Texas Instruments eFuse TPS25983EVM User manual

EVM User's Guide: TPS25983EVM TPS25983
Evaluation Module for TPS25983 eFuse
Description
The TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board allows
reference circuit evaluation of TI's TPS25983 eFuse.
The TPS25983 device is 2.7 V to 26 V, 18 A
eFuse with integrated 2.7 mOhm FET, programmable
undervoltage, overvoltage,overcurrent, inrush current
protection, and configurable number of autoretries
and retry delay features.
Features
• 2.7-V to 26-V (typ) operation
• 2 A to 20 A programmable current limit using
onboard jumpers
• Programmable output voltage slew rate control
• Configurable number of auto-retries and retry-
delay features
• Programmable current limit timer
• TVS diode for input transient protection
• On-board Schottky diode at output prevents
negative spike during overcurrent faults
• LED status indication for Power Good output
Applications
• Hot-Swap, Hot-Plug
• Server standby rails
• Optical Modules
• PCIe, SSDs and HDDs
• Routers and Switches
• Industrial PC
• Digital TV
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1 Evaluation Module Overview
1.1 Introduction
The TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board enables evaluation of TPS259830L eFuse from TPS25983 family.
The input power is applied between connectors J1 and J3 while J2 and J3 provides the output connection to the
load; refer to the schematic in Figure 3-1, and EVM test setup in Figure 2-1. D1/C1 provides input protection for
the TPS259830L eFuse while D2/C2 provides output protection.
S1 allows U1 to be RESET or disabled. A power good (PG) indicator is provided by D3. Scaled device current
can be monitored at TP15.
Table 1-1. TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board Options and Setting
Part Number EVM Function Vin Range Vin UVLO OV Cut-off Current Limit Fault Response
Low Setting Hi Setting
TPS25983EVM
eFuse Evaluation
Board
2.7 V to 26 V, 18 A
eFuse 2.7 V to 26 V 10.87 V 13.79 V 2 A 20 A
Configurable number
of auto-retries and
retry-delay
1.2 Kit Contents
Item Description Quantity
TPS25983EVM PCB 1
Box Cardboard BOX 1
Foam Antistatic Foam 2
Label Standard Label 1
Literature EVM Disclaimer Read Me 1
1.3 Specification
The TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board enables evaluation of TPS25983 eFuse from TPS25983 family.
• 2.7-V to 26-V (typ) operation
• 2 A to 20 A programmable current limit using onboard jumpers
• Programmable output voltage slew rate control
• Configurable number of auto-retries and retry-delay features
• Programmable current limit timer
• TVS diode for input transient protection
• On-board Schottky diode at output prevents negative spike during overcurrent faults
• LED status indication for Power Good output
1.4 Device Information
TPS259830L device is used on the EVM and is a current limit variant. This device has a dVdT pin that can
drive external FET, which helps in reverse current blocking when the device is off. TPS25983 eFuse is a highly
integrated circuit protection and power management device in a small package. The device is operational over
a wide input voltage range. The device is a robust defense against overloads, short-circuits, voltage surges,
reverse current and excessive inrush current.
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2 Hardware
2.1 Test Points and Connectors
Table 2-1 lists the TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board input and output connector functionality. Table 2-2
and Table 2-3 describe the test point availability and the jumper functionality. Table 2-4 describes the auto-retries
and retry-delay settings.
Table 2-1. Input and Output Connector Functionality
Connector Label Description
J1 VIN Power input connector to the positive rail of the input power supply.
J3 PGND Ground connection for the power supply.
J2 VOUT Power output connector to the positive side of the load.
J14 P-LOAD Placeholder for connecting load such as power resistor between J2 and J14.
Table 2-2. Test Points Description
Test Points Label Description
TP1 VIN Input power supply to the EVM
TP2 VOUT Output from the EVM
(Drain of Q3)
TP3 EN/UVP Active high enable and undervoltage input
TP4 VCC_EXT External power supply input for Power good pullup
TP5 PG Power good test point
TP6 DVOUT Output from the TPS25983
(Source of Q3)
TP7 PGND System ground
TP8 GND GND(IC GND)
TP9 GND GND(IC GND)
TP10 GND GND(IC GND)
TP11 ITIMER Fault timer voltage
TP12 ILIM Sets current limit threshold
TP13 RETRY_DLY Sets retry delay time
TP14 DVDT Output voltage ramp control
TP15 IMON Load current monitor
TP16 LOAD_ON Gate control for series MOSFET + Power load
TP17 PGND System ground
TP18 GATE Gate of external blocking FET Q3
TP19 OVLO Overvoltage lockout pin
Table 2-3. Jumper and LED Descriptions
Jumper Label Description
J4 NRETRY NRETRY setting number of auto-retries. Please refer Table 5 for details.
