ZL30250 Evaluation System
Software User Manual
ZL30250 Evaluation
Software User Manual
Version 1.0
June 2014
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Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4
Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 4
Related Documents ..................................................................................................... 4
Software Overview....................................................................................................... 4
Target Audience and Prerequisites.............................................................................. 4
Evaluation Software Installation .................................................................................. 5
Software Installation .................................................................................................... 5
Device Driver Installation ............................................................................................. 5
Windows Settings that May Need Adjustment ............................................................. 5
Launching the Evaluation Software GUI ..................................................................... 5
Using the Evaluation Software GUI ............................................................................. 6
Startup Window ........................................................................................................... 6
Connection Menu......................................................................................................... 6
Working Offline (No Evaluation Board Connected) .................................................. 7
Connecting to a Device ............................................................................................ 7
Initial Configuration Window..................................................................................... 8
On-Screen Controls and Status Displays .................................................................... 9
Specifying the Device Mode ..................................................................................... 9
Specifying the Reference Type and Frequency ..................................................... 10
Connection Lines on the Main Window .................................................................. 10
Input Configuration ................................................................................................. 10
Enable and Invert ............................................................................................... 10
Frequency........................................................................................................... 10
Help with Fractional Frequencies ....................................................................... 11
DPLL Input Monitor Configuration ...................................................................... 11
DPLL Input Monitor Status ................................................................................. 11
DPLL Configuration and Status .............................................................................. 12
APLL Configuration ................................................................................................ 13
Output Configuration .............................................................................................. 13
Format and Status .............................................................................................. 13
Frequency........................................................................................................... 14
Main Window Menus ................................................................................................. 14
File Menu ............................................................................................................... 14
Load Configuration ............................................................................................. 14
Save Configuration ............................................................................................. 14
Create EEPROM Image File .............................................................................. 15
Write Image to EEPROM .................................................................................... 15
Dump DUT EEPROM to File .............................................................................. 15
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Contents
ZL30250 Evaluation System
Software User Manual
Register Dump File ............................................................................................. 15
Tools Menu ............................................................................................................ 16
GPIO Configuration ............................................................................................ 16
Register View ..................................................................................................... 16
Documentation ................................................................................................... 16
Appendix A: FTDI Driver Removal and Reinstallation ............................................. 17
Appendix B: Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 18
Log is Full Error ......................................................................................................... 18
Figures
Figure 1: Startup Window.............................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 2: Device Selection Window .............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 3: Initial Configuration Window .......................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4: Main Control Window ..................................................................................................................... 9
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Introduction
Purpose
This document describes the software interface and tools provided with the ZL30250 Evaluation System.
Please note that although the document refers to the ZL30250, the evaluation system it describes also
supports ZL30251, ZL30252, ZL30253, ZL30151 and ZL30169 devices.
Related Documents
1. ZL30250 Evaluation Board Hardware User Manual.
2. Applicable device datasheet (as this software supports several devices, refer to the applicable
datasheet for complete descriptions of supported features and device configurations).
Software Overview
The ZL30250 Evaluation Software package is fully supported on Windows XP and Windows 7. It may also
work on older Windows versions. The software package is comprised of:
1. Device drivers for the FTDI USB interface IC on the evaluation board
2. Graphical user interface (GUI) software for easy configuration and monitoring of the device
3. Installation .EXE for the GUI and the FTDI device driver
4. Evaluation Software User Manual (this document).
The software GUI (graphical user interface) provides on-screen graphical controls for all features of the
devices listed in the Purpose section above.
Target Audience and Prerequisites
This document is targeted towards development engineers who will install, configure and operate the
ZL30250 Evaluation Board. Users should be familiar with timing and PLL-related terminology and
methodology, and the features and operation of the device to be evaluated. Uses for the GUI software
include:
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Demonstration of the ZL30250 and related devices, with or without an evaluation board.
Device configuration and the creation of configuration files.
This guide only shows the on-screen controls and status displays available in the GUI. Users should refer
to the appropriate device data sheet to understand what a specific control or status display actually does.
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