Application Report

SPRAAM0A – May 2007 – Revised October 2007

Getting Started With TMS320C28x Digital Signal

Controllers
Christine Peng ................................................................................................................. C2000/AEC

ABSTRACT
This guide is organized by development flow and functional areas to make your design
effort as seamless as possible. Tips on getting started with TMS320C28x™ DSP
software and hardware development are provided to aid in your initial design and
debug efforts. Each section includes pointers to valuable information including technical
documentation, software, and tools for use in each phase of design.

Contents
Trademarks .......................................................................................... 1
1 Development Quick Start Overview ............................................................. 2
2 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 3
3 Running Your First C28x Application on an eZdsp ............................................ 5
4 Reference Designs ................................................................................. 9
5 Technical Publication Descriptions ............................................................... 9

List of Figures
1 Spectrum Digital C2000 Development Tools Website ......................................... 6
2 Boot to SARAM Switch 1 Configuration on eZdspF2808 ..................................... 6
3 Code Composer Studio File View Window ...................................................... 7
4 280x CPU Timer Example Watch Window ...................................................... 7
5 Adding Variables to the Watch Window ......................................................... 8
6 Real-time Mode Option in the Debug Menu .................................................... 9

Trademarks
TMS320C28x, Code Composer Studio, C28x are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
eZdsp is a trademark of Spectrum Digital.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Development Quick Start Overview

1 Development Quick Start Overview

This section gives a brief overview of the steps to take when first developing for a C28x device. For more
detail on each of these steps, see the corresponding section.
Step 1. Acquire the appropriate development tools—
The quickest way to begin working with a C28x device is to acquire an eZdsp™ kit for initial
development, which, in one package, includes:
• On-board JTAG emulation via USB or parallel port
• Appropriate emulation driver
• Code Composer Studio™ IDE for eZdsp
Once you have become familiar with the device and begin developing on your own hardware,
purchase Code Composer Studio™ IDE separately for software development and a JTAG
emulation tool to get started on your project.
Step 2. Download starter software—
To simplify programming for C28xx devices, it is recommended that users download and use the
C/C++ Header Files and Example(s) (see Section 2.4 for links to the files) to begin developing
software for the C28x devices and their various peripherals.
After downloading the appropriate header file package for your device, refer to the following
resources for step-by-step instructions on how to run the peripheral examples and use the header
file structure for your own software
• The Quick Start Readme in the /doc directory to run your first application.
• Programming TMS320x28xx and 28xxx Peripherals in C/C++ Application Report (literature
number SPRAA85)
Step 3. Download flash programming software—
Many C28x devices include on-chip flash memory and tools that allow you to program the flash with
your software IP.
• Flash Tools: C28x Flash Tools
• TMS320F281x Flash Programming Solutions (literature number SPRB169)
• Running an Application from Internal Flash Memory on the TMS320F28xx DSP (literature
number SPRA958)
Step 4. Move on to more advanced topics—
For more application software and other advanced topics, visit the TI website at http://www.ti.com
or http://www.ti.com/c2000getstarted.

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2 Getting Started
This section expands on the topics mentioned in Section 1 and lists online resources to help you in the
early stages of application development.

2.1 Registration on my.TI

my.TI is a customizable area within the Texas Instruments website. By registering for a my.TI account,
you can receive the following benefits:
• Quick reference to information you select as part of your profile
• Email alerts that inform you of updates to products, technical documentation, and errata
• The my.TI newsletter providing information on the latest innovations and product releases
To register on my.TI for updates related to the this device:
Step 1. Go to the device product folder.
Step 2. Select the link called "ADD To my.TI" in the upper right hand corner, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Step 3. Select Customize my.TI to specify what notification you would like to receive.

