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ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board
User's Guide
Literature Number: SNAU146
September 2013

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  • Page 1 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board User's Guide Literature Number: SNAU146 September 2013...
  • Page 2 1GHz. The table below shows which Reference Board (RB) to use to evaluate which product. Figure 1. ADC1xDxxx_board1 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 3 USB controller ❏ Single +12V power adapter input ❏ Simplicity and performance of USB 2.0 connection to the PC ❏ Functions with Texas Instruments' latest WaveVision 5 signal-path control and analysis software SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright ©...
  • Page 4: Packing List

    The most up-to-date documentation can be found on the product web folder; the Design Package contains FPGA source code, schematic, layout, and BOM source files. The WaveVision5 software may be downloaded for free from Texas Instruments web site: http://www.ti.com/tool/wavevision5. References •...
  • Page 5 Overview www.ti.com Board Orientation Figure 2. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Board Layout SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Texas Instruments lab. This set of conditions produces the stated reference performance – which is normally included with each board shipped to customers. The objective is to assure that the user can achieve the same performance as that recorded at Texas Instruments lab prior to board shipment.
  • Page 7 4. In the Texas Instruments lab, the following (or equivalent performance) equipment are used to test the board. It is essential that the customer use signal generators, filters, DC blocks and a balun of equivalent or better performance.
  • Page 8 ECM_ENABLED: Lights when ADC is in Extended Control Mode. • RCOUT1/2_ENABLED: Lights when AutoSync RCOUT1/2 clocks are detected. Enabled when AutoSync-> DOC (disable output clocks) bit is unchecked in Wavevision 5 GUI. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 9 In addition, a small FFT parameter summary box can be displayed by pressing CTL-R. For more details on the general operation and use of WaveVision 5, see the WaveVision 5 Users Guide. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 10 This allows the user to control the ADC's behavior through the WaveVision 5 Registers panel. Figure 6. WaveVision 5 overview of control buttons Figure 7. WaveVision 5 main window command buttons ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 11 Figure 8. WaveVision 5 plot window controls 1 - Load Plot The Plot Load dialog is displayed, and the selected plot file is loaded into the new window. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 12 NonDES I and Q – Dual channel mode capturing and viewing both the I- and Q-channel data • • DESI Mode – Double Edge Sample (interleaved) mode with I input ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 13 “Automatically hide inactive channels” option box in order to allow both channels to appear on the plot. Alternatively, one channel may be displayed per plot: Figure 10. I and Q mode – one channel displayed per plot SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 14 AutoSync, and Temperature. The last three tabs are register contents so that the user may verify register settings to be programmed in the system. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 15 Config: This tab configures various features and modes of the ADC12D1X00RF and is shown below. It accesses or changes the following functions, all of which are controlled through Configuration Register 1. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16 Note: No changes will take effect until the Write Config Reg button is clicked. Cal Adjust: This tab controls the various adjustments which may be made to the Calibration feature. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 17 Note: No changes will take effect until the Write Config Reg button is clicked. I-channel: This tab changes the sign and the magnitude of the offset and the full scale range settings. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18 Note: No changes will take effect until the Write I-ch Reg button is clicked. Also, the ADC must be re- calibrated if the full-scale is changed. Q-channel: Similar to I-channel DES Adjust: This tab controls the DES Mode time skew function. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19 8 bit (0 to 127) relative form, it is also displayed in approximate fs. Note: No changes will take effect until the Write Reg button is clicked. Adjust: This tab controls the Aperture Delay function. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 20 Note: No changes will take effect until the Write Adjust Reg button is clicked. AutoSync: This tab enables and controls the settings of the AutoSync feature. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 21 Note: No changes will take effect until the Write AutoSync Reg button is clicked. Temperature: This panel provides a read-out of three different temperatures in the ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 22 Debug Tabs: These panels provide the actual register settings which are conveniently formatted in the other tabs above. They may also be read to and written from and these changes will be reflected in the corresponding tabs. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 23: Data Capturing

    Then reduce the signal amplitude until the Over-range LED is no longer illuminated. You should now have an input signal that is very close to the ADC's full-scale range (e.g., within 0.5 to 1.0 dB). SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 24 Secondary Panel Description Please refer to the WaveVision 5 Users Guide for detailed descriptions of the remaining Left and Right panels, and additional Main Panel features. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 25 BGA package that does not require a heat sink over the rated ambient temperature range of –40º C to +70º C. Refer to the latest version of the ADC12D1X00RF datasheet for more detailed information. SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 26 AC coupled manner. AC-coupling requires the use of dc-blocks on the SMA connectors. By default, the board is shipped by Texas Instruments with dc-blocks. In addition, the board is also jumper-configured for DC-coupled operation (pin 9 on J15 is removed for DC operation).
  • Page 27 J156 FMC_PG_M2C Override power good M2C (indicates power good from Mez. to Carrier) Figure 23. Explanation of Power Good override jumpers for FMC port SNAU146 – September 2013 ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 28 Enable AutoSync output by going to Wavevision 5 Software GUI -> Registers tab -> AutoSync panel -> Uncheck DOC and click ‘Write AutoSync Reg’. Notice that LED RCOUT1/2_ENABLED will light and DCLK_LOCKED will not light. ADC1xDxxxx(RF)RB Reference Board SNAU146 – September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 29 Figure 25. AutoSync example with one reference board in slave mode 4.2.4 LM95233 Temperature Sensor Using the Texas Instruments LM95233 temp sensor chip; the ambient, ADC12D1X00RF and Xilinx FPGA temperatures can be monitored. The temperature readings are available through the WV-5 software. Electrical Specifications Table 2.
  • Page 30: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
  • Page 31 FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 32 Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan. Texas Instruments Japan Limited (address) 24-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 6 chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan http://www.tij.co.jp...
  • Page 33 FDA Class III or similar classification, then you must specifically notify TI of such intent and enter into a separate Assurance and Indemnity Agreement. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 34: Important Notice

    IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, enhancements, improvements and other changes to its semiconductor products and services per JESD46, latest issue, and to discontinue any product or service per JESD48, latest issue.