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SLAU700A – June 2017 – Revised November 2017
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DAC8742H Evaluation Module
User's Guide
SLAU700A – June 2017 – Revised November 2017
DAC8742H Evaluation Module
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the DAC8742H evaluation board
(EVM). This user’s guide also discusses the proper setup and configuration of both software and
hardware, and reviews various aspects of program operation. A complete circuit description, schematic
diagram, and bill of materials are also included in this document.
Contents
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Overview
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1.1
DAC8742HEVM Kit Contents
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1.2
Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
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DAC8742HEVM Hardware Setup
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2.1
DAC8742H Hardware Theory of Operation
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2.2
USB2ANY Signal Definition
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DAC8742HEVM Software Setup
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3.1
Operating Systems for DAC8742HEVM Software
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3.2
DAC8742H Software Installation
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DAC8742HEVM 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
DAC8742HEVM Power Configurations
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4.4
DAC8742H Reference Connection
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4.5
Digital Inputs
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4.6
Clock Configuration
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4.7
HART/PAFF Shunt Selection
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DAC8742HEVM Software Overview
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5.1
Starting the DAC8742HEVM Software
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5.2
DAC8742HEVM Software Features
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DAC8742HEVM Documentation
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6.1
DAC8742HEVM Board Schematic
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6.2
DAC8742HEVM PCB Components Layout
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6.3
DAC8742H Test Board Bill of Materials
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List of Figures
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DAC8742HEVM Hardware Setup
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DAC8742H Test Board Block Diagram
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Launching Software Setup
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DAC8742HEVM GUI Location
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DAC8742HEVM GUI – Power On
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DAC8742H EVM Software Page Selection
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Low Level Configuration Page
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Low Level Configuration Page Available Options
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High Level Configuration Page
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MODE Section
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DAC8742HEVM Digital Input Selection
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HART/PAFF Write/Read Control and Indicator Section
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DAC8742HEVM Board Schematic
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