SI5XX-PROG-EVB Datasheet, PDF (10/20 Pages) Silicon Laboratories – Windows-compatible software control and device programming

5. Software Guide
The evaluation kit includes software called Programmable Oscillator Software, which consists of several tools:
 Programmable Oscillator Calculator—Program new dividers and output frequencies in the device using large
and small frequency programming procedures. This can run with or without an EVB connected to the computer.
 Register Programmer—Program individual registers on the oscillator device on the EVB.
 Si57x/9x Register Programmer—Program Si570/571/598/599 specific registers.
 Register Viewer—View all the register values on the oscillator installed on the EVB.
 User Guide—Read more help information on using the software.
 Spreadsheet Finder for HS_DIV and N1—Use an Excel spreadsheet to find the Si570/571/598/599 dividers.
No EVB is required.
5.1. Programmable Oscillator Software Installation
The following sections describe how to install and use the software. There is a readme.txt file with the installation
files as well as a software user guide installed with the software.
5.2. System Requirements
 Microsoft Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7
 USB 2.0
 2 MB of free hard drive space
 1024 x 768 screen resolution or greater
 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
 USBXpress 3.1.1 driver
Note: USBXpress 3.1.1 driver is provided and installed with the software. Newer or older versions of USBXpress available
from other EVB kits or online have not been tested with this software.
5.3. Microsoft .NET Framework Installation
The Microsoft .NET Framework is required before installing and running the software. Details and installation
information about the .NET Framework are available via a shortcut in the NETFramework directory or at the
following web site:
www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-
034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
There are multiple versions of the .NET Framework available from Microsoft, and they can be installed side-by-side
on the same computer. The software requires Version 1.1 but can run under other versions. Contact your system
administrator for more details.
5.4. Programmable Oscillator Software Installation
The Programmable Oscillator Software is installed from the ProgOscSwInstall.exe file.
1. Double-click the install file to start the wizard.
2. Follow the wizard instructions to complete the installation for both the software and the driver. Use the default
installation location for best results.
3. After the installation is complete, click on Start  Programs  Silicon Laboratories  Programmable Oscillator
Software. Select one of the items in the menu including the User Guide to get more details on how to run the
software.
5.5. Programmable Oscillator Software Uninstall
Close all the programs and help files before running the uninstaller to ensure complete removal of the software. To
uninstall the software, use the Add and Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel or click Start  Programs 
Silicon Laboratories  Programmable Oscillator Software  Uninstaller.
Note: The driver software must be uninstalled separately.
10
Rev. 0.3