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DAC81416EVM
The values of the register map can also be saved by pressing the Save Configuration button under the
File menu option. Additionally, the configuration files can be accessed through the Load Configuration
button. Other selectable options include the Update Mode , Write Selected , Read Selected , Write Modified ,
and Read All buttons. All buttons are displayed in Figure 10 .
Figure 10. Low Level Configuration Page Options
If Immediate is selected under Update Mode , all changes to register values update immediately. Use the
Deferred option to modify the value of a register without taking effect until the Write Selected , or Write
Modified button is pressed. The Read Selected button allows individual register reads, whereas the Read
All button reads the status of all registers located in the register map.
3.2.2.2 High Level Configuration Page
The High Level Configuration page provides an interface to monitor and control the different data
registers, modes, and configurations available for the DAC81416 device. This page is displayed in
Figure 11 .
Figure 11. High Level Configuration Page
Power Down: The power-down bits of all 16 DAC channels and the global power down bit are all enabled
by default. Both the device and individual channels must be powered up in order to get output.
Reference: The internal voltage reference is by default OFF on DACx1416. The EVM selects the onboard
reference by default.
Output Range: The DACx1416 provides various range options at individual channel level. This selection
can be done on the GUI.
DAC Outputs: The DAC outputs can be operated either in single-ended or differential modes.