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Texas Instruments MCT8315ZEVM Driver Evaluation Module (EVM)

Texas Instruments MCT8315ZEVM Driver Evaluation Module (EVM) allows users to evaluate the performance of the MCT8315Z motor driver. The evaluation module includes an onboard FTDI chip to convert USB communication from the micro-USB connector into UART. An onboard MSP430FR2355 MCU translates the UART communication and onboard potentiometers into control signals and a variable duty cycle for the PWM input of the MCT8315Z. The MCU can also provide SPI communication for the SPI variant of the Texas Instruments MCT8315Z. There are many user-selectable jumpers, resistors, connectors, and test points to assist with evaluating the many features of the MCT8315Z device and the configurable device-specific settings.

Features

  • GUI software with full configuration and control capability
  • MCU-to-MCx shunt jumper header with removable shunts to disconnect main signals going to the motor driver IC from the MCU
    • The shunts can be removed if the user wants to control the MCT8315Z IC with an external MCU or to use the evaluation module MCU to control an external MCT8315Z IC

Kit Contents

  • MCT8315ZEVM evaluation module
  • Micro-USB cable

Applications

  • Brushless-DC (BLDC) motor modules
  • CPAP machines
  • Printers
  • Robotic vacuums
  • Small home appliances
  • Office automation machines
  • Factory automation and robotics

Board Layout

Mechanical Drawing - Texas Instruments MCT8315ZEVM Driver Evaluation Module (EVM)

Texas Instruments MCT8315ZEVM Driver Evaluation Module (EVM)