Philips Semiconductors
UM10206
I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
The I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 is a USB based solution that allows engineers and
sales engineers to experiment with general-purpose I
2
C-bus devices from Philips.
The hardware connects to a standard USB port found on most IBM-compatible PCs and
provides bidirectional communication with I
2
C-bus devices using the I
2
C-bus protocol.
The hardware is powered directly from the PC's USB port.
An on-board LED illuminates after the USB host has successfully enumerated it.
The Win-I2CUSB Lite software from The Boardshop runs on Windows 98SE, ME, 2000,
and XP and is compatible with any PC hardware having a minimum of a Pentium
processor and an USB port. The software allows the user to select one of the
I
2
C-bus devices on the board from a menu and also provides a Universal mode to allow
users to create their own I
2
C-bus commands with the same I
2
C-bus devices. The
Win-I2CUSB Lite software is designed to operate only with the specific devices and
device addresses on the I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1.
2. Getting started
2.1 Assumptions
It is helpful to have basic experience with the I
2
C-bus protocol before using the
demonstration board but it is not absolutely necessary. There are several exercises
targeted at beginners as well as more advanced users. For beginners, the I
2
C-bus
specification is a good source of detailed information about the I
2
C-bus. You can
download the complete specification from the Philips Semiconductors website.
2.2 Static Handling Requirements
CAUTION
This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Therefore care should be taken
during transport and handling. You must use a ground strap or touch the PC case or other
grounded source before unpacking or handling the hardware.
2.3 Minimum System Requirements
•
PC Pentium 60 processor (or equivalent), 8MB RAM, 10MB of hard drive space
•
one USB port (either 2.0 or 1.1 compatible)
•
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP
2.4 Adapter Power Requirements
The Philips I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 hardware obtains its power from the PC
USB port.
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