Texas Instruments LMX1404-EP User Manual
Texas Instruments LMX1404-EP User Manual

Texas Instruments LMX1404-EP User Manual

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EVM User's Guide: LMX1404EPEVM
LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module
Description
The LMX1404-EP evaluation module (EVM) is
designed to evaluate the performance of the
LMX1404-EP, which is a four-output, ultra-low
additive jitter radio-frequency (RF) buffer, divider and
multiplier. The device can buffer RF frequencies up
to 15GHz, multiply RF outputs up to 6.4GHz, and
divide outputs by up to 6.4GHz. This board consists of
an LMX1404-EP device and an integrated USB2ANY
programmer.
Features
300MHz to 15GHz output frequency
4 high-frequency clocks with corresponding
SYSREF outputs
– Shared divide by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
– Shared programmable multiplier ×2, ×3, and ×4
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3.3V supply voltage (with onboard 2.5V LDOs) or
2.5V supply voltage (with LDOs bypassed)
–55ºC to +125ºC operating temperature (with
onboard MCU bypassed)
Optional pin mode control without register
programming
Applications
General purpose:
– Data converter clocking
– Clock distribution, multiplication, division
Aerospace and defense:
– Phased array antenna and beam forming
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  • Page 1 15GHz, multiply RF outputs up to 6.4GHz, and divide outputs by up to 6.4GHz. This board consists of • General purpose: an LMX1404-EP device and an integrated USB2ANY – Data converter clocking programmer. – Clock distribution, multiplication, division •...
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    2.5V. The EVM contains LMX1404-EP, two LDOs, a microcontroller and an IO expander. LMX1404-EP and the LDOs can support –55ºC to +125ºC operation. For high temperature evaluation, use an USB2ANY dongle to control the EVM.
  • Page 3: Connection Diagram

    2-CH Arbitrary Function Generator Balun 1.3V ± 0.2V High-Quality Signal Generator PC with TICSPro & Signal Analyzer device profile installed Figure 2-1. EVM Connection Diagram SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 4 Table 2-4. VCC Power Jumpers Header Short Position Configuration 1-2 (EVM default) CE pulled high via 10kΩ resistor results in LMX1404-EP enabled External CE signal from USB2ANY in TICSpro 'pin' tab 2-3 (EVM default) Use on-board LDOS VCC_BYPASS or 1st LDO...
  • Page 5 This allows users to toggle pin modes through the GUI as well. If the user wishes to evaluate the LMX1404-EP without MCU control (physical pin strapping), then make sure no jumpers are present on any of the pin state headers.
  • Page 6 2. Only divider values of 2/3/4 are available in pin mode. Divider values of 5 , 6 , 7 & 8 are valid divider values only when in SPI mode. LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 7: Output Connections

    2.1.8 Header Information The LMX1404-EP EVM can be operated in either pin mode or SPI mode. Pin mode allows basic configuration of the LMX1404-EP device without the need of a microcontroller. SPI mode provides full customization of the LMX1404-EP device.
  • Page 8 Figure 2-2. Continuous SYSREF Configuration 2.1.11 Multiplier Mode Example To set LMX1404-EP to multiplier mode by using SPI, follow the steps below: 1. Set CLK_MUX (R25[2:0] = Multiplier (0x3). 2. Set CLK_MULT (R25[5:3]) to appropriate multiplier value for respective CLKIN frequency.
  • Page 9 LOW or HIGH directly without the need of a physical short. • Output Enable and Device mode options. Figure 2-6. Pin Mode Options • RF output power settings for all CLKOUTx. SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 10 Hardware www.ti.com Figure 2-7. pinPWRSEL • Chooses the corresponding divider value when in divider mode or multiplier value in multiplier mode. Figure 2-8. pinDIVSEL LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 11: Software Description

