Texas Instruments bq76PL536PGM-1 User manual

Quick Start Guide
SLUU468A–December 2010–Revised July 2015
bq76PL536PGM-1 Programming Board
This document covers the initial connection and installation of the Texas Instruments bq76PL536A
program (OTP) board, P/N bq76PL536PGM-1. For device details and how to set up the secondary
protection, see the corresponding data sheet for bq76PL536A (SLUSAD3) or bq76PL536A-Q1
(SLUSAM3). This document refers to the bq76PL536A, but all the content applies to the bq76PL536A-Q1
also.
Contents
1 Software and Hardware Requirements ................................................................................... 2
2 Software Installation......................................................................................................... 2
3 Connecting bq76PL536PGM-1 and bq76PL536EVM-3 Boards....................................................... 3
4 EPROM Programming Procedures........................................................................................ 4
5 Warnings and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 9
6 Advanced Mode View Detail.............................................................................................. 10
7 Support ...................................................................................................................... 14
8 Packing List ................................................................................................................. 14
List of Figures
1 bq76PL536EVM-3 ........................................................................................................... 3
2 bq76PL536PGM-1........................................................................................................... 3
3 Setting Trimming Value ..................................................................................................... 4
4 Creating Programmable Image ............................................................................................ 5
5 Entering Optional Product Data............................................................................................ 5
6 Saving Image File............................................................................................................ 6
7 Loading Image to bq76PL536A OTP EPROM Programmer........................................................... 6
8 Loading Image to bq76PL536A OTP EPROM Programmer........................................................... 6
9 Check Hardware Setup ..................................................................................................... 7
10 Detecting IC .................................................................................................................. 7
11 IC Detected. IC Inserted Correctly......................................................................................... 7
12 Warning for NO IC or Inserting Incorrectly ............................................................................... 8
13 Programming IC.............................................................................................................. 8
14 Passing or Failing. IC is Programmed Correctly......................................................................... 8
15 Passing/Failing. IC Failed to Program Fail Count Increases by 1..................................................... 9
16 Completed EPROM Programming. Insert a New IC and Repeat From Step 5...................................... 9
17 Warning for NO IC or IC Inserted Incorrectly........................................................................... 10
18 Reprogramming Trimmed IC ............................................................................................. 10
19 Advanced Mode Main View............................................................................................... 11
20 Copying Measurements Data to Clipboard ............................................................................. 11
21 Connect to Dongle ......................................................................................................... 12
22 Program Image ............................................................................................................. 12
23 Comparing OTP. OTP Matches .......................................................................................... 12
24 Comparing OTP. OTP Does not Match ................................................................................. 13
25 Checking for Blank OTP. OTP is Blank ................................................................................. 13
26 Checking for Blank OTP. OTP is not Blank............................................................................. 13
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Software and Hardware Requirements www.ti.com
1 Software and Hardware Requirements
1.1 Software Requirements
1. Install bq76PL536EVM-3 evaluation software, version 2.1.17 or higher.
2. Install bq76PL536PGM-1 OTP EPROM programming software.
3. Install Aardvark driver.
1.2 Hardware Requirements
1. bq76PL536PGM-1 programming board kit
2. bq76PL536EVM-3. See the bq76PL536EVM-3 User's Guide for more details.
3. Aardvark Host Adapter
2 Software Installation
2.1 Installing the Aardvark Driver
CAUTION
The Aardvark driver must be installed before attaching the adapter for the first
time.
The Aardvark driver should be installed prior to installing the TI-supplied bq76PL536A evaluation and
bq76PL536A programming software.
1. Download the USB Drivers - Windows from the Aardvark web site,
http://www.totalphase.com/downloads#aardvark.
2. Select USB Drivers - Windows.
3. A window will open, then select the USB Drivers - Windows vXXX link under Download Software Here.
A registration may be necessary.
4. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and run the file
"Tools/Aardvark/Drivers/TotalPhaseUSB-v2.xx.exe" to install the drivers.
5. If prompted to do so, plug in the Aardvark to an available USB port using the supplied cable. The port
must be a powered-port, typically directly from a PC. Use of a USB non-powered hub may not provide
sufficient operating current for the Aardvark or the EVM to operate correctly.
2.2 Installing the bq76PL536EVM-3 Evaluation Software
Download the bq76PL536A and bq76PL536A-Q1 Evaluation Software from the tool folder on TI.com
located here: http://www.ti.com/tool/BQ76PL536EVM-3-SW.
Run the file "Software/bq76PL536 Evaluation Software x_x_x.msi" to install, where the "x_x_x" indicates
the current build number. Installation is automatic. This installs the GUI (graphical user interface) software
for the Windows®operating system. As new versions are released, they may be installed over the existing
version. See the bq76PL536EVM-3 (SLUU437) User's Guide for detailed installation information.
