Two analog input connectors for RGB or YPbPr input
Separate, low-noise regulators for each AD9981 power
domain (VD, VDD, and PVD)
100-pin interface connector provides 5 V input and
AD9981 outputs (syncs, clock, and data)
APPLICATIONS
For evaluation of AD9981 as part of the
AD9981 evaluation kit
Can also be adapted to end-user evaluation platform
using the 100-pin interface connector
PACKAGE CONTENTS
AD9981 evaluation board
10-bit display interface board (AD998xEB)
DEPL evaluation software including preset files
DEPL evaluation board documentation
5 V power supply
USB and parallel port cables
ANALOG FLAT PANEL INTERFACE BOARD
AD9981/PCB
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the AD9981 evaluation board is both to
demonstrate the performance of the AD9981 and to serve as an
implementation example for design and layout. To aid in realworld evaluation, it was designed so that it could be connected
as easily as possible into another PC board, such as a graphics
controller board.
This board is for IC device evaluation purposes only. Analog
Devices does not recommend using this hardware outside of
this stated usage. Further, Analog Devices provides no warranties for use of this equipment beyond the scope of IC device
evaluation purposes.
REQUIREMENTS
The requirements to use the AD9981 evaluation board are a 5 V
power supply, graphics signals (through either of the 15-pin VGA
connectors), and a means to program the internal chip registers.
Hardware and software for programming the internal chip register are provided.
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication
or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
In most cases, this evaluation board is used to digitize analog
RGB graphics signals and pass the data to another board. To do
this, connect the graphics signals to the 15-pin VGA connector,
supply 5 V to the board, and program the internal serial
register. The digitized data, generated clock signals, and control
signals are passed off the board through the right-side
connector.
POWER
The AD9981 evaluation board contains two 3.3 V voltage
regulators and an adjustable regulator set for 1.8 V. These
regulators supply power to the AD9981. The three regulators
provide power to the three power supplies on the AD9981 (refer
to the AD9981 data sheet). The best performance can be
obtained from the AD9981 when the analog supply (V
) and
D
the PLL (PV
the primary 3.3 V supply (V
nominally when supplied with 5 V, but work with a range of
voltages. Power is applied to the board through the right-side
connector (Pins 1–4 of J3). Typically, power is supplied from
another board. In the AD9981 evaluation kit, 5 V is supplied by
the 10-bit display interface board.
PROGRAMMING THE INTERNAL CHIP REGISTERS
Hardware and software for programming the AD9981 internal
registers are provided. The hardware consists of a standard
printer cable and a receiver chip located on the panel driver
board. The programming signals come onto the AD9981
evaluation board through Pins 7 and 9 on Connector J3. The
software is included on the installation CD and is described in
the Evaluation Board Software section.
) supply have their own regulators separate from
D
). The three regulators work
DD
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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE
SETTTING UP THE SOFTWARE
The display electronics product line (DEPL) evaluation software
is a Visual Basic® program requiring Windows® 95, or later. It is
on a self-installing CD package included with the evaluation
board. When performing the software install, always use the
most recent Windows files (DLL or OCX, for example) if
prompted by the install software (these files may already be on
your system). The AD9882 register setup screen (similar to the
DEPL Evaluation Software – AD9981 register setup window in
Figure 2) should be displayed at program execution after a
successful installation. The DEPL evaluation software can
control any of the DEPL AD988x or AD998x devices. It can also
read and write to the 10-bit display interface board and includes
useful tools such as a PLL Divisor calculator.
To select the AD9981 as the target device for the DEPL
evaluation software, select Device > AD9981. This displays the
DEPL Evaluation Software – AD9981 register setup window,
as shown in Figure 2. From this window you can control every
bit within the AD9981. A detailed, bit-by-bit functional
description is provided in the AD9981 data sheet.
To update the registers in the AD9981, click Load at the top of
the window. This is true unless Load Register On Change is
checked. In this case, the appropriate register is updated as soon
as any change is made in the window. The five tabs in this
control window enable you to display groups of registers. The
selections are 00-011, 12-18, 19-24, or 25-30. Click the
appropriate tab to view/control the register desired.
PLL Settings
The PLL settings are in Registers 0x01 to 0x04. The PLL Divisor
setting (12 bits) can be set bit-by-bit (the value toggles when
clicking on the bit) by setting a value for Registers 0x01 and
0x02 (decimal value), by setting the 12-bit value (decimal
value), or by moving the control bar left (to decrease) or right
(to increase). When changing the value using one of these
methods, the change is reflected in the other three. The values
are not written to the AD9981 until you click Load.
