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AFE5832 32-Channel Analog Front-End Evaluation Module (EVM Rev. A)
User's Guide
SLOU489 – August 2017
AFE5832 32-Channel Analog Front-End
Evaluation Module (EVM Rev. A)
This user’s guide gives a general overview of the AFE5832 evaluation module (EVM) and provides a
general description of the features and functions to be considered while using this module. This manual is
applicable to the AFE5832 analog front-end, and to the Rev. A version of the EVM hardware. The
AFE5832 EVM provides a platform for evaluating the AFE under various signal, clock, reference, and ADC
output formats. In addition, the EVM supports the testing of the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS)
interface using the TSW1400EVM capture card.
This user’s guide refers to software AFE5832 GUI v.1.0.0 or higher, and High-Speed Data Converter Pro
(HSDC Pro) Software v.4.7 and requires Microsoft Windows 7
®
or Windows 10
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to function.
For any further questions regarding the EVM, GUI or device, contact TI support.
Contents
1 EVM Hardware Overview
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2 GUI Software Installation
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3 Quick Views of Evaluation Setups for LVDS Interface
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3.1 Equipment Setup Overview
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4 Testing the EVM Data Capture with LVDS Interface
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4.1 EVM Hardware Setup
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4.2 Capturing an Analog Input Signal With the LVDS Interface
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5 Testing the EVM in Digital Time Gain Compensation (DTGC) Mode
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6 Using the EVM in CW Mode
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Appendix A Software Installation
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Appendix B Overview of the AFE5832 EVM GUI Features
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Appendix C Hardware Configuration
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Appendix D Triggering Options
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Appendix E Common Hardware Modifications
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Appendix F Hardware Reference
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Appendix G FAQ and Troubleshooting
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List of Figures
1 AFE5832 EVM Hardware Overview
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2 Provided Power Cable for J1 Connector
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3 Evaluation Setup Overview
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4 TSW1400EVM and AFE5832 EVM Hardware Setup for LVDS Capture
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5 Connect to TSW EVM (TSW1400 Shown)
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6 Choose Firmware
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7 TSW1400 EVM LEDs Turn On After Firmware Download
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8 AFE5832 GUI Launches
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9 Clock Configuration on AFE EVM for LVDS Capture
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10 Software Reset and Initialize Buttons on AFE5832 EVM GUI
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11 AFE_RST Hardware Reset Button
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12 AFE5832 EVM GUI Data Format and Analog Configuration (LVDS)
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13 LED D5 on the TSW1400 EVM Turns On When ADC is Ready
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