UP-DRV8830-MVK MAVRK Module
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Board Status: Level Test
Purpose of this Wiki Page
This page explains the micro Modular and Versatile Reference Kit (MAVRK) Power (uP) DRV8830 module in detail. For more information on the MAVRK system, referring to the MAVRK Introduction page is good start. After reading this guide, a developer should understand the features of the uP-DRV8830-MVK MAVRK module.
EVM Overview
The uP-DRV8830-MVK module highlights the DRV8830 single H bridge current-control motor driver, a device which is commonly used in single cell battery brushed motor control applications. The uP-DRV8814-MVK can be used in a standalone configuration if coupled with a uR-CC430F5137-MVK uMAVRK module enabling wireless motor control.
EVM Description
The uP-DRV8830-MVK is a single DC brushed motor control system that can can typically drive 1 A brushed motors over a 2.75 V to 6.8 V DC voltage range. This EVM utilizes the I2C communications bus from the [uC-430F2274-MVK] or [uR-CC430F5137-MVK] host processor modules.
An I2C based temperature sensor is also incorporated to monitor the thermal performance of the uP-DRV8830-MVK.
Figure 1: uP-DRV8830-MVK Module
Features
DRV8830 Features
- H-Bridge Voltage-Controlled Motor Driver
- Drives DC Motor, One Winding of a Stepper Motor, or Other Actuators/Loads
- Efficient PWM Voltage Control for Constant Motor Speed With Varying Supply Voltages
- Low MOSFET On-Resistance: HS + LS 450 mΩ
- 1-A Maximum DC/RMS or Peak Drive Current
- 2.75-V to 6.8-V Operating Supply Voltage Range
- 300-nA (Typical) Sleep Mode Current
- Serial I2C-Compatible Interface
- Multiple Address Selections Allow Up to 9 Devices on One I2C Bus
- Current Limit Circuit and Fault Output
- Thermally Enhanced Surface Mount Packages
uP-DRV8830-MVK Features
- On board temperature sensor to monitor the thermal performance of the EVM
- Motor power through bt-0001 lithium ion battery connector or external screw terminal
- uMAVRK Power connector to accommodate a uR-CC430F5137-MVK or uC-430F2274-MVK module
- On board LDO to generate 3.0V to uR or uC modules.
- 4 mounting holes to allow EVM to be mounted
Highlighted Products
The uP-DRV8830-MVK MAVRK module features the following devices:
- DRV8830 - 1A Low Voltage Brushed DC Motor Driver with Voltage Regulation (I2C Ctrl)
- TMP103 - Digital Temperature Sensor with I2C/SMBUS Expanded Interface
- TPS78001 - Single Output LDO, 150mA, Adj. (1.22V to 5.25V), 500nA Quiescent Current
Block Diagram
Figure 2. uP-DRV8830-MVK Block Diagram
EVM Wiki
uP-DRV8830-MVK MAVRK Module wiki page
EVM Landing Page
uP-DRV8830-MVK MAVRK Module tool folder
Hardware Description
Power Requirements
The uP-DRV8830-MVK module utilizes a 3V to 5.5V DC @ 1.15A. This can be sourced by an external power source or a BT0001 Lithium ION battery (3V to 4.5V).
Getting Started: Configuring the EVM
The uP-DRV8830-MVK module is supported by the MAVRK AppMonitor and AppSelect tools. For more information on these tools and how to install them, refer to the How to get the MAVRK Software link below.
The preferred methods for working with this EVM is to utilize it with a uR or uC uMAVRK module.
The uP-DRV8830-MVK provides power to the uMAVRK module. The uMAVRK module provides I2C signals to the uP-DRV8830-MVK to control the motor drive functionality.
The power source for the uP-DRV8830-MVK in this demo shown in Figure 4 is a bt0001 style Lithium Ion Battery. Alternatively, an external 3V to 5.5V @ 1.2A power source can be used. It should be noted that when any board on the MAVRK board is installed or removed, all power sources should be removed to prevent possible damage to the boards.
Typical installation of the module is as follows:
1. Run the MAVRK AppSelect tool
2. Install all modules required for the demo
a. An uMAVRK uC or uR module. The uR-CC430F5137-MVK for example.
3. Connect the Motor to the uR-DRV8830-MVK.
4. Activate power source to the uR-DRV8830-MVK.
Note: To program the uC or uR module, an RF-uDEBUG-MVK needs to be used.
Figure 3: uP-DRV8830-MVK Demo Setup
EVM Connectors, Fuses, and Switches
The Motor Drive screw terminal (P3) connects a DC brush motor to the DRV8830. The two pin header (P4) can be used to monitor the output of the motor.
The PWR IN (P1) screw terminal connects the uP-DRV8830-MVK to the motor drive voltage of 3V to 5.5V DC. Alternatively, The BT-0001 Lithium Battery connector can be used.
The uMAVRK Power Header is used to connect a uC or uR uMAVRK module to provide I2C commands to the DRV8830.
Figure 4: uP-DRV8830-MVK Connectors
EVM Test Points
The uP-DRV8830-MVK module does not have any Test Points.
EVM LEDs
The uP-DRV8830-MVK module has one GREEN LED that shows that their is an input voltage at the POWER In or BT-0001 terminals.
Figure 5: uP-DRV8830-MVK Power LED
The uP-DRV8830-MVK module has one RED LED that signals a reverse polarity condition exists. If this LED is lit, the voltage polarity across the P1 PWR IN terminal is switched.
