MPS EVKT-USBI2C-02 User manual

EVKT-USBI2C-02
Communication Interface Device
USB to I2C/PMBus
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DESCRIPTION
EVKT-USBI2C-02 provides the communication
interface for USB to I2C or USB to PMBus. It is
designed to work with MPS I2C and PMBus
products, and Virtual Bench Pro, and I2C GUI
tools. The EVKT-USBI2C-02 kit includes one
USB to I2C communication device interface,
one USB cable, one 10-pin ribbon cable one 3-
pin ribbon cable, one datasheet, and driver
files. Together with MPS Virtual Bench Pro and
I2C GUI tools, it provides a quick and easy way
to evaluate the performance of MPS digital
products.
EVKT-USBI2C-02
EVKT-USBI2C-02 CONNECTION

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RIBBON CABLE DESCRIPTION
EVKT-USBI2C-02 supports two kinds of ribbon
cable connections between the communication
interface device and the evaluation board, 3-Pin
ribbon cable and 10-Pin ribbon cable. Figure 1
shows the bottom view of the 10-Pin ribbon
cable and Table 1 shows the pin descriptions.
Figure 1: 10-Pin Ribbon Cable Bottom View
Table 1. 10-Pin Ribbon Cable Pins
Pin#
Description
Pin#
Description
1
SCL
2
SCL
3
GND
4
GND
5
SDA
6
SDA
7
GND
8
GND
9
NC
10
NC

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QUICK START GUIDE
1. Connect the EVKT-USBI2C-02 to the evaluation board with the 3-pin ribbon cable or 10-pin
ribbon cable and ensure they are connected.
2. Connect the EVKT-USBI2C-02 to the computer.
3. Turn on the power supply of the evaluation board, then start the I2C GUI software; it will check
the connection automatically. If the connection is not successful, a warning will appear at the
bottom. Otherwise, the address will be listed in the Slave Address bar.
4. Select the part number, the control register information will be seen in the Register Control bar.
Warning:
It is important to adhere to the order of steps 1 and 2. Failing to do so may cause damage to the
communication pins (SCL, SDA) during a hot plug event.

EVKT-USBI2C-02
Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications.
Users should warrant and guarantee that third-party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision #
Revision Date
Description
Pages Updated
1.12
3/8/2021
Updated Quick Start Guide and connection diagram
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