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DEMO MANUAL DC1534A
QUICK START PROCEDURE
Connect DC1534A to a DC590 USB serial controller using
the supplied 14 conductor ribbon cable. Connect DC590
to a host PC with a standard USB A/B cable. Run the
evaluation software supplied with DC590 or download it
from www.linear.com. The correct control panel will be
loaded automatically. Click the COLLECT button to begin
outputting codes to the DACs.
Complete software documentation is available from the
Help menu item, as features may be added periodically.
HARDWARE SET-UP
Analog Connections
DAC outputs – The eight DAC outputs from the LTC2637
are brought out to turrets labeled V
OUTA
through V
OUTH
.
These may be connected to external instruments or other
circuitry.
NOTE: DAC outputs are not in alphabetical order on the
circuit board.
V
REF
– The REF turret is connected directly to the reference
terminals of the LTC2637. When the integrated reference
is being used, the reference voltage may be monitored
at this point. An external reference may also be applied
to this turret after changing the setting in the QuickEval
software.
Grounding and Power Connections
Power (V
CC
) – Normally DC1534A is powered by the DC590
controller. V
CC
can be supplied to this turret, however
the power supply on DC590 must be disabled! Refer to
DC590 Quick Start Guide for more details on this mode
of operation.
Grounding – Ground turrets as well as 2 grounding strips
are provided.
Figure 2.
