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AMC7832EVM User’s Guide

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User's Guide

SLAU544A – February 2014 – Revised September 2016

AMC7832EVM User’s Guide

This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the AMC7832 evaluation module
(EVM). This user’s guide also discusses the proper setup and configuration of software and hardware and
reviews various aspects of program operation. A complete circuit description, schematic diagram, and bill
of materials are also included.

Contents

1

Overview

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1.1

AMC7832EVM Kit Contents

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1.2

Related Documentation from TI

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AMC7832EVM Hardware Setup

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2.1

Theory of Operation for AMC7832 Hardware

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2.2

Signal Definitions of J6 (10-Pin Male Connector Socket)

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2.3

Theory of Operation for SDM-USB-DIG Platform

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AMC7832EVM Software Setup

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3.1

Operating Systems for AMC7832EVM Software

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3.2

AMC7832EVM Software Installation

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AMC7832EVM Hardware Overview

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4.1

Electrostatic Discharge Warning

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4.2

Connecting the Hardware

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4.3

Connecting the USB Cable to the SDM-USB-DIG

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4.4

AMC7832EVM Power Configurations

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4.5

ADC Signal Pins

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4.6

DAC Signal Pins

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4.7

GPIO Signal Pins

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AMC7832EVM Software Overview

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5.1

Starting the AMC7832EVM Software

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5.2

AMC7832EVM Software Features

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AMC7832EVM Documentation

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6.1

AMC7832EVM Board Schematic

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6.2

AMC7832EVM PCB Components Layout

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6.3

AMC7832 Test Board Bill of Materials

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List of Figures

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AMC7832EVM Hardware Setup

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AMC7832 Test Board Block Diagram

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SDM-USB-DIG Platform Block Diagram

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AMC7832EVM Installer Directory

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AMC7832EVM Install Path

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Typical Hardware Connections on the AMC7832EVM

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Confirmation of SDM-USB-DIG Platform Driver Installation

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AMC7832EVM GUI Location

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AMC7832EVM GUI – Power On

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Software Reset Button

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Low Level Configuration Page

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Summary of Contents for AMC7832EVM

Page 1: ...on for SDM USB DIG Platform 6 3 AMC7832EVM Software Setup 7 3 1 Operating Systems for AMC7832EVM Software 7 3 2 AMC7832EVM Software Installation 7 4 AMC7832EVM Hardware Overview 9 4 1 Electrostatic Di...

Page 2: ...Limit Fields 19 20 CH FALR CT Menu 19 21 Clear DAC Options 19 22 GPIO Page 20 23 GPIO Write or Read 21 24 Board Schematic 23 25 AMC7832EVM PCB Components Layout 24 List of Tables 1 Contents of AMC7832...

Page 3: ...ot included with the evaluation module EVM Optionally a 24 V 750 mA center positive wall adapter can be separately purchased to interface to the onboard 2 1 x 5 5 mm DC jack In the case that a wall ad...

Page 4: ...for the EVM A PC runs software that communicates with the SDM USB DIG platform which generates the power and digital signals used to communicate with the EVM board An optional 24 V wall supply can pro...

Page 5: ...or measure input 3 DIG_GPIO0 GPIO control output or measure input 4 DIG_GPIO3 GPIO control output or measure input 5 SDA I2 C data signal SDA 6 DIG_GPIO4 GPIO control output or measure input 7 DIG_GPI...

Page 6: ...n for SDM USB DIG Platform The SDM USB DIG platform is a general purpose data acquisition system that is used on select TI EVMs The core component of the platform is the MSP430F5528 an ultra low power...

Page 7: ...s downloaded on the PC navigate to the AMC7832EVM_Installer folder and run the setup exe file as shown in Figure 4 When the software is launched an installation dialog opens and prompts the user to se...

Page 8: ...Software Setup www ti com 8 SLAU544A February 2014 Revised September 2016 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2016 Texas Instruments Incorporated AMC7832EVM User s Guide Figure 5 AMC7832EVM I...

Page 9: ...V or 0 to 10 V 2 3 DAC range 10 to 0 V JP2 Shunt on 1 2 Selecting DAC Range 1 2 DAC range 0 to 5 V or 0 to 10 V 2 3 DAC range 10 to 0 V JP3 Shunt on 1 2 Selecting Internal or External AVDD 1 2 Intern...

Page 10: ...e is ready for use The CDC driver is used for communication between the SDM USB DIG and PC Figure 7 Confirmation of SDM USB DIG Platform Driver Installation 4 4 AMC7832EVM Power Configurations This se...

Page 11: ...12 of which have bipolar inputs ADC0 through ADC11 and have an input range of 12 5 to 12 5 V The unipolar inputs ADC12 through ADC16 have a range of 0 to 5 V These signal pins are connected to the J4...

Page 12: ...or 0 to 10 V REFOUT2 2 3 DAC Range 10 to 0 V JP2 Shunt on 1 2 GND 1 2 DAC Range 0 to 5 V or 0 to 10 V REFOUT2 2 3 DAC Range 10 to 0 V JP4 Shunt on 2 3 REFOUT1 1 2 DAC Range 10 to 0 V GND 2 3 DAC Range...

