SLAU900 November   2023

 

  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 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
      2. 2.1.2 Power Configurations and Jumper Settings
      3. 2.1.3 Connecting the Hardware
    2. 2.2 Hardware Description
      1. 2.2.1 Signal Definitions
      2. 2.2.2 Optional Circuitry
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Software Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Operating Systems
      2. 3.1.2 Software Installation
    2. 3.2 Software Description
      1. 3.2.1 Starting the Software
      2. 3.2.2 Software Features
        1. 3.2.2.1 High Level Configuration Page
          1. 3.2.2.1.1 Basic DAC Subpage
        2. 3.2.2.2 Low 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.     Trademarks

3.1.2 Software Installation

Make sure that the AFE532A3WEVM is not connected to the computer during the software installation.

The AFE532A3WEVM software can be downloaded from the device product folders or AFE532A3WEVM tool folder. After the software is downloaded, navigate to the download folder, and run the SMART-DAC-EVM-GUI installer executable.

When the AFE532A3WEVM software is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to select an installation directory. Figure 4-1 shows that the software path defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\SMART-DAC-EVM-GUI.

GUID-20230726-SS0I-LPJ0-HGWQ-5PNCTBFFCDBP-low.pngFigure 3-1 Software Installation Path

The software installation also installs the FTDI USB drivers, and automatically copies the required LabVIEW™ software files and drivers to the computer. The FTDI USB drivers install in a second executable. Figure 4-2 shows the window that is automatically launched after the software installation is complete.

GUID-75F81C7D-5F00-4B31-BC82-00D00F799D20-low.pngFigure 3-2 FTDI USB Drivers