1-2 Position shorts to ground 3-4 Position sets 68 nF
J6 IMON Current scale setting
1-2 Position sets 0.13 V/A
3-4 Position sets 0.25 V/A
J7 PG Pull-Up PG Pull-Up voltage setting
1-2 Position sets external source “VCC_EXT”
3-4 Position sets 3.3 V
J8 VIN_UVLO 1-2 position connects UVLO pin to VIN resistor ladder.
J9 ITIMER ITIMER setting (sets delay before entering into current limit)
OPEN sets ‘0’sec delay
1-2 Position sets 200 µs delay
3-4 Position sets 2 ms delay
5-6 Position sets 20 ms delay
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Table 2-3. Jumper and LED Descriptions (continued)
Jumper Label Description
J10 ILIM Current limit setting 1-2 Position sets 2 A
3-4 Position sets 5 A
5-6 Position sets 18 A
7-8 Position sets 20 A
J11 RETRY_DLY Retry delay setting
OPEN sets 200 µs
1-2 Position sets “NO auto-retry” (latches OFF the device)
3-4 Position sets 1 s retry delay
5-6 Position sets 50 ms retry delay
J12 DVDT Output voltage slew rate setting
1-2 Position sets 1.5 V/ms
3-4 Position sets 0.5 V/ms
J13 VIN_OVLO 1-2 position connects OVLO pin to VIN resistor ladder
D3
(GREEN – LED)
D3 Power good indicator. LED turns on when the internal FET fully turns ON
Table 2-4. Auto-retries and Retry Delay Settings
RETRY_DLY
(J11 Position)
Retry Delay NRETRY
(J4 Position)
Number of Auto-Retries
OPEN 200 µs OPEN 4
1-2 Infinite
2-3 16
1-2 Position Latches OFF X 0
3-4 Position 1 s OPEN 4
1-2 Infinite
2-3 16
5-6 Position 50 ms OPEN 4
1-2 Infinite
2-3 64
2.2 Test Equipment and Set Up
2.2.1 Power Supplies
One adjustable power supply 0 V to 30 V output, 0 A to 30 A output current limit.
2.2.2 Meters
One DMM minimum needed.
2.2.3 Oscilloscope
A DPO2024 or equivalent, three 10x voltage probes, and a DC current probe.
2.2.4 Loads
One resistive load or equivalent which can tolerate up to 30 A DC load @ 24 V and capable of the output short.
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2.3 Test Setup and Procedures
In this user guide, the test procedure is described for TPS25983 device.
Make sure the evaluation board has default jumper settings as shown in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5. Default Jumper Setting for TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board
J4 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13
Open 1-2 2-3 Install 3-4 5-6 Open 1-2 Install
Negative
Positive
Negative
Load
Positive
Power Supply
Voltmeter
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Figure 2-1. TPS25983EVM Setup with Test Equipment
Follow the below instructions before starting any test and repeat again before moving to next test.
• Set the power supply output (VIN) to zero volts.
• Turn ON the power supply and set the power supply output (VIN) to 12 V, current limit = 20 A.
• Turn OFF the power supply.
• Set the jumper setting on EVM to default position as shown in Table 2-5.
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2.3.1 Hot-Plug Test
Use the following instructions to measure the inrush current during Hot-Plug event.
1. For checking inrush current control capability, insert additional capacitance of 1800 uF at C16 terminals.
Total output capacitance = 1800 uF + 220 uF approx. 2 mF.
2. Set Jumper J12 in 3-4 position to set Cdvdt at 10 nF for o/p slew rate of 0.5 V/ms.
3. Set the input supply voltage VIN to 12 V and current limit of 5 A. Enable the power supply.
4. Hot-plug the supply between input connectors J1 and J3.
5. Observe the waveform at VOUT (TP2) with an oscilloscope to measure the slew rate and rise time of the
eFuse with a given input voltage of 12 V.
Figure 2-2 shows an example of inrush current captured on the TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board.
Figure 2-2. TPS25983 Output Rise Profile (VIN = 12 V, CdVdT = 10 nF, COUT = 2 mF, No-load)
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2.3.2 Current Limit Test
Use the following instructions to perform current limit test.
