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ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family EVM Getting Started REV G03: 2018-06-21

ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family EVM Getting

Started

REV G03: 2018-06-21

This document contains information on a product under development and the material is

subject to change.

ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family EVM Getting Started REV G03: 2018-06-21

Table of Contents

1Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................4

1.1Unpacking - EVM Contents ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.2Recommended Test and Measurement Setup ........................................................................................... 4

1.2.1Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.2PC Controller ......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3Software Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.1ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family UIP Installation .............................................................................. 5

1.3.2USB Device Driver Installation ............................................................................................................. 5

1.3.3Reboot Machine ................................................................................................................................... 11

1.3.4Launching the EVM Program .............................................................................................................. 11

1.3.5Software Un-Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11

2Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................................12

2.1Loadboard and Motherboard Revisions .................................................................................................. 12

2.2Venus and ISL Product Families .............................................................................................................. 12

2.3Default Configuration Setup Options ...................................................................................................... 12

2.3.1Real Time Data .................................................................................................................................... 13

2.3.2Ring Oscillator Mode (No Pulse Generator) ........................................................................................ 14

2.3.3LVDS Outputs Real Time Data ........................................................................................................... 15

2.3.4Channel #0 in Real Time DATA and Channel #1 in Compare Only ................................................... 17

2.3.5PMU Force Voltage or Force Current Modes ...................................................................................... 18

2.3.6PMU Chan#0 in FV and Chan#1 in FI ................................................................................................ 19

2.3.7Real Time PMU SV & Driver DVL using EN or SV Inputs ............................................................... 20

2.4Quick Start Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 22

2.5Motherboard Jumper Definition .............................................................................................................. 23

2.6EVM Menu Dialog Boxes .......................................................................................................................... 24

3EVM Loadboard Detailed Description...............................................................................................................25

3.1ADC and Analog Mux ............................................................................................................................... 26

3.2Venus Loadboard Controller .................................................................................................................... 26

4Layout Considerations........................................................................................................................................27

4.1Conjugate Termination ............................................................................................................................. 27

4.2CAP DVH/DVL/VTT ................................................................................................................................ 27

5Document Revision History................................................................................................................................28

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Installation Directory Structure ...................................................................................................... 5

Figure 2: Real Time DATA Block Diagram ................................................................................................ 13

Figure 3: Ring Oscillator Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 14

Figure 4: LVDS Output Real Time DATA Block Diagram .......................................................................... 1 6 

Figure 5: Chan#0 Driver Mode and Chan#1 Compare Only Block Diagram ............................................. 17

Figure 6: PMU FV/FI Block Diagram .......................................................................................................... 18

Figure 7: PMU Chan# 0 FV and Chan #1 FI Block Diagram ..................................................................... 19

Figure 8: Toggle PMU FV (SV) and Driver DVL Block Diagram ................................................................. 20

Figure 9: Expected Current Readings ........................................................................................................ 22

Figure 10: Device Config Menu Options .................................................................................................... 24

Figure 11: Venus Loadboard Detailed Block Diagram ............................................................................... 25

List of Tables

Table 1: EVM Contents ................................................................................................................................ 4

Table 2: Power Supply Requirements ......................................................................................................... 4

Table 3: Motherboard Jumper Definitions .................................................................................................. 23

Table 4: FVMI Analog Mux – VINPOS(A) & VINNEG(A) Mapping ............................................................ 26

Table 5: Loadboard C-Bit (J6) Signal Definitions ....................................................................................... 26

Table 6: Venus Loadboard Latches (U3) Signal Definitions ...................................................................... 26

ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family EVM Getting Started REV G03: 2018-06-21

1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Elevate Semiconductor ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family

evaluation system. You will find that it serves as an invaluable development platform to help get your

product to market in the shortest possible time. The ISL55161, ISL55162, ISL55163, ISL55164, Venus,

Venus3, and Venus4 products will be referred to as “Venus” in this document unless otherwise stated

below. The Evaluation Module (EVM) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) allow the customer to

demonstrate and evaluate performance and functionality.

This document provides the instructions to install, setup, and operate the Venus EVM. Refer to the

Elevate Semiconductor EVM User’s Guide for a detailed description of the EVM system.

1.1 Unpacking - EVM Contents

Please check the contents of the EVM shipping carton to make sure you have received all of the items

listed in Table 1. The system is already configured for the best setup, except for connections to the

power supply, PC controller, and test equipment.

