UG-478 Datasheet, PDF (16/40 Pages) Analog Devices – Evaluation Board for the AD7176-2—24-Bit, 250 kSPS Sigma-Delta ADC with 20 μs Settling

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SOFTWARE OPERATION
Overview of the Main Window
The main window of the software (see Figure 20) contains the
significant control buttons and analysis indicators of the
AD7176-2 software.
ADC Setup Button
Clicking ADC Setup, located near the top left of the main
window (see Figure 20), opens the AD7176-2 Register Interface
window.
Start Sampling Button
Clicking Start Sampling, located near the top right hand corner
of the main window (see Figure 20), starts ADC sampling; results
are reported in the graphs of the DATA and ANALYSIS sections
of the main window.
Data Graph
The graph in the upper half, or DATA section, of the main window,
shows each successive sample of the ADC output (input referred).
Evaluation Board User Guide
The indicators beside this graph show the latest data value, the
channel being converted, and the flag for the error diagnostics
of the AD7176-2. Navigation tools are provided to allow you to
control the cursor, zooming, and panning (see Figure 20).
Analysis Graph
The graph in the bottom half, or ANALYSIS section, of the
main window, shows the histogram analysis; to the right of the
graph, the respective noise analysis on the indicator is shown.
Navigation tools are provided to allow you to control the cursor,
zooming, and panning (see Figure 20).
CRC Error Indicator
This LED icon illuminates when there has been a CRC error
detected in the communications between the software and the
AD7176-2. The CRC functionality on the AD7176-2 is disabled
by default.
Exiting the Software
To exit the software, click the red X at the top right hand corner
of the main window.
NOTES
1. FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE AREAS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED, SEE THE OVERVIEW
OF THE MAIN WINDOW SECTION.
CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL
CURSOR ZOOMING PANNING
Figure 20. Main Window
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