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mmWaveICBoost and Antenna Module
User's Guide
SWRU546C–October 2018–Revised April 2020
mmWaveICBoost and Antenna Module
The MMWAVEICBOOST Board is combined with the compatible antenna modules from the starter kit for
Industrial Radar Devices of the xWR68xx family.
Contents
1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Key Features ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3 What’s Included ..................................................................................................... 7
2 MMWAVEICBOOST ........................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Hardware............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Block Diagram and Features ..................................................................................... 9
2.3 Muxing Scheme for Multiple Sources........................................................................... 10
2.4 Using the MMWAVEICBOOST With the Starter Kit .......................................................... 13
2.5 Interfacing with the DCA1000EVM.............................................................................. 16
2.6 Power Connections ............................................................................................... 17
2.7 Connectors......................................................................................................... 18
2.8 Jumpers, Switches and LEDs ................................................................................... 24
3 xWR6843ISK / IWR6843ISK-ODS REV C ............................................................................. 29
3.1 Hardware .......................................................................................................... 29
3.2 xWR6843ISK/IWR6843ISK-ODS Block Diagram ............................................................. 32
3.3 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations .............................................................. 32
3.4 Power Connections ............................................................................................... 32
3.5 Interfaces .......................................................................................................... 33
3.6 xWR6843ISK Antenna............................................................................................ 37
3.7 IWR6843ISK-ODS Antenna...................................................................................... 40
3.8 Modular Mode ..................................................................................................... 42
3.9 DCA1000EVM Mode ............................................................................................. 44
3.10 MMWAVEICBOOST Mode ...................................................................................... 45
4 IWR6843AOPEVM Rev F................................................................................................. 47
4.1 Hardware .......................................................................................................... 47
4.2 Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 48
4.3 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations............................................................... 49
4.4 Heat Sink and Temperature ..................................................................................... 49
4.5 IWR6843AOPEVM Antenna ..................................................................................... 52
4.6 Switch Settings .................................................................................................... 54
4.7 IWR6843AOPEVM Muxing Scheme............................................................................ 55
4.8 Modular and MMWAVEICBOOST Mode....................................................................... 56
4.9 PC Connection..................................................................................................... 58
4.10 REACH Compliance .............................................................................................. 59
5 IWR6843ISK / IWR6843ISK-ODS (deprecated) ....................................................................... 59
5.1 Hardware .......................................................................................................... 59
5.2 IWR6843ISK/IWR6843ISK-ODS Block Diagram.............................................................. 63
5.3 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations .............................................................. 63
5.4 Power Connections ............................................................................................... 63
5.5 Miscellaneous and LEDs......................................................................................... 64
5.6 IWR6843ISK Antenna ............................................................................................ 65
5.7 IWR6843ISK-ODS Antenna...................................................................................... 67

Texas Instruments mmWaveICBoost Specifications

General

Brand	Texas Instruments
Model	mmWaveICBoost
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Introduction

Overview of the mmWave/CBoost and Antenna Module and its purpose.

Key Features

Highlights the main capabilities and specifications of the radar EVMs.

Whats Included

Details the components provided in the EVM kit for setup and operation.

MMWAVEICBOOST

Hardware

Describes the physical components and layout of the MMWAVEICBOOST board.

Block Diagram and Features

Presents the system architecture and key functional features of the MMWAVEICBOOST.

Muxing Scheme for Multiple Sources

Explains how to configure signal routing using multiplexers for various sources.

Using the MMWAVEICBOOST With the Starter Kit

Guides on integrating and utilizing the MMWAVEICBOOST with the starter kit.

PC Connection

Details the process of connecting the EVM to a PC and driver installation.

Flashing the QSPI Flash on the Antenna Module

Instructions for updating firmware on the antenna module.

MMWAVEICBOOST and Antenna Module Connections for Modular Testing

Explains how to connect the antenna module to the MMWAVEICBOOST.

Interfacing with the DCA1000 EVM

Guides on connecting the EVM to the DCA1000 for data capture.

mmWave Studio Interface

Describes controlling the radar via mmWave Studio software.

DCA1000 EVM Connection

Details the physical connection of the DCA1000EVM.

Power Connections

Information on how to power the MMWAVEICBOOST board.

Connectors

Overview of the various connectors available on the MMWAVEICBOOST.

20-Pin LaunchPad and Booster Pack Connectors (J5, J6)

Pinout details for LaunchPad and BoosterPack connectors.

60-Pin High Density (HD) Connector (J4 and J17)

Pinout details for 60-pin HD connectors.

60-Pin High Density (HD) Connector (J10)

Pinout details for the 60-pin HD connector to DCA1000.

MIPI 60-Pin Connector (J9)

Details of the MIPI 60-pin connector for JTAG.

TI 14-Pin JTAG Connector (J19)

Pinout for the 14-pin JTAG connector.

CAN Connector (J1 and J2)

Details of the CAN connectors.

Ultra-Miniature Coaxial Connector (J3)

Information on the UMC connector for clock monitoring.

Jumpers, Switches and LEDs

Configuration and status indicators on the board.

Sense on Power (SOP) Jumpers

Configuration of SOP jumpers for device modes.

