1 Establishing basic functionality
The software should be started selecting ams->TMD2620 EVM->TMD2620 EVM command in the
Windows menu or by double clicking the AOS_EVM.exe file from the installation directory. The default installation directory, depending on the device and the operating system you are using, is:
C:\Program Files\ams\TMD2620_EVM Windows 32 bit operating systems
C:\Program Files (x86)\ams\TMD2620_EVM Windows 64 bit operating systems
A different install path may be selected by the user. When started, the TMD2620 window will open on the PC.
The balance of this document identifies and describes the controls available on the GUI. In combination with the TMD2620 datasheet, the QSG and application notes available on the ams website, www.ams.com. There should be enough information to allow evaluation of the TMD2620 device.
2 TMD2620 EVM graphical user interface (GUI)
2.1 Software overview
On successful initialization, the software displays a main window, containing controls pertinent to the connected device. If the software detects an error, it will display an error window.
If “Device not found or is unsupported” appears, verify that the correct daughterboard is properly connected to the motherboard. If “Cannot connect to EVM board” appears, verify the USB cable is connected. A green LED on the EVM Controller will flash to indicate that the USB cable is connected and providing power to the system.
If the EVM board is disconnected from the USB bus while the program is running it will display an error message and then terminate. Reconnect the EVM board and restart the program. page 5/13
