Texas Instruments TPA102 MSOP manual 3.3.1Installing and Removing EVM Boards, 3.3.1.1EVM Insertion

Using the TPA102 MSOP EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform

3.3 Using the TPA102 MSOP EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform

The TPA102 MSOP audio amplifier evaluation module is designed for use with the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier evaluation platform. It simply plugs into socket U5.

The following paragraphs provide additional details for using the TPA102 EVM with the platform.

3.3.1Installing and Removing EVM Boards

TI plug-n-play evaluation modules use single-in-line header pins installed on the underside of the module circuit board to plug into sockets on the platform. The EVM pins and the platform sockets are keyed such that only the correct type of EVM can be installed in a particular socket, and then only with the proper orientation.

Evaluation modules are easily removed from the platform by simply prying them up and lifting them out of their sockets. Care must be taken, however, to prevent bending the pins.

3.3.1.1EVM Insertion

1)Remove all power from the evaluation platform.

2)Locate socket U5 on the platform.

3)Orient the module correctly.

4)Carefully align the pins of the module with the socket pin receptacles.

5)Gently press the module into place.

6)Check to be sure that all pins are seated properly and that none are bent over.

3.3.1.2EVM Removal

1)Remove all power from the evaluation platform.

2)Gently pry up one side of the module a short distance.

3)Change to the opposite side of the module and pry that side up a short dis- tance.

4)Alternate between sides, prying the module up a little more each time to avoid bending the pins, until it comes loose from the socket.

5)Lift the EVM off the platform.

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