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About This Manual
Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
Preface
This users guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the
ADS8383 18-bit, 500 kHz parallel interface analog to digital converter
evaluation board. A complete circuit description as well as schematic diagram
and bill of materials is included.
How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
- Chapter 1 – EVM Overview
- Chapter 2 – Analog Interface
- Chapter 3 – Digital Interface
- Chapter 4 – Power Supply Requirements
- Chapter 5 – Using the EVM
- Chapter 6 − ADS8383EVM BOM, Layout and Schematic
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be required to correct this interference.
- Full-featured evaluation board for the high-speed ADS8383 18-bit, single
channel, parallel interface SAR type analog to digital converters.
- Onboard signal conditioning
- Onboard reference
- Input and output digital buffer
- Onboard decoding for stacking multiple EVMs
1-2
Chapter 2
The ADS8383 analog-to-digital converter has both a positive and negative
analog input pin. The EVM provides ground for the negative input close the de vice via SJP3, or allows a user-furnished ground wire. The negative input pin
has a range of –200 mV up to 200 mV, and is shorted on the EVM via SJP3.
A signal for the positive input pin can be applied at connector P1, pin 2 (shown
in Table 2−1 ), or applied to the center pin of SMA connector J2.
The factory recommends the analog input to any SAR type converter be
buffered and low-pass filtered. It is important to note that the input buffer circuit
of the ADS8383EVM, shown in Figure 2−1, utilizes the THS4031 configured
as an inverting gain of one. The amplifier is not stable in a conventional a
gain-of-one configuration. The THS4031 was selected for it’s low noise, high
slew rate and fast settling time. The low pass filter resistor and capacitor values
were selected such that ADS8383EVM would meet the 100 kHz AC
performance specifications listed in the data sheet. The series resistor works
in conjunction with the capacitor to filter the input signal, but also isolates the
amplifier from the 6800 pF capacitive load. The capacitor to ground at the input
of the A/D works in conjunction with the series resistor to filter the input signal,
and acts like a charge reservoir. This external filter capacitor works with the
amplifier to charge the internal sampling capacitor during sampling mode.
The EVM has a provision to offset the input voltage by adjusting R23, a 10-kΩ
potentiometer.
Figure 2−1.Input Buffer Circuit
1 kΩ
10 kΩ
V
I
4.096 V
500 Ω
1 kΩ
0.22 µF
−V
CC
−
THS4031
+
+V
CC
0.1 µF
1 µF
1 µF
0.1 µF
10 Ω
(+) IN
6800 pF
(−) IN
2-2
2.2Reference
Reference
Reference
Description
SJP5
SJP6
The ADS8383EVM provide an onboard 4.096-V reference circuit. The EVM
also has the provision for users to supply a reference voltage via connecter P1
pin 20. This reference voltage may be filtered by installing amplifier U1. The
converter itself has onboard reference buffer, therefore it is not necessary to
buffer externally. The reference buffer circuit on the EVM is not populated with
an amplifier. The EVM allows users to select from two reference sources. Set
SJP1 and SJP2 to select onboard reference voltage (REF3040) or a
user-supplied reference voltage via P1 pin 20. See Table 2−2 for jumper
settings. See Chapter 6 for the full schematic.
Table 2−2.Solder Short Jumper Setting
Jumper Setting
Designator
SJP1Select REF3040 output for reference voltageInstalled
SJP2Select U3, REF3040, as 4.096V referenceInstalled
Buffer User supplied reference voltageNot InstalledInstalled
SJP3Short (−)IN pin to groundInstalled
SJP4Apply offset voltage to A/D bufferNot InstalledN/A
SJP5
SJP6
†
Factory set condition
Set amplifier U1 negative supply to groundInstalled
Set amplifier U1 negative supply to −V
Set amplifier U2 negative supply to groundInstalledNot Installed
Set amplifier U2 negative supply to −V
CC
CC
1−22−3
†
†
†
Not InstalledInstalled
Not InstalledInstalled
Reference
Not installed
N/A
†
†
Analog Interface
2-3
2-4
The ADS8383EVM is designed for easy interfacing to multiple platforms.
Samtec part numbers SSW−110−22−F−D−VS−K and TSM−110−01−T−DV−P
provide a convenient dual row header/socket combination at P2 and P3.
Consult Samtec at www.samtec.com
mating connector options.
Table 3−1.Pinout for Parallel Control Connector P2
Connector.PinSignalDescription
P2.1DC_CSDaughter card Board Select pin
P2.3
P2.5
P2.7A0Address line from processor
P2.9A1Address line from processor
P2.11A2Address line from processor
P2.13
P2.15
P2.17
P2.19INTcSet jumper W3 to select BUSY or inverted signal
Note:All even numbered pins of P2 are tied to DGND.
Chapter 3
or 1−800−SAMTEC−9 for a variety of
to be applied to this pin.
Read (RD) and conversion start (CONVST) signals to the converter can be
assigned to two different addresses in memory via jumper settings. This allows
for the stacking of up to two ADS8383EVMs into processor memory. See
Table 3−2 for jumper settings. Note, the evaluation module does not allow chip
select (CS
It is therefore suggested the CS
signal of the processor.
) line of the converter to be assigned to different memory locations.
line be grounded or wired to an appropriate
Digital Interface
3-1
Table 3−2.Jumper Settings
Reference Designator
Description
W1
W2
W3
Set A[2..0] = 0x1 to generate RD pulseInstalled
Set A[2..0] = 0x2 to generate RD pulseNot installedInstalled
Set A[2..0] = 0x3 to generate CONVST pulseInstalled
Set A[2..0] = 0x4 to generate CONVST pulseNot installedInstalled
Apply BUSY to P3 pin 19Not installedInstalled
†
Factory set condition
Apply inverted BUSY to P3 pin 19Installed
The data bus is available at connector P3, see Table 3−3 for pin out
information.
