Quick Start Procedure - Linear Technology DC1954A Demo Manual

DEMO MANUAL DC1954A

Quick start proceDure

The DC1954A is easy to set up to evaluate the performance
of the LTC6954. Follow the procedure below.
The DC590 and LTC6954_GUI application are required to
control the DC1954A 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 or 5V must be selected. This sets the
SPI port to 3.3V or 5V operation, 3.3V
operation is recommended.
2
Connect the DC590 to one of your computer's USB ports
with the included USB cable.
LTC6954_GUI Installation
The LTC6954_GUI software is used to communicate with
the LTC6954. It uses the DC590 to translate between USB
and SPI-compatible serial communications formats. The
following are the LTC6954_GUI system requirements:
• Windows Operating System: Windows XP, Windows
• Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 or later
• Windows Installer 3.1 or later
• Linear Technology's DC590 hardware
Figure 2. DC590 Jumper and Connector Locations
2003 Server, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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