Texas Instruments THS4503EVM User Manual
THS4503EVM
User’ s Gu ide
June 2002 HPL
SLOU132
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EVM WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS
It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 5 V and the output
voltage range of +5 V and –5 V.
Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible
damage to the EVM. If there are questions concerning the input range, please contact a TI
field representative prior to connecting the input power.
Applying loads outside of the specified output range may result in unintended operation and/or
possible permanent damage to the EVM. Please consult the EVM User’s Guide prior to
connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification,
please contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than
50°C. The EVM is designed to operate properly with certain components above 50°C as long
as the input and output ranges are maintained. These components include but are not limited
to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors. These
types of devices can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User’s Guide.
When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation, please be aware
that these devices may be very warm to the touch.
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About This Manual
Information About Cautions and Warnings
Preface
This manual provides information about using the THS4503 fully differential
amplifier on evaluation module PCB marked with Edge # 6439396.
Additionally, this document provides a good example of PCB design for
high-speed applications. The user should keep in mind the following points.
- The design of the high-speed amplifier PCB is a sensitive process.
- The user must approach the PCB design with care and awareness.
- It is recommended that the user initially review the data sheet of the device
under test.
- It is helpful to review the schematic and layout of the THS4503EVM to
determine the design techniques used in the evaluation board.
- It is recommended that the user review the application note Fully
Differential Amplifiers (literature number SLOA054) to learn more about
differential amplifiers. This application note reviews fully differential amps
and presents calculations for various filters.
How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
- Chapter 1—Introduction and Description
- Chapter 2—Using the THS4503EVM
- Chapter 3—THS4503EVM Applications
- Chapter 4—High-Speed Amplifier PCB Layout Tips
- Chapter 5—EVM Hardware Description
Information About Cautions and Warnings
This book may contain cautions and warnings.
This is an example of a caution statement.
A caution statement describes a situation that could potentially
damage your software or equipment.
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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
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Please read each caution and warning carefully.
FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested
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part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other environments may cause interference with radio communications, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct this interference.
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Electrostatic Sensitive Components
This EVM contains components that can potentially be damaged by
electrostatic discharge. Always transport and store the EVM in its
supplied ESD bag when not in use. Handle using an antistatic
wristband. Operate on an antistatic work surface. For more
information on proper handling, refer to SSYA008.
Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
The URLs below are correct as of the date of publication of this manual. Texas
Instruments applications apologizes if they change over time.
- THS4503 data sheet (literature number SLOS350)
- Application report (literature number SLOA054), Fully Differential
Amplifiers
- Application report (literature number SLOA069), How (Not) to Decouple
High Speed Op Amp Circuits,
http://www−s.ti.com/sc/psheets/sloa069/sloa069.pdf
- Application report (literature number SLOA072), Single Supply Differen-
tial Op Amp Techniques,
http://www−s.ti.com/sc/psheets/sloa072/sloa072.pdf
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http://www−s.ti.com/sc/psheets/slma004/slma004.pdf
- Application report (literature number SSYA008), Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD), http://www−s.ti.com/sc/psheets/ssya008/ssya008.pdf
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Contents
1 Introduction and Description 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Description 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Evaluation Module Features 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 THS4503EVM Operating Conditions 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 EVM Default Configuration 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Using the THS4503EVM 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Required Equipment 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Power Supply Connection 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Function Generator Setup 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Signal Connection V
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2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 THS4503EVM Applications 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Single-Ended In/Single-Ended Out, Utilizing Transformer 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Single-Ended to Fully Differential Application 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 High-Speed Amplifier PCB Layout Tips 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 EVM Hardware Description 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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