I2 C Connections

Details on I2C interfaces for sensors.

Default I2 C Address

List of default I2C slave addresses.

3.3-V Rail Options

Options for selecting the 3.3-V power source.

Miscellaneous Headers

Description of various header connections.

Switches

Configuration settings for board switches.

LEDs

Description of LED indicators and their meanings.

xWR6843 ISK IWR6843 ISK-ODS REV C

Hardware

Physical description of the xWR6843ISK and IWR6843ISK-ODS EVMs.

XWR6843 ISK EVM

Specific hardware details for the xWR6843ISK EVM.

IWR6843 ISK-ODS EVM

Specific hardware details for the IWR6843ISK-ODS EVM.

xWR6843 ISKIWR6843 ISK-ODS Block Diagram

Functional block diagram of the xWR6843ISK/IWR6843ISK-ODS.

PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations

Guidelines for storing and handling the PCBs to prevent damage.

Power Connections

Details on powering the antenna modules.

Higher Power Applications

Information for higher power application test points.

Interfaces

Description of communication interfaces on the EVMs.

Switches, Buttons and Muxes

Configuration of switches, buttons, and multiplexers.

List of LEDs

List and description of LEDs on the board.

CANFD

Details on the CANFD interface.

I2 C Connections

Information about I2C connections and devices.

xWR6843 ISK Antenna

Details on the xWR6843ISK onboard antennas.

IWR6843 ISK-ODS Antenna

Details on the IWR6843ISK-ODS onboard antennas.

Modular Mode

Explanation of how to use the EVM in modular mode.

DCA1000 EVM Mode

Setup instructions for raw data capture with DCA1000EVM.

MMWAVEICBOOST Mode

Setup instructions for MMWAVEICBOOST mode.

IWR6843 AOPEVM Rev F

Hardware

Physical description of the IWR6843AOPEVM.

Block Diagram

Functional block diagram of the IWR6843AOPEVM.

PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations

Guidelines for storing and handling the IWR6843AOPEVM.

Heat Sink and Temperature

Information on thermal management and duty cycle limits.

IWR6843 AOPEVM Antenna

Details on the IWR6843AOPEVM onboard antennas.

Switch Settings

Configuration settings for the switches on the IWR6843AOPEVM.

IWR6843 AOPEVM Muxing Scheme

Explains signal routing options via multiplexing.

SOP Configuration

Configuration settings for SOP modes.

Modular and MMWAVEICBOOST Mode

Usage modes for the IWR6843AOPEVM.

Modular Mode

Details on operating the EVM in modular mode.

MMWAVEICBOOST Mode

Details on operating the EVM with MMWAVEICBOOST.

PC Connection

Steps for connecting the EVM to a PC.

Installing the Drivers

Instructions for installing necessary PC drivers.

Flashing the Board

Procedure for flashing the board's firmware.

DCA1000

Guidance for DCA1000 data capture setup.

REACH Compliance

Information regarding REACH compliance and SVHC substances.

IWR6843 ISK IWR6843 ISK-ODS (deprecated)

Hardware

Physical description of the deprecated IWR6843ISK/ODS EVMs.

IWR6843 ISK EVM

Specific hardware details for the IWR6843ISK EVM.

IWR6843 ISK-ODS EVM

Specific hardware details for the IWR6843ISK-ODS EVM.

IWR6843 ISKIWR6843 ISK-ODS Block Diagram

Functional block diagram for the deprecated EVMs.

PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations

Guidelines for storing and handling the deprecated PCBs.

Power Connections

Details on powering the industrial starter kit.

Miscellaneous and LEDs

Description of miscellaneous features and status LEDs.

List of LEDs

List and description of LEDs on the board.

I2 C Connections

Information about I2C connections and devices.

IWR6843 ISK Antenna

Details on the IWR6843ISK onboard antennas.

IWR6843 ISK-ODS Antenna

Details on the IWR6843ISK-ODS onboard antennas.

IWR6843 AOPEVM (Deprecated)

Hardware

Physical description of the deprecated IWR6843AOPEVM.

Block Diagram

Functional block diagram of the deprecated IWR6843AOPEVM.

PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations

Guidelines for storing and handling the deprecated EVM.

IWR6843 AOPEVM Antenna

Details on the deprecated IWR6843AOPEVM antennas.

Switch Settings

Configuration settings for switches on the deprecated EVM.

IWR6843 AOPEVM Muxing Scheme

Explains signal routing options via multiplexing.

SOP Configuration

Configuration settings for SOP modes for the deprecated EVM.

Modular and MMWAVEICBOOST Mode

Usage modes for the deprecated EVM.

Modular Mode

Details on operating the deprecated EVM in modular mode.

MMWAVEICBOOST Mode

Details on operating the deprecated EVM with MMWAVEICBOOST.

PC Connection

Steps for connecting the deprecated EVM to a PC.

Installing the Drivers

Instructions for installing drivers for the deprecated EVM.

Flashing the Board

Procedure for flashing the deprecated board's firmware.

DCA1000

Guidance for DCA1000 data capture setup with deprecated EVM.

REACH Compliance

Information regarding REACH compliance and SVHC substances.

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