3.5 Connect the Signal Generators to the EVM (*RF Outputs Disabled Until Directed)
Connect a signal generator to the EXT_DACCLK input of the DAC12DL3200EVM using SMA connector J2. This
must be a low-noise signal generator. Configure the signal generator for 6.4 GHz, 12 dBm.
Connect a second signal generator that is synchronized to the DACCLK signal generator to LMK_IN of the
DAC12DL3200EVM, using SMA J25. Configure the signal generator for 1.6 GHz, 12 dBm.
3.5.1 If External Clocking is Used (Optional)
To operate the EVM using the onboard clocking solution, do the following:
1. Remove the shunt on LMX_CE jumper J6
2. Move C7 to C277
3. Move C6 to C278
4. Install FB28 with MuRata BLM18AG121TN1D or equivalent. This is located on the bottom of the board under
Y2.
5. Instructions on GUI settings are provided in
regarding operating in this mode.
3.6 Turn On the TSW14DL3200EVM 12-V Power and Connect to the PC
Use the following steps to turn on the TSW14DL3200EVM with 12-V power and connect to the PC
1. Turn on the 12-V power supply connected to the TSW14DL3200EVM.
2. Connect a mini USB 3.0 cable from the PC to the TSW14DL3200EVM.
3. If this is the first time connecting the TSW14DL3200EVM to the PC, follow the on-screen instructions to
automatically install the device drivers. See the
for specific instructions.
3.7 Turn On the DAC12DL3200EVM 5-V Power Supply and Connect to the PC
Use the following steps to turn on the DAC12DL3200EVM 5-V power supply and connect to the PC.
1. Connect the DAC12DL3200EVM to the PC with the mini USB cable.
2. Turn on the 5-V power supply to power up the EVM.
3. Press the DAC RESET switch SW1.
4. Turn on the power switch on the TSW14DL3200EVM
3.8 Turn On the Signal Generator RF Outputs
Turn on the signal output of the two signal generators connected to the DAC12DL3200EVM.
Setup Procedure
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DAC12DL3200 Evaluation Module
SBAU374 – MAY 2021
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