Table 1: EVM Contents

Description

1 ea. EVM S

stem

(

3 boards: Motherboard, FVMI Board, Venus Loadboard

)

1 ea. ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Famil

EVM Gettin

Started

(

this document

)

1 ea. EVM Contents Lis

1 ea. User Interface Pro

ram Installation Flash Drive

1 ea. USB

/B Cable

1.2 Recommended Test and Measurement Setup

Oscilloscope, Differential Pulse Generators, DMMs, and Source Measure Unit

1.2.1 Power Supply

Table 2 provides the required power supplies and current rating. The power supplies are connected

using standard banana plugs. The customer needs to provide the power supply cables.

Table 2: Power Supply Requirements

Suppl

Current Ratin

+20V 1

+5V 1

-15V 1

1.2.2 PC Controller

To use the EVM User Interface Program (UIP), a PC with the following configuration is required:

 Windows XP, Windows 2007, Windows 2008, Windows 2010

 USB Port

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1.3 Software Installation

There are 2 steps to install the ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family demonstration program.

1. Install the ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family UIP from the Flash Drive.

2. Install the USB driver.

Figure 1 illustrates the default directory structure. The user may change the <root dir> during the

installation.

Figure 1: Installation Directory Structure

1.3.1 ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family UIP Installation

To install the ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family software package, run the SETUP program on the

distribution Flash Drive and follow the prompts. The ElevATE.exe executable will be installed in the EVM

GUI sub-directory. In addition, a short cut will be installed onto the desktop and in the Start->Programs

folder. The Start->Programs folder also contains links to the different EVM User’s Guide, and

documentation folders.

1.3.2 USB Device Driver Installation

Follow section 1.3.2.1 for installation instructions on the Windows 10/8 operating systems, section 1.3.2.2

for instructions for Windows 7, or section 1.3.2.3 for Windows XP

1.3.2.1 Window 10/8

To install the USB driver on Windows 10/8, the Driver Signature Verification needs to be disabled.

This is accomplished using the following method.

1.3.2.1.1 Enter the Troubleshoot menu. Click “Restart” from the power options menu and hold

down the “Shift” key at the same time. Once the computer has rebooted, you will be able

to choose the Troubleshoot option.

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1.3.2.1.2 Select “Advanced options” and “Startup Settings”.

1.3.2.1.3 You need to restart your computer one last time to modify boot time configuration

settings.

1.3.2.1.4 You will be given a list of startup settings, including “Disable driver signature

enforcement”. To choose the setting, you need to press the “F7” key. This will disable the

driver signature enforcement until the computer is rebooted.

ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family EVM Getting Started REV G03: 2018-06-21

1.3.2.1.5 Continue with section 1.3.2.2 to finish installation of USB driver except choose the

windows 10 or windows 8 option.

1.3.2.2 Windows 7

To install the USB device driver on a Windows 7 system, connect the USB port using the included

USB A/B cable. The USB port does not need any external power or need to be connected to any

other board for the device driver installation.

1.3.2.2.1 After connecting the USB cable from the PC to the “USB FX2 to Parallel” board, navigate to

the Device Manager screen on your computer and look for the EZ-USB Icon. Right-Click

on the EZ-USB Icon and select “Update Drive Software…”

ISL55161/2/3/4 and Venus Family EVM Getting Started REV G03: 2018-06-21

1.3.2.2.2 Select “Browse my computer for driver software”.

1.3.2.2.3 Install driver from the newly installed folder on your computer:

Windows 7: \ElevATE Semi\EVM GUI\Elevate USB Driver\wlh-win7\(x64 or x86)

Select x64 for a 64-bit system.

Select x86 32-bit system.

Select “Next”. The USB driver will be installed.

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1.3.2.3 Windows XP

To install the USB device driver on a Windows XP system, connect the USB port using the

included USB A/B cable. The USB port does not need any external power or need to be

connected to any other board for the device driver installation.

1.3.2.3.1 After connecting the USB cable from the PC to the port, the following window appears.

Select “No, not this time” and click Next.

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1.3.2.3.2 Choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click Next.

1.3.2.2.3 Select the top radio button, and check “Include this location in the search.” Type the

following path into the text box.

Windows XP: \ElevATE Semi\EVM GUI\Elevate USB Driver\wxp\(x64 or x86)

Select x64 for a 64-bit system.

Select x86 32-bit system.

Select “Next”. The USB driver will be installed.

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