0502-03 LTC2607 DAC

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Using the LTC2607 DAC

This folder contains the source files for controlling the LTC2607 2-channel 16-bit DAC via I2C bus, which is available e.g. on the Raspberry Pi minicomputer. The example is based on the REXLANG user-programmable function block of the REXYGEN System.

Channel A is controlled by an integer constant (try changing it on-the-fly), while a sine wave is generated at channel B (frequency and signal type can be adjusted on-the-fly as well).

Timing of the project

The algorithm runs each 200 milliseconds (0.2 s). See the EXEC function block,
tick x ntick0 = 0.1 x 2 = 0.2

Prerequisites

  • REXYGEN Runtime Core must be installed and running on the target device (Raspberry Pi).
  • I2C bus must be enabled and available (e.g. /dev/i2c-1).
  • The wiring must comply with the attached datasheet.

Running the example

  • The *exec.mdl file is the project main file.
  • Open it with REXYGEN Studio.
  • Specify the I2C bus by the p0 parameter of the REXLANG function block.
  • Compile and download it to the target device.
  • Switch to Watch mode and observe the algorithm.
  • Observe voltage at DAC channel A and channel B.
  • Change the CNI_channelA constant by hand as needed.
  • Change the frequency and signal type in the SG signal generator as needed.

Documentation

Additional information

  • Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
  • Visit the REXYGEN webpage for more information about the example projects and developing advanced automation and control solutions using REXYGEN.