SLAU934 September   2024 DAC121S101-SEP

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Hardware Setup
      1. 2.1.1 Hardware Theory of Operation
      2. 2.1.2 Jumper Definitions
      3. 2.1.3 Connector Definitions
      4. 2.1.4 Test Points
    2. 2.2 Hardware Overview
      1. 2.2.1 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
      2. 2.2.2 Connecting the FTDI Digital Controller
      3. 2.2.3 Glitch Testing
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Software Installation
    2. 3.2 Software Overview
      1. 3.2.1 Launching the Software
      2. 3.2.2 Software Features
        1. 3.2.2.1 Low Level Configuration Page
        2. 3.2.2.2 High Level Configuration Page
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  11. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  12. 6Related Documentation

3.1.1 Software Installation

Note: Do not connect the EVM to the PC when the software is installing.

Download the latest version of the EVM graphical user interface (GUI) installer from the Order and start development subsection of the DAC121S101SEPEVM tool folder on TI.com. Run the GUI installer to install the DAC121S101SEPEVM GUI software on your PC. The software installation automatically copies the required LabVIEW™ software files and drivers to the PC.

When the DAC121S101SEPEVM GUI is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to select an installation directory. If left unchanged, then the software location defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\DAC121S101SEPEVM GUI, as shown in Figure 3-1.

DAC121S101SEPEVM Software Installation PathFigure 3-1 Software Installation Path

The EVM software also installs the Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) USB drivers using a separate executable file. The FTDI USB drivers installation window that is automatically launched after the DAC121S101SEPEVM software installation is complete, as shown in Figure 3-2.

DAC121S101SEPEVM FTDI USB DriversFigure 3-2 FTDI USB Drivers