2.2 Where to Start

For a comprehensive list of online resources to help you begin developing for C28x devices, visit the
C2000 Getting Started web page:
Getting Started with TMS320C2000 Digital Signal Controllers
The key area for obtaining documentation for a device is the product folder. A list of links to all the product
folders can be accessed from the Getting Started Web Page. Click on the TMS320C28x link under Device
Information. When getting started, it is of great importance to have the latest data sheet and silicon errata.
Listed below are links to this key information:
2833x
• List of 2833x devices with links to each device folder
• TMS320F28335, TMS320F28334, TMS320F28332 Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) Data Manual
(literature number SPRS439)
• TMS320x2833x Digital Signal Controllers Silicon Errata (literature number SPRZ272)
280x
• List of 280x devices with links to each device folder
• TMS320F2809, TMS320F2808, TMS320F2806, TMS320F2802, TMS320F2801, TMS320C2802,
TMS320C2801, and TMS320F2801x DSPs Data Manual (literature number SPRS230)
• TMS320F280x, TMS320C280x, and TMS320F2801x DSP Silicon Errata (literature number SPRZ171)
2804x
• TMS320F28044 DSP product folder
• TMS320F28044 Digital Signal Processor Data Manual (literature number SPRS357)
• TMS320F28044 DSP Silicon Errata (literature number SPRZ255)
281x
• List of 281x devices with links to each product folder
• TMS320F2810, TMS320F2811, TMS320F2812, TMS320C2810, TMS320C2811, TMS320C2812 DSPs
Data Manual (literature number SPRS174)
• TMS320F2810\F2811\F2812, TMS320C2810\C2811\C2812 DSP Silicon Errata (literature number
SPRZ193)
• TMS320R2811, TMS320R2812 Digital Signal Processors Data Manual (literature number SPRS257)
• TMS320R2811, TMS320R2812 Digital Signal Processors Silicon Errata (literature number SPRZ226)

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2.3 Development Tools
Acquire an eZdsp kit for initial development, or when developing on your own hardware, purchase Code
Composer Studio for software development, and a JTAG emulation tool to get started on your project.
eZdsp Development Board Kits: The eZdsp kits provide all of the hardware and software tools required
during initial development (including on-board emulation via USB or parallel port and Code Composer
Studio IDE).
• TMDXEZ28335 - F28335, F28334, F28332
• TMDSEZS2808 - F2809, F2808, F2806, F2802, F2801, F28016, F28015
• TMDSEZS28044 - F28044
• TMDSEZD2812 - F2812, F2811, and F2810
To get started with the eZdsp kit, visit http://c2000.spectrumdigital.com and select the appropriate eZdsp
for schematics and quick start guides.
Debugger and Emulation Tools: If developing on your own hardware, you will need a robust software
development studio and an emulator that supports real-time JTAG emulation.
• Code Composer Studio IDE for C2000
– Run Update Advisor periodically, or with the release of each new device to ensure the highest level
of support. It is especially important to update Code Composer Studio when a device moves from
TMX to TMS status.
– The differences between Code Composer Studio service release updates can be found in the
/docs/releasenotes/ directory in the Code Composer Studio install directory (default is
C:/CCStudio_vx.y/, where x.y is the installed version of Code Composer Studio). The differences
between Code Generation Tools (compiler) versions can be found in the release notes in the
/c2000/cgtools/ directory in the Code Composer Studio install directory.
– The 2833x generation of devices requires Code Composer Studio 3.3+ with Code Generation Tools
5.0+ for floating-point support. All previous device generations are compatible with Code Composer
Studio 3.0+.
• A standalone JTAG emulator
– From TI: Visit the TI e-Store
– From one of TI's third parties: For emulators from companies such as Signum Systems, Blackhawk,
or Spectrum Digital, go to the Third Party Products and Services website and type the company
name in the “Search by Name” textbox under “Company Search
Development Tool Drivers: For Code Composer Studio IDE to interface with the eZdsp and/or other
emulation tools, software drivers may be required. See your vendor's website for drivers specific to your
emulator. Code Composer Studio includes emulation drivers only for TI JTAG emulators.

2.4 Starter Software

It is recommended users download and use these header files and peripheral examples to begin easily
developing software for the C28x devices. The header files implement a hardware abstraction layer
method to allow easy C/C++ code access to memory-mapped peripheral registers.
TMS320C28x Header Files and Example projects
• C281x C/C++ Header Files and Peripheral Examples (SPRC097)
• C280x C/C++ Header Files and Peripheral Examples (SPRC191)
• C2804x C/C++ Header Files and Peripheral Examples (SPRC324)
• C2833x C/C++ Header Files and Peripheral Examples (SPRC530)
After downloading the appropriate header file package, see:
• The Quickstart Readme in the /doc directory to run your first application
• Programming TMS320x28xx and 28xxx Peripherals in C/C++ (SPRAA85)
These resources include step-by-step instructions on header file directory structure, coding, and usage in
both the examples and in your own software.

