Pre-configured to require a minimum number of external
connections to your data acquisition system.
All functionality accessible through the connector interface
and board-level options.
On-board 4.096 V Reference
Pre-configured for Master mode SPI™ communication to a
data capture system.
ΔΣ
ADC
General Description
The CDB5581 is a versatile tool designed for evaluating the functionality and performance of the CS5581 ADC (Analog-to-Digital
Converter). The SPI serial port on the CDB5581 evaluation board
is configured in Master mode and will start transmitting data after
power-up upon reset. This evaluation board is designed to connect
to your data capture system or will interface to the CapturePlus II
data acquisition system available from Cirrus Logic.
The CS5581 delta-sigma ADC produces fully settled conversions to
full specified accuracy at 200 kSps. This ability to produce fully settled conversions for every sample makes it suitable for converting
multiplexed input signals. To help evaluate this feature, the CDB5581
includes two sing le-ended analog inputs multiplexed into the
CS5581. The multiplexer can be switched at the CS5581 ADC sample speed and the ADC will produce fully settled conversion data for
each input channel.
All evaluation board functionality for evaluating the CS5581 ADC is
accessed through the connector interface and board-level options.
Schematics in PADS™ PowerLogic™ format are available for
download at:
Table 5. Serial Interface Connections ............................................................................................. 8
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1. INTRODUCTION
The CDB5581 evaluation board is a platform for evaluating the CS5581 ADC performance. The evaluation board is designed to connect to the SPI serial port of a processor or data capture system or will interface directly to the CapturePlus II data acquisition system available from Cirrus Logic. The CapturePlus II
data acquisition system is a powerful integrated hardware/software tool designed to fully exercise the
CDB5581 and other Cirrus Logic evaluation boards.
The CDB5581 evaluation board is designed to simplify the hardware setup required to evaluate the
CS5581. Interfacing the CDB5581 evaluation board to a user-supplied data capture system can be as simple as connecting the SPI port and using the CDB5581 default hardware configuration. In this configuration, simply press the Reset switch on the CDB5581 and it will automatically begin transmitting data to the
data capture system.
All evaluation board functionality for evaluating the CS5581 ADC is accessed through the connector interface and board-level options.
The CS5581 delta-sigma ADC produces fully settled conversions to full specified accuracy at 200 kSps.
The ability to produce fully settled conversions for every sample makes it suitable for converting multiplexed input signals. To help evaluate this feature, the CDB5581 includes two single-ended analog inputs
multiplexed into the CS5581 The multiplexer can be switched at the CS5581 ADC sample speed and the
ADC will produce fully settled conversion data for each input channel.
For detailed information on the CS5581 ADC, please reference data sheet DS796 at www.cirrus.com
.
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CS5581
M
U
X
VREF
4.096 V
XTAL
16 MHz
Communication/Control
Interface
Master/Slave
Serial Port
Digital Inputs
to ADC
Digital Outputs
from ADC
IN_A
IN_B
+2.5V GND -2.5V GND +3.3V GND
J8
J6
J7
CS3004
Single-ended
Analog Inputs
Figure 1. CDB5581 Block Diagram
1.1Overview
The CDB5581 evaluation board has both analog and digital circuit sections. The analog section consists
of the CS5581 ADC, two analog input signal buffers, controlled through a multiplexer, that condition the
signal into the ADC, and a precision 4.096 V reference. The digital section consists of board operation
configuration control signals, reset circuitry, an SPI™ serial port, a jumper connection for initiating ADC
calibration, and an EEPROM for evaluation board identification.
The evaluation board operates from +2.5V, -2.5V, +3.3V and communicates through an SPI™ serial port.
Figure 1 illustrates the CDB5581 block diagram.
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2. QUICK START
Master/Slave SPIADC MCLK Out
Signals to ADC & Mux
Buffer EnableCalibrate4.096 V Reference
ADC ResetAnalog Inputs
DC Supply
NOTES:
1. Shaded boxes marked with "OPT. CONFIG." are not necessary for operation in an end user product.
2. Calibration function has been removed from the device but still appears on the PCB. J2 must be shorted (grounded)
for proper operation. See Appendix E for details.
