3-1
EVM Operation
EVM Operation
This chapter covers in detail the operation of the EVM to provide guidance to
the user in evaluating the onboard DAC and how to interface the EVM to a
specific host processor.
Refer to the DAC8574 data sheet (SLAS377A), for information about its serial
interface and other related topics.
The EVM board is factory tested and configured to operate in the bipolar output
mode.
Topic
Page
3.1
Factory Default Setting
3-2
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3.2
Host Processor Interface
3-2
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3.3
EVM Stacking
3-3
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3.4
The Output Op Amp
3-3
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3.5
Optional Signal Conditioning Op Amp (U8B)
3-5
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3.6
Jumper Setting
3-6
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3.7
Schematic
3-7
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