    (EVM) through the on-board USB2ANY interface. 3.3 USB2ANY Interface The on-board USB2ANY interface provides a bridge between TICS Pro software and the LMX1404-EP device. When the on-board USB2ANY controller is first connected to a PC, or if the firmware revision for the controller does not match with the version used by TICS Pro, a firmware update to the controller is required.
  • Page 12 9. Click the Identify button, the LED in the USB2ANY interface flashes. Figure 3-6. Identify USB2ANY Controller 10. Now, the USB2ANY is ready to use. Click the Close button to close the window. LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 13 In all of the following plots, the blue trace is the 3.2GHz reference clock from SMA100B and the black trace is the output clock from the device. Figure 4-1. Buffer Mode Signal Analyzer Plot SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 14 CLK_DIV and CLK_MULT fields to specify the frequency scaling factor. Figure 4-2. Divide-by-2 Mode Signal Analyzer Plot Figure 4-3. Multiplier x4 Mode Signal Analyzer Plot LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 15 LOW→HIGH transition must be seen on SYSREFREQ pins to trigger the pulser. For repeater mode, the output follows the input state. Figure 4-4. Buffer Mode With 10MHz SYSREF SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16 GUI calculates the correct step values to achieve the requested delay as closely as possible. Alternately, the register-based delay fields can be stepped through or programmed to achieve the same result. Figure 4-5. SYSREF Delay in 5-Code Steps LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 17 Hardware Design Files 5 Hardware Design Files 5.1 Schematic Figure 5-1. Power Supply SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18 Hardware Design Files www.ti.com Figure 5-2. Power Supply LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19 Hardware Design Files Figure 5-3. LMX1404-EP SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 20 Hardware Design Files www.ti.com Figure 5-4. Clock Input, Clock Output Interface LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 21 Hardware Design Files Figure 5-5. IO Interface SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 22 Hardware Design Files www.ti.com Figure 5-6. USB2ANY Interface LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 23: Pcb Layout

    Hardware Design Files 5.2 PCB Layout Figure 5-7. Top Layer Figure 5-8. Layer 2 (RF GND) SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 24 Hardware Design Files www.ti.com Figure 5-9. Layer 3 (Power) Figure 5-10. Layer 4 (Power) LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 25 Hardware Design Files Figure 5-11. Layer 5 (GND) Figure 5-12. Bottom Layer SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 26: Pcb Layer Stack-Up

    FR4 (Er = 4.27) Signal GND layer 2 FR4 (Er = 3.88) GND layer FR4 (Er = 4.21) o m layer ¡ Figure 5-13. PCB Layer Stack-Up LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 27 J14, J28, J29, J40 Header, 100mil, 3x1, Gold, TSW-103-07-G-S Samtec J15, J17, J19, J21, J23, CONN SMA JACK STR CON-SMA-EDGE-S EDGE MNT RF Solutions Ltd. J25, J30 SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 28 4-Channel ESD diode TPD4S009DRYR DRY0006A Texas Instruments Ultra Low Noise, 150mA LDO LP5900SDX-3.3/NOPB NGF0006A Texas Instruments U9, U12 1A RF LDO TPS7A4701MRGWREP RGW0020A Texas Instruments LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 29 Package Manufacturer Single Schmitt-Trigger Buffer SN74LVC1G17DBVR DBV0005A Texas Instruments Low-Power I/O Expander TCA9535RTWR RTW0024B Texas Instruments Crystal, 24.000MHz, 20pF ECS-240-20-5PX-TR 11.4×4.3×3.8 mm ECS Inc. SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 30 Register readback requires programming MUXOUT_EN = 1 and MUXOUT_SEL = 1. The GUI also prompts to configure this register before attempting any readback operation. • The POR current of the LMX1404-EP EVM is approximately 922mA with the LDOs bypassed & 928mA with LDOs enabled. –...
  • Page 31 100Ω impedance. An arbitrary function generator is recommended if possible. 6.2 Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SNAU292 – AUGUST 2023 LMX1404-EP Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2024 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief in any United States or foreign court. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2023, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 37 TI products. TI’s provision of these resources does not expand or otherwise alter TI’s applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for TI products. TI objects to and rejects any additional or different terms you may have proposed. IMPORTANT NOTICE Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2024, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

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