SLAU883A March   2024  – June 2024 AMC7908

 

  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 SPI Configuration
      4. 2.2.4 I2C Configuration
  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. 6Revision History

3.2.1 Launching the Software

If installed in the default directory, launch the AMC7908EVM software by searching for "AMC7908EVM" in the Windows®Start menu.

Figure 4-3 shows the initial configuration menu that is present when the GUI is launched. From this menu, select the interface protocol, as well as the I2C address, if desired. Select the CONFIG button to save the current settings and launch the main GUI.

AMC7908EVM AMC7908EVM Interface Settings at LaunchFigure 3-3 AMC7908EVM Interface Settings at Launch

Figure 4-4 shows the GUI after launch.

AMC7908EVM AMC7908EVM GUI at LaunchFigure 3-4 AMC7908EVM 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. Figure 4-5 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 PC, restart the AMC7908EVM software to detect the device.

AMC7908EVM FTDI Digital Controller Connection StatusFigure 3-5 FTDI Digital Controller Connection Status