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About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
Preface
Read This First
This document presents a description of the THS0842 evaluation module.
How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
- Chapter 1 – Overview
- Chapter 2 – Circuit Functionality
- Chapter 3 – Layout, Decoupling, and Grounding Considerations
This chapter gives a general overview of the THS0842 evaluation module
(EVM), and describes some of the factors that must be considered in using the
module.
The THS0842 evaluation module (EVM) provides a platform for evaluating the
THS0842 analog-to-digital converter (ADC) under various signal, reference,
and supply conditions. The system block diagram is shown below. This illustration provides a general indication of the features and functions available. It
should be read in combination with the circuit schematic supplied.
Figure 1–1.Block Diagram
AIN+
AIN–
1:1
Xfmr
A
IN
1:1
Xfmr
A
IN
IIN+
IIN–
CML
QIN+
QIN–
THS0842
DA7
DA0
COUT
COUT
I
THS5651A
Buffer
8
J2 – I OUT
OU
AIN–
AIN+
Clock
80 MHz
Osc
Optional
External
Reference
CLK
REFT
REFB
DB7
DB0
8
Buffer
THS5651A
J5 – Q OUT
I
OU
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1.2EVM Basic Function
Analog inputs to the ADC are provided via six external SMB connectors. Two
pairs of SMB connectors provide true differential inputs, or two individual SMB
connectors provide single-ended transformer-coupled signals to the inputs of
the device.
The EVM provides an external SMB connection for input of the ADC clock. A
crystal oscillator is provided on the board to perform this function and can be
used when required. Refer to the section on clocking for correct provisioning.
Digital output from the EVM is via two 25-pin connectors. The digital lines from
the ADC are buffered before going to the connectors. More information on
these connectors can be found in the ADC output section.
Analog output from the EVM is via two SMB connectors (J1 and J3). A pair of
THS5651 10-bit DACS are used to recreate the analog signal from the ADC’s
digital data. More information on this can be found in the ADC analog output
section.
Power connections to the EVM are via a pair of screw-down connectors.
Separate input connectors are provided for the analog and digital supplies.
EVM Basic Function
1.3Power Requirements
The EVM is powered directly through independent 3.3-V analog and digital
supplies.
1.3.1Voltage Limits
Exceeding the 3.3-V maximum can damage EVM components. Under voltage
may cause improper operation of some or all of the EVM components.
Overview
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THS0842 EVM Operational Procedure
1.4THS0842 EVM Operational Procedure
The THS0842 EVM provides a flexible means of evaluating the THS0842 in
a number of modes of operation. A basic setup procedure that can be used as
a board confidence check follows:
1) Verify all jumper settings against the schematic jumper list in Table 1–1:
1) Set both dc power supplies to read 3.3 V at the output terminals. Connect
GND of the first power supply to the AGND(J6–2) terminal on the EVM,
and GND of the other power supply to the DGND(J7–2) terminal on the
EVM. Then connect the first power supply’s 3.3-V output to the A VDD power (J6–1) terminal of the EVM, and the other power supply’s 3.3-V output
to the DVDD(J7–1) terminal of the EVM.
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2) Switch power supplies on.
3) Set function generator number one to output a square wave at a frequency
of 80 MHz, 0-V offset, and an amplitude of 3.3 V on the 50-Ω output.
4) Use a 50-Ω coaxial cable with BNC/SMB connectors to connect generator
number 1 to J4 (clock input).
THS0842 EVM Operational Procedure
5) Set function generator number 2 to output a sine wave at a frequency of
1 MHz, 0-V offset, and an amplitude of 0.8 Vp-p on the 50-Ω output.
6) Use a 50-Ω coaxial cable with BNC/SMB connectors to connect generator
number 2 to J8 (Q input). Use a T-splitter to connect the test signal to channel 1 of the oscilloscope.
7) Use a 50-Ω coaxial cable with BNC/SMB connectors to connect the second channel of the oscilloscope to J3 (Q-output). The two sine waves
should have the same period (their amplitudes may differ).
8) Repeat Step 5 with the SMB connected to J11 (I-input).
9) Repeat Step 6, except connect to J1 (I-output).
Overview
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Chapter 2
Circuit Functionality
This chapter describes the digital interface-master clock, ADC data, and
power supply.
The following sections describe the function of individual circuits. Refer to the
relevant data sheet for device operating characteristics.
2.2Analog Inputs
The ADC has either transformer-coupled single-ended or differential-analog
inputs. These are provided on the EVM via SMB connectors J8 and J11 for
single-ended inputs, or J9/J10 and J12/J13 for differential inputs, and can be
configured in two ways, as discussed in Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2.
2.2.1Single-Ended Transformer Coupled Interface
Connectors J8 (Q) and J1 1 (I) are single-ended inputs that use a 1:1 transformer to provide differential analog inputs to the I+/I– and Q+/Q– inputs of U11
(THS0842). The signal input is nominally 0.89 Vpp.
W12, W13, W14, and W15 should be strapped across pins 2 and 3. The inputs
have 50-Ω terminators.
