
1 Introduction
The ADS78x1EVM showcases the 12-bit, 4-MSPS (ADS7881) and 14-bit, 3-MSPS (ADS7891) ADCs. The
ADS7881 and ADS7891 devices include a capacitor-based successive-approximation register (SAR) ADC with
inherent sample and hold. These devices offer either a 12-bit or 14-bit parallel interface. Both devices offer byte
mode operation that enables easy interface with 8-bit processors. They also have a pseudo-differential input
stage and a 2.5-V internal reference.
This evaluation module serves as a reference design and a low-cost method to test these converters in the end
application. The following sections describe the pin outs of the various analog, power, and digital connectors and
power requirements.
lists documents related to the ADS78x1EVM.
Table 1-1. Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
Data Sheets
Literature Number
ADS7881
ADS7891
ADS8411
THS4031
OPA132
REF1004-2.5
SN74AHC138
SN74AHC245
SN74AHC1G04
1.1 Features
The ADS78x1EVM includes the following features:
• Full-featured evaluation board for the high-speed, SAR-type ADS7881(12-bit, 4-MSPS) or ADS7891(14-bit,
3-MSPS) single-channel, parallel interface ADCs
• Onboard signal conditioning
• Onboard reference
• Input and output digital buffers
• Onboard decoding for stacking multiple EVMs
1.2 Analog Interface
The ADS7881 and ADS7891 ADCs have both a positive and negative analog input pin. The negative input pin,
which has a range of –200 mV up to 200 mV is shorted on the board. A signal for the positive input pin can be
applied at connector P1, pin 2 (as shown in
) or at the center pin of the SMA connector J2.
Table 1-2. Analog Input Connector
Connector.Pin#
Signal
Description
P1.2
+IN
Noninverting input channel
P1.4
Reserved
—
P1.6
Reserved
—
P1.8
Reserved
—
P1.10
Reserved
—
P1.12
Reserved
—
P1.14
Reserved
—
P1.16
Reserved
—
P1.18
Reserved
—
P1.20
REF+
External reference input
(1)
All odd-numbered pins of P1 are tied to AGND.
Introduction
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ADS7881EVM, ADS7891EVM Evaluation Module
SLAU150A – DECEMBER 2004 – REVISED OCTOBER 2021
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