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  • Introduction to UCD3138x Devices

    • SLUAAS7 December   2023 UCD3138 , UCD3138064 , UCD3138064A , UCD3138128 , UCD3138128A , UCD3138A , UCD3138A64

       

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  • Introduction to UCD3138x Devices
  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Quick Start
  5. 2 Ecosystem
  6. 3 Introduction
  7. 4 TI Controller Options for Power Supplies
    1. 4.1 Power Controller Landscape
    2. 4.2 UCD3138x Product Selection
  8. 5 TI Hardware
    1. 5.1 Open Loop EVMs
    2. 5.2 Application EVMs
    3. 5.3 Control Cards
    4. 5.4 Reference Designs
  9. 6 Programmers and Debuggers
    1. 6.1 USB-to-GPIO2 Interface Adapter
    2. 6.2 JTAG Debuggers
  10. 7 Software
    1. 7.1 UCD3138x Training Labs
    2. 7.2 UCD3138 Application Development Firmware Kit
    3. 7.3 Custom Firmware
  11. 8 Development Tools
    1. 8.1 Code Composer Studio (CCS)
    2. 8.2 Fusion Digital Power Studio
    3. 8.3 UniFlash
  12. 9 Application
    1. 9.1 Multiple Series Power Stages
    2. 9.2 Multiple Parallel Power Stages
    3. 9.3 High Performance and External Communication
    4. 9.4 High Power Density
  13. 10Support Resources
    1. 10.1 Documentation
    2. 10.2 TI E2E Support Forum
  14. 11Summary
  15. 12References
  16. IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Application Note

Introduction to UCD3138x Devices

Abstract

UCD3138x devices are digital power controllers that are specifically designed for power applications. This application note is a valuable reference that answers the following questions:

  1. What are the UCD3138x devices?
  2. Why use the UCD3138x devices?
  3. What resources does TI provide for the UCD3138x devices?
  4. How do I learn more about the UCD3138x devices?
This guide covers all aspects of development with UCD3138x devices, including hardware, software, applications and additional support. In addition to key reference documents, each section provides relevant links and resources to further expand on the information covered.

Trademarks

Code Composer Studio™ is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

Arm® is a registered trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

1 Quick Start

  1. Navigate to ti.com/digitalpower for UCD3138x product selection.
  2. Watch tutorials from Basics and tools section of Introduction to digital power controllers video series.
  3. Download and install Code Composer Studio™ + Fusion Digital Power Studio™.
    1. Configure CCS for Arm® compiler v5.2.4.
  4. Buy UCD3138x hardware.
    1. To follow UCD Training Labs, buy an open-loop evaluation module (EVM) and USB-to-GPIO2 adapter.
    2. Next, buy a closed-loop application EVM according to your topology (PFC, LLC, HSFB, PSFB)
      1. Application EVMs come with a populated PCB, a pre-programmed UCD3138x digital controller, a control card, and an adapter.
    3. Or, build a reference design and purchase both a UCD3138x controller and an adapter.
  5. Watch remaining video tutorials and start developing!
    1. Leverage TI E2E™ design support forums, UCD31xx Technical Reference Manual, and UCD3138 FW_SDK.

 
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