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User's Guide
SLAU608B – December 2014 – Revised May 2016
AMC7834 Evaluation Module
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the AMC7834 evaluation boards
(EVMs). This user’s guide also discusses the proper setup and configuration of software and hardware,
and reviews various aspects of program operation. A complete circuit description, schematic diagram, and
bill of materials (BOM) are also included.
Contents
1 Overview
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1.1 AMC7834EVM Kit Contents
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1.2 Related Documentation from TI
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2 AMC7834EVM Hardware Setup
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2.1 Theory of Operation for AMC7834 Hardware
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2.2 Signal Definitions of J4 (20-Pin Male Connector Socket)
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2.3 Theory of Operation for SDM-USB-DIG Platform
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3 AMC7834EVM Software Setup
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3.1 Operating Systems for AMC7834EVM Software
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3.2 AMC7834EVM Software Installation
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4 AMC7834EVM Hardware Overview
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4.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
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4.2 Connecting the Hardware
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4.3 Connecting the USB Cable to the SDM-USB-DIG
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4.4 AMC7834EVM Power Configurations
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4.5 ADC/SENSE Signal Pins
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4.6 Reference Configuration Options
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4.7 DAC Signal Pins
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4.8 PA ON Signal
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4.9 External Remote Temperature
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4.10 Digital Inputs and GPIO Signal Pins
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4.11 SPI Communication Signals
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5 AMC7834EVM Software Overview
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5.1 Starting the AMC7834EVM Software
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5.2 AMC7834EVM Software Features
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6 AMC7834EVM Documentation
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6.1 AMC7834EVM Board Schematic
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6.2 AMC7834EVM PCB Components Layout
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6.3 AMC7834 Test Board Bill of Materials
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List of Figures
1 AMC7834EVM Hardware Setup
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2 AMC7834 Test Board Block Diagram
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3 SDM-USB-DIG Platform Block Diagram
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4 AMC7834EVM Installer Directory
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5 AMC7834EVM Install Path
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6 Typical Hardware Connections on the AMC7834EVM
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7 Confirmation of SDM-USB-DIG Platform Driver Installation
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8 AMC7834EVM GUI Location
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