COMPUTER TIME, LABOR COSTS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS, LOSS OF
USE, LOSS OF DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. NO CLAIM, SUIT OR ACTION SHALL BE BROUGHT AGAINST TI
MORE THAN TWELVE (12) MONTHS AFTER THE EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS
OCCURRED.
8.2 Specific Limitations. IN NO EVENT SHALL TI'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FROM ANY USE OF AN EVM PROVIDED
HEREUNDER, INCLUDING FROM ANY WARRANTY, INDEMITY OR OTHER OBLIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, , EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO TI BY USER FOR THE PARTICULAR
EVM(S) AT ISSUE DURING THE PRIOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARE
CLAIMED. THE EXISTENCE OF MORE THAN ONE CLAIM SHALL NOT ENLARGE OR EXTEND THIS LIMIT.

9. Return Policy. Except as otherwise provided, TI does not offer any refunds, returns, or exchanges. Furthermore, no return of EVM(s)
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
order, User should contact TI. All refunds will be made in full within thirty (30) working days from the return of the components(s),
excluding any postage or packaging costs.

10. Governing Law: These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,
without reference to conflict-of-laws principles. User agrees that non-exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of or relating to
these terms and conditions lies within courts located in the State of Texas and consents to venue in Dallas County, Texas.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief
in any United States or foreign court.

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