1. Place jumper J9 in 3-4 Position to set 2 ms for ITIMER.
2. Set the input supply voltage VIN to 12 V and current limit of 25 A and enable the power supply.
3. Place jumper J10 in 7-8 Position to set 18 A current limit.
4. Set the electronic load to 17 A and connect between VOUT and GND. Enable the electronic load.
5. Now apply overload of 7 A (using resistive load of 1.66 Ohm) between VOUT and GND.
6. The device allows the overload current for the programmed ITIMER period for example, 2 ms and then
switches OFF.
7. Place jumper J10 at other settings to test at various current limits.
Figure 2-3 shows an example of current limit at 18 A on the TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board.
Figure 2-3. Over Current Response of TPS25983 for 18 A Current Limit Setting
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2.3.3 Output Hot-Short Test
Use the following instructions to perform output Hot-Short test.
1. Set the input supply voltage VIN to 12 V and current limit of 15 A. Turn ON the power supply.
2. Short the output of the device for example, VOUT to GND with a shorter cable.
3. Observe the waveforms using an oscilloscope.
Figure 2-4 shows test waveform of output hot-short on the TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board.
Figure 2-4. Output Hot-Short Response of TPS25983 Device
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2.3.4 Wakeup into Short Test
Use the following instructions to perform wakeup into short test.
1. Set the input supply voltage VIN to 12 V and current limit of 10 A. Turn OFF the power supply.
2. Short the output of the device for example, VOUT to GND with a shorter cable.
3. Turn ON the power supply.
Figure 2-5 shows test waveform of wakeup into output short on the TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board.
Figure 2-5. Test Waveform of Wakeup Into Output Short for TPS25983 Device
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2.3.5 Overvoltage Cut-off Test
Use the following instructions to perform overvoltage protection test.
1. Remove input TVS diodes.
2. Set the input supply voltage VIN to 12 V and current limit of 5 A. Apply the supply between input connectors
J1 and J3 and enable the power supply.
3. Set the load resistance to 24 Ω and connect between VOUT and GND.
4. Increase the input supply VIN from 12 V to 18 V and observe the waveforms using an oscilloscope.
Figure 2-6 shows over voltage response of TPS25983 on TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board.
Figure 2-6. Over Voltage Protection Response of TPS25983 Device
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3 Hardware Design Files
3.1 Schematic
Figure 3-1 illustrates the EVM schematic.
Figure 3-1. TPS25983EVM eFuse Evaluation Board Schematic
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3.2 PCB Layouts
Figure 3-2 shows component placement of the EVAL Board and Figure 3-3 shows PCB layout images.
Figure 3-2. TPS25983EVM Board (a) Top Assembly (b) Bottom Assembly
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Figure 3-3. TPS25983EVM Board (a) Top Layer (b) Bottom Layer
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3.3 Bill Of Materials (BOM)
Table 3-1 lists the EVM BOM.
Table 3-1. TPS25983EVM Bill of Materials
Designator Quantity Value Description Package
Reference Part Number Manufacturer Alternate Part Number
Alternate
Manufacturer
!PCB1 1 Printed Circuit Board LP104 Any
C1 1 0.01uF CAP, CERM, 0.01 uF, 50 V,
+/- 5%, X7R, 0603
603 C0603C103J5RACTU Kemet
C2, C4 2 1uF CAP, CERM, 1 uF, 35 V, +/-
10%, X7R, 0805
805 GMK212B7105KG-T Taiyo Yuden
C3 1 220uF CAP, AL, 220 uF, 35 V, +/-
20%, 0.15 ohm, SMD
SMT Radial G EEE-FC1V221P Panasonic
C5 1 0.068uF CAP, CERM, 0.068 µF, 25
V,+/- 10%, X7R, 0603
603 8.85012E+11 Wurth Elektronik
C7, C8 2 0.1uF CAP, CERM, 0.1 uF, 50 V, +/-
10%, X7R, 0603
603 06035C104KAT2A AVX
C9 1 1000 pF CAP, CERM, 1000 pF, 25 V,
+/- 10%, C0G/NP0, 0603
603 C0603C102K3GACTU Kemet
C10 1 0.02uF CAP, CERM, 0.02 µF, 50 V,+/-
5%, C0G/NP0, 0805
805 GRM21B5C1H203JA01L MuRata
C11 1 470 pF CAP, CERM, 470 pF, 50 V, +/-
5%, C0G/NP0, 0603
603 06035A471JAT2A AVX
C12 1 4700 pF CAP, CERM, 4700 pF, 50 V,
+/- 5%, X7R, 0603
603 C0603C472J5RACTU Kemet
C13 1 0.047uF CAP, CERM, 0.047 uF, 100 V,
+/- 10%, X7S, 0603
603 C1608X7S2A473K080AB TDK
C14 1 3300 pF CAP, CERM, 3300 pF, 50 V,
+/- 10%, X7R, 0603
603 C0603X332K5RACTU Kemet
C15 1 0.01uF CAP, CERM, 0.01 uF, 50 V,
+/- 5%, C0G/NP0, 0603
603 GRM1885C1H103JA01D MuRata
C17 1 100 pF CAP, CERM, 100 pF, 50 V, +/-
5%, C0G/NP0, 0603
603 8.85012E+11 Wurth Elektronik
D1 1 13 V Diode, TVS, Uni, 13 V, 21.5
Vc, 1500 W, 73 A, SMC
SMC SMCJ13A-TR STMicroelectronics
D2 1 30 V Diode, Schottky, 30 V, 5 A,
SMC
SMC B530C-13-F Diodes Inc.