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Figure 2. CDB5581 Board Layout
CDB5581
The CDB5581 evaluation board is designed to interface with a data acquisition system. To connect and
configure the
CDB5581 perform the following initialization procedure:
1. Verify that the power supplies are off.
2. Connect the power supplies to the CDB5581 as shown in Table 1 on page 6.
3. Verify that the power is off to the analog input signal & control signal sources.
4. Connect the analog input signal source to the evaluation board per Table 2 on page 6. Verify from Table 4
on page 8 that the analog input channel selected is IN_A.
5. Configure the CDB5581 by connecting the control signal sources to the evaluation board as shown in
Table 3 on page 7. Apply logic-level inputs as required to override the resistor pull-ups/pull-downs.
6. Make connections to the SPI™ serial port connector as shown in Table 5 on page 8. The CS5581 ADC
serial port is configured by default to operate in the SSC (Synchronous Self Clocking) mode. Refer to the
CS5581 data sheet for more information on serial communication modes and signal timing.
7. Turn on the power supplies to the evaluation board.
8. Apply power to the signal source.
9. Press the Reset switch on the evaluation board.
10. The CS5581 ADC's SPI™ serial port should now be communicating data.
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3. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
3.1Absolute Maximum Ratings
Observe the following limits to ensure the CDB5581 component ratings are not exceeded.
• CS5581
– The absolute maximum supply voltage that can be applied to the +3.3V power supply
connection is +3.6V.
– The absolute maximum power supply voltage that can be applied between pins VL and V1-
is 6.1 V.
• CS3004
– The absolute maximum power supply voltage that can be applied between the +2.5V and
-2.5V power supply connections is +5.5V.
3.2Power Supply
Power supply connections and requirements are specified in Table 1. below.
Table 1. Power Supply Connections
CDB5581
Power Supply
Requirement
+2.5 V DC, ±5%, <50 mAE5E3TP2, TP1 (GND)
-2.5 V DC, ±5%, <50 mAE9E7TP4, TP3 (GND)
+3.3 V DC, ±5%, <50 mAE16E13TP6, TP5 (GND)
Power Supply
Connection
Associated
Ground Return
Associated
T est Points
Important: It is recommended that all power supplies be isolated from utility ground to prevent the introduction of a ground loop. One ground connection may already exist through the serial port connection to
utility ground. Using the Cirrus Logic CapturePlus II system simplifies making connections to the
CDB5581 by providing electrical isolation between the two.
Using twisted/shielded wire will reduce electrical noise induced onto the power supply cables.
Power supplies are to be adequately regulated and sufficiently low noise to meet the application requirements.
3.3Analog Section
3.3.1Analog Input Buffers
The analog input signal connections to the input buffers are made at the IN_A and IN_B connectors, as
specified in Table 2.
Table 2. Analog Input Connections
Analog Input
Channel
IN_AJ10-2.048 V to +2.048 V50 Ohms
IN_BJ11-2.048 V to +2.048 V50 Ohms
Connection
Input Signal
Voltage RangeImpedance
There are two analog input channels on the evaluation board. Each analog input channel consists of a
low-noise amplifier configured as a unity gain non-inverting buffer. The buffers utilize a Cirrus Logic
CS3004 precision, low-noise, low-voltage, dual opamp.. These op-amps enable both the inputs and outputs of the analog input buffer to operate virtually rail to rail. The channel input impedance is 50 Ohms.
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The analog inputs are designed for connections to single-ended input signals referenced to ground. The
usable input voltage range is -2.048 V to +2.048 V. The theoretical input frequency range of the CS5581
is from DC to the Nyquist frequency of 100 kHz. The analog input buffer amplifiers are configured for a
cutoff frequency of 16.8 kHz to band-limit noise into the ADC. Changing the cutoff frequency will change
the noise bandwidth accordingly.
3.3.2Multiplexer
Analog input channel selection is controlled through the multiplexer. The multiplexer is configured with a
pull-down resistor on the MUX control line to enable input channel labeled "INPUT A" by default. To select
channel B, apply 3.3 V to the multiplexer input control line (MUX).
Signal levels for controlling the multiplexer that selects between analog input channels A and B is shown
in Table 3.
Table 3. Analog Input Channel Selection
Multiplexer
Control Input (MUX)
0VA
3.3 VB
Input Channel
Enabled
During multiplexing, the maximum sample rate for each channel is half that of the ADC’s maximum sample rate. Additionally, the Nyquist frequency for each channel is half of the ADC’s Nyquist frequency.
