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connector define the data bus, and correct operation may not be possible if these entries are edited. The
use of ini files allows for new device types to be supported by the TSW1200EVM as they become
available without having to modify, re-release, or re-install the TSW1200 user interface software. New
device types may be supported at a later date simply by adding a new ini file to the proper subdirectory,
using a script that TI will make available at that time.
When the TSW1200 user interface software is started, the initial setup screen of
appears. The
status pane in the lower left reports on the firmware selection of the TSW1200EVM, the revision of the
firmware, and the revision of the user interface software. Many of the TSW1200 software controls are
available from this setup screen, such as ADC device selection. However, a test must be selected before
the TSW1200 software is ready for data capture from the TSW1200EVM. The tests available for this
revision of the TSW1200 software are a logic-analyzer-style Time Domain test and a single-tone FFT test.
At any time, this setup screen can be chosen from the test pulldown menu.
Figure 10. User Interface Initial Setup Screen
The toolbar contains options and settings that are independent of the device selected for test or the test to
be performed, such as configuration options and save/recall operations. The operations available under
the toolbar are grouped in categories of File, Instrument Options, Data Capture Options, and Test Options
Instrument Options contains all of the options for saving or importing test results and saving or recalling
the setup of the TSW1200 User Interface software.
The Save Capture operation can save the results that are displayed in the test window for export or
archival purposes. If the Single Tone FFT test is active, then the FFT plot is be saved, along with the
performance statistics and setup information. If the Time Domain test is active, then the Time Domain plot
is saved along with the time domain statistics. The saved data plot can be saved in jpeg, png, or bmp
format.
The captured data from the ADC under test also can be saved to a file, or previously saved data can be
imported back into the TSW1200 software and re-displayed in the Single-tone FFT or Time Domain
windows. Data can be saved in the format of binary, comma separated format, or both.
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