Page 13: ...32EVM the GUI should automatically power on the system and display CONNECTED Power On in the upper right area of the GUI see Figure 9 Figure 9 AMC7832EVM GUI Power On If the SDM USB DIG has a faulty c...

Page 14: ...fault setting Figure 10 Software Reset Button 5 2 2 AMC7832EVM Low Level Configuration Page The AMC7832EVM features a register map page that allows access to low level communication by directly writin...

Page 15: ...page provides insight into the functionality of the AMC7832 device s 17 channel 12 bit ADC The ADC block includes 12 high voltage bipolar ADC channels featuring a 12 5 V to 12 5 V input range and 5 lo...

Page 16: ...ble 10 Table 10 Conversion Rates CONVERSION RATE THROUGHPUT ADC0 THROUGH ADC11 SINGLE CHANNEL AUTO MODE THROUGHPUT LVADC12 THROUGH LVADC16 SINGLE CHANNEL AUTO MODE 00 29 kSPS 87 kSPS 01 29 kSPS 43 5 k...

Page 17: ...to select the 0 V to 5 V range If the 0 V to 10 V range is desired populate the correct shunt resistor for AVCC shown in Table 5 to connect the AVCC supply to 12 V NOTE Special care must be taken whe...

Page 18: ...the Boolean checkbox below the Read DACs button as shown in Figure 17 The results are read back after the Read DACs button is pressed Figure 17 DAC Read 5 2 5 AMC7832EVM ALARMS Page The AMC7832 ALARM...

Page 19: ...o activate The list defaults to 16 consecutive samples and therefore requires 16 conversions with an over range value before the alarm is triggered Figure 20 CH FALR CT Menu The CLR ALARM OUT and DACs...

Page 20: ...e I O of the AMC7832 device These four GPIOs are also configurable for other specific functions including the ability to externally trigger conversions enable alarms and provide an output indicating c...

Page 21: ...AMC7832EVM Software Overview 21 SLAU544A February 2014 Revised September 2016 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2016 Texas Instruments Incorporated AMC7832EVM User s Guide Figure 23 GPIO Wr...

Page 22: ...700RGW 1 3 2 J1 PJ 102A GND Green D3 GND Green D2 GND Green D4 GND 750 R3 750 R32 300 R18 R21 DNI R23 DNI R24 DNI R27 DNI R28 DNI R10 DNI R12 DNI R14 DNI R16 DNI AGND 1 AGND 4 AGND 5 AGND 30 AGND 32 A...

Page 23: ...2C_SDA CS SCLK SDO SDI Vdut I2C_CLK I2C_SDA Vdut GND GND Vdut REF_CMP 5 4 1 2 3 6 7 8 J8 GND DNI Temperature Circuit User Option 0 R40 TP22 TP23 TP9 TP11 TP12 TP14 TP15 TP16 5 4 1 2 3 6 7 8 J10 5 4 1...

Page 24: ...September 2016 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2016 Texas Instruments Incorporated AMC7832EVM User s Guide 6 2 AMC7832EVM PCB Components Layout Figure 25 shows the layout of the component...

Page 25: ...1 C72 C73 C77 C78 C79 C80 C81 C82 C83 CSS1 CSS2 DNI 12 1 D1 Diode Zener 5 1V 500mW SOD 123 Vishay Semiconductor MMSZ4689 V 13 3 D2 D3 D4 LED Green SMD Lumex SML LX0603GW TR 14 1 J1 Connector DC Jack 2...

Page 26: ...1W 0603 Vishay Dale CRCW0603165KFKEA 38 8 TP1 TP9 TP11 TP12 TP13 TP14 TP15 TP16 Test Point TH Miniature Yellow Keystone 5004 39 10 TP2 TP3 TP4 TP5 TP6 TP7 TP8 TP10 TP17 TP18 Test Point TH Miniature R...

Page 27: ...014 to A Revision Page Deleted row 24 V wall supply from Table 1 and added Note 1 3 Changed text An optional 24 V wall supply in Section 2 4 Changed 24 V Wall Adapter block in Figure 1 4 Changed Defau...

Page 28: ...ing the warranty period to the address designated by TI and that are determined by TI not to conform to such warranty If TI elects to repair or replace such EVM TI shall have a reasonable time to repa...

Page 29: ...transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indic...

Page 30: ...ified allowable ranges some circuit components may have elevated case temperatures These components include but are not limited to linear regulators switching transistors pass transistors current sens...

Page 31: ...REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION ANCILLARY COSTS TO THE PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES RETESTING OUTSIDE COMPUTER TIME LABOR COSTS LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF SAVINGS LOSS OF USE L...

Page 32: ...sponsible for compliance with all legal regulatory and safety related requirements concerning its products and any use of TI components in its applications notwithstanding any applications related inf...

Page 33: ...Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing Inventory Delivery Lifecycle Information Texas Instruments AMC7832EVM...

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