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PGA855 Evaluation Module ABSTRACT This user's guide contains information and support documentation for the PGA855 evaluation module (EVM). Included are the circuit description, jumper settings, required connections, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, schematic, and bill of materials of the PGA855EVM. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the PGA855EVM.
(ADCs) and fully differential inputs. The PGA855 is equipped with eight binary gain settings, from an attenuating gain of 0.125 V/V to a maximum of 16 V/V, using three digital gain-selection pins. The output common-mode voltage can be independently set using the VOCM pin.
By default, the PGA855EVM programmable gain amplifier is configured to a gain of 0.125 V/V. The evaluation board provides shunt jumpers J10, J11, and J12 to set the PGA855 gain. The device uses two sets of voltage supplies: input stage and output stage. The output-stage power supplies are decoupled from the input stage to limit the PGA855 output-swing voltage level protecting the ADC or downstream device against overdrive damage.
J14.4 Ground By default, the output-stage supply-voltage levels (+LVDD and –LVSS) are set to the PGA855 positive (+VCC) and negative (–VEE) supplies, respectively. The +LVDD pin is connected to +VCC through jumper J9 1-2, and the –LVSS pin is connected to –VEE through J16 1-2. Screw terminal connector J14 provides access to the output-stage supply pins.
The PGA855 provides eight binary gain settings, from an attenuating gain of 0.125 V/V to a maximum of 16 V/V. The gain is controlled by three digital selection pins: A0, A1, and A2. By default, the PGA855 is configured to a gain of 0.125 V/V.
For flexibility, the EVM provides optional capacitors C4 and C18. These capacitors are in parallel with the PGA855 output-stage internal-feedback resistors to implement noise filtering. In addition, the evaluation board provides footprints R6, R10, C9, C5, and C12 for optional input low-pass filters, and footprints for load resistors R7 and R11.
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STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
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www.ti.com Regulatory Notices: 3.1 United States 3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved: FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write software applications for use with the end product.
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www.ti.com Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
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www.ti.com EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices.
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