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EVM IMPORTANT NOTICE 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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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. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments Post Office Box 655303 Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright 2004, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
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Trademarks Preface Read This First About This Manual This user’s guide provides an overview of the TRF3750 evaluation module (EVM) and the software environment to get you started using the TRF3750 EVM right away. It also provides a general description of the features and func- tions to be considered while using this module.
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Contents This is an example of a warning statement. A warning statement describes a situation that could potentially cause harm to you. The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection. Please read each caution and warning carefully.
Chapter 1 Introduction The TRF3750 EVM provides a platform for evaluating the TRF3750 integer-N PLL frequency synthesizer under various signals, reference, and supply conditions. This document should be used in combination with the EVM schematic diagram supplied. Using the TRF3750 EVM, you can rapidly evaluate the TRF3750 PLL with a minimum of manual setup.
EVM Basic Functions 1.1 EVM Basic Functions The reference input can be provided using the on-board oscillator (Y1) or brought in externally using the SMA connector J4. The VCO output can be monitored through the SMA connector J3. Power connections to the EVM are via a five terminal screw style connector J1.
Chapter 2 Software Installation This section explains how to install the software and gives an overview of the main parts tool menus. Topic Page Software Installation ......... . Selecting Menus and Settings .
Software Installation 2.1 Software Installation All necessary software to operate the serial interface is provided on the enclosed CD-ROM. Version 1.0 of the TRF3750 software allows full control and programmability of all the different functions and modes of the TRF3750. The software is GUI-based and employs an intuitive graphical environment.
Selecting Menus and Settings 2.2 Selecting Menus and Settings 1) Left click the PARAMETER SELECTION ASSISTANT to display the menu for configuring the PLL. The menu is shown edited for: VCO frequency = 1960 MHz PFD frequency = 200 kHz Reference frequency (REFIN) = 10 MHz and Prescaler selection 16/17 2) Left click on the CALCULATE button and the program calculates the data-...
TRF3750 Reference Latch Menu 2.3 TRF3750 Reference Latch Menu Select a menu item using the pulldown arrows. Press the SEND TO TRF3750 button to send the data to the register. Press the RETURN TO MAIN button to close the menu. The palette settings displayed are typical and the R-value representing the relationship between the reference 10-MHz oscillator and the 200-kHz comparison frequency.
TRF3750 Function Latch 2.5 TRF3750 Function Latch Use the Pull button to set the charge pump current and other function latch-specific features supported. Software Installation...
Parallel Port 2.8 Parallel Port The program assumes that the base address of your parallel port is Hexadecimal 378. If that is not the case, you can change the base address by left clicking on the parallel port configuration button. You can access the built-in help file by left clicking on the HELP button.
Exit 2.10 Exit Pressing the EXIT button stops the execution of the program and returns you to the main menu. You can also rerun the last configuration automatically by left clicking on the arrow located on the tool bar, just below Edit. 2-12...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration This chapter discusses the EVM configuration and also contains the EVM schematic. Topic Page EVM Configuration ..........Hardware Configuration...
EVM Configuration 3.1 EVM Configuration The TRF3750 EVM can be set up in a variety of configurations to accommodate a specific mode of operation. Before starting evaluation, the user should decide on the configuration and make the appropriate connections or changes. The basic synthesizer circuit is shown in the schematic (Chapter 5).
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EVM Configuration access to the MUXOUT pin. An LED is also connected for visual identification. Note that R13 and R14 are removed. R12 limits the current going into the LED. To connect the MUXOUT output to the parallel port connector J5, install R2 (0 Ω). W1—This jumper controls the chip enable.
Chapter 4 Physical Description This chapter describes the physical characteristics and PCB layout of the EVM and lists the components used on the module. Topic Page PCB Layout ..........Parts List .
PCB Layout 4.1 PCB Layout The EVM is constructed on a 4-layer, 3.4 inch x 4 inch, 0.062 inch thick PCB using FR−4 material. Figure 4−1 through Figure 4−4 show the PCB layout for the TSSOP EVM and Figures 4−5 through 4−8 show the PCB layout for the QFN EVM.
Parts List 4.2 Parts List Table 4−1 lists the parts used in constructing the EVM. Table 4−1. TRF3750 EVM Parts List Value Part Number Vendor REF DES Not Installed Capacitors 10 µF, 16 V, 10% capacitor 293D106X9016B2T Kemet C1, C2, C11, C12, C24 0.1 µF,16 V, 10% capacitor ECJ−1VB1C104K...
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