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List of Figures ................ADS5547 SNR Performance vs Decoupling ................THS4509 + ADS5545 EVM Performance ..................Eye Diagram of Data on Header J4........................Top Layer ....................Layer 2, Ground Plane ....................Layer 3, Power Plane #1 ....................Layer 4, Power Plane #2 ....................
SLWU028C – January 2006 – Revised January 2008 Overview This manual assists users in using the ADS5517/25/27/45/46/47 evaluation module (EVM) for evaluating the performance of the ADS5517/25/27/45/46/47 (ADCs). The EVM provides a powerful and robust capability in evaluation of the many features of the ADCs and the performance of the device under many conditions.
www.ti.com EVM Quick Start Guide EVM Quick Start Guide The ADC has two basic modes of output operation, ensuring compatibility in a broad range of systems. Follow the steps below to get the EVM operating quickly with the ADC in either DDR LVDS output mode or CMOS output mode.
www.ti.com Circuit Description Circuit Description Schematic Diagram The schematic diagram for the EVM is in Section 5.3 of this document. Circuit Function The following paragraphs describe the function of individual circuits. See the data sheet for complete device operating characteristics. 3.2.1 Configuration Options The EVM provides a DIP switch, SW1, to control many of the modes of operation when the EVM is...
www.ti.com Circuit Description Table 2. EVM Power Options BANANA JACK NAME VOLTAGE DESCRIPTION Device AGND AGND Device AVDD Device analog supply Amplifier negative –5 THS4509 Vs– supply rail Amplifier positive rail THS4509 Vs+ supply Auxiliary power Supplies power to all peripheral circuitry including the FPGA and PROM.
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www.ti.com Circuit Description The schematics present various interface options between the amplifier and the ADC. Depending on the input frequencies of interest, further performance optimization can be had by designing a corresponding filter. In its default configuration, R43, R44, and C119 form a first-order, low-pass filter with a cutoff frequency of 70 MHz.
Circuit Description Table 3. Output Connector J4 J4 PIN ADS5517 ADS5525/27 ADS5545/46/47 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Data bit 0 (LSB) Data bit 1 Data bit 0 (LSB) Data bit 2 Data bit 0 (LSB)
www.ti.com Circuit Description C001 Figure 3. Eye Diagram of Data on Header J4. 3.2.6 Test Points For added EVM visibility and control, several test points are provided. Table 4 summarizes the test points available. SLWU028C – January 2006 – Revised January 2008 Submit Documentation Feedback...
www.ti.com Circuit Description Table 4. Test Points DESCRIPTION ADC common mode, input or output depending on the setting of SW1, switch 4 THS4509 power down ADC output enable AGND AGND AGND DGND FPGA M0 pin; determines which FPGA logic file to load TP10 ADC SCLK TP11...
www.ti.com Expansion Options Expansion Options The EVM offers several exciting possibilities to expand the capabilities of the EVM. This allows the utmost flexibility when prototyping an ADC circuit under conditions that mimic the end system, without the need to develop a custom prototype board. Custom FPGA Code Using a standard JTAG interface on JP1, users have the ability to load custom logic onto the FPGA, rapidly speeding up digital development time.
www.ti.com Physical Description Physical Description This chapter describes the physical characteristics and PCB layout of the EVM. PCB Layout The EVM is constructed on a 6-layer, 0.062-inch thick PCB using FR-4 material. The individual layers are shown in Figure 4 through Figure 9.
www.ti.com Physical Description Bill of Materials The bill of materials appears on the following page. SLWU028C – January 2006 – Revised January 2008 Submit Documentation Feedback...
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www.ti.com Physical Description Table 5. Bill of Materials VALUE FOOTPRINT PART NUMBER VENDOR DIGI-KEY NUMBER REF DESIGNATOR INSTALLED CAPACITORS 47-µF, tantalum, 20%, 10-V 7343 ECS-T1AD476R Panasonic PCS2476CT-ND C65, C66, C68, C69 10-µF, 10-V, 20% 3528 ECS-T1AX106R Panasonic PCS2106CT-ND C70, C71, C72, C73, 10-µF, 10-V, 20% 3216 ECS-T1AY106R...
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www.ti.com Physical Description Table 5. Bill of Materials (continued) VALUE FOOTPRINT PART NUMBER VENDOR DIGI-KEY NUMBER REF DESIGNATOR INSTALLED RESISTORS 0-Ω, 1/10-W, 5% ERJ-3GEY0R00V Panasonic P0.0GCT-ND R5, R6, R10, R18, R54, R56 R48, R58, R82 0-Ω, 1/10-W, 5% ERJ-GE0R00X Panasonic P0.0JCT-ND R11, C45, C47 4.02-Ω, 1/10-W 1%...
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www.ti.com Physical Description Table 5. Bill of Materials (continued) VALUE FOOTPRINT PART NUMBER VENDOR DIGI-KEY NUMBER REF DESIGNATOR INSTALLED FERRITE BEADS, CONNECTORS, JUMPERS, JACKS, ICs, ETC. Ferrite bead 1206 EXC-ML32A680U Panasonic P10437CT-ND FB2, FB3, FB4, FB6, FB8, FB9, FB10 Inductor, SMT, 15-µH, 2.6-A COIL-CDRH8D43 CDRH8D43-150 Sumida...
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Physical Description Table 5. Bill of Materials (continued) VALUE FOOTPRINT PART NUMBER VENDOR DIGI-KEY NUMBER REF DESIGNATOR INSTALLED ADS5517/25/27, 48-QFN_MOD ADS5517/25/27, ADS5545/46/47 ADS5545/46/47 Spartan-3E XC3S250E 256-BGA- XC3S250E-4FT256CES Xilinx 1mm_XILINX IC amp, fully-diff, wideband 16-QFN(RGT) THS4509RGTT 296-17730-1-ND XCF16PFSG48 48PIN_BGA_XILINX XCF16PFSG48...
www.ti.com Physical Description PCB Schematics The schematics for the EVM are on the following pages. SLWU028C – January 2006 – Revised January 2008 Submit Documentation Feedback...
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Diff Amp Positive Supply (+5.0V) +VCC ADC Analog Supply (+3.3V) .1uF +3.3VA-PS 47uF 10uF AVDD BLACK .1uF Diff Amp Negative Supply (-5.0V) .1uF 47uF 10uF -VCC BLACK .1uF 47uF 10uF ADC DIGITAL SUPPLY(3.3V) FPGA POWER SUPPLY(5V) OUTPUT_BUFFER DRVDD .1uF .1uF .1uF 47uF 10uF...
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation board/kit is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. Persons handling the product(s) must have electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards.
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