Cyclone V GX Starter Kit
User Manual
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June 5, 2014
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From the Control Panel, users are able to view the eight-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
reading. The values shown are the ADC register outputs from all of the eight separate channels. The
voltage shown is the voltage reading from the separate pins on the extension header.
shows the ADC readings when the ADC tab is chosen.
Figure 2-8 Reading of eight channel ADC
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The Control Panel allows users to verify the operation of the UART to USB serial communication
interface on the Cyclone V GX Starter Board. The setup is established by connecting a USB cable
from the PC to the USB port where the Control Panel communicates to the terminal emulator
software on the PC, or vice versa. The Receive terminal window on the Control Panel monitors the
serial communication status. Follow the steps below to initiate the UART communication:
1. Choosing the UART-USB tab leads to the window in