ZSSC324x Evaluation Kit User Manual Description Features The ZSSC324x SSC Evaluation Kit is designed for sensor module I2C, SPI or OWI communication interface enables quick and evaluation, laboratory setup, and module calibration development easy configuration and calibration of the ZSSC324x using the for the ZSSC324x Sensor Signal Conditioner (SSC). users computer. Connections are provided on the ZSSC324x SSC Evaluation The main purpose of the ZSSC324x Evaluation Kit is to enable the Board for users sensor module, which can be used instead communication between the user and the ZSSC324x device with of the SSC Sensor Replacement Board. the GUI (Graphical User Interface). The ZSSC324x-GUI establishes the communication via a USB port (configured as a A potentiometer on the SSC Sensor Replacement Board virtual COM port) to the SSC Communication Board (CB). The controls a voltage that simulates a sensor signal ranging microcontroller on the SSC CB interprets these commands, from 2mV to 110mV, which can be input to the analog converts them to the configured interface (I2C, SPI or OWI), and frontend of the ZSSC324x (INP and INN pins) for evaluation provides it to the ZSSC324x located on the ZSSC324x SSC of basic features or for demonstrating a dry-run calibration. Evaluation Board. Modular design allows reuse of kit components for evaluation of select ZSSC324x products. Almost all possible applications can be tested with the Evaluation Kit and the GUI, so that the customer can easily get the first Clamshell 24-PQFN socket for ZSSC324x device under test experience and also evaluate in detail the ZSC324x functionalities. (DUT) facilitates testing multiple DUTs without soldering. Software is available for download from the Renesas web site. Note: The SSC Communication Board must have the V4.12 Kit Contents firmware (or higher version) in order to recognize the ZSSC324x. If ZSSC324x Evaluation Board -ZSSC324xEVB using an older Communication Board, contact Renesas regarding SSC Communication Board - SSCCOMMBOARDV4P1C firmware update procedures. For more detailed information about the SSC Communication Board, refer to the SSC Communication SRB (Sensor Replacement Board) Board Data Sheet available at www.IDT.com/SSC-COMM-BD. SSCSENSORREPBDV2P0 ZSSC324x 24-PQFN 4 4 mm Samples (5 pcs) USB Cable ZSSC324x Demo Kit 2020 Renesas Electronics Corporation 1 April 15, 2020 ZSSC324x Kit User Manual Important Notes Disclaimer Integrated Device Technology, Inc. and its affiliated companies (herein referred to as Renesas) shall not be liable for any damages arising out of defects resulting from (i) delivered hardware or software (ii) non-observance of instructions contained in this manual and in any other documentation provided to user, or (iii) misuse, abuse, use under abnormal conditions, or alteration by anyone other than Renesas. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Renesas HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND USER EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY OTHER WARRANTY THAT MAY ARISE BY REASON OF USAGE OF TRADE, CUSTOM, OR COURSE OF DEALING. Restrictions in Use Renesas ZSSC324x, consisting of the SSC Communication Board (SSC CB), ZSSC324x Evaluation Board (SSC EVB), SSC Sensor Replacement Board (SSC RB), and ZSSC324x Software, is designed for module evaluation, laboratory setup, and module calibration development only. Renesas ZSSC324x hardware and software must not be used for module production or production test setups. Important Equipment Warning: Ensure the correct connection of all cables. Supplying the board using the wrong polarity could result in damage to the board and/or the equipment. Check that all jumpers have been removed from the board before applying power. Contents 1. Evaluation Kit Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Required or Recommended User Equipment ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 User Computer Requirements and Setup..................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2.1 Computer Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2.2 Software Installation and Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Boards Configuration and Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 7 1.4 Kit Hardware Connections (Default) ........................................................................................................................................... 12 1.5 Communication Interfaces .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 1.6 External Equipment Connections ............................................................................................................................................... 13 1.7 Power Supply Option .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 1.8 Power-up Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................... 15 2. GUI ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.1 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.1.1 NVM Control ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 2.1.2 Interface Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 2.1.3 Output Interrupt Signaling ............................................................................................................................................ 20 2.2 Current Interface Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.3 Measurement Control ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 2.3.1 Measurement Commands ........................................................................................................................................... 21 2.4 Display Control ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 2.5 Logging Options ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 2020 Renesas Electronics Corporation 2 April 15, 2020