The EVM software is controlled through a graphical user interface (GUI). The software communicates with the EVM through an available USB port. The minimum hardware requirements for the EVM software are:
- IBM PC-compatible computer running a Microsoft Windows XP® or
newer operating system
- Available USB port
- Mouse
Software installation
- Open the LP8757_installer.exe.
- Installer prompts to accept the license agreement (see Figure 3-1).
- Installer prompts to choose which features of LP8757 Installer you want to install (see Figure 3-2).
- Installer prompts to select Destination Folder (see Figure 3-3).
- Press Install and the installation starts.
- Installer prompts when installation is complete (see Figure 3-4).
Open the LP8757 GUI. Connect the EVM to the PC
with the USB cable.
- With the power supply
disconnected from the unit under test (UUT), open LP8757.exe located in the
directory selected during installation.
- On the Evaluation SW window
bottom right corner you should see text Hardware connected. Refer to
Figure 3-5.