Datasheet

QUICK START GUIDE FOR DEMONSTRATION CIRCUIT 590B
USB SERIAL CONTROLLER FOR LINEAR TECHNOLOGY QUICKEVAL™ DEMO BOARDS
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QUICK START PROCEDURE
For proper equipment setup, follow the procedure
below:
1. Do NOT plug in DC590B before running the in-
stallation program.
2. Download the QuickEval installation program
from
http://www.linear.com/software/.
3. Run the QuickEval installation program and fol-
low the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The QuickEval demo software requires a
PC that is running Windows 98 (or later), and has
an available USB port.
4. Connect the demonstration circuit to be evalu-
ated to DC590B using the supplied 14-
conductor ribbon cable. The demo software de-
tects the circuit and starts the appropriate con-
trol screen.
Each demonstration board also comes with a
Quick Start guide similar to this one. For usage
details relevant to a particular circuit refer to its
Quick Start Guide.
SOFTWARE TOOLS
The QuickEval Demo software includes tools for
automatic software updates and for quickly retriev-
ing relevant documentation from the World Wide
Web.
NOTE: Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view
the documents and is available at
http://www.adobe.com.
To use the tools:
 • Quit the demonstration circuit software or dis-
connect the USB cable so that The main control
panel appears:
To update the software (requires internet
connection):
 •
••
• Choose Update from the Tools menu.
This automatically updates the main program
and drivers for individual demo circuits.
To view the Quick Start Guide (this document):
 • Choose Quick Start Guide from the View
menu.