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10.1.3 Collecting Data
10.2 Troubleshooting
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Evaluating Performance with the ADCPro Software
Once you have configured the ADS1278 for your test scenario, press the ADCPro Acquire button to start
the collection of the number of datapoints specified in the Test plug-in Block Size control. The
ADS1278EVM-PDK plug-in disables all the front panel controls while acquiring, and displays a progress
bar as shown in
Figure 30 .
Figure 30. Progress Bar While Collecting Data
For more information on testing analog-to-digital converters in general and using ADCPro and Test
plug-ins, refer to the
ADCPro User Guide .
If ADCPro stops responding while the ADS1278EVM-PDK is connected, try unplugging the power supply
from the PDK. Unload and reload the plug-in before reapplying power to the PDK.
SBAU129C – November 2007 – Revised July 2008 ADS1178EVM, ADS1278EVM, ADS1178EVM-PDK, and ADS1278EVM-PDK 31
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