NXP UM11940 TPL Decoder Tool for Saleae Logic Software User Manual

UM11940
TPL decoder tool for Saleae logic software
Rev. 1 — 12 June 2023

UM11940 TPL Decoder Tool for Saleae Logic Software

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Abstract| This user manual aims to introduce the transport protocol link (TPL) decoder tool working as extension of the Saleae logic software.

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Introduction to the TPL decoder tool for Saleae logic software

The TPL decoder is a high-level analyzer (HLA) extension for the Saleae logic software. It helps decoding the NXP TPL protocols on several physical layers.

This tool is also part of the NXP battery management system (BMS) communication decoder ecosystem and can work together with the KIT-TPLSNIFEVB hardware board that facilitates the acquisition of electrical transport protocol link  (ETPL) signals.

1.1 Package content
The downloadable package contains the TPL decoder installer along with a release notes and software content register (SCR) files. More information about supported devices and physical layers covered in the latest version can be found  in the release notes file.
1.2 Pre-requisites
The TPL decoder is an HLA extension for the Saleae logic software. Therefore the recommended Saleae logic software version (see release notes file) must be installed prior to the TPL decoder installation. To download the Saleae logic software, visit the Saleae website.
1.3 Installation
Refer to the release notes file for installation steps.
1.4 Use
Guidance on using the TPL decoder can be found directly in the Saleae logic software by clicking the TPL decoder in the Extensions menu.

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Date of release: 12 June 2023
Document identifier: UM11940

References

• KIT-TPLSNIFEVB | Battery Management System (BMS) Communication Monitoring and Debugging Toolkit | NXP Semiconductors
• Logic analyzer software from Saleae

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