Additional Hardware Options
5.1 Additional Hardware Options
In general there are three hardware directions that the user can take with the EVM.
5.1.1Stand-Alone EVM
The EVM can be used on its own. Using the EVM in this manner obliges the user to provide a custom digital interface between the EVM and a host system. Users are entirely responsible for ensuring proper timing requirements are met in addition to providing any glue logic necessary. Users must also provide the necessary analog interface and supply power to the EVM.
5.1.2DSP Interface
Depending upon the DSP that the user chooses, there are a number of TI DSKs available. DSKs are DSP Starter Kits, and provide users with a DSP starter system. They contain all the necessary hardware and software to quickly begin prototype construction.
For example, the TMS320C6711 DSP starter kit includes the DSK hardware, a parallel port cable to connect to a PC, a
Each family of DSKs provides different physical interface options. These interface options enable address, data, and control signals to be decoded and used by
To connect this EVM to any DSK requires selection of the correct interface card. Generally the procedure is outlined below.
-Select the DSP you wish to use.
-Select the appropriate DSK.
-Select the suitable interface card.
As an example, assume that the user wishes to use the TLC3578 EVM with the TMS320C6711 DSP, the steps that should be taken are shown below following a
