SLAU912 January   2024

 

  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 Power Requirements
    2. 2.2 Jumper Information
    3. 2.3 Setup
    4. 2.4 Test Points
    5. 2.5 High-Current Optional Stage
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 GUI Installation
    2. 3.2 Software Development
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  11. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks

3.1 GUI Installation

This section provides the procedure for EVM software installation.

The EVM software is compatible with the Windows® 10 operating system. Before installing the software, make sure that the DAC80404EVM is not connected to the local machine.

Download the latest version of the EVM graphical user interface (GUI) installer from the Order and start development subsection of the DAC81404EVM tool folder on TI.com. Run the GUI installer to install the DAC81404EVM GUI software on your local machine.

When the DAC804xxEVM GUI is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to select an installation directory. If left unchanged, then Figure 5-8 shows that the software location defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\DAC814xxEVM.

GUID-20230719-SS0I-H9VJ-VXC6-PSTR0NSRKRZZ-low.svg Figure 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 DAC814xxEVM software installation is complete.

GUID-20230530-SS0I-KQHF-WBRB-WMPK4VHJMHDF-low.svg Figure 3-2 FTDI USB Drivers