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

3.1.1 Software Installation

Note: Do not connect the EVM to the computer while 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 DAC8831EVM tool folder on TI.com. Run the GUI installer to install the DAC8831EVM GUI software on your computer. The software installation automatically copies the required LabVIEW™ software files and drivers to the computer.

When the DAC8831EVM GUI is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to select an installation directory. If left unchanged, Figure 3-1 shows that the software location defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\DAC8831EVM GUI.

DAC883xEVM 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. Figure 3-2 shows the FTDI USB drivers installation window that is automatically launched after the DAC8831EVM GUI software installation is complete.

DAC883xEVM FTDI USB DriversFigure 3-2 FTDI USB Drivers