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2.5 Flash Programming Software
Many C2000 devices include on-chip flash memory. TI supplies tools that allow you to program the flash
with your software IP.
These tools include:
• CCStudio plugin - a JTAG-based Flash plugin for Code Composer Studio
• SD Flash utility - a standalone JTAG-based GUI interface maintained by Spectrum Digital
• Serial Port Programmer - a serial port (RS232-SCI) based flash programming example that works as a
special patch to SD Flash
For more information on C28x Flash tools and to download Flash algorithms, visit:
http://www.ti.com/c2000getstarted and click on C28x flash tools under Programming Software
• Application Notes:
– TMS320F281x Flash Programming Solutions (SPRB169)
– Running an Application from Internal Flash Memory on the TMS320F28xx DSP (SPRA958)

2.6 Training and Support

Texas Instruments offers a variety of training options tailored for your specific needs and requirements.
Options include on-line training, webcasts, seminars, single and multi-day workshops, and conferences.
For more information about training, visit Texas Instruments Training Home. For assistance with technical
questions regarding Texas Instruments Semiconductor products and services, you can access the
Semiconductor Technical Support KnowledgeBase.

3 Running Your First C28x Application on an eZdsp

This section gives step-by-step instructions on how to run your first C28x application on an eZdsp. It is
assumed that you have already acquired an eZdsp kit specific to a C28x device. Although these
instructions include references to the F2808, they apply to any device running an application on an eZdsp.
Minor adjustments may be required for your specific device.

3.1 Setting up the eZdsp and Code Composer Studio

Follow these steps:
Step 1. On the C2000 Getting Started website (http://www.ti.com/c2000getstarted), download the
appropriate header file package for your device under Starter Software (i.e. C280x, C2801x
C/C++ Header Files and Peripheral Examples (literature number SPRC191) for F280x)
Step 2. Extract the header files to a directory of your choosing. It is recommended to extract them to
the default: C:\tidcs\c28\DSP28yx\vxyz\ directory. For more information on the header file
directory structure and files, see the device Quick Start Readme in the /doc folder.
Step 3. Visit: http://c2000.spectrumdigital.com/ and click on the appropriate eZdsp device link under
the Site Index. (i.e. eZdspF2808 link for F280x devices)

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Figure 1. Spectrum Digital C2000 Development Tools Website

Step 4. See the Quick Start guide corresponding to your device (eZdspF2808 Quick Start Guide for
the F280x devices) for step-by-step instructions from Spectrum Digital on how to set up Code
Composer Studio, configure the appropriate drivers, and power up the eZdsp board. The
Quick Start Guide can also be found on the eZdsp CD-ROM included in the eZdsp kit.
Step 5. Download the eZdsp board schematic (eZdspF2808 Schematic for F280x devices) for future
reference. The board schematic can also be found on the eZdsp CD-ROM included in the
eZdsp kit.
Step 6. Code Composer Studio should now be running on the powered eZdsp board (This step
assumes that Code Composer Studio is properly configured according to the instructions in
Step 4 above). If not, then click on the F2808 EzDSP Code Composer icon to start Code
Composer again.
Step 7. Configure the Boot Mode pins on the eZdsp board (SW1 positions 1-3 on eZdspF2808) for
“Boot to SARAM” mode (factory default for eZdspF2808). Figure 2 demonstrates the Boot
Mode pin configuration for “Boot to SARAM” mode on the eZdspF2808.
SW1

1 GPIO34
2 1
GPIO29

3 1
GPIO18
4
5
6

Figure 2. Boot to SARAM Switch 1 Configuration on eZdspF2808

Step 8. In Code Composer Studio, go to the Debug menu-> Connect in order to connect the
debugger to the device. A balloon with the statement, “The Target is now connected”, should
appear in the lower left corner of the window.
Step 9. Continue with the steps in either Section 3.2 or Section 3.3.

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3.2 Setting up the Application in Code Composer Using a GEL file
The steps below assume you are using the GEL file provided within each of the example folders (i.e.,
Example_C280xCpuTimer.gel) to load code, build projects, and set up the Watch Window. A GEL file is a
file written in the GEL scripting language specific to Code Composer Studio, which allows you to set up
Code Composer interfaces and simplify operations by selecting options in a pull-down menu. When
developing your own project, it may not be desirable to use the example GEL file.
If you choose not use the example GEL file, skip the steps in this section and move to Section 3.3 and
continue with those steps.
Step 1. Go to File menu -> Load GEL.
Step 2. Navigate to the folder where the header files were extracted in Step 2 of Section 3.1.
Step 3. Open the DSP280x_examples folder (or the examples folder corresponding to your device).
By default, this should be C:\tidcs\c28\DSP280x\vxyz\DSP280x_examples\
Step 4. Click on the cpu_timer folder.
Step 5. Inside the folder, open the Example_280xCpuTimer.gel file.
Step 6. Go to the GEL menu -> DSP280x CpuTimerExample -> Load and Build Project.
This will compile and build the CPU Timer example code and load it into the DSP SARAM. The
left-hand side of the Code Composer window should now look something like Figure 3. To see the
source code and header files, expand the plus sign next to Example_280xCpuTimer.pjt.

