ADSxx54EVM-PDK Initial Setup
5.2
Software Installation
This section presents the steps required to the install the software.
explains how to operate the
software to acquire data.
NOTE:
Ensure the microSD memory card included in the kit is installed in the microSD socket (P6)
on the back of the SDCC board before connecting the EVM to the PC. Otherwise, as a result
of improper boot up, Windows cannot recognize the ADSxx54EVM-PDK as a connected
device.
Complete the following steps to install the software:
Step 1.
Install the microSD memory card on the SDCC controller board.
Step 2.
Verify jumpers are in the factory-default position and connect the hardware.
Step 3.
Install the ADSxx54EVM-PDK software.
Step 4.
Complete the SDCC device driver installation.
Each task is described in the following subsections.
5.2.1
Install the microSD Memory Card on the SDCC Controller Board
The ADSxx54EVM-PDK includes a microSD memory card that contains the EVM software and SDCC
controller board firmware required for the EVM operation.
NOTE:
Ensure the microSD memory card that contains the software is installed in the microSD
socket (P6) on the back of the SDCC board.
shows the bottom view of the SDCC controller board with the microSD card
installed.
Figure 5. Bottom View of SDCC Board with microSD Memory Card Installed
The microSD memory card is formatted at the factory with the necessary firmware files for the SDCC
controller board to boot properly. In addition to the SDCC firmware files (app and MLO files), the microSD
memory card contains the ADSxx54EVM-PDK software installation files inside the
ADS835x EVM V#.#.#
folder.
<V#.#.#>
refers to the installation software version number, and increments with software installer
releases.
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ADS8354EVM-PDK and ADS7854EVM-PDK
SBAU209 – April 2014
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