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TLK1501 Serdes EVM Kit Setup and Usage User’s Guide June 2000 Mixed Signal Products SLLU008...
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Preface Read This First About This Manual This manual should be used to determine how to set up and use the TLK1501 evaluation module in order to evaluate the TLK1501 device. How to Use This Manual This document contains the following chapters: Chapter 1 —...
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This syntax shows that .byte must have at least one value parameter, but you have the option of supplying additional value parameters, separated by commas. Trademarks TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. NetLight and SpeedBlaster are trademarks of Lucent Technologies Inc.
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Configuration Changes Necessary for DC-Coupling of the High-Speed Signals ..3–1 TLK1501 EVM TTL Bus PCB Transmission Line Characteristics ....3–2 TLK1501 Differential Pair PCB Transmission Line Characteristics .
Introduction The Texas Instruments (TI) TLK1501 serdes evaluation module (EVM) board is used to evaluate the TLK1501 device(VQFP) and associated optical inter- face (NetLight ) for point-to-point data transmission applications. The board enables the designer to connect 50 Ω parallel buses to both transmitter and receiver connectors.
The board can be used to evaluate device parameters while acting as a guide for high-speed board layout. The evaluation board can be used as daughter boards that are plugged into new or existing designs. Since the TLK1501 operates over a wide range of frequencies, the designers will need to optimize their design for the frequency of interest.
L3 that is installed in the default configuration. Thus, only the VDD connection is necessary to energize the TLK1501 device in the default configuration. In all sections of the board, the ground planes are common and each ground plane is tied together at every component ground connection.
The board is normally delivered in a default configuration that requires external clock and data inputs. The TLK1501 is shipped with jumpers for default operation. Table 2–1 shows the default configuration for sending data. Table 2–1. Default Transceiver Board Configuration as Shipped...
Figure 2–1. The serial loopback allows the designer to evaluate most of the functions of both transmitter and receiver sections of the TLK1501 device. To test a system, a parallel bit error rate tester (BERT) generates a predefined parallel bit pattern. The pattern is connected to the transmitter through parallel connectors TD0–TD15.
A typical configuration is shown in Figure 2–3. The dashed lines represent optional connections that can be made monitoring eye patterns and measuring jitter. Figure 2–2. TLK1501 Serial Loop-Back Test Configuration Jumper Selection TESTEN HP83480 or...
Evaluation Board A board-to-board communication link is a practical method of evaluating the TLK1501 in a system-like environment as shown in Figure 2–4. A Parallel BERT or a logic analyzer can be used to provide and monitor signals to and from the transceiver pairs.
Direct connection is achieved only if the optical interface supports the current mode logic levels of the TLK1501 device (VDD – 1 V). If the optics module does not support or can not be biased to the CML levels then ac-coupling must be used.
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Optical Interfacing and Configuration TLK2500 EVM Board Configuration...
Chapter 3 PCB Construction and Characteristics The PCB characteristics are calculated and based on the layer construction and trace width of the board. This should be useful in determining the proper interface to the EVM and establishing system timing. PCB Construction and Characteristics...
Figure 3–1. TLK1501 EVM Layer Construction Top 50 Ω Layer 1 14 Mil GND1 Layer 2 5 Mil Layer 3 V DD1 21 Mil V DD2 Layer 4 05 Mil Layer 5 GND2 07 Mil Solder 50 Ω Layer 6 Notes: 1) All cores consist of 1 oz.
Appendix A Schematics, Board Layouts, and Suggested Optics and Cable Assembly Specifications This appendix contains schematics and corresponding bill of materials for the TLK1501EVM transceiver board along with board layouts. Specifications for the NetLight 1417K4A 1300 nm laser assembly are also included. Schematics, Board Layouts, and Suggested Optics and Cable Assembly Specifications...
Table A–1.TLK1501 EVM Transceiver Bill of Materials Item Mfg / Dist. Mfg Part No. Ref Des Description Value or Function Digi-Key S2011–02–ND 2 2 HEADER 0.1 x 0.1 Centers Digi-Key S2011–07–ND 2 7 HEADER 0.1 x 0.1 Centers Digi-Key ECS–T1DX475R...
Appendix B NetLight 1417K4A 1300 nm Laser 2.5 Gbits/s SpeedBlaster Transceiver The document shown in this appendix is an advanced information data sheet from Lucent Technologies Inc. Topic Page NetLight 1417K4A 1300 nm Laser 2.5 Gbits/s Speedmaster Transceiver Data Sheet .
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