D3 1 Green LED, Green, SMD LED_0805 LTST-C170KGKT Lite-On
H1, H2, H3, H4 4 Machine Screw, Round, #4-40
x 1/4, Nylon, Philips panhead
Screw NY PMS 440 0025 PH B&F Fastener
Supply
H5, H6, H7, H8 4 Standoff 1902C Keystone
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Table 3-1. TPS25983EVM Bill of Materials (continued)
Designator Quantity Value Description Package
Reference Part Number Manufacturer Alternate Part Number
Alternate
Manufacturer
J1, J2, J3, J14 4 Standard Banana Jack,
Uninsulated, 8.9mm
Keystone575-8 575-8 Keystone
J4, J6, J12 3 Header, 100mil, 2x2, Tin, TH Header, 2x2,
2.54mm, TH
PEC02DAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
J7 1 Header, 100mil, 3x1, Tin, TH Header, 3 PIN,
100mil, Tin
PEC03SAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
J8 1 Header, 100mil, 2x1, Gold, TH Sullins 100mil,
1x2, 230 mil above
insulator
PBC02SAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
J9, J11 2 Header, 100mil, 3x2, Tin, TH 3x2 Header PEC03DAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
J10 1 Header, 100mil, 4x2, Tin, TH Header, 4x2,
100mil, Tin
PEC04DAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
J13 1 Header, 100mil, 2x1, Tin, TH Header, 2 PIN,
100mil, Tin
PEC02SAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
Q1 1 30 V MOSFET, N-CH, 30 V, 100 A,
DNK0008A (VSON-CLIP-8)
DNK0008A CSD17573Q5B Texas Instruments
Q2 1 60 V MOSFET, N-CH, 60 V, 115 A,
SOT-23
SOT-23 2N7002 Fairchild
Semiconductor
Q3 1 40 V MOSFET, N-CH, 40 V, 100 A,
DQJ0008A (VSONP-8)
DQJ0008A CSD18511Q5A Texas Instruments None
R1, R14 2 1.00Meg RES, 1.00 M, 1%, 0.1 W,
0603
603 RC0603FR-071ML Yageo America
R2 1 124k RES, 124 k, 1%, 0.1 W, AEC-
Q200 Grade 0, 0603
603 CRCW0603124KFKEA Vishay-Dale
R3 1 511 RES, 511, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-07511RL Yageo America
R4, R21 2 1.00k RES, 1.00 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-071KL Yageo America
R5 1 1.13 RES, 1.13, 1%, 0.125 W,
AEC-Q200 Grade 0, 0805
805 CRCW08051R13FKEA Vishay-Dale
R6 1 470 RES, 470, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-07470RL Yageo America
R7 1 10.0k RES, 10.0 k, 0.1%, 0.1 W,
0603
603 RG1608P-103-B-T5 Susumu Co Ltd
R8 1 768 RES, 768, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-07768RL Yageo
R9 1 300 RES, 300, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-07300RL Yageo
R10 1 82 RES, 82.0, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-0782RL Yageo
R11 1 73.2 RES, 73.2, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-0773R2L Yageo
R15 1 95.3k RES, 95.3 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RC0603FR-0795K3L Yageo
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Table 3-1. TPS25983EVM Bill of Materials (continued)
Designator Quantity Value Description Package
Reference Part Number Manufacturer Alternate Part Number
Alternate
Manufacturer
S1 1 Switch, SPST-NO, 0.05 A, 12
VDC, SMT
3.9x2.9mm SKRKAEE020 Alps
SH-J1, SH-J2, SH-
J3, SH-J4, SH-J5,
SH-J6, SH-J7
7 1x2 Shunt, 100mil, Gold plated,
Black
Shunt SNT-100-BK-G Samtec 969102-0000-DA 3M
TP1, TP2, TP6 3 Test Point, Multipurpose, Red,
TH
Red Multipurpose
Testpoint
5010 Keystone
TP3, TP5, TP11,
TP12, TP13, TP14,
TP15, TP18, TP19
9 Test Point, Multipurpose,
White, TH
White Multipurpose
Testpoint
5012 Keystone
TP4, TP16 2 Test Point, Multipurpose,
Orange, TH
Orange
Multipurpose
Testpoint
5013 Keystone
TP7, TP10, TP17 3 Test Point, Multipurpose,
Black, TH
Black Multipurpose
Testpoint
5011 Keystone
TP8, TP9 2 Test Point, Compact, SMT Testpoint_Keyston
e_Compact
5016 Keystone
U1 1 TPS25983 VQFN24 TPS25983xyNRGE Texas Instruments
U2 1 100 mA, Quasi Low-Dropout
Linear Voltage Regulator, 3-
pin SOT-23, Pb-Free
DBZ0003A LM3480IM3-3.3/NOPB Texas Instruments
C16 0 1800uF CAP, AL, 1800 uF, 35 V, +/-
20%, 0.028 ohm, TH
D18xL20mm UPW1V182MHD6 Nichicon
C18 0 3300 pF CAP, CERM, 3300 pF, 50 V,
