Introduction
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Introduction
This EVM interface board enables an IBM-compatible or other type (with required driver for the particular
platform) PC to communicate with Texas Instruments SMBus, HDQ, or DQ interface gas gauges via a
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. In addition to this board, PC software is required to interpret the gas
gauge data to complete the evaluation system.
1.1
Features
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Fully powered from the USB port
Capable of providing a 25-mA 3.3-V source
Complete interface between USB and SMBus, I
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C, and HDQ (8/16) interfaces using a simple API
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Kit Contents
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EV2300 circuit module
Standard USB cable
1.3
Ordering Information
Table 1. Ordering Information
EVM Part Number
EV2300
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Interfaces
The EV2300 interfaces are described in the following table. The reference designators on the circuit board
and the functions are also listed.
Reference
Designator
HDQ and SMB
I
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C
USB
Function
SMBus, HDQ, and DQ Interface ports
E
2
PROM I
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C Interface
USB Interface
Function
Terminal block for connecting to a target device
Terminal for connecting to a target E
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PROM or I
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C interface
battery monitor
Interface to host computer
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EV2300 EVM Interface Board
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2005–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated
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February 2005
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Revised January 2012