Eval Kit Manual
AS726x-iSPI
Evaluation Kit User Guide
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Content Guide
1
1.1
1.2
2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4
5
6
7
8
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Kit Content ......................................................................................................................... 3
Connection ........................................................................................................................ 3
Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Description ........................................................................................................ 4
Hardware Architecture ....................................................................................................... 4
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 6
UART/ I
2
C Interface ........................................................................................................... 6
LEDs Pads......................................................................................................................... 6
Others ................................................................................................................................ 8
Software Description.......................................................................................................... 8
AS726x-iSPI Schematics ................................................................................................... 9
Ordering & Contact Information ....................................................................................... 10
Copyrights & Disclaimer .................................................................................................. 11
Revision Information ........................................................................................................ 12
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Introduction
AS726x
1
-intelligent Spectral Interface (iSPI) Evaluation Kits provide a platform to evaluate
ams
AS726x products with AS726x – iSPI software running on Windows based personal computer. This
user guide describes the standard features and functions of AS726x-iSPI evaluation kit.
Please note, the A726x iSPI is a common hardware platform that is equipped with the specifically
requested AS726x device and its corresponding firmware pre-installed in the flash EPROM . The
differing iSPI demo kits utilize common functions and components as described here. A comment in
this manual will be given separately in case of any differences between the singleindividual demo
kits. The following table lists the demo kits the sensor and filter channel characteristics and relevant
channel references detailed in the device data sheet and presented by the graphical user interface.
XYZ = CIE1931 (detector with standard observer function), DK = Dark (detector capped), CL= Clear (detector without filter)
AS7261 Demo-Kit
Sensor reference
Spectral response
AS7261
X, Y, Z, DK,
NIR 850nm, CL
AS7262 Demo Kit
AS7262
V 450nm, B 500nm,
G 550nm, Y 570nm,
O 600nm, R 650nm
AS7263 Demo Kit
AS7263
R 610nm, S 680nm,
T 730nm, U 760nm,
V 810nm, W 860nm
Figure 1: Alternative Demo kits with sensor reference
1.1
Pos.
1
2
3
Kit Content
Item
AS726x-iSPI Board
USB Memory Stick
Cable
Comment
Evaluation Board (Hardware release ≥1V1)
Documents and Software
FTDI USB-MPSSE Cable
Figure 2: Kit Content
The following items are delivered with this Demo Kit.
1.2
Connection
Figure 3: AS726x-iSPI and Cable Connection
J2’s Pin 1 (the pin with square pad) needs to be connected to Red wire of the cable.
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Getting Started
The evaluation kit requires one time installation of FTDI CDM Driver for the USB-MPSSE cable if it is
not already installed on the computer. The installation file can be found in the USB Memory Stick. For
additional assistance on installation of the FTDI driver, please refer to
www.ftdichip.com
for more
information.
The AS726x Spectral Sensing – iSPI software does not require separate installation. Simply copy the
following files to any folder on the host systemand start the .exe file to start the GUI.
File
1
2
AS726x_Spectral_Sensing_iSPI_GUI.exe
FTD2XX_NET.dll
Comment
Excutable file
DLL file for the USB converter
Figure 4: AS726x Spectral Sensing –iSPI GUI Software Files
3
Hardware Description
The AS726x-iSPI design consists of AS726x device with associated flash memory, LED circuit, and
a jumper configuration header for UART/I
2
C interface selection.
3.1
Hardware Architecture
Figure 5: Board Block Diagram
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E
D
A
B
C
F
Figure 6: PCB (Top, button)
Pos.
A
B
C
D
E
F
Designator
U1
J3, J4
D6, D7
J2
V
U2
Comment
AS726x Intelligent Spectral Sensor
Headers for UART or I
2
C interface selection;
Place Holders for LEDs;
Six Pins Header; Connect to PC with USB-MPSSE cable;
Test Point for External Supply for LEDs;
Flash memory;
Figure 7: Devices, Connectors and LEDs
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