Datasheet

Software Setup

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows XP or Vista

USB: 2.0

Installation

Download the latest software from the LMH0387 Evaluation Board page. Extract the ALPF_monthdayyear_major

version_minor version.exe” (ex. ALPF_04062010_128_0002.exe) file to a temporary location that can be deleted

later.

Make sure the SPA dongle is not connected to the PC. The following installation instructions are for the Windows

XP Operating System.

Install the ALP software

Execute the ALP Setup Wizard program called “ALPF_monthdayyear_major version_minor version.exe” (ex.

ALPF_04062010_128_0002.exe) that was extracted to a temporary location.

There are 7 steps to the installation once the setup wizard is started:

1. Select the “Next” button.

2. Select “I accept the agreement” and then select the “Next” button.

3. Select the location to install the ALP software and then select the “Next” button.

4. Select the location for the start menu shortcut and then select the “Next” button.

5. There will then be a screen that allows the creation of a desktop and Quick Launch icon. After selecting

the desired choices select the “Next” button.

6. Select the “Install” button, and the software will then be installed to the selected location.

7. Uncheck “Launch Analog LaunchPAD” and select the “Finish” button. The ALP software will start if

“Launch Analog LaunchPAD” is checked, but it will not be useful until the USB driver is installed.

Connect JP1 of the SD387 evaluation board to JP7 of the SPA dongle via the 6-pin parallel cable as shown in

Table 1. Power on the SD387 evaluation board with a 3.3 VDC power supply. Connect the SPA dongle to the PC

with the USB cable. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will open on the PC. Proceed to the next section to install

the USB driver.

Install the USB driver

There are 6 steps to install the USB driver:

1. Select “No, not at this time” then select the “Next” button.

2. Select “Install from a list or specific location” then select the “Next” button.

3. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”. Uncheck “Search removable media” and check

“Include this location in the search”.

4. Browse to the Install Directory which is typically located at “C:\Program Files\National Semiconductor

Corp\Analog LaunchPAD\vx.x.x\Drivers” and select the “Next” button. Windows should find the driver.

5. Select “Continue Anyway”.

6. Select the “Finish” button.

The software installation is complete. The ALP software may now be launched, as described in the next section.

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