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User’s Guide

ADC32RF5xEVM User Guide

Table of Contents

1 Overview

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1.1 Required Hardware............................................................................................................................................................

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1.2 Required Software.............................................................................................................................................................

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1.3 Evaluation Board Feature Identification.............................................................................................................................

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2 Quick Start Guide

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2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................

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2.2 Software Setup...................................................................................................................................................................

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2.2.1 ADC32RF5xEVM GUI Installation...............................................................................................................................

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2.2.2 High Speed Data Converter Pro GUI Installation........................................................................................................

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2.3 Hardware Setup.................................................................................................................................................................

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3 Quick Start Procedure for Bypass Mode

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3.1 2x Averaging in Bypass Mode............................................................................................................................................

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4 Quick Start Procedure for Complex Decimation Mode

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4.1 8x Complex Decimation.....................................................................................................................................................

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4.2 128x Complex Decimation...............................................................................................................................................

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5 Operating Modes

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5.1 Input Comparison.............................................................................................................................................................

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5.2 Quad ADC Mode..............................................................................................................................................................

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6 Revision History

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A Appendix

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A.1 References......................................................................................................................................................................

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Page 1: ... GUI Installation 4 2 3 Hardware Setup 5 3 Quick Start Procedure for Bypass Mode 6 3 1 2x Averaging in Bypass Mode 6 4 Quick Start Procedure for Complex Decimation Mode 8 4 1 8x Complex Decimation 8 4 2 128x Complex Decimation 10 5 Operating Modes 14 5 1 Input Comparison 14 5 2 Quad ADC Mode 15 6 Revision History 15 A Appendix 16 A 1 References 16 www ti com Table of Contents SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 202...

Page 2: ...ired Hardware The following is included in the EVM evaluation kit ADC32RF5x evaluation board EVM Power supply cable USB 2 0 TypeA to Mini B cable The following list of equipment are items that are not included in the EVM evaluation kit but are required items in order to achieve the best performance for the evaluation of this product TSW14J58 EVM data capture board 6 V 5 A power supply 12 V 2 A pow...

Page 3: ...ature Identification The EVM features are shown in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 EVM Features www ti com Overview SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 2021 Submit Document Feedback ADC32RF5xEVM User Guide 3 Copyright 2021 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 4: ...ly suggests setting up the EVM and data capture board with a configuration described in this document and getting a working setup before modifying the configuration to be closer to what the end application requires In this way the user can know that the hardware is functioning and that there is a working configuration that they can go back to in the event of difficulty developing their own configu...

Page 5: ...e Setup A typical test setup using the ADC32RF5xEVM and TSW14J58EVM is shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 ADC32RF5xEVM Bench Setup Block Diagram www ti com Quick Start Guide SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 2021 Submit Document Feedback ADC32RF5xEVM User Guide 5 Copyright 2021 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 6: ... GUI Setup 1 Open High Speed Data Converter Pro HSDC Pro and select the TSW14J58 If no device is found verify that power is on and both USB cables are connected 2 Select the device firmware labeled ADC32RF5x_8224_12G 16G and update the firmware by pressing Yes on the pop up window and waiting for the Downloading Firmware message to finish 3 Enter 2 56 G into the ADC Output Data Rate field A messag...

Page 7: ... HSDC Pro press the Capture button You should now see something similar to Figure 3 3 6 Adjust signal generator output such that the measured fundamental power in HSDC Pro is at the user s desired level shown below is 12 dBFs Figure 3 3 300 039 MHz bypass mode 2x averaging dither off www ti com Quick Start Procedure for Bypass Mode SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 2021 Submit Document Feedback ADC32RF5xEVM User ...

Page 8: ...cimation This example uses a coherent 790 MHz input on the channel A input with the ADC in a 1x averaging mode with dither enabled Procedure 1 In the Bypass Mode box use the DDC dropdown to change to Complex Mode The usser will notice the box title changes to Complex Mode to reflect the current DDC operating mode 2 Use the Decimation dropdown to change the decimation to 8 3 Set the LMFSHd setting ...

Page 9: ...he tickbox labeled Enable and then enter the parameters shown in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Additional Device Parameters 8x complex decimation 12 Once completed press OK 13 Check the tickbox labeled Auto Calculation of Coherent Frequencies and you will see the ADC Input Target Frequency change from 790 M to the coherent frequency Set the signal generator connected to channel A input to this coherent fr...

Page 10: ...tion and set Dither Amplitude_1 to 3 2 In the Bypass Mode box use the DDC dropdown to change to Complex Mode You will notice that the box title changes to Complex Mode to reflect the current DDC operating mode Press the Home Button to change back to the home screen 3 Set Average to 2x and change ADC Mode to Dual with averaging 4 Use the Decimation dropdown to change the decimation to 128 5 Set the...

Page 11: ...appears in the Log 10 In HSDC Pro connect to the TSW14J58EVM and select ADC32RF5x_1481_1p5G 2G as the INI file shown in Figure 4 6 below www ti com Quick Start Procedure for Complex Decimation Mode SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 2021 Submit Document Feedback ADC32RF5xEVM User Guide 11 Copyright 2021 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 12: ...menu by clicking on the gear next to the ADC Output Data Rate field 13 Check the tickbox labeled Enable and then enter the parameters shown in Figure 4 7 below Figure 4 7 Additional Device Parameters 128x complex decimation Quick Start Procedure for Complex Decimation Mode www ti com 12 ADC32RF5xEVM User Guide SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 2021 Submit Document Feedback Copyright 2021 Texas Instruments Incorpo...

Page 13: ... Real FFT to Complex FFT and select channel 3 4 17 Press the Capture button You should now see something similar to Figure 4 8 18 Adjust signal generator output such that the measured fundamental power in HSDC Pro is at the user s desired level Figure 4 8 1003 002 MHz input 128x complex decimation 2x averaging dither amplitude 3 www ti com Quick Start Procedure for Complex Decimation Mode SBAU377 ...

Page 14: ...AIN1 or BIN1 in either of the 1x or 2x averaging modes At frequencies above 800 MHz both of the inputs inner vs outer yield similar performance The 4x averaging mode yields the best performance for frequencies above 700 MHz due to phase imbalance between the different baluns at lower frequencies The outer channels AIN1 BIN1 of this EVM evaluates a wideband balun part number BAL 0009 while the inne...

Page 15: ...does not allow capture from 4 independent channels simultaneously as this is a dual channel ADC When configured in this mode the user can independently select the inputs for channel A and channel B 6 Revision History NOTE Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version DATE REVISION NOTES September 2021 Initial Release www ti com Operating Modes SBAU377 SEPT...

Page 16: ...BAS500 TSW14J58 EVM user guide SLWU094 High Speed Data Converter Pro software and user guide SLWU087 Note The EVM schematics layout and BOM are available on the ADC32RF54EVM tool page on www ti com tool ADC32RF54EVM Appendix www ti com 16 ADC32RF5xEVM User Guide SBAU377 SEPTEMBER 2021 Submit Document Feedback Copyright 2021 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... 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 19: ...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 20: ... 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 21: ...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 22: ...s 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 and you wi...

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