BUF16821EVM-USB Software
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BUF16821EVM-USB Evaluation Board and Software Tutorial
3.7.6
JMP5: I
2
C Address Hardware Setting
Jumper JMP5 is used to set the hardware setting for the A0 I2C address pin on the BUF16821. Using
JMP5, the A0 address can be set to either logic “1” or logic “0” to allow for two unique I2C addresses. See
the section 5.2.1 on how to configure the BUF16821EVM software to match the JMP1 hardware setting.
3.7.7
BUF16821 Device Placement
The BUF16821EVM-USB allows the user two separate locations on the board where the BUF16821 test
device can be installed.
The U2 location allows for a BUF16821 device that is soldered down on a DIP adaptor board to be
installed on the BUF16821EVM. The output capability of the BUF16821 that is soldered on this adaptor
board can be fully evaluated. The power pad of this soldered BUF16821 is connected correctly allowing
the device to dissipate the necessary power while being evaluated.
The U1 location on the BUF16821EVM is a 28-pin test socket that allows the user to evaluate and
program many devices very quickly. One drawback to this socket is that there is no connection to the
PowerPAD™ of the BUF16821. Because of this drawback, while mounted in this socket, the BUF16821
cannot be operated at its full output capability as a result of thermal dissipation limitations.
CAUTION
Only one location should be populated at a time. The use of both locations
simultaneously will damage one or both of the devices being tested.
3.7.8
Terminal Strip TPG1
Terminal strip TPG1 provides the individual output signals on a single row of headers as well as a row of
vias. This footprint provides the user with multiple options regarding how to interface the output signals of
the BUF16821 with the available display panel. Users can develop a custom cable to connect the headers
to their respective panels directly, or to solder directly to the individual vias.
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software
4.1
Hardware Requirements
The BUF16821EVM-USB software has been tested on Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP, Vista, and Windows 7
operating systems (OS) with United States and European regional settings.
4.2
Software Installation
The BUF16821EVM-USB software is included on the CD that is shipped with the EVM kit. It is also
available through the
BUF16821EVM-USB product folder
on the TI website. To install the software to a
computer, insert the disc into an available CD-ROM drive. Navigate to the drive contents and open the
BUF16821EVM-USB software folder. Locate the compressed file (
BUF16821EVM-USB.zip
) and open it
using WinZIP
®
or a similar file compression program; extract the BUF16821EVM-USB files into a specific
BUF16821EVM-USB folder (for example,
C:\BUF16821EVM-USB
) on your hard drive.