WAVEVSN BRD 4.4 National Semiconductor, WAVEVSN BRD 4.4 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: WAVEVSN BRD 4.4
• Description: BOARD INTERFACE DIGITAL HI SPD
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor
• Series: WaveVisionr

Specifications of WAVEVSN BRD 4.4

• Main Purpose: Interface, Data Capture
• Embedded: Yes, ASIC
• Primary Attributes: ADC & DAC Evaluation
• Secondary Attributes: Graphical User Interface, USB Interface
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Utilized Ic / Part: -

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Table of Contents
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
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8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
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9.3
9.4
9.5
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11.2
11.3
11.4
WaveVision4 System ............................................................................................................................. 3
System Functionality.............................................................................................................................. 6
Quick Start Guide................................................................................................................................... 8
Use with Older WaveVision System ADC Boards. ................................................................................ 9
Java™ Technology .............................................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 12
Windows Driver.................................................................................................................................... 14
WaveVision4 Software Basics ............................................................................................................. 15
Using WaveVision4 Plots..................................................................................................................... 16
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
11.1.4
11.1.5
11.4.1
11.4.2
Data Import and Export .................................................................................................................... 19
Driving a DAC................................................................................................................................... 19
What is the WaveVision4 System?................................................................................................. 3
WaveVision4 System Features ...................................................................................................... 3
Packing List .................................................................................................................................... 3
Board Layout Overview .................................................................................................................. 4
Component Description .................................................................................................................. 5
WaveVision4 Data Capture Board Test Points .............................................................................. 5
System Block Diagram ................................................................................................................... 6
General System Overview.............................................................................................................. 6
Automatic Device Detection & Configuration ................................................................................. 7
Modes of Operation & LED Indicators ............................................................................................ 7
Memory........................................................................................................................................... 8
Computer Interface ......................................................................................................................... 8
Power Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 8
Install the WaveVision4 Software. .................................................................................................. 8
Install the WaveVision4 Hardware.................................................................................................. 8
Launch the WaveVision4 Software................................................................................................. 9
Wave Vision 1/2/3 device board with WaveVision4 Hardware and Software ................................ 9
WaveVision 1/2/3 Capture and Device board with WaveVision4 Software.................................. 10
Basic Features.............................................................................................................................. 15
Board Settings .............................................................................................................................. 15
Capturing Data for ADCs .............................................................................................................. 15
Viewing Data................................................................................................................................. 16
Running a DAC board................................................................................................................... 16
The Waveform Plot ....................................................................................................................... 17
The FFT Plot................................................................................................................................. 17
FFT Options.................................................................................................................................. 18
Histogram Plots ............................................................................................................................ 18
Information Viewer........................................................................................................................ 19
Waveform type: Sine, SineX/X, Sawtooth, and Triangle .......................................................... 20
Waveform type: Pulse ............................................................................................................... 23
Waveform type: DC................................................................................................................... 24
Waveform type: File .................................................................................................................. 25
Clock Selection...................................................................................................................... 20
Waveform Selection .............................................................................................................. 20
Waveform Data Adjust .......................................................................................................... 21
Start/Stop............................................................................................................................... 22
Close ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Open File ............................................................................................................................... 25
Scale/Crop Data .................................................................................................................... 25
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