3.3.3ADC Reset
The CS5581 ADC makes use of an externally generated power-on reset. Therefore, after power is applied to the ADC, the reset pin must be driven low then released. Pressing the Reset button generates a
reset cycle. A reset cycle can be generated at any time during ADC operation. The ADC RST
pin (active
low) is held inactive through a pull-up resistor.
3.3.4Voltage Reference
The voltage reference IC provided generates a 4.096 V precision reference.
3.3.5ADC Reference Frequency
The reference frequency for the CS5581 ADC is provided by a 16.000 MHz oscillator.
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3.4Digital Section
3.4.1Hardware Configuration
The CDB5581 evaluation board hardware comes pre-configured so the only connection required between
it and a data acquisition system is the serial port connection.
The hardware setup is reconfigurable through the hardware control interface connectors. Configure the
evaluation board by setting the appropriate control line to the appropriate logic level.
Serial Port CommunicationChip Select = Enabled (Low)CSJ8, Pin 2E23
Data Conversion ModeContinuous Conversion = Active (Low)CONV
J8, Pin 10J3, Pin 4
J6, Pin 6; S1J3, Pin 6
J8, Pin 12E21
3.4.2SPI™ Serial Port Communications
The CS5581 ADC communications port features an SPI™ serial port. It can be configured for SSC mode
(Master) or SEC mode (Slave) mode as shown in Table 4. Test points are provided to monitor serial communications.
Connections to the serial interface are made according to the following table.
Table 5. Serial Interface Connections
FunctionLabelConnectorTest Point
Chip SelectCS
Serial Data InputSDIJ8, Pin 4E24
Serial Data OutputSDOJ8, Pin 6E25
Serial ClockSCLKJ8, Pin 8E26
J8, Pin 2E23
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APPENDIX A. MAXIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CS5581
A.1PCB Layout Considerations
• Keep the signal path short between the CS5581 ADC input capacitors C37, C44 and the ADC
input pin to minimize trace inductance.
• The analog input buffer amplifiers and ADC input buffer capacitors are placed before the multi-
plexer. Placing the buffer amplifiers before the multiplexer allows the amplifiers driving the ADC
buffer capacitors to be fully settled when sampled by the ADC. Therefore, the multiplexer must
be of a low on-resistance type to prevent distortion or latency issues.
• Power supply noise is a major design consideration and the power supplies need adequate
bypassing and bulk capacitance.
• When operating the ADC from +2.5 V and -2.5 V split supplies, place the power supply & buffer
amplifier bypass capacitor ground connections close together.
• Keep all ground connections on each differential buffer amplifier as close to the device as pos-
sible to avoid introducing differential noise through high-impedance connections.
• Keep trace lengths short between the ADC and the voltage reference IC negative supply pins.
• Route the oscillator output away from analog circuitry.
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• Use a solid ground plane in the PCB layout.
• Provide adequate separation between analog and digital signals.
• To minimize distortion within the analog signal path, consider using components with smaller
voltage dependencies.
• Minimize ADC digital output edge transition current loading.
A.2Hardware Considerations
At a system level, use shielded cable for interconnects. Keep interconnect cable lengths as short as possible. Route analog and digital signals connecting to the PCB away from each other.
Figure 5. Schematic - Input Buffers and Multiplexer
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Figure 6. Schematic - CS5581
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Figure 7. Schematic - Configuration & Misc.
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APPENDIX D. LAYER PLOTS
Figure 8. Top Silkscreen
Calibration function has been removed from the device but still appears on the PCB. J2 must be shorted (grounded)
for proper operation. See Appendix E for details.
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Figure 9. Top Solder Mask
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Figure 10. Top Routing
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Figure 11. Ground Plane
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Figure 12. Power Plane
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Figure 13. Bottom Solder Mask
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Figure 14. Bottom Silkscreen
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Figure 15. Top Solder Paste Mask
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Figure 16. Bottom Routing
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APPENDIX E. CALIBRATION FUNCTION
The calibration function has been removed from the CS5581. All references to calibration have been removed from this document. However, calibration still appears on the PCB. A jumper must be added to J2
for proper operation.
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REVISION HISTORY
Contacting Cirrus Logic Support
For all product questions and inquiries contact a Cirrus Logic Sales Representative. To find the one nearest to you
go to www.cirrus.com
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RevisionDateChanges
DB1AUG 2007Initial Release.
DB2DEC 2007Updated schematic to reflect new silicon revision.
DB3OCT 2009Removed calibration function / added Appendix E.
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