This section covers the
five steps needed to get started when using this EVM to evaluate an
NL logic or translation device, which are as follows:
- Identify the
desired package for the device being evaluated. As stated
previously, this EVM has nine sections each of which
contains a footprint for one of the packages mentioned.
Break off the selected section (optional).
- Solder down the device. Figure 2-2 shows an example of proper placement.
- Ensure the EVM is
configured accordingly for dual supply or single supply
device. The EVM comes default configured for dual supply
devices, but is easily configured using a 0-Ω resistor for
single supply devices. Figure 2-3 shows how this is done.
- Interface with device pins. The kit includes
twelve 12-pin headers and eight supply test points which
will allow the user to fully populate two sections (headers
can be broken apart for lower pin counts). An example of
this, with the addition of bypass capacitors for the
supplies, as shown in Figure 2-4.
- Before applying power to the EVM, ensure the
proper supply configuration is in place to avoid shorting
two supplies together.