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Evaluating Performance with the ADCPro Software
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11.1.3 Collecting Data
Once you have configured the ADS1281 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
ADS1281EVM-PDK plug-in disables all the front panel controls while acquiring, and displays a progress
bar as shown in
Figure 26 .
Figure 26. 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 .
11.2 Troubleshooting
If ADCPro stops responding while the ads1281EVM-PDK is connected, try unplugging the power supply
from the PDK. Unload and reload the plug-in before reapplying power to the PDK.
24 ADS1281EVM and ADS1281EVM-PDK User ' s Guide SBAU143C – March 2009 – Revised May 2011
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