Figure 6: uP-DRV8830-MVK Reverse Polarity LED
Software Installation
MAVRK Software Minimum Requirements
- IAR Embedded Workbench software or TI Code Composer Studio software installed on PC
- USB Cable(A to Mini B) to power the MAVRK Pro motherboard
- Windows XP SP3 or Windows 7
How to get the MAVRK Software
This module is supported with the MAVRK AppSelect tool and the MAVRK AppMonitor tool
To download and install the MAVRK AppSelect and AppMonitor tools, refer to the Software Installation Guide.
Where do I find the MAVRK Qt Demo Application?
An application to visual packet information from the embedded system can be found in the mavrk_qt_tool software repository under the Released Version - QT Demo Application directory. Please see Software Installation Guide for instructions on cloning the QT Tool project.
If you desire to create your own Qt demonstration, please reference the following resources:
Where do I find the Demo and Test Code?
- MAVRK template files for this part are located here: mavrk_embedded\Modular_EVM_Libraries\Components
- MAVRK projects for this part are located here: \mavrk_embedded\Modular_EVM_Projects\
- Specific related projects for this part are: \mavrk_embedded\Modular_EVM_Projects\Component_Demo_Projects\DRV8830_Motor_Control_Demo_Project
MAVRK DRV8830 Demo Application?
Board Files
Bill of Materials
Download a PDF of the bill of materials.
Layout (PDF)
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Schematics (PDF)
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Fabrication Drawings (PDF)
Download a PDF of the fabrication drawing.
Gerber Files
Download a ZIP of the Gerber files.
Cadence Schematic and Board Files
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MAVRK Links
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Important Notices
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ESD Precautions
The following guidelines should be followed in order to avoid ESD damage to the board components:
- Any person handling boards must be grounded either with a wrist strap or ESD protective footwear, used in conjunction with a conductive or static-dissipative floor or floor mat.
- The work surface where boards are placed for handing, processing, testing, etc., must be made of static-dissipative material and be grounded to ESD ground.
- All insulator materials either must be removed from the work area or they must be neutralized with an ionizer. Static-generating clothes should be covered with an ESD-protective smock.
- When boards are being stored, transferred between operations or workstations, or shipped, they must be maintained in a Faraday-shield container whose inside surface (touching the boards) is static dissipative.
Certifications
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Statement on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals (REACh)
Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) Additional Terms
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Regulatory Compliance Information
As noted in the EVM User’s Guide and/or EVM itself, this EVM and/or accompanying hardware may or may not be subject to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) rules.
For EVMs not subject to the above rules, this evaluation board/kit/module is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end product fit for general consumer use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices pursuant to part 15 of FCC or ICES-003 rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency interference. Operation of the equipment may cause interference with radio communications, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
General Statement for EVMs including a radio
User Power/Frequency Use Obligations: This radio is intended for development/professional use only in legally allocated frequency and power limits. Any use of radio frequencies and/or power availability of this EVM and its development application(s) must comply with local laws governing radio spectrum allocation and power limits for this evaluation module. It is the user’s sole responsibility to only operate this radio in legally acceptable frequency space and within legally mandated power limitations. Any exceptions to this is strictly prohibited and unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
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
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
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.
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant
This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Concerning EVMs including radio transmitters
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
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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Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité de l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.
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.
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.
Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan
This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan! If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product:
- Use this product 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,
- Use this product only after you obtained the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this product, or
- Use of this product only after you obtained the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this product.
Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments
Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use. It is intended solely for use for preliminary feasibility evaluation in laboratory/development environments by technically qualified electronics experts who are familiar with the dangers and application risks associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems and subsystems. It should not be used as all or part of a finished end product.
Your Sole Responsibility and Risk
You acknowledge, represent and agree that:
- You have unique knowledge concerning Federal, State and local regulatory requirements (including but not limited to Food and Drug Administration regulations, if applicable) which relate to your products and which relate to your use (and/or that of your employees, affiliates, contractors or designees) of the EVM for evaluation, testing and other purposes.
- You have full and exclusive responsibility to assure the safety and compliance of your products with all such laws and other applicable regulatory requirements, and also to assure the safety of any activities to be conducted by you and/or your employees, affiliates, contractors or designees, using the EVM. Further, you are responsible to assure that any interfaces (electronic and/or mechanical) between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard.
- You will employ reasonable safeguards to ensure that your use of the EVM will not result in any property damage, injury or death, even if the EVM should fail to perform as described or expected.
- You will take care of proper disposal and recycling of the EVM’s electronic components and packing materials.
Certain Instructions
It is important to operate this EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations per the user guidelines. Exceeding the specified EVM ratings (including but not limited to input and output voltage, current, power, and environmental ranges) may cause property damage, personal injury or death. If there are questions concerning these ratings please contact a TI field representative prior to connecting interface electronics including input power and intended loads. Any loads applied outside of the specified output range may result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM and/or interface electronics. Please consult the EVM User's Guide prior to connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative. During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than 60°C as long as the input and output are maintained at a normal ambient operating temperature. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors which can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during normal operation, please be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch. As with all electronic evaluation tools, only qualified personnel knowledgeable in electronic measurement and diagnostics normally found in development environments should use these EVMs.
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You agree to defend, indemnify and hold TI, its licensors and their representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs and liabilities (collectively, "Claims") arising out of or in connection with any use of the EVM that is not in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This obligation shall apply whether Claims arise under law of tort or contract or any other legal theory, and even if the EVM fails to perform as described or expected.
Safety-Critical or Life-Critical Applications
If you intend to evaluate the components for possible use in safety critical applications (such as life support) where a failure of the TI product would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death, such as devices which are classified as FDA Class III or similar classification, then you must specifically notify TI of such intent and enter into a separate Assurance and Indemnity Agreement.
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