The ADC12DJ3200EVM is an evaluation board used to evaluate the ADC12DJ3200 analog-to-digital
converter (ADC) from Texas Instruments. The ADC12DJ3200 device is a dual-channel, 12-bit ADC,
capable of operating at sampling rates up to 3.2 Giga-samples per second (GSPS) in dual channel mode
or 6.4 GSPS in single channel mode. The ADC12DJ3200 device output data is transmitted over a
standard JESD204B high-speed serial interface. This evaluation board also includes the following
important features:
•Transformer-coupled signal input network allowing a single-ended signal source from 500 kHz to
9 GHz
•The LMX2582 clock synthesizer generates the ADC sampling clock
•The LMK04828 and LMX2582 onboard system clock generator generates SYSREF and FPGA
reference clocks for the high-speed serial interface
•Transformer-coupled clock input network to test the ADC performance with an external low-noise clock
source
•LM95233 temperature sensor
•High-speed serial data output over a High Pin Count FMC+ interface connector
NOTE: To improve signal routing quality, serial lane polarity is inverted with respect to the standard
FMC VITA-57 signal mapping. Signal mapping and polarity is shown in Table C-1).
•Device register programming through USB connector and FTDI USB-to-SPI bus translator
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The digital data from the ADC12DJ3200EVM board is quickly and easily captured with the
TSW14J57EVM or TSW14J56EVM data capture boards.
NOTE: The TSW14J56EVM cannot be used for JMODES that use 16 data lanes, or serial rates
above 12 Gbps.
The TSW14J57EVM captures the high-speed serial data, decodes the data, stores the data in memory,
and then uploads it to a connected PC through a USB interface for analysis. The High-Speed Data
Converter Pro (HSDC Pro) software on the PC communicates with the hardware and processes the data.
With proper hardware selection in the HSDC Pro software, the TSW14J57 device is automatically
configured to support a wide range of operating speeds of the ADC12DJ3200EVM, but the device may not
cover the full operating range of the ADC device. Serial data rates of 12.8 Gbps down to 1 Gbps are
supported.
In the following sections of this document, theADC12DJ3200EVM evaluation board is referred to as the
EVM and the ADC12DJ3200 device is referred to as the ADC device.
Install the High Speed Data Converter (HSDC) Pro Software
3.1Install the High Speed Data Converter (HSDC) Pro Software
Download the most recent version of the HSDC Pro software from www.ti.com/tool/dataconverterpro-sw.
Follow the installation instructions to install the software.
3.2Install the Configuration GUI Software
1. Download the Configuration GUI software from the EVM tool folder at ADC12DJxx00 GUI .
2. Extract files from the .zip file.
3. Run the executable file (setup.exe), and follow the instructions.
3.3Connect the EVM and TSW14J57EVM
With the power off, connect the ADC12DJ3200EVM to the TSW14J57EVM through the FMC connector as
shown in Figure 3-1. Ensure that the standoffs provide the proper height for robust connector connections.
3.4Connect the Power Supplies to the Boards (Power Off)
1. Confirm that the power switch on the TSW14J57EVM is in the off position. Connect the power cable to
a 12-V DC (minimum 2 A) power supply. Ensure the proper supply polarity by confirming that the outer
surface of the barrel connector is GND and the inner portion of the connector is 12 V. Connect the
power cable to the EVM power connector.
2. Confirm that the power switch on the ADC12DJ3200EVM is in the off position. Connect the power
cable to a 5-V DC (minimum 3 A) power supply. Ensure the proper supply polarity by confirming that
the outer surface of the barrel connector is GND and the inner portion of the connector is 5 V. Connect
the power cable to the EVM power connector.
CAUTION
Ensure the power connections to the EVMs are the correct polarity.
Failure to do so may result in immediate damage
Ensure the 12-V power supply is connected to the TSW14J57EVM and not
the ADC12DJ3200EVM. Providing the ADC12DJ3200EVM with 12 V may
result in immediate damage
Leave the power switches in the off position until directed later.
3.5Connect the Signal Generators to the EVM (*RF Outputs Disabled Until Directed)
1. Connect a signal generator to the VIN input of the ADC12DJ3200EVM through a bandpass filter and
attenuator at the SMA connector. This must be a low-noise signal generator. TI recommends a
Trilithic-tunable bandpass filter to filter the signal from the generator. Configure the signal generator for
1910 MHz, 0 dBm.
If External Clocking is Used (Optional)
(a) Connect a signal generator to the DEVCLK input of the EVM through a bandpass filter. This signal
generator must be a low-noise signal generator. TI recommends a Trilithic-tunable bandpass filter
to filter the signal coming from the generator. Configure the signal generator for the desired clock
frequency in the range of 0.8 to 3.2 GHz. For best performance when using an RF signal
generator, the power input to the CLK SMA connector must be 9 dBm (2.2 Vpp into 50 Ω). The
signal generator must increase above 9 dB by an amount equal to any additional attenuation in the
clock signal path, such as the insertion loss of the bandpass filter. For example, if the filter
insertion loss is 2 dB, the signal generator must be set to 9 dBm + 2 dB = 11 dBm.
(b) Connect a signal generator to the LMKCLK input of the EVM through a bandpass filter. Configure
the signal generator for the desired clock frequency in the range of 0.8 to 3.2 GHz. Set the output
power to approximately 6–9 dBm.