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--- resources:eval:dpg:ad9129-mix-ebz [25 Sep 2017 16:41] – Janet Dephoure
+++ resources:eval:dpg:ad9129-mix-ebz [26 Sep 2017 21:24] (current) – Janet Dephoure
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 <WRAP centeralign> Figure 10. 256-QAM channel at AD9129 output with 6 dB attenuation setting on spectrum analyzer input </WRAP>
-==== Mix-Mode Operation ====
+=== Mix-Mode Operation ===
 The AD9129-MIX-EBZ is equipped with a wideband balun to enable operation in the second and third Nyquist zones. To enable mix-mode, press the “Mix-Mode?” button on the Common screen to make it turn green, as shown in Figure 11.
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 <WRAP right 50% centeralign> Figure 18. Save/Load tab of the AD9129 SPI GUI </WRAP>
 <WRAP clear></WRAP>
+===== ACE Software Features =====
+The ACE software is organized to allow the user to evaluate and control the AD9122A evaluation board. The “Initial Configuration” wizard, which is only available for certain boards, controls the DAC and PLL setups. Block diagram views of the board and chip contain elements that can be used to vary parameters like ref current and data format. These parameters can be changed using check boxes, drop down menus, and input boxes. Some parameters do not have settings shown in the diagram. Double click on the parameter to view the available settings, seen with the NCO settings below.
+{{ :resources:eval:user-guides:ad9122_nco.png }}
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+</WRAP>
+<WRAP centeralign> NCO settings for the AD9122 </WRAP>
+In addition, some parameters can be enabled or disabled. This feature is evident by the color of the block parameter. For example, if the block parameter is dark blue, the parameter is enabled. If it is light grey, it is disabled. To enable or disable a parameter, click on it.
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+</WRAP>
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+<WRAP centeralign> Enabled parameter </WRAP>
+</WRAP>
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+<WRAP centeralign> Disabled parameter </WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP clear>
+</WRAP>
+More direct changes to registers and bit fields can be made in the memory map, which is linked from the chip block diagram through the “Proceed to Memory Map” button. In this view, names, addresses, and data can be manually altered by the user.
+{{ :resources:eval:user-guides:ad9122_memmap.png }}
+<WRAP clear>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP centeralign> Bench Set-Up </WRAP>
+ACE also contains the Macro Tool, which can be used to record register reads and writes. This is executed in the memory map view or with the initialization wizard. To use, check the “Record Sub-Commands” checkbox and press the record button. Changes in the memory map, which are bolded until they are applied to the part, are recorded as UI commands by the macro tool once the changes are made. Changed register write commands for the controls are also recorded. Hit “Apply Changes” to execute the commands and make changes in the memory map. To stop recording, click the “Stop Recording” button. A macro tool page with the command steps will be created. The macro can be saved using the “Save Macro” button so that it may be loaded for future use.
+{{ :resources:eval:user-guides:ad9122_macrocommands.png }}
+<WRAP clear>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP centeralign> Macro tool in ACE. The //Stop Recording//, //Record//, and //Save Macro// commands are located at the top of the macro tool. </WRAP>
+The raw macro file will be saved using ACE syntax, which is not easily readable. To remedy this, the ACE software download includes the Macro to Hex Conversion Tool. The user can choose to include or exclude register write, reads, and/or comments in the conversion. The file pathways for the source and save paths should be the same, except that one should be an .acemacro file and the other should be a .txt file. The “Convert” button converts and opens the converted text file, which is easier to read. The conversion tool can also convert back to an .acemacro file if desired.
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+<WRAP centeralign> Conversion set-up for macro to hex </WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP column 55%>
+<WRAP centeralign> Converted text file </WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP clear>
+</WRAP>
+For more information about ACE and its features, visit https://wiki.analog.com/resources/tools-software/ace.

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