Figure 3. Code Composer Studio File View Window

Step 7. To monitor variables of interest in the project, Go to the GEL menu-> DSP280x
CpuTimerExample-> Load Setup_WatchWindow. The Watch Window will appear in the lower
right-hand corner of the Code Composer Studio window with some CPU Timer variable
names as shown in Figure 4. This can also be accomplished by highlighting any variable
name in the source code, right-clicking on it, and selecting “Add to Watch Window”.

Figure 4. 280x CPU Timer Example Watch Window

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Step 8. Continue with the steps in Section 3.4

3.3 Setting up the Application in Code Composer Without Using a GEL file
The steps below replace the steps in Section 3.2, and set up the application without using a GEL file.
1. Go to Project menu -> Open… and navigate to the folder where the header files were extracted in Step
2 of Section 3.1.
2. Open the DSP280x_examples folder (or the examples folder corresponding to your device). By default,
this should be C:\tidcs\c28\DSP280x\vxyz\DSP280x_examples\.
3. Click on the cpu_timer folder, and inside the folder, open the Example_280xCpuTimer.pjt file.
4. Go to Project menu-> Build.
5. Then when the build completes, go to File menu->Load program
6. Browse to the cpu_timer folder, click on the Debug folder, and select the Example_280xCpuTimer.out
file. Files with the extension .out are generated by the linker and contain the data that is loaded into the
C28x device SARAM.
7. Now set up the Watch window by highlighting the variable or register to be observed
(CpuTimer0.InterruptCount), right-clicking, and selecting "Add to Watch Window" as shown in Figure 5.
Another option is to type the register name or variable directly into the Watch Window.

Figure 5. Adding Variables to the Watch Window

8. Continue with the steps in Section 3.4 to run the application.

3.4 Running the Application

Step 1. To observe the Watch variables changing in real-time, click on Debug menu-> Real-time
mode (See Figure 6). A dialog box will pop up asking if you really want to allow real-time
mode switching. Click OK. Then right-click in the watch window, and select Continuous
Refresh.

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Figure 6. Real-time Mode Option in the Debug Menu

Step 2. Reset the CPU by going to Debug menu -> Reset CPU
Step 3. Run the program by clicking on the blue running man icon on the Debug Toolbar, or by going
to Debug->Run. The CPU Timer example sets up a CPU Timer to interrupt once every 1
second. Observe in the Watch Window as CpuTimerx.InterruptCount (where x = 0, 1, or 2)
increments once per second.
Step 4. Expand CpuTimerx and/or CpuTimerxRegs to see the CPU Timer registers and related
variables change as the program runs.
Step 5. When you want to halt the program, click on the blue man icon with the red X on the Debug
Toolbar or by going to Debug->Halt.
Step 6. If you want to change the frequency of the interrupts, expand the source folder in the File
View and click on Example_280xCpuTimer.c. Scroll down to the Configcputimer() function.
replace 1000000 with your desired period in microseconds. Then go back to Section 3.2 or
Section 3.3 to rebuild and run your application.
Congratulations! You have finished running your first C28x application on an eZdsp. To further understand
the general flow of C28x application software setup, it is recommended to read through the example
and/or header file comments. The device initialization flow is the same in all the examples.

4 Reference Designs
This section includes reference designs available for the C2000 device families.
The TMS320F2833x reference design is available for download as (SPRC541).

5 Technical Publication Descriptions

This section describes the content contained in technical publications that support this device. All of the
technical publications described below can be found in the device product folder. Check your device
product folder frequently for the most recent technical documentation.

