ZHCS429J March 2012 – November 2021 UCD3138
PRODUCTION DATA
Device programming, real time debug and monitoring/configuration of key device parameters for certain power topologies are all available through Texas Instruments’ Fusion Digital Power Studio Graphical User Interface (https://www.ti.com/tool/FUSION-DIGITAL-POWER-STUDIO).
The Fusion Digital Power Studio software application uses the PMBus protocol to communicate with the device over a serial bus using an interface adaptor known as the USB-TO-GPIO, available as an EVM from Texas Instruments (http://www.ti.com/tool/usb-to-gpio). PMBUS-based real-time debug capability is available through the ‘Memory Debugger’ tool within the Device GUI module of the Fusion Digital Power Studio GUI, which represents a powerful alternative over traditional JTAG-based approaches.
The software application can also be used to program the devices, with a version of the tool known as Fusion Production Tool optimized for manufacturing environments (https://www.ti.com/tool/FUSION-PRODUCTION-GUI). The Fusion Production Tool supports multiple devices on a board, and includes built-in logging and reporting capabilities.
In terms of reference documentation, the following programmer’s manuals are available offering detailed information regarding the application and usage of UCD3138 digital controller:
In addition to the tools and documentation described above, for the most up to date information regarding evaluation modules, reference application firmware and application notes/design tips, please visit http://www.ti.com/product/ucd3138.