ADS8688EVM-PDK: Windows needs to format micro SD card

Roger,

The software that needs to be loaded on your Windows PC for evaluation of the ADS8688A is available at : http://www.ti.com/lit/zip/sbac131

The micro SD card contains this installer and also the software/firmware that is automatically loaded on the processor on the SDCC, when it is powered up. In case the SD card is corrupted, the controller may not function as expected.

Please try installing the PC side software from the ti.com link and check if the controller is correctly enumerated in Device Manager. If you get past this step, the rest of the pieces should fall in place.

Regards,

Sandeep

I installed the PC side software. The GUI connected to the board, but, then gave the message DUT settings missing in Device Specification.ini. The contents of that file are listed below.

[ADS8664EVM]
ID = "ADS8664 EVM"
Resolution  =  "12"
No.of Channels = "4"

[ADS8668EVM]
ID = "ADS8668 EVM"
Resolution  =  "12"
No.of Channels = "8"

[ADS8674EVM]
ID = "ADS8674 EVM"
Resolution  =  "14"
No.of Channels = "4"

[ADS8678EVM]
ID = "ADS8678 EVM"
Resolution  =  "14"
No.of Channels = "8"

[ADS8684EVM]
ID = "ADS8684 EVM"
Resolution  =  "16"
No.of Channels = "4"

[ADS8688EVM]
ID = "ADS8688 EVM"
Resolution  =  "16"
No.of Channels = "8"

PS:Please follow the same format to add the details of EVMs

Roger,

If you are testing the ADS8688A, this patch file should fix the issue: https://txn.box.com/s/kn2veiova6j6nen84eozbkzhlry5pwnx

If you are trying to test one of the other variants, let me know and I will have to dig in further.

Regards,

Sandeep