Getting Started with the RDK01DB1562 Development Kit

Last Modified: 2020-03-03 20:21:00Supports RDK01DB1562 | TEA2016 Dev kit

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box
  • 2

    Plug It In
  • 3

    Get Software
  • 4

    Configure Hardware

1. Out of the Box

1.1 Kit Contents

  • TEA2016DB1519v2 240 W 12 V 20 A demo board
  • TEA2016DB1514v2 USB-I²C interface board
  • TEA2016DB1561 or TEA20xx_socket_DB1586 programming board
  • TEA2016AATdev IC samples
  • USB, 3-pin and 6-pin connection cables
  • USB memory stick with Ringo software and documents

1.2 Required Equipment

  • AC mains source
  • Power analyzer (optional)
  • Electronic load (minimum: 20 A at 12 V)
  • Oscilloscope for observing operation behavior
  • Windows PC and USB for parameter modifications via software and interface

1.3 System Requirements

  • PC with Windows. (Software tested for Windows 7 and Windows 10 but also works on XP, Vista and Windows 8)
  • 64-bit and 32-bit versions of Ringo software available

1.4 User Manuals

The Ringo software package contains documents, videos and tools.

1.5 Get Started Videos

  • Unboxing the TEA2016 Demo Kit

  • Connecting the Setup

  • Play Video Installing USB Driver Manually

  • Start Working with Ringo

2. Plug It In

2.1 Power Supply Board

TEA2016DB1519v2 240 W 12 V 20 A computing power supply demo board.

The TEA2016DB1519 demo board can operate at a mains input voltage between 90 V (RMS) and 264 V (RMS; universal mains).

The TEA2016DB1519 demo board contains three sub circuits:

  • A BCM-type PFC converter
  • A resonant LLC-type HBC converter
  • An SR resonant LLC-type output stage

The purpose of the demo board is to show and evaluate the operation of the TEA2016 PFC + LLC controller and the Synchronous Rectifier TEA1995T in a single output voltage power supply, which includes the operation modes in a typical design. The performance passes general standards, including the EuP lot6 requirements. It can be used as a starting point for power supply design using the TEA2016 and TEA1995T controller ICs.

2.2 Interface Board

The TEA2016DB1514 interface board is a development tool that enables setting TEA2016 controller parameters from a computer. The available Ringo TEA2016 development software provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be installed on a computer.

The interface and software are intended for engineering work in a lab environment as part of power supply development. It is not suitable for consumer use or for industrial purposes.

A user manual with detailed information is included in Ringo.

2.3 IC Programming Board

This board can be used to get familiar with programming TEA2016AATdev samples. A sample can be soldered to the board for this purpose. Adding an IC socket will make the TEA2016DB1561 programming board suitable for programming small series of ICs. By connecting both 3-pin and 6-pin cables, TEA2016AAT and TEA2016AATdev samples can be programmed by selecting the correct channel by the switch on the USB-I²C interface.

3. Get Software

3.1 Installing Software

Copy the zip file from the USB stick or download it to a folder on your computer. The x64 is for 64-bit operating systems; the x86 is for 32-bit operating systems. Unzip the file.

For the Ringo software to work, the FT232H driver for the USB-I²C interface needs to be installed. This installation happens automatically when you connect the interface for the first time via USB. If the driver is not installed automatically, you can use the included drivers to do this manually (In this video Start Working with Ringo shows how to do this).

The Ringo program needs no installation. It can be started by double-clicking on Ringo.exe. Keep the other files and folders in the same directory because Ringo makes use of it.

3.2 User Manual and Tutorial Videos for the Ringo Software

A user manual and videos are included in the Ringo GUI software for easy access to get familiar with using the software and getting to know the available functions.

Videos are available in Ringo for viewing on your local video player or via the NXP website in your browser:

  • Introduction
  • Read and write
  • Information and protection
  • Save settings in file
  • Warning and power bar
  • Read, write, lock and reset
  • Search and connection quality

Link to TEA2016 overview page that contains the videos for viewing online: TEA2016AAT: Digital Controller for High-Efficiency Resonant Power Supply .

4. Configure Hardware

4.1 Connecting the Setup

Connecting the Setup video shows how to connect a setup to your computer by USB. There are two types of setup.

  1. Power supply setup:

    The TEA2016DB1519v2 demo board contains a TEA2016AATdev sample that can communicate via I²C during operation. It is connected to the interface with a 3-pin connection.

  2. IC programming board setup:

    Connecting a TEA2016DB1561 with a 6-pin cable provides reading or programming TEA2016AAT ICs. Also connect the 3-pin cable if a TEA2016AATdev IC version is used.

  3. The switch on the interface selects the 3-pin or 6-pin connection.

4.2 Videos on Application Subjects

Videos explain how to work with a power supply during operation and discuss programmable functions for power supply design optimization.

  • BM ECincrease and min cycles
  • BM ECincrease transition and efficiency
  • Checking SNSCAP divider with power limit function
  • Play Video Increase efficiency at low load
  • LLC soft start stop
  • LLC startup
  • LP nr peaks and dump
  • Safe restart or latched protection follow up

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