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BUF16821EVM-USB Evaluation Board and Software Tutorial
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User's Guide
SBOU106A – May 2011 – Revised May 2016
BUF16821EVM-USB Evaluation Board and Software
Tutorial
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the BUF16821EVM-USB evaluation
board. It discusses how to set up and configure the software and hardware, and reviews various aspects
of the program operation. Throughout this document, the terms
evaluation board
,
evaluation module
, and
EVM
are synonymous with the BUF16821EVM-USB. This user's guide also includes information regarding
operating procedures and input/output connections, an electrical schematic, PCB layout drawings, and a
parts list for the EVM.
Contents
1
Overview
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BUF16821EVM-USB Hardware Setup
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3
BUF16821EVM-USB Software
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software Overview
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Hardware and Schematic
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List of Figures
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Hardware Included with BUF16821EVM-USB Kit
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2
BUF16821EVM-USB Hardware Setup
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BUF16821EVM-USB Board Block Diagram
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USB_DIG_Platform Block Diagram
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Typical Hardware Connections for BUF16821EVM-USB
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Connecting External Power to the EVM
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Connecting the USB Cable to the USB_DIG_Platform
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Confirmation of USB_DIG_Platform Driver Installation
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BUF16821EVM-USB Default Jumper Settings
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software Installation
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BUF16821EVM-USB License Agreements
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software Installation Progress
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software
About
Button
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BUF16821EVM-USB Software: Communication Error with the USB_DIG_Platform
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JMP5 Setting For Logic ‘1’
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JMP5 Setting for Logic ‘0’
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Measuring and Entering Power-Supply Voltage
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Auto Write Feature Enabled
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Save to File Dialog Box Button and Window
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File Format of Saved Data
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Load From File Button and Window
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Run Batch Dialog Button and Window
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