3.3 ALP Software Setup
Note
The ALP Software Setup example used in this section refers to several FPD-Link parts. Specific
screenshots may not be for the DS90UB954-Q1 or DS90UB953-Q1, however, the process remains
the same for using the DS90UB95x-Q1EVM and DS90UB954-Q1EVM.
3.3.1 System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 7 64-bit
USB:
USB2ANY
USB2ANY Firmware Version:
2.5.2.0
USB:
Aardvark I
2
C/SPI host adapter
p/n TP240141
3.3.2 Download Contents
The latest TI Analog LaunchPAD can be downloaded from:
.
Download and extract the zip file to a temporary location that can be deleted later.
The following installation instructions are for a PC running Windows 7 64-bit Operating System.
3.3.3 Installation of the ALP Software
Execute the ALP Setup Wizard program called
ALPF_setup_v_x_x_x.exe
that was extracted to a temporary
location on the local drive of your PC.
There are 7 steps to the installation once the setup wizard is started:
1. Select the
Next
button.
2. Select
I accept the agreement
and then select the
Next
button.
3. Select the location to install the ALP software and then select the
Next
button.
4. Select the location for the start menu shortcut and then select the
Next
button.
5. There will then be a screen that allows the creation of a desktop icon. After selecting the desired choices
select the
Next
button.
6. Select the
Install
button, and the software will then be installed to the selected location.
7. Uncheck
Launch Analog LaunchPAD
and select the
Finish
button. The ALP software will start if
Launch
Analog LaunchPAD
is checked, but it will not be useful until the USB driver is installed and board is attached.
Power the DS90UB95x-Q1 EVM board with a 12-VDC power supply.
3.3.4 Start-Up - Software Description
Make sure all the software has been installed and the hardware is powered on and connected to the PC.
Execute
Analog LaunchPAD
shortcut from the start menu. The default start menu location is under All Programs
> Texas Instruments > Analog LaunchPAD vx.x.x > Analog LaunchPAD to start MainGUI.exe.
Troubleshooting
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