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RS485 connection

Category: Hardware
Product Number: TMC5160

Hi Everybody,

I've just received my TMC5160 EVAL kit, and I have problem with connecting to it with the TMC IDE.

How can I directly connect to it through PC? I've tried with an USB/RS232 converter, connected with an RS232/RS485 converter, and

connected the RS485 + and - signals to the TMC5160's SWIOP and SWION pins, with an 1k pullup resistor between the SWIOP and +5V.

The I/O supply pins get the +5V supply. What's the problem? Should I use MAX485 or similar transceiver IC?

Also added 120 Ohm termination resistor. The wiring is as short as 20cm.

Thanks in advance,

Levente Trifonov