Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
This section guides the user through the EVM test procedure to obtain a valid data capture from the
ADS54J40EVM using the TSW14J56EVM capture card. This should be the starting point for all
evaluations.
2.1
Software Installation
The proper software must be installed before beginning evaluation. See
for a list of the
required software. The
section of this document contains links to find the software on the TI
website.
Important:
The software must be installed before connecting the ADS54J40EVM and TSW14J56 to the
computer for the first time.
2.1.1
ADS54Jxx EVM GUI Installation
The ADS54Jxx EVM GUI is used to control the ADS54J40EVM. It must be used to properly configure the
devices on the EVM.
1. Download the ADS54Jxx EVM GUI from the TI website. The
section of this document
contains links to find the software on the TI website.
2. Extract the files from the zip file.
3. Run
setup.exe
and follow the installation prompts.
2.1.2
High Speed Data Converter Pro GUI Installation
High Speed Data Converter Pro (HSDC Pro) is used to control the TSW14J56EVM and analyze the
captured data. Please see the HSDC Pro user’s guide (
) for more information.
1. Download HSDC Pro from the TI website. The
section of this document contains the link to
find the software on the TI website.
2. Extract the files from the zip file.
3. Run
setup.exe
and follow the installation prompts.
4. If the version of HSDC Pro is 4.0 or lower, download HSDC Pro GUI Updates (Rev. I) from the TI
website. The
section of this document contains the link to find the software on
the TI website.
5. Extract the files from the zip file, run HSDC Pro Patch v4.00.10.exe and follow the installation
instructions.
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ADS54J40EVM
SLAU652A – October 2015 – Revised January 2016
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