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5.1 Using Texas Instruments Incorporated Literature Numbers
All Texas Instruments Incorporated documentation is assigned a literature number. This number can be
used to search for the document on the Web. Technical documentation revisions are indicated by the
alpha character at the end of the literature number on the title page, and in the file name.
Use the literature number (without the trailing alpha character) to search the Texas Instruments
Incorporated website for the document. For example, if a data manual has a literature number of
SPRS205B, the "B" indicates the revision of the document. If the document has no trailing alpha
character, it is the original version of the document. When searching for this document on the Texas
Instruments Incorporated web site, you simply enter "SPRS205" as the search keyword.
Data Sheets and Data Manuals
The Data Sheet or Data Manual is the functional specification for the device. Topics covered in this
document include but are not limited to the following:
• High-level functional overview
• Pinouts and packaging information
• Signal descriptions
• Device-specific information about peripherals and registers
• Electrical specifications
Silicon Errata
The Silicon Errata documents exceptions to the functional specification as defined in the Data Sheet or
Data Manual.
Reference Guides
Reference Guides provide additional information describing the architecture and operation of hardware
components of the DSP platform, generation, or device, beyond the scope of the Data Sheet or Data
Manual.
Application Reports
Application Reports are written to describe implementation details specific to a device, peripheral, use of
technology, or explanation of usage.

5.2 2833x Digital Signal Controller (DSC) Data Manual

Data Manual—
SPRS439— TMS320F28335, F28334, F28332 Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) Data Manual contains
the pinout, signal descriptions, as well as electrical and timing specifications for the F2833x
devices.

5.3 2833x DSC User's/Reference Guides

CPU User's Guides—
SPRU430— TMS320C28x DSP CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide describes the central
processing unit (CPU) and the assembly language instructions of the TMS320C28x fixed-point
digital signal processors (DSPs). It also describes emulation features available on these DSPs.
SPRUEO2— TMS320C28x Floating Point Unit and Instruction Set Reference Guide describes the
floating-point unit and includes the instructions for the FPU.
Peripheral Guides—
SPRU566— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Peripheral Reference Guide describes the peripheral reference guides
of the 28x digital signal processors (DSPs).
SPRUFB0— TMS320x2833x System Control and Interrupts Reference Guide describes the various
interrupts and system control features of the 2833x digital signal controllers (DSCs).

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SPRU812— TMS320x2833x Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Reference Guide describes how to
configure and use the on-chip ADC module, which is a 12-bit pipelined ADC.
SPRU949— TMS320x2833x External Interface (XINTF) User's Guide describes the XINTF, which is a
nonmultiplexed asynchronous bus, as it is used on the 2833x devices.
SPRU963— TMS320x2833x Boot ROM User's Guide describes the purpose and features of the
bootloader (factory-programmed boot-loading software) and provides examples of code. It also
describes other contents of the device on-chip boot ROM and identifies where all of the information
is located within that memory.
SPRUFB7— TMS320x2833x Multichannel Buffered Serial Port (McBSP) User's Guide describes the
McBSP available on the F2833x devices. The McBSPs allow direct interface between a DSP and
other devices in a system.
SPRUFB8— TMS320x2833x Direct Memory Access (DMA) Reference Guide describes the DMA on the
2833x devices.
SPRU791— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Pulse Width Modulator (ePWM) Module Reference Guide
describes the main areas of the enhanced pulse width modulator that include digital motor control,
switch mode power supply control, UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), and other forms of power
conversion.
SPRU924— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx High-Resolution Pulse Width Modulator (HRPWM) describes the
operation of the high-resolution extension to the pulse width modulator (HRPWM).
SPRU807— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Capture (eCAP) Module Reference Guide describes the
enhanced capture module. It includes the module description and registers.
SPRU790— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) Reference Guide
describes the eQEP module, which is used for interfacing with a linear or rotary incremental
encoder to get position, direction, and speed information from a rotating machine in high
performance motion and position control systems. It includes the module description and registers.
SPRU074— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Controller Area Network (eCAN) Reference Guide describes
the eCAN that uses established protocol to communicate serially with other controllers in electrically
noisy environments.
SPRU051— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Serial Communication Interface (SCI) Reference Guide describes the
SCI, which is a two-wire asynchronous serial port, commonly known as a UART. The SCI modules
support digital communications between the CPU and other asynchronous peripherals that use the
standard non-return-to-zero (NRZ) format.
SPRU059— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Reference Guide describes the SPI -
a high-speed synchronous serial input/output (I/O) port - that allows a serial bit stream of
programmed length (one to sixteen bits) to be shifted into and out of the device at a programmed
bit-transfer rate.
SPRU721— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Reference Guide describes the features
and operation of the inter-integrated circuit (I2C) module.
Tools Guides—
SPRU513— TMS320C28x Assembly Language Tools User's Guide describes the assembly language
tools (assembler and other tools used to develop assembly language code), assembler directives,
macros, common object file format, and symbolic debugging directives for the TMS320C28x device.
SPRU514— TMS320C28x Optimizing C Compiler User's Guide describes the TMS320C28x™ C/C++
compiler. This compiler accepts ANSI standard C/C++ source code and produces TMS320 DSP
assembly language source code for the TMS320C28x device.
SPRU608— The TMS320C28x Instruction Set Simulator Technical Overview describes the simulator,
available within the Code Composer Studio for TMS320C2000 IDE, that simulates the instruction
set of the C28x™ core.

