Nxp Um11940 Tpl Decoder Tool For Saleae Logic Software User Manual (+ PDF)

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

TPL decoder HLA

Package Content

The downloadable package contains the TPL decoder installer
along with release notes and software content register (SCR) files.
The release notes file provides information about supported devices
and physical layers covered in the latest version.

Pre-requisites

The TPL decoder requires the Saleae logic software to be
installed. Refer to the release notes file for the recommended
Saleae logic software version. To download the Saleae logic
software, visit the Saleae website.

Installation

Refer to the release notes file for installation steps.

Usage

To use the TPL decoder, open the Saleae logic software and click
on the TPL decoder in the Extensions menu. Detailed guidance on
using the TPL decoder can be found within the Saleae logic
software.

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Keywords

TPL decoder, TPL, transport protocol link, BMS communication, TPL sniffer

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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1 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.

Figure 1.TPL decoder HLA
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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Contents

Introduction to the TPL decoder tool for

Saleae logic software ………………………………….. 3

1.1

Package content …………………………………………3

1.2

Pre-requisites ……………………………………………..3

1.3

Installation ………………………………………………….3

1.4

Use ………………………………………………………….. 3

Legal information ………………………………………… 4

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