3.1 Theory of Operation for the OPT3004DTSEVM
The OPT3004 coupon consists of the OPT3004 IC, decoupling capacitor, and 8 pins. The pins create
connections for the power, I
2
C, and an interrupt signal between the coupon and the EVM motherboard. For
evaluation purposes the coupon can be removed from the moherboard to use with other platforms. The
motherboard also has an unpopulated 5-pin header footprint for easy access to the supply, ground, I2C and
inturrupt lines.
3.2 OPT3004DTSEVM Hardware Overview
The EVM ships with the coupon plugged into the motherboard. If not already assembled, the basic hardware
setup for the OPT3004DTSEVM involves plugging the coupon board into the motherboard socket. Take special
care to make sure the coupon is oriented correctly as shown in
. Then connect the USB cable. This
section presents the details of this procedure.
CAUTION
Many of the components on the OPT3004DTSEVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Customers are advised to observe proper ESD handling precautions when
unpacking and handling the EVM, including the use of a grounded wrist strap at an approved ESD
workstation.
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