2.3 Installing the bq76PL536PGM-1 Programming Software
Download the bq76PL536PGM-1 Programming Software from the tool folder on TI.com located here:
http://www.ti.com/tool/bq76pl536pgm-1-sw?keyMatch=bq76pl536.
Run the file "bq76PL536 programmer setup.msi". Installation is automatic. This installs the GUI software
for Windows. As new versions are released, they may be installed over the existing version.
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3 Connecting bq76PL536PGM-1 and bq76PL536EVM-3 Boards
3.1 Connecting bq76PL536EVM-3
See the bq76PL536EVM-3 (SLUU437) User's Guide.
Figure 1. bq76PL536EVM-3
3.2 Connecting bq76PL536PGM-1
Figure 2. bq76PL536PGM-1
1. Connect the USB cable to the Aardvark adapter and your PC.
2. Connect the Aardvark ribbon cable to the 10-pin header on the bq76PL536PGM-1 programmer board.
3. Run the bq76PL536A OTP EPROM programmer software on your PC.
4. Check for 22-V and 7-V LEDs on the board and GUI. See Figure 9.
5. If all of the LEDs are not ON, select Connect to Dongle (F2), or repeat the preceding steps.
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Setting trimming values.
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4 EPROM Programming Procedures
1. Set EPROM trimming values.
(a) Set up bq76PL536EVM-3. See Section 3 or the bq76PL536EVM-3 User's Guide.
(b) Set trimming values. See Figure 3.
2. Create programmable image.
(a) Create program image (Figure 4).
(b) Enter information on optional product data (Figure 5).
(c) Save image file in YYYYYY.xml format (Figure 6).
(d) Save the YYYYYY.xml file to a directory.
3. Connect the Aardvark adapter to the bq76PL536PGM-1 programming board. See Section 3.
4. Run bq76PL536A OTP EPROM Programmer Software.
5. Load the image created with bq76PL536EVM-3 (Figure 7 and Figure 8).
6. Insert the integrated circuit (IC) into the socket. Check for pin 1 orientation. See Figure 10. The 22V
and 7V LEDs must be on. If not, press the F2 function key, "Connect to Dongle". See Figure 21.
7. Test the IC. Click the Click to Detect selection.
8. Separate pass and fail IC.
9. Insert a new IC, and repeat from step 5.
10. See Figure 9 through Figure 13 for complete sequence of EPROM programming.
Figure 3. Setting Trimming Value
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Production lot
information and more
Protected registers values are automatically saved in OTP
Data. Enter OTP data values to the Protected registers.
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Figure 4. Creating Programmable Image
Figure 5. Entering Optional Product Data
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Figure 6. Saving Image File
Figure 7. Loading Image to bq76PL536A OTP EPROM Programmer
Figure 8. Loading Image to bq76PL536A OTP EPROM Programmer
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Figure 9. Check Hardware Setup
Figure 10. Detecting IC
Figure 11. IC Detected. IC Inserted Correctly
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Passing count will increase by 1.
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Figure 12. Warning for NO IC or Inserting Incorrectly
Discard this IC if inserted incorrectly.
NOTE: GO Back to Step 5
Figure 13. Programming IC
Figure 14. Passing or Failing. IC is Programmed Correctly
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Figure 15. Passing/Failing. IC Failed to Program Fail Count Increases by 1
Figure 16. Completed EPROM Programming. Insert a New IC and Repeat From Step 5.
5 Warnings and Troubleshooting
5.1 No IC or IC Inserted Incorrectly
1. See Figure 17. Error message pops up.
2. Discard the IC if IC is inserted incorrectly
5.2 Reprogramming Trimmed (Programmed) IC
EPROM (OTP) is a one-time-only programmable memory. ICs must not be programmed more than one
time. It is possible to damage the device if programmed twice.
(a) Figure 18 error message pops up.
(b) Go to Section 6.4. . If OTP matches, then the IC is already programmed to proper trim value. If OTP
does not match, then IC is a failed IC and must be disregarded.
(c) Go to Section 6.5. Verify Blank Check feature. Request that TI send blank ICs.
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Figure 17. Warning for NO IC or IC Inserted Incorrectly
Figure 18. Reprogramming Trimmed IC
6 Advanced Mode View Detail
Advanced mode provides tools for users to get more detailed information for debugging purposes. This
mode is not recommended for production operator.
6.1 Copy Measurement Data to Clipboard
• Copy current measurements (Brick, Cell voltage, Temperatures) to clipboard, and subsequently copy
to a spreadsheet.
6.2 Connect to Dongle - F2
• Connect dongle to your PC (Figure 21).
6.3 Program Image
• Program OTP trim value to IC (Figure 22).
• Click icon or F5.
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