EVM Hardware Overview
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EVM Hardware Overview
To use the EVM hardware, set the jumpers, connect the SM-USB-DIG and the EVM together, apply
external power, and connect the USB cable from the SM-USB-DIG to the computer. This section presents
the details of these procedures.
3.1
Electrostatic Discharge Warning
While the input and circuitry is protected against electrostatic discharge, there are sensitive paths that can
be damaged 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.
3.2
Jumper Summary
To facilitate strong EMC/EMI performance, there are no jumper options present with this EVM.
3.3
Connecting the Hardware
To connect the EVM board and the SM-USB-DIG Platform together, firmly slide the male and female ends
of the 10-pin connectors together as shown in
. Make sure that the two connectors are completely
pushed together; loose connections may cause intermittent operation.
Figure 4. SM-USB-DIG Connection to the DAC8760EVM
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DACx760EMC-EVM
SBAU229 – April 2014
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