Chapter 3
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TMP451EVM Hardware Overview
WARNING
Many of the components on the TMP451EVM are susceptible to
damage 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.
3.1
Connecting the Hardware
To connect the TMP451EVM and the SM-USB-DIG Platform together, gently slide the male and female
ends of the 10-pin connectors together. Make sure that the two connectors are completely pushed
together; loose connections may cause intermittent operation.
3.2
Connecting the USB Cable to the DIG
shows the typical response to connecting the SM-USB-DIG platform board to a PC USB port
for the first time. Typically, the computer responds with a Found New Hardware, USB device pop-up
dialog. The pop-up window then likely changes to Found New Hardware, USB Human Interface Device.
This pop-up indicates that the device is ready to be used. The SM-USB-DIG platform uses the human
interface device drivers that are part of the Microsoft Windows
®
operating system.
In some cases, the Windows Add Hardware Wizard is shown. If this prompt occurs, allow the system
device manager to install the human interface drivers by clicking Yes when requested to install drivers.
Windows confirms installation of the drivers with the message shown in
.
Figure 3-1. Connecting SM-USB-DIG Platform
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