Summary of Contents for Texas Instruments DAC7741EVM
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DAC7741EVM User’s Guide October 2002 DAP EVMs SLAU093...
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Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation kit being sold by TI is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be fit for commercial use. As such, the goods being provided may not be complete in terms of required design-, marketing-, and/or manufacturing-related protective considerations, including product safety measures typically found in the end product incorporating the goods.
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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. Copyright 2002, Texas Instruments Incorporated Mailing Address: Texas Instruments...
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About This Manual This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and the use of the DA7741 evaluation module. It covers all pertinent areas involved to properly use this EVM board along with the devices that it supports. The physical PCB layout, schematic diagram and circuit descriptions are included.
This chapter gives a general overview of the DAC7741 evaluation module (EVM), and describes some of the factors that must be considered in using this module. Topic Features ........... . . Power Requirements .
Features 1.1 Features This EVM features the DAC7741 digital-to-analog converter. The DAC7741 EVM is a simple evaluation module designed for a quick and easy way to evaluate the functionality of the high resolution, single-channel, and parallel input DAC. This EVM features a parallel interface to communicate to any host processor base system.
The REF102 precision reference derives its power of ±15-V supply through J10 or J7 terminal. The (plus) 15 V connects through J10-1 or J7-2 terminals, while the (minus) -15 V connects through J10-3 or J7-4 terminals. They are both referenced to analog ground through J10-2 and J7-1. The DAC7741 has a REFEN pin to enable the internal reference circuit or disable it and select an external reference source.
EVM Basic Functions A block diagram of the EVM is shown below in the Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1. EVM Block Diagram Output Buffer Module DAC Out (J4) (J5) +15 V -15 V External Reference Module +REF Ext Ref Input DAC Module +15 V -15 V (J6)
Physical Description This chapter describes the physical characteristics and PCB layout of the EVM and lists the components used on the module. Topic PCB Layout ..........Bill of Materials .
PCB Layout 2.1 PCB Layout The EVM is constructed on a four-layer printed-circuit board using a copper-clad FR-4 laminate material. The printed-circuit board has a dimension of 99,06 mm (3.90 inch) × 104,14 mm (4.10 inch), and the board thickness is 1,57 mm (0.062 inch).
This chapter covers in detail the operation of the EVM to provide guidance to the user in evaluating the onboard DAC and how to interface the EVM to a specific host processor. Refer to the DAC7741 data sheet, SBAS248, for information about its parallel interface and other related topics.
Factory Default Setting 3.1 Factory Default Setting The EVM board is set to its default configuration from factory as described on the table below to operate in bipolar ±10V mode of operation using the internal reference. Table 3-1. Factory Default Jumper Setting Jumper Reference Function...
3.2 Host Processor Operation The host processor basically drives the DAC, so the DACs proper operation depends on the successful configuration between the host processor and the EVM board. In addition, a properly written code is also required to operate the DAC.
Host Processor Operation 3.2.2 Output Gain of Two This configuration allows the DAC output with a gain of two, but is limited to the effective rails of the operational amplifier. When the DAC7741 is configured to operate in bipolar mode, the DAC output must be within the range of 12 V output of the op-amp.
3.3 Jumper Setting The figures in Table 3-5 will show the function of each jumper on the EVM. Table 3-5. Jumper Setting Function Jumper Reference Function Setting is strapped to V OFFSET sheet for offset adjustment. is not connected to set V OFFSET sheet for offset adjustment.
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Jumper Setting Table 3-5. Jumper Setting Function (Continued) Jumper Reference Function Setting Disconnects AGND from DGND. Connects AGND and DGND together. Positive supply rail of op-amp is powered by +15V. Positive supply rail of op-amp is powered by V Routes the raw output of the DAC7741 to J4-2 and J5 output terminals. Routes the output of U2 to J4-2 and J5 output terminals.
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