Host(PC)
USB-to-I2C
Adapter
DRV201
EVM
System Overview
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System Overview
Figure 2. System Block Diagram
The system consists of these components:
•
Host (PC): a Windows™ personal computer (PC) – used to configure and monitor the DRV201EVM.
The GUI operates on the host. For the GUI to execute properly, the host needs to have the correct
LabView™ RunTime version. If the host doesn’t have the correct RunTime version it will be prompted
during GUI installation. More information in GUI installation section.
•
USB-to-I
2
C adapter: DRV201EVM uses the I
2
C interface for communication with the host. The TI-
supplied USB-to-I
2
C adapter shown in
. USB-to-GPIO adapter does the appropriate conversion
so the host can use the USB interface for communication. USB-to-I
2
C adapter has a 3.3-V supply rail
which is used to supply the EVM so no external power supply is needed.
•
DRV201EVM: EVM board that houses the DRV201 and peripheral components.
Figure 3. USB-to-GPIO Adapter
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DRV201 Evaluation Module
SLVU528 – March 2012
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