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SLOU454 – June 2016
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LMH2832EVM-50 Evaluation Module
User's Guide
SLOU454 – June 2016
LMH2832EVM-50 Evaluation Module
The LMH2832EVM-50 evaluation module (EVM) is used to evaluate the dual LMH2832, digitally-controlled
variable gain amplifier (DVGA) in a 40-pin VQFN package. The EVM is used to easily demonstrate the
functionality and performance of LMH2832 across all the gain settings in a 50-
Ω
input environment. The
EVM is ready to connect to power supplies, signal source, USB, and test instruments through the use of
onboard connectors. By default, the LMH2832EVM powers up to the 10-dB gain setting with the board
supporting only single-supply operation. A USB connector on the EVM facilitates programming of the
DVGA gain registers using an FTDI USB-to-SPI bus translator chip.
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Contents
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Features
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EVM Specifications
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Evaluation Board Setup Block Diagram
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Setup Procedure
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4.1
Connect EVM to a 5-V Bench Power Supply
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4.2
Connect EVM to the External Signal Source at the Input
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4.3
Connect EVM to the External Test Equipment at the Output
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4.4
PD (Power Down) Input
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4.5
Connect EVM to the PC and LMH2832 EVM GUI Installation
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Amplifier Device Register Configuration
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5.1
LMH2832 EVM GUI
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5.2
Low Level View
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Evaluation Troubleshooting
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LMH2832 EVM Schematic, Layer Prints, and Bill of Materials
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7.1
Schematic
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7.2
Layer Prints
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7.3
Bill of Materials
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List of Figures
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LMH2832EVM Board
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LMH2832 Evaluation Board Setup Block Diagram
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LMH2832 EVM GUI Front Page
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Low Level View Tab
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Schematic - Analog
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Schematic - Digital
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Top Layer
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Layer 2 Ground Plane
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Layer 3 GND Plane
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Layer 4 GND Plane
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Layer 5 V+ Plane
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Layer 6 Ground Plane
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Layer 7 GND Plane
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Bottom Layer
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List of Tables