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SPRU625— TMS320C28x DSP/BIOS Application Programming Interface (API) Reference Guide
describes development using DSP/BIOS.

5.4 280x DSP Data Manuals

Data Manuals—
SPRS230— TMS320F2809, F2808, F2806, F2802, F2801, C2802, C2801, and F2801x DSPs Data
Manual contains the pinout, signal descriptions, as well as electrical and timing specifications for
the F280x devices.
SPRS357— TMS320F28044 Digital Signal Processor Data Manual contains the pinout, signal
descriptions, as well as electrical and timing specifications for the F28044 device.

5.5 280x DSP User's Guides

CPU User's Guides—
SPRU430— TMS320C28x DSP CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide describes the central
processing unit (CPU) and the assembly language instructions of the TMS320C28x fixed-point
digital signal processors (DSPs). It also describes emulation features available on these DSPs.
SPRU712— TMS320x280x, 2801x, 2804x System Control and Interrupts Reference Guide describes the
various interrupts and system control features of the 280x digital signal processors (DSPs).
Peripheral Guides—
SPRU566— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Peripheral Reference Guide describes the peripheral reference guides
of the 28x digital signal processors (DSPs).
SPRU716— TMS320x280x, 2801x, 2804x Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Reference Guide describes
how to configure and use the on-chip ADC module, which is a 12-bit pipelined ADC.
SPRU791— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Pulse Width Modulator (ePWM) Module Reference Guide
describes the main areas of the enhanced pulse width modulator that include digital motor control,
switch mode power supply control, UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), and other forms of power
conversion
SPRU790— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) Reference Guide
describes the eQEP module, which is used for interfacing with a linear or rotary incremental
encoder to get position, direction, and speed information from a rotating machine in high
performance motion and position control systems. It includes the module description and registers
SPRU807— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Capture (eCAP) Module Reference Guide describes the
enhanced capture module. It includes the module description and registers.
SPRU924— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx High-Resolution Pulse Width Modulator (HRPWM) describes the
operation of the high-resolution extension to the pulse width modulator (HRPWM)
SPRU074— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Controller Area Network (eCAN) Reference Guide describes
the eCAN that uses established protocol to communicate serially with other controllers in electrically
noisy environments.
SPRU051— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Serial Communication Interface (SCI) Reference Guide describes the
SCI, which is a two-wire asynchronous serial port, commonly known as a UART. The SCI modules
support digital communications between the CPU and other asynchronous peripherals that use the
standard non-return-to-zero (NRZ) format.
SPRU059— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Reference Guide describes the SPI -
a high-speed synchronous serial input/output (I/O) port - that allows a serial bit stream of
programmed length (one to sixteen bits) to be shifted into and out of the device at a programmed
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SPRU721— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Reference Guide describes the features
and operation of the inter-integrated circuit (I2C) module.
SPRU722— TMS320x280x, 2801x, 2804x Boot ROM Reference Guide describes the purpose and
features of the bootloader (factory-programmed boot-loading software). It also describes other
contents of the device on-chip boot ROM and identifies where all of the information is located within
that memory.
Tools Guides—
SPRU513— TMS320C28x Assembly Language Tools User's Guide describes the assembly language
tools (assembler and other tools used to develop assembly language code), assembler directives,
macros, common object file format, and symbolic debugging directives for the TMS320C28x device.
SPRU514— TMS320C28x Optimizing C Compiler User's Guide describes the TMS320C28x™ C/C++
compiler. This compiler accepts ANSI standard C/C++ source code and produces TMS320 DSP
assembly language source code for the TMS320C28x device.
SPRU608— The TMS320C28x Instruction Set Simulator Technical Overview describes the simulator,
available within the Code Composer Studio for TMS320C2000 IDE, that simulates the instruction
set of the C28x™ core.
SPRU625— TMS320C28x DSP/BIOS Application Programming Interface (API) Reference Guide
describes development using DSP/BIOS.

