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Run the no‐OS Demonstration Standalone (AD7606B)

d-samal edited this page Oct 29, 2021 · 10 revisions

In addition to the DataStorm DAQ development kit running either in standalone mode or remotely via Ethernet cable, it can also run for no-OS software while connected to computer via an usb cable.

Configuration for no-OS software access

The AD7606B Evaluation Platform in this configuration is comprised of the following components:

Configure BOOTSEL DIP Switches

Select the SD card as the boot source for the processor.



Configure FMC_VADJ DIP Switches

The FMC_VADJ power rails provide power to the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ via the FMC interface. This is an adjustable voltage. It must be set to 3.3V. Modify the VID_SW DIP switch settings to select 3.3V.

Assemble the Hardware

Follow the steps in the order shown below.

  • Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card slot
  • Insert the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ FMC connector into the FMC mating connector on the DataStorm DAQ board
  • Attach the monitor to the DataStorm DAQ using an HDMI cable
  • Attach the keyboard and mouse to the DataStorm DAQ using any of the 4 USB ports
  • Connect the Signal Generator to the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ SMA connectors
  • Ensure that Jumper JP5 is removed, Jumper JP1 is in position A to remove standby, Jumper JP6 is in position B to get internal voltage reference on AD7606B, Jumper JP3 in position B, and Jumper JP2 is in position A to get +12V from FMC on the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ board, for it to be powered via the FMC connector.
  • Connect the power supply to the DataStorm DAQ
  • Plug the AC-DC adapter into an AC outlet

Signal Source

The Analog Discovery 2 is used as a signal generator to drive the AD7606B input.

Install (if not already done) the Digilent WaveForms App.

Open the WaveForms App and Click on Wavegen in the left margin which opens a waveform widow

Click on Channels and select 1
Select Type as Sine
Select Frequency or Period
Set Amplitude to 1V
Set Offset to 1V
Click Run All

Software for no-OS access

There are a few software components that need to be installed in order to run this demo successfully:

  1. A SW terminal like Tera Term VT or Putty

Connect to the target terminal

  • A wired Micro USB serial port connection between the host PC and the embedded target is required
  • Launch a linux terminal (like Tera Term VT or Putty) and connect using serial port
  • Select 115200 baud
  • Select the appropriate target COM port

Run the demonstration standalone for no‐OS (AD7606B)

Power up the unit using this hardware configuration.

Application will be automatically run on the system boot up. No configuration is required.

Serial Interface


Parallel Interface



NOTE: HDL design for AD7606B is based on 4-SDI lane for all channels to receive at throughput 800Ksps in Serial interface. The noOS example supports only for 4-SDI lane.


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