Inductive Sensing GUI User’s Guide
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Inductive Sensing GUI User’s Guide
3.1
Inductive Sensing GUI Overview
The inductive sensing GUI provides graphical configuration and streaming support for the LDC131x/161x.
The GUI package includes drivers for use with the EVM. The EVM provides a device abstraction layer for
the GUI to communicate with the LDC131x/161x through I2C, and includes other extended functionality.
3.2
Host Platform Requirements
The Inductive Sensing GUI supports:
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32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7
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32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP
The host machine is required for device configuration and data streaming. The following steps are
necessary to prepare the EVM for the GUI:
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The GUI must be installed on the host.
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The EVM driver must be installed on the host.
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The EVM must be connected to a full speed USB port (USB 1.0 or above).
3.3
Installation Process
The EVM GUI can be downloaded from the TI website. Select LDC131x/161x-SW for software installation.
3.4
Reconnecting the EVM
If the EVM is disconnected from the host at any time, simply reconnect the device and the GUI will
automatically discover and re-establish the streaming abilities with the device. Connecting an EVM of a
different device (LDC1312, LDC1612, LDC1314, or LDC1614) requires GUI restart.
3.5
EVM Information
EVM Information
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Configure register data through I2C (SCL, SDA)
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Stream registers data through I2C
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Detect interrupts through I2C
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LDC131x and LDC161x EVM User’s Guide
SNOU133 – December 2014
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