XE8000EV121 Semtech, XE8000EV121 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: XE8000EV121
• Description: BOARD EVAL FOR SX8723/24
• Manufacturer: Semtech

Specifications of XE8000EV121

• Main Purpose: Interface, Sensor to ADC Interface, Programmable
• Embedded: No
• Utilized Ic / Part: SX8723, SX8724, SX8725
• Primary Attributes: Signal Conditioning for Bridge-Type Sensors
• Secondary Attributes: GUI, Up to 16-Bit, Programmable Gain of 1/12 ~ 1000, I2C Interface
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING
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Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................4
Context ........................................................................................................................................................4
Global function ............................................................................................................................................4
Installation .................................................................................................................................................4
Installing the GUI and required software.....................................................................................................4
.NET Framework 2.0 ...................................................................................................................................4
FTDI USB drivers ........................................................................................................................................4
Connecting the board for the first time ........................................................................................................5
How to determine which com port has been assigned to the XE8000EV121 board ..................................8
Hardware description ...............................................................................................................................9
XE8000EV121 Board features ....................................................................................................................9
Communication between PC, Gateway and SX8723/24/25 .......................................................................9
Power sources specification......................................................................................................................10
XE8000EV121 board overview .................................................................................................................11
Power supply.............................................................................................................................................11
User interface ............................................................................................................................................13
Analog interface ........................................................................................................................................13
Digital interface..........................................................................................................................................13
Gateway control ........................................................................................................................................13
Onboard optional reference ......................................................................................................................13
SX87xx Evaluation Tools Graphical user Interface (GUI) ...................................................................14
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................14
Menu and Tool bar (1)...............................................................................................................................14
Commands (2)...........................................................................................................................................15
SX8723/24/25 Registers (3)......................................................................................................................16
Status bar (4).............................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................23
XE8000EV121 board................................................................................................................................24
Schematics................................................................................................................................................24
Physical dimensions..................................................................................................................................25
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