UG-277 Datasheet, PDF (4/24 Pages) Analog Devices – SDP-B Controller Board

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GETTING STARTED
This section provides specific information to assist you with
using the SDP-B board as part of your evaluation system.
The following topics are covered:
• Package contents
• PC configuration
• USB installation
• Powering up/powering down the SDP
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your EVAL-SDP-CB1Z board package contains the following:
• EVAL-SDP-CB1Z board
• 1 m USB Standard-A to Mini-B cable
Contact the vendor where you purchased your SDP-B board or
contact Analog Devices if anything is missing.
PC CONFIGURATION
For correct operation of the SDP board, your computer must
have the following minimum configuration:
• Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista®
• USB 2.0 port
When removing the SDP-B board from the package, handle the
board carefully to avoid the discharge of static electricity, which
can damage some components.
USB INSTALLATION
Perform the following tasks to safely install the SDP-B board
onto the computer. There are two stages in the software
application installation procedure. The first stage installs the
application software. The second stage installs the .NET
Framework 3.5 and the necessary drivers.
Installing the Software
1. Run the application install provided. The first stage installs
the applications GUI and the necessary support files onto
the computer
2. Immediately following the application install, the .NET
Framework 3.5 and the driver package for the SDP board is
installed. If the .NET Framework 3.5 is already preinstalled
on the computer in question, this stage is skipped and Step
2 will consist of a driver package installation only
Connecting the SDP-B Board to the PC
Attach the SDP-B board to a USB 2.0 port on the computer via
the Standard-A to Mini-B cable provided.
SDP User Guide
Verifying Driver Installation
Before using the SDP-B board, verify the driver software has
installed properly.
Open the Windows Device Manager and verify the SDP board
appears under ADI Development Tools as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Device Manager
POWERING UP/POWERING DOWN THE SDP
The following sections describe how to safely power up and
power down the SDP-B.
Powering Up the SDP-B Board
1. Connect the SDP-B board to the daughter evaluation board
through the 120-pin mating connectors.
2. Power the daughter board.
3. Connect the USB port on the computer to the SDP-B
board.
Powering Down the SDP-B Board
1. Power down the daughter evaluation board.
2. Disconnect the USB port on the computer from the SDP-B
board.
3. Disconnect the SDP-B board from the daughter evaluation
board.
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