5.6 281x DSP Data Manuals

Data Manuals—
SPRS174— TMS320F2810, TMS320F2811, TMS320F2812, TMS320C2810, TMS320C2811,
TMS320C2812 Digital Signal Processors Data Manual contains the electrical and timing
specifications for these devices, as well as signal descriptions and pinouts for all of the available
packages.
SPRS257— TMS320R2811, TMS320R2812 Digital Signal Processors Data Manual contains the electrical
and timing specifications for these devices, as well as signal descriptions and pinouts for all of the
available packages.

5.7 281x User's Guides

CPU User's Guides—
SPRU430— TMS320C28x DSP CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide describes the central
processing unit (CPU) and the assembly language instructions of the TMS320C28x fixed-point
digital signal processors (DSPs). It also describes emulation features available on these DSPs.
SPRU078— TMS320x281x System Control and Interrupts Reference Guide describes the various
interrupts and system control features of the 281x digital signal processors (DSPs).
Peripheral Guides—
SPRU566— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Peripheral Reference Guide describes the peripheral reference guides
of the 28x digital signal processors (DSPs).
SPRU060— TMS320x281x Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Reference Guide describes the ADC
module, which is a 12-bit pipelined ADC. The analog circuits of this converter, referred to as the
core in this document, include the front-end analog multiplexers (MUXs), sample-and-hold (S/H)
circuits, the conversion core, voltage regulators, and other analog supporting circuits. Digital
circuits, referred to as the wrapper in this document, include programmable conversion sequencer,
result registers, interface to analog circuits, interface to device peripheral bus, and interface to other
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SPRU065— TMS320x281x Event Manager (EV) Reference Guide describes the EV modules that provide
a broad range of functions and features that are particularly useful in motion control and motor
control applications. The EV modules include general-purpose (GP) timers, full-compare/pulse
width modulator (PWM) units, capture units, and quadrature-encoder pulse (QEP) circuits.
SPRU074— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Controller Area Network (eCAN) Reference Guide describes
the eCAN that uses established protocol to communicate serially with other controllers in electrically
noisy environments.
SPRU051— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Serial Communication Interface (SCI) Reference Guide describes the
SCI, which is a two-wire asynchronous serial port, commonly known as a UART. The SCI modules
support digital communications between the CPU and other asynchronous peripherals that use the
standard non-return-to-zero (NRZ) format.
SPRU059— TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Reference Guide describes the SPI -
a high-speed synchronous serial input/output (I/O) port - that allows a serial bit stream of
programmed length (one to sixteen bits) to be shifted into and out of the device at a programmed
bit-transfer rate.
SPRU061— TMS320x281x Multi-channel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs) Reference Guide describes the
McBSP available on the C28x devices. The McBSPs allow direct interface between a DSP and
other devices in a system.
SPRU067— TMS320x281x External Interface (XINTF) Reference Guide describes the external interface
(XINTF) of the 281x digital signal processors (DSPs).
SPRU095— TMS320x281x Boot ROM Reference Guide describes the purpose and features of the
bootloader (factory-programmed boot-loading software). It also describes other contents of the
device on-chip boot ROM and identifies where all of the information is located within that memory.
Tools Guides—
SPRU513— TMS320C28x Assembly Language Tools User's Guide describes the assembly language
tools (assembler and other tools used to develop assembly language code), assembler directives,
macros, common object file format, and symbolic debugging directives for the TMS320C28x device.
SPRU514— TMS320C28x Optimizing C Compiler User's Guide describes the TMS320C28x™ C/C++
compiler. This compiler accepts ANSI standard C/C++ source code and produces TMS320 DSP
assembly language source code for the TMS320C28x device.
SPRU608— The TMS320C28x Instruction Set Simulator Technical Overview describes the simulator,
available within the Code Composer Studio for TMS320C2000 IDE, that simulates the instruction
set of the C28x™ core.
SPRU625— TMS320C28x DSP/BIOS Application Programming Interface (API) Reference Guide
describes development using DSP/BIOS.

