Quick Start Procedure - Linear Technology DC1959B Demo Manual

DEMO MANUAL DC1959B

Quick start proceDure

The DC1959B is easy to set up to evaluate the performance
of the LTC6948. Follow the procedure below.
The DC590 and FracNWizard application are required to
control the DC1959B through a personal computer (PC).
DC590 Configuration
Place the DC590 jumpers in the following positions (refer
to Figure 2):
JP4: EE – Must be in the EN position.
JP5: ISO – ON must be selected.
JP5: SW – ON must be selected.
JP6: VCCIO – 3.3V must be selected. This sets the SPI
port to 3.3V operation.
J4, RIBBON
CABLE
CONNECTION
TO THE
DC1959
JP6
JUMPERS
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Connect the DC590 to one of your computer's USB ports
with the included USB cable.
FracNWizard Installation
The FracNWizard software is used to communicate with
the LTC6948 synthesizer. It uses the DC590 to translate
between USB and SPI-compatible serial communica-
tions formats. It also includes advanced PLL design and
simulation capabilities. The following are the FracNWizard
system requirements:
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JP5 JUMPERS
Figure 2. DC590 Jumper and Connector Locations
Windows Operating System: Windows XP, Windows
2003 Server, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 or later
Windows Installer 3.1 or later
Linear Technology's DC590 hardware
J3, USB
CONNECTION
TO PC
JP4
JUMPER
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