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

3.2.1 Launching the Software

If installed in the default directory, then launch the DAC121S101SEPEVM software by searching for DAC121S101SEPEVM in the Windows®Start menu.

The GUI after launch is shown in Figure 3-3.

DAC121S101SEPEVM DAC121S101SEPEVM GUI at LaunchFigure 3-3 DAC121S101SEPEVM GUI at Launch

If the FTDI controller is not connected to the PC when the software is launched, then the GUI defaults to demo mode. The bottom-left corner of the GUI that shows the hardware connection status: DEMO MODE or CONNECTED, as shown in Figure 3-4. After the FTDI controller is properly connected to the PC, restart the DAC121S101SEPEVM software to detect the device.

DAC121S101SEPEVM FTDI Digital Controller Connection StatusFigure 3-4 FTDI Digital Controller Connection Status