+/- 10%, X7R, 0603
603 C0603X332K5RACTU Kemet
FID1, FID2, FID3 0 Fiducial mark. There is
nothing to buy or mount.
N/A N/A N/A
R12 0 511 RES, 511, 0.1%, 0.1 W, 0603 603 RT0603BRD07511RL Yageo America
U3 0 22-V Precision Surge
Protection Clamp, DRV0006A
(WSON-6)
DRV0006A TVS2200DRVR Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
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Unless the assembled kit is designed to operate under part 15, part 18 or part 95 of this chapter, the operator of the kit must
operate under the authority of an FCC license holder or must secure an experimental authorization under part 5 of this chapter.
3.1.2 For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant:
CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
3.2 Canada
3.2.1 For EVMs issued with an Industry Canada Certificate of Conformance to RSS-210 or RSS-247
Concerning EVMs Including Radio Transmitters:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Concerning EVMs Including Detachable Antennas:
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication. This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.

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Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et
d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le
présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le
manuel d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur
3.3 Japan
3.3.1 Notice for EVMs delivered in Japan: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_01.page 日本国内に
輸入される評価用キット、ボードについては、次のところをご覧ください。
https://www.ti.com/ja-jp/legal/notice-for-evaluation-kits-delivered-in-japan.html
3.3.2 Notice for Users of EVMs Considered “Radio Frequency Products” in Japan: EVMs entering Japan may not be certified
by TI as conforming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan.
If User uses EVMs in Japan, not certified to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan, User is required to follow the
instructions set forth by Radio Law of Japan, which includes, but is not limited to, the instructions below with respect to EVMs
(which for the avoidance of doubt are stated strictly for convenience and should be verified by User):
1. Use EVMs in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for
Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan,
2. Use EVMs only after User obtains the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to
EVMs, or
3. Use of EVMs only after User obtains the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan
with respect to EVMs. Also, do not transfer EVMs, unless User gives the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if User does not follow the instructions above, User will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
【無線電波を送信する製品の開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項】 開発キットの中には技術基準適合証明を受けて
いないものがあります。 技術適合証明を受けていないもののご使用に際しては、電波法遵守のため、以下のいずれかの
措置を取っていただく必要がありますのでご注意ください。
1. 電波法施行規則第6条第1項第1号に基づく平成18年3月28日総務省告示第173号で定められた電波暗室等の試験設備でご使用
いただく。
2. 実験局の免許を取得後ご使用いただく。
3. 技術基準適合証明を取得後ご使用いただく。
なお、本製品は、上記の「ご使用にあたっての注意」を譲渡先、移転先に通知しない限り、譲渡、移転できないものとします。
上記を遵守頂けない場合は、電波法の罰則が適用される可能性があることをご留意ください。 日本テキサス・イ
ンスツルメンツ株式会社
東京都新宿区西新宿６丁目２４番１号
西新宿三井ビル
3.3.3 Notice for EVMs for Power Line Communication: Please see http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_02.page
電力線搬送波通信についての開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項については、次のところをご覧くださ
い。https://www.ti.com/ja-jp/legal/notice-for-evaluation-kits-for-power-line-communication.html
3.4 European Union
3.4.1 For EVMs subject to EU Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive):
This is a class A product intended for use in environments other than domestic environments that are connected to a
low-voltage power-supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.