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

3.1.1 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 AMC7908EVM tool folder on TI.com. Run the GUI installer to install the AMC7908EVM GUI software on your PC. The software installation automatically copies the required LabVIEW™ software files and drivers to the PC.

When the AMC7908EVM GUI is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to select an installation directory. If left unchanged, Figure 4-1 shows that the software location defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\AMC7908EVM.

AMC7908EVM 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 4-2 shows the FTDI USB drivers installation window that is automatically launched after the AMC7908EVM software installation is complete. Restart the PC to finish installation.

AMC7908EVM FTDI USB DriversFigure 3-2 FTDI USB Drivers