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User’s Guide

ADC3541EVM Evaluation Module

ABSTRACT

This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the ADC3541 evaluation module (EVM).
This user's guide discusses how to set up and configure the software and hardware, and reviews various
aspects of the program operation. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module,
and EVM are synonymous with the 

ADC3541EVM

. In the following sections of this document, the ADC3541

evaluation board is referred to as the EVM and the ADC3541 device is referred to as the ADC device.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

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2 Equipment 

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2.1 Evaluation Board Feature Identification Summary.............................................................................................................

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2.2 Required Equipment..........................................................................................................................................................

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3 Setup Procedure

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3.1 Install High-Speed Data Converter (HSDC) Pro Software.................................................................................................

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3.2 Install the Configuration GUI Software...............................................................................................................................

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3.3 Connect the ADC EVM and TSW1400EVM.......................................................................................................................

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3.4 Connect the Power Supply and Mini-USB Connections....................................................................................................

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3.5 Connect Signal Generators to ADC3541EVM...................................................................................................................

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3.6 Configure HSDC Pro and Capture Data............................................................................................................................

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4 Device Configuration

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4.1 Low Level Control..............................................................................................................................................................

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4.2 Current Monitoring.............................................................................................................................................................

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5 Troubleshooting

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6 References

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6.1 Analog Input Configuration.................................................................................................................................................

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1. ADC3541EVM Feature Identification........................................................................................................................

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Figure 2-2. CMOS FPGA Interposer............................................................................................................................................

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Figure 3-1. ADC3541EVM Full Setup..........................................................................................................................................

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Figure 3-2. HSDC Pro: TSW1400EVM Acknowledgment...........................................................................................................

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Figure 3-3. HSDC Pro: Data Capture..........................................................................................................................................

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Figure 4-1. ADC35XXEVM GUI...................................................................................................................................................

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Page 1: ...erter HSDC Pro Software 4 3 2 Install the Configuration GUI Software 4 3 3 Connect the ADC EVM and TSW1400EVM 4 3 4 Connect the Power Supply and Mini USB Connections 4 3 5 Connect Signal Generators to ADC3541EVM 5 3 6 Configure HSDC Pro and Capture Data 5 4 Device Configuration 7 4 1 Low Level Control 7 4 2 Current Monitoring 7 5 Troubleshooting 8 6 References 8 6 1 Analog Input Configuration 8 Li...

Page 2: ...TDI USB to SPI translator The TSW1400EVM captures the CMOS output data and uploads to a connected PV through a USB interface for analysis The High Speed Data Converter Pro HSDC Pro software on the PC communicates with the hardware and processes the data 2 Equipment This section describes how to setup the EVM on the bench with the proper equipment to evaluate the full performance of the ADC device ...

Page 3: ...TSW1400EVM data capture board and related items HSDC Pro software PC running Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 Two low noise signal generators for the sampling clock and analog input TI recommends the following generators Rohde Schwarz SMA100A Rohde Schwarz SMA100B Bandpass filter for the analog input signal The following recommended bandpass filter will have Bandpass filter greater than or equal to 60 dB...

Page 4: ...EVM Connect the ADC3541EVM FMC connector to J1 of the FPGA Interposer Card Connect J2 of the FPGA Interposer Card to J1 of the TSW1400EVM Figure 3 1 ADC3541EVM Full Setup 3 4 Connect the Power Supply and Mini USB Connections Use the following steps to connect the power supply and mini USB connections 1 Connect 3 3 VDC to TP2 of the FPGA Interposer card Provide power supply ground to TP1 as require...

Page 5: ...r best results By default back to back baluns are used to convert the single ended input to differential 3 6 Configure HSDC Pro and Capture Data Use the following steps to configure the HSDC Pro and Capture Data 1 Open the HSDC Pro Software 2 Click the OK button to confirm the serial number of the TSW1400EVM Figure 3 2 HSDC Pro TSW1400EVM Acknowledgment 3 Select ADC3543_14W_14bit_SDR from the ADC ...

Page 6: ...ture button to initiate data capture Figure 3 3 HSDC Pro Data Capture Setup Procedure www ti com 6 ADC3541EVM Evaluation Module SBAU294 JULY 2020 Submit Document Feedback Copyright 2020 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 7: ...gister button The register value will then be displayed in the Log field Writing to a register can be performed by entering the register address in the Address field and the desired register value in the Write Data field The write data will then be displayed in the Log field 4 2 Current Monitoring The current that is being consumed by the ADC3541EVM on its 1 8VDC rails AVDD and IOVDD can be monito...

Page 8: ...I USB to Serial Driver Installation Manual www ftdichip com Support Documents InstallGuides htm 6 1 Analog Input Configuration By default the analog input for the ADC3541EVM is configured for an AC coupled balun signal chain For best spurious performance the input frequency should be above 2 MHz For DC coupled inputs and those below 2 MHz the FDA input path should be utilized This can be done by m...

Page 9: ...other than TI b the nonconformity resulted from User s design specifications or instructions for such EVMs or improper system design or c User has not paid on time Testing and other quality control techniques are used to the extent TI deems necessary TI does not test all parameters of each EVM User s claims against TI under this Section 2 are void if User fails to notify TI of any apparent defects...

Page 10: ... These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation...

Page 11: ...y for convenience and should be verified by User 1 Use EVMs in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification 173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28 2006 based on Sub section 1 1 of Article 6 of the Ministry s Rule for Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan 2 Use EVMs only after User obtains the license of Test Radio Station as provided in R...

Page 12: ... any interfaces electronic and or mechanical between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard User assumes all responsibility and liability for any improper or unsafe handling or use of the EVM by User or its employees affiliates contractors or designees 4 4 User assumes all...

Page 13: ...OR DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED THE EXISTENCE OF MORE THAN ONE CLAIM SHALL NOT ENLARGE OR EXTEND THIS LIMIT 9 Return Policy Except as otherwise provided TI does not offer any refunds returns or exchanges Furthermore no return of EVM s will be accepted if the package has been opened and no return of the EVM s will be accepted if they are damaged or otherwise not in a resalable condition If User feels it has...

Page 14: ...se resources are subject to change without notice TI grants you permission to use these resources only for development of an application that uses the TI products described in the resource Other reproduction and display of these resources is prohibited No license is granted to any other TI intellectual property right or to any third party intellectual property right TI disclaims responsibility for...

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