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User’s Guide ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK User's Guide ABSTRACT The ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK is comprised of the ADS1x15 evaluation module (EVM) and the PAMBoard motherboard. The combination of the ADS1x15EVM and PAMBoard allows users to evaluate the functionality of the Texas Instruments' 16-bit ADS1115 or the 12-bit ADS1015.
The ADS1x15EVM requires an external controller to evaluate the ADS1x15 device. The PAMBoard is controlled by commands received from the ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK GUI, and returns data to the GUI for display and analysis. If the PAMBoard is not used, the EVM plug-in module format allows for an alternative external host to communicate with the ADS1x15 by connection through the pin headers J1 through J4.
ADS1115V2EVM-PDK Figure 2-1. Hardware Setup 2.2 Step 2 - USB Connection and GUI Startup The ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK GUI software can be run from a browser window. Additional software may need to be installed if not installed previously. See Section 4.2 for additional details. When the GUI has started, plug the ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK into an available USB port on the PC.
Various onboard components are used to interface the analog input, digital interface, and provide power to the ADS1x15 device. The functional block diagram shows an ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK board overview. 3.1 ADS1x15EVM-to-PAMBoard Interface The ADS1x15EVM supports the digital I C and functional modes as detailed in the...
Figure 6-5). The EEPROM is preprogrammed with the information required to configure and initialize the ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK GUI software platform. When the hardware is initialized through the software, the EEPROM is no longer used. The PAMBoard and EEPROM (U3) use 3.3 V for the device interface logic levels. The ADS1x15 can operate at either 3.3 V or 5 V as desired by jumper selection JP1.
When the USB cable is plugged into the PC, two LEDs will light on the PAMBoard (Figure 3-4). The bottom LED (D5) indicates that the 5-V output is active. The top LED (D1) indicates that the ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK is ready to communicate with the GUI. Figure 3-4. LED Indicators D1 and D5...
4 ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK Setup and Operation The ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK requires a communication driver and GUI software for device configuration and data collection. Driver installation is automatic. The USB enumerates as a composite device for communications device class (CDC) and bulk. Commands are sent through CDC when data are collected by bulk transfers from the PAMBoard.
EVM connected matches with the GUI. An EEPROM on the ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK contains information specific to the EVM connected. A properly connected and identified EVM displays as Device Connected with a green indicator and at the bottom as Hardware Connected in the status ribbon.
The Home page includes links to a variety of information. These links include this user’s guide, the EVM schematic, as well as support resources. Next to the connection status indicator is an information icon. Clicking the icon displays specific information regarding the ADS1x15V2EVM-PDK, as shown in Figure 5-13.
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