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BOOSTXL-PGA460

PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic sensor signal conditioning evaluation module with transducers

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BOOSTXL-PGA460

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Overview

Fully evaluate the PGA460 ultrasonic sensor signal conditioner with the BOOSTXL-PGA460 (+ MSP430F5529LP). The PGA460 is an integrated ultrasonic front-end with a digital signal processor that outputs time-of-flight data, echo width and amplitude information. The driver strength is configurable by a current limiting the transformer, and the receiver can be tuned to filter and process returned echo data for post-measurement analysis. The associated PGA460 EVM GUI can be used to customize, configure and control the ultrasonic setup, and monitor the performance of the resulting ultrasonic activity.

Evaluation steps

Step 1: Purchase the PGA460-F5529-BNDL (or the BOOSTXL-PGA460 + MSP-EXP430F5529LP)

Step 2: Download the GUI

Step 3: Download the quick start guide and the user's guide

Step 4: Download and view the recommended additional content:

Step 5: Build your custom hardware solution and visit our E2E ultrasonic support forum for air-coupled applications for additional details.

Step 6: (Optional) To evaluate a smaller form-factor ultrasonic module, purchase the PGA460PSM-EVM after inital evaluation with the BOOSTXL-PGA460.


Features
  • Compatible with open- or closed-top ultrasonic transducers operating at a center frequency between 30-80kHz and 180-480kHz.
  • Access to all communication interfaces offered by the PGA460-Q1, including: USART, TCI, and One-Wire UART.
  • Swappable daughtercard allows custom driver-type and transducer combination pair to be evaulated.
  • The included GUI is used to configure device functionality, register, time-varying gain and diagnostics.

  • BOOSTXL-PGA460
  • PGA460-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide
Ultrasonic sensor AFEs
PGA460 — Ultrasonic signal processor and transducer driver PGA460-Q1 — Automotive ultrasonic signal processor and transducer driver
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PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic sensor signal conditioning evaluation module with transducers

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MSP-EXP430F5529LP — MSP430F5529 LaunchPad™ development kit for USB

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Why do I need this? This evaluation module paired with PGA460 EVM can help with the evaluation by communicating the input and output of the PGA460 to the microcontroller.
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TIDM-3DGRAPHICS-QVGA — QVGA 3-D Graphics on Ultra Low Power Microcontrollers
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TIDM-3DGRAPHICS-QVGA — QVGA 3-D Graphics on Ultra Low Power Microcontrollers
GUI for evaluation module (EVM)

SLAC739 — PGA460-Q1 EVM GUI (Version 1.0.2.0)

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Why do I need this? This GUI is the accompanying software to the PGA460 EVM and this allows to capture and monitor the transducer input and outputs.
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Ultrasonic sensor AFEs
PGA460 — Ultrasonic signal processor and transducer driver PGA460-Q1 — Automotive ultrasonic signal processor and transducer driver
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Reference design
TIDA-060024 — Ultrasonic proximity-sensing module (PSM) reference design
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BOOSTXL-PGA460 — PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic sensor signal conditioning evaluation module with transducers PGA460PSM-EVM — PGA460 ultrasonic proximity-sensing evaluation module
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SLAC739 — PGA460-Q1 EVM GUI (Version 1.0.2.0)

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Ultrasonic sensor AFEs
PGA460 — Ultrasonic signal processor and transducer driver PGA460-Q1 — Automotive ultrasonic signal processor and transducer driver
Hardware development
Reference design
TIDA-060024 — Ultrasonic proximity-sensing module (PSM) reference design
Evaluation board
BOOSTXL-PGA460 — PGA460-Q1 ultrasonic sensor signal conditioning evaluation module with transducers PGA460PSM-EVM — PGA460 ultrasonic proximity-sensing evaluation module

Release Information

The design resource accessed as www.ti.com/lit/zip/slac739 or www.ti.com/lit/xx/slac739t/slac739t.zip has been migrated to a new user experience at www.ti.com/tool/download/SLAC739. Please update any bookmarks accordingly.
User guide

SLAU659B — PGA460-Q1 Ultrasonic Signal Conditioner EVM With Transducer User's Guide (Rev. B)

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SLAU659B — PGA460-Q1 Ultrasonic Signal Conditioner EVM With Transducer User's Guide (Rev. B)

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Design files

download BOOSTXL-PGA460 Daughtercard-only Design Output File
SLDC020.ZIP (132 KB)
download PGA460 Transducer and Transformer Listing
SLAC787.ZIP (22 KB)
download BOOSTXL-PGA460 Design File
SLAR136.ZIP (4631 KB)

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Application note Ultrasonic Sensing Basics (Rev. D) PDF | HTML Dec 2, 2021
Application note PGA460 Ultrasonic Module Hardware and Software Optimization (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Apr 7, 2021
Application note PGA460 Array of Ultrasonic Transducers for Triangulation and Tracking Jul 12, 2019
Application note PGA460 Full-Bridge Driver Solutions for Ultrasonic Transducers (Rev. A) Feb 28, 2019
Certificate BOOSTXL-PGA460 EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) (Rev. A) Jan 2, 2019
User guide PGA460-Q1 Ultrasonic Signal Conditioner EVM With Transducer User's Guide (Rev. B) Mar 19, 2018
Application note PGA460 Software Development Guide (Rev. A) Aug 22, 2017
Application note PGA460 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and EVM Troubleshooting Guide May 1, 2017
User guide PGA460-Q1 EVM Quick Start Guide Feb 17, 2017

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MSP-EXP430F5529LP — MSP430F5529 LaunchPad™ development kit for USB

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