Table 3−3.Data Bus Connector P3
Connector.PinSignalDescription
P3.1D0Buffered Data Bit 0 (LSB)
P3.3D1Buffered Data Bit 1
P3.5D2Buffered Data Bit 2
P3.7D3Buffered Data Bit 3
P3.9D4Buffered Data Bit 4
P3.11D5Buffered Data Bit 5
P3.13D6Buffered Data Bit 6
P3.15D7Buffered Data Bit 7
P3.17D8Buffered Data Bit 8
P3.19D9Buffered Data Bit 9
P3.21D10Buffered Data Bit 10
P3.23D11Buffered Data Bit 11
P3.25D12Buffered Data Bit 12
P3.27D13Buffered Data Bit 13
P3.29D14Buffered Data Bit 14
P3.31D15Buffered Data Bit 15
P3.33D16Buffered Data Bit 16
P3.35D17Buffered Data Bit 17 (MSB)
Note:All even numbered pins of P3 are tied to DGND.
This evaluation module provides direct access to all the analog-to-digital
converter control signals via connector J4, see Table 3−4.
Jumper Settings
1−22−3
†
Not installed
†
Not installed
†
Not installed
†
Table 3−4.Pinout for Converter Control Connector J4
Connector.PinSignalDescription
J4.1CSChip Select pin. Active low
J4.3RDRead pin. Active low
J4.5CONVSTConvert start pin. Active low
J4.7BYTEByte select input. Used for 8-bit bus reading.
J4.9BUS 18/16Bus size select input. Used for selecting 18-bit or 16-bit wide bus transfer.
J4.11BUSYConverter Status Output. High when a conversion is in progress.
Note:All even numbered pins of P4 are tied to DGND.
3-2
Chapter 4
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The EVM accepts four power supplies.
- A dual ±Vs DC supply for the dual supply op−amps. Recommend ±6VDC
supply.
- A single +5.0 V DC supply for analog section of the board (A/D + Refer-
ence).
- A single +5.0 V or +3.3 VDC supply for digital section of the board (A/D +
address decoder + buffers).
There are two ways to provide these voltages.
1) Wire in the voltages at test points on the EVM. See Table 4−1.
Table 4−1.Power Supply Test Points
Test PointSignalDescription
TP16+BVDDApply +3.3 V or +5.0 V. See ADC datasheet for full range.
TP20+AVCCApply +5.0 V.
TP14+VAApply +6.0 V. Positive supply for amplifier.
TP18−VAApply –6.0 V. Negative supply for amplifier.
2) Use the power connector J1, and derive the voltages elsewhere. The
pinout for this connector is shown below. If using this connector, set W4
jumper to connect +3.3 V or +5 V from connector to +BVDD. Short
between pins 1−2 to select +5 VD, or short between pins 2−3 to select
+3.3 VD as the source for the digital buffer voltage supply (+BVDD).
As a reference design, the ADS8383EVM contains the essential circuitry to
showcase the analog-to-digital converter. This essential circuitry includes the
input amplifier, reference circuit, and buffers. The EVM analog input circuit is
optimized for 100 kHz sine wave, therefore users may need to adjust the
resistor and capacitor values of the A/D input RC circuit. In AC type
applications where signal distortion is a concern, polypropylene capacitors
should be used in the signal path.
5.2As a Prototype Board
As a prototype board, the buffer circuit consists of footprint is a standard 8-pin
SOIC and resistor pads for inverting and noninverting configurations. The
ADS8383EVM can be used to evaluate both dual and single supply amplifiers.
The EVM comes installed with a dual supply amplifier as it allows the user to
take advantage of the full input voltage range of the converter . For applications
that require signal supply operation and smaller input voltage range, the
THS4031 can be replaced with the single supply amplifier like OPA300. Pad
jumper SJP6 should be shorted between pads 1 and 2, as it shorts the minus
supply pin of the amplifier to ground. Positive supply voltage can be applied
via test point TP14 or connector J1 pin 1.
5.3As a Software Test Platform
As a software test platform, connectors P1, P2, P3 plug into the parallel
interface connectors of the 5−6K interface card. The 5−6K interface card sits
on the C5000 and C6000 Digital Signal Processor starter kit (DSK). The
ADS8383EVM is then mapped into the processor’s memory space. This card
also provides an area for signal conditioning. This area can be used to install
application circuit(s) for digitization by the ADS8383 analog-to-digital
converter. Refer to the 5−6K interface card user’s guide (SLAU104) for more
information.
For the software engineer the ADS8383EVM provides a simple platform for
interfacing to the converter. The EVM provides standard 0.1” headers and
sockets to wire into prototype boards. The user need only provide in 3 address
lines (A2, A1, A0) and address valid line(DC_CS
which address combinations will generate RD
shown in Table 3−2. Recall chip select (CS) signal is not memory mapped or
tied to P2, therefore it must be controlled via general purpose pin or shorted
to ground at J3 pin 1. If address decoding is not required, the EVM provides
direct access to converter data bus via P3 and control via J3.
) to connector P2. To choose
and CONVST set jumpers as
5-2
Chapter 6
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This chapter contains the ADS8383EVM bill of materials, the layouts, and the
schematic.
Table 6−1 contains a complete bill of materials for the ADS8383EVM. The
schematic diagram is also provided for reference. Contact the Product
Information Center or e−mail dataconvapps@list.ti.com
regarding this EVM.