• CPLD Design Which Emulates Microprocessor Support for the 8-Bit Parallel Interface
• 25 DIN Connector for Easy Connection Through a Standard Parallel Port to a PC
• CD ROM or Floppy Disk Containing the GUI Software (Executable File)
• Line Interface Modules Coupled to the Receiver Inputs and Transmitter Outputs
• Power Supply Design Allowing a Single 3V Supply voltage
• Accessible I/O Interface for Common Laboratory Equipment
• Optimized layout with Four Layers
INTRODUCTION
The XRT83SL38/L38EVAL is a complete printed circuit board for characterizing Exar’s
XRT83SL38/L38. The XRT83SL38/L38 is a fully integrated four channel, long haul, short haul
line interface unit for T1, E1 or J1 applications.
This application board combines a proven PC board layout with optimized analog and digital
interface circuitry. The XRT83SL38/L38EVAL contains the device being tested, CPLD for
emulating microprocessor support for the 8-bit parallel interfac e, line interface modules coupled to
the receiver inputs and transmitter outputs, and I/O headers for a flexible user interface.
Complete AC and DC performance of the XRT83SL38/L38 can be evaluated by interfacing
external laboratory equipment.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION-LAB SETUP
The XRT83SL38/L38EVAL application board is setup as a common test c ircuit. Figur e 1 shows a
simplified block diagram of the default test configuration.
PC
Parallel Port Cable
Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of the XRT83SL38/L38EVAL Application Board
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ConnectorConnector
5
25 DIN Connector
CPLD
A[7:0]
D[7:0]
INT
PCLK
ALE
RST
HW/HOSTB
CS
WR
RD
RDY
TPOS[7:0]
TNEG[7:0]
TCLK[7:0]
RPOS[7:0]
RNEG[7:0]
RCLK[7:0]
XRT83SL38/L38 PCB
XRT83SL38
XRT83L38
LIU
TTIP[7:0]
TRING[7:0]
RTIP[7:0]
RRING[7:0]
ConnectorConnector
XRT83SL38/L38EVAL User Manual
APPLICATION CIRCUITRY
CPLD
The XRT83SL38/L38EVAL uses a CPLD designed to emulate a microproces sor support module
for an 8-Bit parallel interface. Using Exar’s GUI software (included in the evaluation kit), the
XRT83SL38/L38EVAL can be controlled through a standard parallel port cable connected to a
PC. The GUI was written to simplify the evaluation process of Exar’s LIU. Access to all the
control registers and functionality fo all four channels is available. For information on the GUI
software, see the “XRT83SL38/L38EVAL GUI SOFTWARE” s ection of this manual. Figure 2 is a
simplified block diagram of the CPLD interface.
CPLD
A[7:0]
D[7:0]
INT
HW/HOSTB
PCLK
ALE
RST
CS
WR
RD
RDY
XRT83SL38
XRT83L38
LIU
PC
Parallel Port Cable
5
25 DIN Connector
Figure 2 Simplified Block Diagram of the CPLD Interface
Line Interface Module
Internal Impedance Mode
The XRT83SL38/L38 has an internal and external impedance mode. For internal impedance
mode, no termination resistors are necessary for the transmit outputs. This allows the user to
have one bill of materials for all three applications . Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of the
internal impedance mode. For external impedance mode, see the following sections for the
resistor values chosen for the corresponding application.
XRT83SL38/L38 LIU
Line Interface Module
TTIP
0.47uF
TRING
RTIP
RRING
Figure 3 Simplified Block Diagram of the Internal Impedance Mode
The XRT83SL38/L38EVAL can be programmed for external impedance mode through the
microprocessor interface. For T1 applications, two 3.1ohm resistors are necessary on the
transmit outputs of the LIU. A 100ohm resistor is necess ary on the rec eiver inputs . (Note: Thes e
values do not change when using either a 1:2 or 1:2.45 turns ratio on the tr ansmit side) Figure 4
is a simplified block diagram of the external mode for T1 applications.
XRT83SL38/L38 LIU
TTIP
TRING
RTIP
Line Interface Module
3.1
3.1
100
1:2
RRING
Figure 4 Simplified Block Diagram of the External Mode, T1/J1
External Impedance Mode (E1, 2.048MHz, 75ohm or 120ohm)
The XRT83SL38/L38EVAL can be programmed for external impedance mode through the
microprocessor interface. For E1 applications, two 9.1ohm resistors are necessary on the
transmit outputs of the LIU. A 75ohm or 120ohm resistor is necessary on the receiver inputs.
(Note: The resistor values on the transmit side change to 6.2ohms when using a 1:2.45 turns
ratio) Figure 5 is a simplified block diagram of the external mode for E1 applications.