User's Guide
SBAU229 – April 2014
DACx760EMC-EVM
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the DAC7760 and DAC8760
(DACx760) evaluation boards (EMC-EVMs). This user's guide also discusses how to set up and configure
the software and hardware, and reviews various aspects of the program operation. Throughout this
document, the terms
DAC8760EMC-EVM, evaluation board, evaluation module
, and
EVM
are
synonymous with the DACx760EMC-EVM. This user's guide also includes information regarding operating
procedures and input/output connections, an electrical schematic, printed circuit board (PCB) layout
drawings, and a parts list for the EVM.
Contents
1
Overview
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1.1
EVM Kit Contents
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1.2
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
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2
EVM Hardware Setup
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2.1
Theory of Operation for EVM Hardware
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2.2
Signal Definitions of J1 (10-Pin Male Connector Socket)
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2.3
Theory of Operation for SM-USB-DIG Platform
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3
EVM Hardware Overview
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3.1
Electrostatic Discharge Warning
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3.2
Jumper Summary
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3.3
Connecting the Hardware
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3.4
Connecting the USB Cable to the SM-USB-DIG Platform
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3.5
Powering the EVM
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3.6
EVM Features
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4
EVM Software Setup
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4.1
Operating Systems for EVM Software
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4.2
EVM Software Installation
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5
EVM Software Overview
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5.1
Starting the EVM Software
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5.2
EVM Software Features
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6
PCB Assembly Drawings, Bill of Materials, and Schematics
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6.1
DACx760EMC-EVM Assembly Drawing
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6.2
DACx760EMC-EVM Bill of Materials
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6.3
DACx760EMC-EVM Board Schematic
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List of Figures
1
DAC8760EVM Hardware Setup
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2
DAC8760EVM Block Diagram
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3
USB-DIG Platform Block Diagram
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4
SM-USB-DIG Connection to the DAC8760EVM
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5
Confirmation of SM-USB-DIG Platform Driver Installation
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6
Hardware Features
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7
DAC8760EVM Installer
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8
DAC8760EVM Install Path
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9
DAC8760EVM Software License Agreements
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SBAU229 – April 2014
DACx760EMC-EVM
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