EVM Overview
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EVM Overview
1.1
Features
ADS1146EVM/ADS1246EVM Features:
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Contains all support circuitry needed for the ADS1146/ADS1246
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2.5V and +5V power supply options for ADC
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Voltage reference options: external or onboard
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Compatible with the TI Modular EVM System
ADS1146EVM-PDK/ADS1246EVM-PDK Features:
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Easy-to-use evaluation software for Microsoft
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Windows
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XP
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Data collection to text files
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Built-in analysis tools including scope, FFT, and histogram displays
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Complete control of board settings
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Easily expandable with new analysis plug-in tools from Texas Instruments
For use with a computer, the ADS1146EVM-PDK or ADS1246EVM-PDK is available. This kit combines
the ADS1146/ADS1246EVM board with the MSP430-based MMB3 motherboard, and includes ADCPro
™
software for evaluation.
The MMB3 motherboard allows the ADS1146/ADS1246EVM to be connected to the computer via an
available USB port. This manual shows how to use the MMB3 as part of the
ADS1146EVM-PDK/ADS1246EVM-PDK, but does not provide technical details about the MMB3 itself.
ADCPro is a program for collecting, recording, and analyzing data from ADC evaluation boards. It is based
on a number of plug-in programs, so it can be expanded easily with new test and data collection plug-ins.
The ADS1146EVM-PDK/ADS1246EVM-PDK is controlled by a plug-in running in ADCPro. For more
information about ADCPro, see the
Analog-to-Digital Converter Evalutation Software User
(literature number
), available for download from the TI web site.
This manual covers the operation of both the ADS1146/ADS1246EVM and the
ADS1146EVM-PDK/ADS1246EVM-PDK. Throughout this document, the abbreviation EVM and the term
evaluation module are synonymous with the ADS1146/ADS1246EVM. For clarity of reading, the rest of
this manual will refer only to the ADS1246EVM or ADS1246EVM-PDK, but operation of the EVM and kit
for the ADS1146 is identical, unless otherwise noted.
1.2
Introduction
The ADS1246EVM is an evaluation module built to the TI Modular EVM System specification. It can be
connected to any modular EVM system interface card.
The ADS1246EVM is available as a stand-alone printed circuit board (PCB) or as part of the
ADS1246EVM-PDK, which includes an MMB3 motherboard and software. As a stand-alone PCB, the
ADS1246EVM is useful for prototyping designs and firmware.
Note that the ADS1246EVM has no microprocessor and cannot run software. To connect it to a computer,
some type of interface is required.
ADCPro is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SBAU149B
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June 2009
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Revised May 2011
ADS1146EVM, ADS1246EVM, ADS1146EVM-PDK, ADS1246EVM-PDK
Copyright
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2009
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2011, Texas Instruments Incorporated
