EVM Software Overview
5
EVM Software Overview
This section describes the use of the EVM software.
5.1
Starting the EVM Software
The EVM software can be operated through the Windows start menu. From the start menu, select
All
Programs
, and then select
DAC8760EVM
.
illustrates how the software should appear at launch
if the EVM is functioning properly.
Figure 10. DAC8760EVM Software Interface
shows an error window that appears if the PC cannot communicate with the EVM. In the event
you receive this error, first ensure that the USB cable is properly connected on both ends. This error can
also occur if you connect the USB cable before the SM-USB-DIG Platform power source. Another possible
source for this error is a problem with the USB human interface device driver on your PC. Make sure that
the device is recognized when the USB cable is plugged in, indicated by a Windows-generated
confirmation sound.
Figure 11. Communication Error with SM-USB-DIG Platform
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