SBOU274A December   2021  – January 2022 OPT3004

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Overview
    1. 1.1 OPT3004DTSEVM Kit Contents
    2. 1.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
  3. 2OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware
    1. 2.1 Theory of Operation for the OPT3004DTSEVM
    2. 2.2 OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Overview
  4. 3OPT3004DTSEVM Software
    1. 3.1 Hardware Requirements
    2. 3.2 Software Installation
    3. 3.3 Typical OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Setup
    4. 3.4 Launching the OPT3004EVM Software
    5. 3.5 OPT3004DTSEVM Software Operation
      1. 3.5.1 Getting Started
      2. 3.5.2 Feature Descriptions
        1. 3.5.2.1 Lux Plot
        2. 3.5.2.2 Drop-down Selectors
        3. 3.5.2.3 Save to File
        4. 3.5.2.4 Mean, Std, and the Blue Slider
        5. 3.5.2.5 Scripts Window
        6. 3.5.2.6 Overview of Device Registers
        7. 3.5.2.7 Additional Features of the Scripts Window
          1. 3.5.2.7.1 Hidden IDE Window
          2. 3.5.2.7.2 devInit.py
          3. 3.5.2.7.3 04-launchGUI.py
  5. 4Schematic, PCB Layout, and Bill of Materials
    1. 4.1 Coupon Board
      1. 4.1.1 Schematic
      2. 4.1.2 PCB Layout
      3. 4.1.3 Bill of Materials
    2. 4.2 Motherboard
      1. 4.2.1 Schematic
      2. 4.2.2 PCB Layout
      3. 4.2.3 Bill of Materials
  6. 5Troubleshooting
    1. 5.1 Microsoft Windows 7 Manual Driver Installation
  7. 6Revision History

2.2 OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Overview

The EVM ships with the coupon plugged into the motherboard. If not already assembled, the basic hardware setup for the OPT3004DTSEVM involves plugging the coupon board into the motherboard socket. Take special care to make sure the coupon is oriented correctly as shown in Figure 1-1. Then connect the USB cable. This section presents the details of this procedure.

CAUTION:

Many of the components on the OPT3004DTSEVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Customers are advised to observe proper ESD handling precautions when unpacking and handling the EVM, including the use of a grounded wrist strap at an approved ESD workstation.