Texas Instruments ADC121S101EVM User manual

ADC121S101EVM User's Guide
User's Guide
Literature Number: SNOU131
July 2014

Contents
1 ADC121S101 BoosterPack Components ................................................................................. 4
2 Software Installation............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Graphical User Interface (GUI)............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Launchpad Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 6
2.3 Update USB Driver .......................................................................................................... 7
3 ADC121S101 BoosterPack Setup and Operation .................................................................... 10
3.1 Connections................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Launching the Software ................................................................................................... 10
4 Board Layout..................................................................................................................... 14
5 Schematic ......................................................................................................................... 19
6 Bill Of Materials.................................................................................................................. 20
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List of Figures
1-1. ADC121S101EVM Evaluation Board...................................................................................... 4
2-1. ADC12xS10x Installation Directory........................................................................................ 5
2-2. ADC12xS10x Installation Finish ........................................................................................... 6
2-3. USB Firmware Upgrade Window .......................................................................................... 7
2-4. Driver Not Installed .......................................................................................................... 8
2-5. Driver Authentication Warning ............................................................................................. 9
2-6. Driver Installed ............................................................................................................... 9
3-1. ADC121S101EVM Attached to MSP430................................................................................ 10
3-2. Part Select................................................................................................................... 11
3-3. Selectable Fields in GUI................................................................................................... 12
3-4. Testing the Part............................................................................................................. 13
4-1. Top Assembly Layer....................................................................................................... 14
4-2. Top Layer Routing ......................................................................................................... 15
4-3. Power Layer Routing ...................................................................................................... 16
4-4. Ground Layer Routing ..................................................................................................... 17
4-5. Bottom Layer Routing...................................................................................................... 18
5-1. ADC121S101EVM Schematic............................................................................................ 19
List of Tables
1-1. Device and Package Configurations ...................................................................................... 4
6-1. ADC121S101 Bill of Materials............................................................................................ 20
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Chapter 1
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ADC121S101 BoosterPack Components
Figure 1-1. ADC121S101EVM Evaluation Board
Table 1-1. Device and Package Configurations
DEVICE IC PACKAGE
U1 LM4120IM5-3.3 SOT-23
U2 ADC121S101CIMF SOT-23
U3 LMT84DCK SC70
U4 LMV612MA SOIC-8
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Chapter 2
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Software Installation
2.1 Graphical User Interface (GUI)
To use the ADC121S101EVM, install the ADC12xS10x software:
1. If the ADC121S101EVM came from an FAE, the software GUI is in a .zip file. Otherwise, click on
http://www.ti.com/product/adc121s101, scroll down to the Software section, and download the latest
evaluation software.
2. Unzip the downloaded file into a known directory, and run the setup.exe file located in [Unzip
location]\ADC12xS10x\EVM_GUI\ADC12xS10x_Installer_v11.zip\ADC12xS10x_Installer
\Installer\Volume. Follow the pop-screen instructions by clicking the Next button to install the software.
Figure 2-1. ADC12xS10x Installation Directory
3. When the installation is finished, click the Finish button.
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Figure 2-2. ADC12xS10x Installation Finish
2.2 Launchpad Firmware Upgrade
This section is only necessary with a brand new Launchpad. If a Launchpad is shipped with an
ADC121S101EVM, skip this section.
MSP430 Firmware Upgrade Application Installation:
1. Navigate to http://www.ti.com/tool/msp430usbdevpack and click on Get Software.
2. Scroll down to the end of the page to find the USB Collateral Installers section.
3. Click on MSP430_USB_Firmware_Upgrade_Example-x-x-x-Setup.exe to download the tool; the page
redirects to a submission form.
4. Complete the information requested and submit the form; if approved, a download button appears.
5. Run the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions until completion. When asked about the
setup type, select Application Only. Click Finish when done.
Firmware upgrade:
1. If the ADC121S101EVM is from an FAE, the firmware is the text file adc12xs10x_fw-v0.92.txt.
2. Open the MSP430 USB Firmware Upgrade application. By default, the application is launched from
Start > Programs > Texas Instruments > MSP430 USB Firmware Upgrade Example.
3. Click Next to proceed on the first prompt; read and accept the license agreement and click Next to
continue.
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Figure 2-3. USB Firmware Upgrade Window
4. Enable the Select Firmware button and browse to open the downloaded firmware adc12xs10x_fw-
v0.92.txt.
5. Press the BSL button on the MSP430 LaunchPad and connect to the PC with a USB cable; if detected,
the text on the Firmware Upgrade tool changes from No device connected to Found 1 device.
6. Click on the Upgrade Firmware button to program the LaunchPad. Close the application when done.
2.3 Update USB Driver
1. Before launching the ADC12xS10x software, connect the ADC121S101EVM board to a USB port of
the PC. Go to the Device Manager and find MSP43-USB Example. Right click and select Update
Driver Software.
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Figure 2-4. Driver Not Installed
2. On the next screen, select the Browse my computer for driver software option and go to the directory
of the install files. Select the MSP430_CDC_PID0x094e_ADC_DAC_EVMs.inf file.
3. If prompted with a warning window, select Install this Driver Anyway. Close the installation window
when done. The device manager now displays a TI_ADC_DAC_EVMs item followed by a COM port
number.
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Figure 2-5. Driver Authentication Warning
Figure 2-6. Driver Installed
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Chapter 3
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ADC121S101 BoosterPack Setup and Operation
3.1 Connections
1. Attach the ADC121S101EVM BoosterPack onto the MSP430 LaunchPad using connectors JA, JB, JC,
JD. Align the Launchpad and ADC121S101EVM so that the text “LaunchPad” and “2013 TI” are in the
same direction.
Figure 3-1. ADC121S101EVM Attached to MSP430
2. Connect the USB cable from the LaunchPad to the PC.
3.2 Launching the Software
1. The ADC12xS10x GUI software runs by clicking on Start > All Program > ADC12xS10x. After running
the GUI, select ADC121S101.
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