The VCO Range and Charge Pump settings in Register 0x03
can be set by individual bit, by register, or by pull-down menu
selection.
The 5-bit Phase Adjust in Register 0x04 can be altered in the
some manner as the PLL Divisor.
Table 1 contains example PLL register settings for various video
modes. For PLL settings not included here, an Excel spreadsheet
for calculating PLL settings can be accessed under the Design
Tools section of the Analog Devices Display Electronics web site
at www.analog.com/flatpanel.
Gain and Offset Settings
The 9-bit gain control for the red, green, and blue video
channels are contained in Registers 0x05 to 0x0A and can be
changed bit-by-bit, by setting a value for the registers (decimal
value), or by moving the control bar left (to decrease) or right
(to increase). The 9-bit offset control for the red, green, and
blue channels are contained in Registers 0x0B to 0x10. These
can be set in the same manner as gain. Note that using the gain
and offset control bars at the top of their respective sections
changes all three channels by the same amount, regardless of
their setting. In other words, if, in order to achieve color
balance, your offset settings are 60, 70, and 80 for R, G, and B,
respectively, the minimum settings are 0, 10, and 20. The
maximum offset settings would then be 107, 117, and 127. To
control the gain or offset of an individual channel, separate
control bars for each color are also provided.
Sync Separator Control
Register 0x11 contains bits for setting the Sync Separator
Threshold. The threshold can be changed bit-by-bit by setting a
value for the register (decimal value), or by moving the control
bar left (to decrease) or right (to increase). The resulting state of
the register is reflected in the box to the right.
Sync Control
Registers 0x12 to 0x15 contain bits for controlling input and
output Hsync and Vsync signals. You can toggle each bit by
clicking on it. The resulting state of the bit is reflected in the
box to the right of each bit. The HSOUT and VSOUT (if
enabled) pulse widths can also be adjusted using the control bar
to the right of their respective registers.
Coast and Clamp Control
Pre-Coast, Post-Coast, various Coast and Clamp controls, and
Clamp Placement and Duration are controlled via Registers
0x16 to 0x1B. You can toggle each bit by clicking on it. The
resulting state of the bit is reflected in the box to the right of
each bit. The pre- and post-Coast as well as the Clamp
Placement and Duration registers can also be controlled via the
sliding bar to the right of their respective registers.
Auto-Offset Control
Register 0x1B contains bits for controlling the auto-offset
function. You can toggle each bit by clicking on it. The resulting
state of the bit is reflected in the box to the right of each bit. For
more details on this function, the application note
“Implementing the Auto-Offset Function of the AD9981” can
be downloaded from our web site. This information can also be
found in the AD9981 data sheet.
SOG Control and Power Management
Registers 0x1D and 0x1E contain bits for controlling the SOG,
Input Selection,m and Power Management functions. You can
toggle each bit by clicking on it. The resulting state of the bit is
reflected in the box to the right of each bit.
Output Control
Registers 0x1 and 0x20 contain bits for controlling Output
functions. You can toggle each bit by clicking on it. The
resulting state of the bit is reflected in the box to the right of
each bit. The Output Mode bits also have pull-down menus that
can be used for output mode selection.
Sync Pulse Filter Control
Registers 0x21 to 0x23 contain the bits for controlling Sync
Pulse Filter. These controls can be modified bit by bit, by
changing the 8-bit (decimal) value or by using the slider bar
to the right of each register.
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PLL Divider
VCO
1
Range
(0x03 7:6)
Charge Pump
Current
1
(0x03 5:3)
Latch Select
(0x2D 4:3)
Status Registers (Read-Only)
Registers 0x24 to 0x27 are read-only registers that provide
status for Hsync, Vsync, and SOG Detection (0x24), Hsync,
Vsync, Coast, and Clamp Polarity (0x25), and the Hsync per
Vsync Counter (0x16 to 0x27). Performing a read (by clicking
Read) lets you see the status of each of these bits. The status is
also reflected in the text to the right of each of these bits.
Questions? Please email us directly at flatpanel_apps@analog.com, visit our web site at http://www.analog.com/flatpanel, or call the
Analog Devices help line at 1-800-AnalogD.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V re adily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.