Quick Start Procedure - Linear Technology DC980A Manual

DEMO MANUAL
DC980A/DC980B

Quick start proceDure

The following procedure describes how to set up a DC980A, DC980B, and DC590 for demonstration purposes or to
evaluate the performance of the LTC2970.
1. Download and install LTpowerPlay:
2. The default locations of DC980A's configuration jumpers are as follows:
JP1
ASEL0
LO
3. The default locations of DC980B's configuration jumpers are as follows:
JP1
PHSMD
0 550kHz
4. Connect the DC980A and DC980B boards using the 20-pin analog interface connector. Connect DC980A to the
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DC590 USB I C/serial controller using the supplied 14-conductor ribbon cable.
5. Connect a power supply (8V to 15V) to the DC980B's VIN and GND turrets. Refer to Figure 2 for the connections.
NOTE: Make sure that the input voltage does not exceed 15V. Be sure JP7 on the DC980A board is set to DC590.
Figure 2. Connecting DC980A/DC980B Boards and the DC590 I
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JP2 JP3
ASEL1 GRIO_CFG
LO GND
JP2 JP3
FSET FCB
CCM
JP4 JP5
WRITE- DAC1
PROTECT TERMINATION
ON IOUT0
JP4 JP5
RUN1 RUN2
ON ON
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JP6 JP7
DAC0 VDD
TERMINATION SOURCE
IOUT1 DC590
JP6 JP7
TRACK2 TRACK1
EXT1 VOUT1
C/Serial Controller
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