Introduction¶
Sections¶
The Ultrasonic Sensing Design Center (USSDC) front-end is split into seven main sections:
- Configuration
- Waveform Plots
- ADC Capture Functionality
- Frequency Sweep
- Calibration
- Debug Waveform
- Error Handling
Logging information and system requirements are explained here:
System Requirements¶
The System Requirements chapter includes the Operating System and Java requirements.
Communication Protocol Specification¶
The Communication Protocol Spec chapter introduces the command details and protocol used between USSDC and the target.
Revision History¶
The Revision History chapter tracks changes in the Ultrasonic Design Center and Ultrasonic Software Library.
Navigation¶
The sections are accessed via the navigation menu below the main menu bar. Click the corresponding tab to access its contents.
Fig. 1 Navigation Bar
Getting Started¶
The GUI requires connection to a target board via USB. To connect or disconnect to a device, either use the Communications tab at the top (Alt + C), then click Connect or Disconnect. Alternatively, use F1 to connect and F2 to disconnect.
The current connection status and target at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Fig. 2 HID Connection Bar
For more detailed information on getting started with Design Center, please see the links below:
- Water Application: Water Quick Start Guide
- Gas Application: Gas Quick Start Guide
For more information¶
- For more information on the application, and available evaluation kits, see the download page.
- For technical support, email the USS GUI support team or visit the MSP430 E2E forum