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User's Guide
SLVU681 – February 2012
DRV8818EVM Evaluation Module
This document serves as a supplement to the DRV8818 data sheet. It details the hardware
implementation of the DRV8818EVM evaluation module (EVM).
Contents
1 Block Diagram
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Power Connectors
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1.3 Test Stakes
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1.4 Jumpers
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1.5 Motor Outputs
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2 Installing Drivers And Software
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2.1 Installing FTDI USB Driver
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2.2 Installing DRV8818EVM Windows Application Software
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2.3 Running Windows Application Software
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3 Windows Application
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3.1 Connecting the EVM
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3.2 Initial Configuration
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3.3 Operating the GUI
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4 Schematic and Bill of Materials
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4.1 Schematics
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4.2 Bill of Materials
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List of Figures
1 Schematic 1 of 2
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2 Schematic 2 of 2
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