This Target Power configuration can be used to measure voltage as well as current on the target board.
Hardware Setup
Channel A (CHA) is a connector with two terminals, one for Voltage In (VI) and one for Voltage Out (VO).
Connecting the CHA VI terminal to the target power supply section allows voltage measurements to be made.
Connecting the CHA VO terminal to the target board provides the same current information as the modular connection. The modular cable still needs to be connected to provide communication to the emulator.
The VO connection is simply the Vdd connection after the sense resistor. It must connect to the device Vdd connection to complete the circuit and allow measurements to be made. In this configuration, the modular cable Vdd connection must not be connected on the target, i.e., the device or target section must be isolated from the rest of the target board.
Figure 1: Power Monitor Board CHA Connections
Figure 2: CHA Internal Connections
Software Setup – Power
In this configuration, you can continue powering the target from the emulator or you can power the target board independently.
To set the target power source:
1
In theProject Properties window, click on theReal ICE category and select thePower option category.
2
Locate the checkboxPower target circuit from REAL ICE. Check to power the target from the emulator. Uncheck to power the target with its own power supply.
3
ClickApply orOK.
