Software Setup, CP2112 Eval Board | Silicon Laboratories CP2112-EK

CP2112-EK

CP2112 EVALUATION KIT USER ’S GUIDE

1. Kit Contents

The CP2112 Evaluation Kit contains the following items:

CP2112 Evaluation Board

CP2112 Product Information CD-ROM. CD contents include:

Example Windows and Mac Applications Documentation:

CP2112 Data Sheet

CP2112 Evaluation Kit User's Guide AN495: CP2112 Interface Specification

AN496: CP2112 HID USB-to-SMBus API Specification

USB Cable

2. Software Setup

The included CD-ROM contains the example applications for PC® and Mac® and additional documentation. Insert the CD-ROM into a system’s CD-ROM drive. If using a Windows PC, an installer will automatically launch, allowing you to install the software or read documentation by clicking buttons on the Installation Panel. If the installer does not automatically start when you insert the CD-ROM, run autorun.exe found in the root directory of the CD-ROM. Refer to the ReleaseNotes CP211x CD.txt file on the CD-ROM for the latest information regarding versions and known problems and restrictions. If a non-Windows PC is used, manually browse to the directory on the CD-ROM that contains drivers for your OS. The instructions in this document assume that a Windows PC is being used.

3. CP2112 Hardware Interface

Connect the CP2112 evaluation board to a PC as shown in Figure 1.

1.Connect one end of the USB cable to a USB Port on the PC.

2.Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the CP2112 evaluation board.

3.Connect the SDA, SCL, and Ground pins on the CP2112 to an SMBus device. External pull-up resistors are not needed if the pull-up resistors on the CP2112 evaluation board are used.

USB Port

U SB Cable