SLAU202B December   2006  – October 2024 DAC8831 , DAC8832

 

  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
  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 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
  13. 7Revision History

3.2.1 Launching the Software

If installed in the default directory, launch the DAC8831EVM software by searching for "DAC8831EVM GUI" in the Windows® Start menu.

Figure 3-3 shows the GUI after launch.

DAC883xEVM DAC8831EVM GUI at LaunchFigure 3-3 DAC8831EVM GUI at Launch

If the FTDI controller is not connected to the computer when the software is launched, the GUI defaults to demo mode. Figure 3-4 illustrates the bottom-left corner of the GUI that shows the hardware connection status: DEMO MODE or CONNECTED. After the FTDI controller is properly connected to the computer, uncheck the "Demo Mode" check box on the upper right of the GUI to connect the EVM.

DAC883xEVM FTDI Digital Controller Connection StatusFigure 3-4 FTDI Digital Controller Connection Status