5.8 Application Reports

Application reports provide help for specific applications.
Application Reports—
SPRAAM0— Getting Started With TMS320C28x™ Digital Signal Controllers is organized by development
flow and functional areas to make your design effort as seamless as possible. Tips on getting
started with C28x™ DSP software and hardware development are provided to aid in your initial
design and debug efforts. Each section includes pointers to valuable information including technical
documentation, software, and tools for use in each phase of design.
SPRAAD5— Power Line Communication for Lighting Apps using BPSK w/ a Single DSP Controller
presents a complete implementation of a power line modem following CEA-709 protocol using a
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SPRAA85— Programming TMS320x28xx and 28xxx Peripherals in C/C++ explores a hardware
abstraction layer implementation to make C/C++ coding easier on 28x DSPs. This method is
compared to traditional #define macros and topics of code efficiency and special case registers are
also addressed.
SPRA958— Running an Application from Internal Flash Memory on the TMS320F28xx DSP covers the
requirements needed to properly configure application software for execution from on-chip flash
memory. Requirements for both DSP/BIOS™ and non-DSP/BIOS projects are presented. Example
code projects are included.
SPRAA91— TMS320F280x DSC USB Connectivity Using TUSB3410 USB-to-UART Bridge Chip
presents hardware connections as well as software preparation and operation of the development
system using a simple communication echo program.
SPRAA58— TMS320x281x to TMS320x280x Migration Overview describes differences between the
Texas Instruments TMS320x281x and TMS320x280x DSPs to assist in application migration from
the 281x to the 280x. While the main focus of this document is migration from 281x to 280x, users
considering migrating in the reverse direction (280x to 281x) will also find this document useful.
SPRAAD8— TMS320280x and TMS320F2801x ADC Calibration describes a method for improving the
absolute accuracy of the 12-bit ADC found on the TMS320280x and TMS3202801x devices.
Inherent gain and offset errors affect the absolute accuracy of the ADC. The methods described in
this report can improve the absolute accuracy of the ADC to levels better than 0.5%. This
application report has an option to download an example program that executes from RAM on the
F2808 EzDSP.
SPRAAI1— Using Enhanced Pulse Width Modulator (ePWM) Module for 0-100% Duty Cycle Control
provides a guide for the use of the ePWM module to provide 0% to 100% duty cycle control and is
applicable to the TMS320x280x family of processors.
SPRAA88— Using PWM Output as a Digital-to-Analog Converter on a TMS320F280x presents a method
for utilizing the on-chip pulse width modulated (PWM) signal generators on the TMS320F280x
family of digital signal controllers as a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
SPRAAH1— Using the Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) Module provides a guide for the use
of the eQEP module as a dedicated capture unit and is applicable to the TMS320x280x, 28xxx
family of processors.
SPRA820— Online Stack Overflow Detection on the TMS320C28x DSP presents the methodology for
online stack overflow detection on the TMS320C28x™ DSP. C-source code is provided that
contains functions for implementing the overflow detection on both DSP/BIOS™ and
non-DSP/BIOS applications.
SPRA806— An Easy Way of Creating a C-callable Assembly Function for the TMS320C28x DSP
provides instructions and suggestions to configure the C compiler to assist with understanding of
parameter-passing conventions and environments expected by the C compiler.

5.9 BSDL Models

The Boundary Scan Description Language (BSDL) file for a given device describes how the boundary
scan components are implemented on the device according to the JTAG standard IEEE 1149.1. This file
can be used to assist in the testing of the connectivity of the device to other board level components.
Software—
SPRM194— F2801 100-Pin GGM/ZGM BSDL Model
SPRM195— F2801 100-Pin PZ BSDL Model
SPRM196— F2806 100-Pin PZ BSDL Model
SPRM197— F2808 100-Pin PZ BSDL Model
SPRM198— F2808 100-Pin GGM/ZGM BSDL Model

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SPRM200— F2806 100-Pin GGM/ZGM BSDL Model
SPRM244— F2809 GGM/ZGM BSDL Model
SPRM245— F2809 PZ BSDL Model
SPRM246— F28044 GGM/ZGM BSDL Model
SPRM247— F28044 PZ BSDL Model
SPRM258— C2801 100-Pin PZ BSDL Model
SPRM259— C2801 100-Pin GGM/ZGM BSDL Model
SPRM260— C2802 100-Pin PZ BSDL Model
SPRM261— C2802 100-Pin GGM/ZGM BSDL Model
SPRM177— F2810 PBK BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM178 — F2811 PBK BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM179 — F2812 PGF BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM180 — F2812 GHH BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM187 — C2810 PBK BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM188— C2811 PBK BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM189— C2812 GHH BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)
SPRM190— C2812 PGF BSDL Model (Silicon Revision C and higher)

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