2.2.2Differential Interface
Connectors J9 (Q+), J10 (Q–), J12 (I–), and J13 (I+) are used to connect accoupled differential signals directly to U1 1 (THS0842). The signal input is nominally a 0.44 Vpp.
W12, W13, W14, and W15 should be strapped across pins 1 and 2.
2.3Digital Inputs
The THS0842 EVM utilizes jumpers for all digital inputs, with the exception of
the external clock. There are no connectors for setting the digital inputs. Refer
to the jumper table (T able 1–1 ) for a description of the jumpers and their function.
2.3.1Internal Clock
The EVM provides flexibility as to the source of the ADC’s conversion clock.
This clock can come from an external signal generator, as described in Section
2.3.2, or by enabling onboard 80-MHz oscillator X1. Removing the shorting bar
from W3 will enable oscillator X1. Adding a shorting bar to jumper pins W6 will
direct clock oscillations from oscillator X1 to buffer amplifier U10A and to the
rest of the circuit. The EVM is shipped with external clock selected, W6 open,
and W3 shorted.
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Note:
R49 must be removed to avoid loading the output of X1.
2.3.2External Clock
2.4Analog Output
2.5Digital Output
Circuit Function
SMB Connector J4 can be used to input a clock signal to the board from an
external source. The input source should be a 50-Ω L VTTL square wave signal
with an amplitude of 3.3 V referenced to digital ground. This is the default setup
for the EVM.
The ADC digital data is buffered and sent to a pair of THS5651A DACs. The
5651 DACs latch the THS0842 data on COUT (Q-DAC) or /COUT (I-DAC). An
analog signal is generated on J1 for the I-output and J3 for the Q-output. The
DAC outputs can only be used when the THS0842 EVM is set up for dual-bus
mode (W8 installed, SELB low). For further information on the THS5651A,
please refer to the product folder on TI’s website:
The EVM can use either the THS0842 internal reference, a tunable external
reference generated on the EVM board, or a customer-provided external
reference.
The THS0842’s input range is determined by the voltages on its V
V
pins. Since the part has an internal-voltage reference generator, it must
REFT
REFB
and
be powered down (W4 removed) before applying an external voltage to the
REFT and REFB pins. It is advantageous to have a wider analog input range,
especially at higher sampling rates. This can be achieved by using external
= 3.3 V , the full-scale range can be
voltage references. For example, at AV
DD
extended from 1 Vpp (internal reference) to 1.3 Vpp (external reference), as
not
shown in Table 3–3. These voltages should
be derived from a powersupply source via a voltage divider. Use instead a bandgap-derived voltage
reference to derive both references via an operational-amplifier circuit. Refer
to the schematic of the THS0842 evaluation module for an example circuit.
The full-scale ADC input range and its dc position can be adjusted when using
external references. The full-scale ADC range is always equal to V
REFT
–
VREFB. The maximum full-scale range is dependent on AVDD, as shown in
the THS0842 data sheet specifications section. Aside from the constraint on
their difference, there are limitations on the useful range of V
REFT
and V
REFB
individually, depending on the value of AVDD. Table 3–3 summarizes these
limits for three cases.
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Table 2–3.Minimum/Maximum Reference Input Levels
Circuit Function
AV
DD
3.0 V0.8 V1.2 V1.8 V2.2 V1.0 V
3.3 V0.8 V1.2 V2.1 V2.5 V1.3 V
3.6 V0.8 V1.2 V2.4 V2.8 V1.6 V
V
REFB(min)
V
REFB(max)
V
REFT(min)
V
REFT(max)
[V
REFT–VREFB]max
2.7Power
Power is supplied to the EVM via screw-down connectors. For best performance use a separate low-noise analog power supply connected to J6–1
(+3.3 V) and J6–2 (GND). Use a separate low-noise digital power supply
connected to J7–1 (+3.3 V) and J7–2 (GND). The positive side is marked by
a + on the EVM’s silkscreen placed next to the connectors themselves.
Circuit Functionality
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Chapter 3
Layout, Decoupling, and Grounding
Considerations
Proper grounding and layout of the PCB is essential to achieve the stated
performance. It is advised to use separate analog and digital ground planes
that are spliced underneath the device. The THS0842 has digital and analog
terminals on opposite sides of the package to make this easier. Since there is
no internal connection between analog and digital grounds, they have to be
joined on the PCB. This should be done at one point in close proximity to the
THS0842.
Separate analog and digital power-supply terminals are provided on the
device (A V
kept separate. Lowering the voltage on this supply to 3 V instead of the nominal
3.3 V improves performance due to the lower switching noise caused by the
output buffers.
/DVDD). The supply to the digital-output drivers (DRVDD) is also
DD
Because of the high sampling rate and switched-capacitor architecture, the
THS0842 generates transients on the supply and reference lines. Proper
decoupling of these lines is essential. Decoupling as shown in the schematic
of the THS0842 EVM is recommended.
Layout, Decoupling, and Grounding Considerations
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Chapter 4
PC Board and Bill of Materials
This chapter presents the PC board design and a listing of the parts required
to build this evaluation module