Test & Measurement Reference designs

Description

This design is a 9.8-GHz wideband, low-phase noise, integrated continuous wave (CW) RF signal generator with versatile spur reduction technique. The output level can be programmed from -32 dBm to 14.5 dBm in 0.5-dB steps. This signal generator can be used as local oscillator for applications, such (...)

Key Features

• Integrated wideband frequency synthesizer with output range of 0.02 GHz to 9.8 GHz
• Excellent phase-noise performance; synthesizer phase noise at 6 GHz, -110 dBc/Hz at 100-KHz offset, -132 dBc/Hz at 1-MHz offset
• Low-noise synthesizer, in-band spurs (-75 dBc)
• Programmable output level 14.5 dBm to -32 dBm (...)

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• Schematic/Block Diagram
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• User's Guide
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• TI Devices

• LM2776
• LMK61E2
• LMX2592
• LP38798
• SN74AHCT244
• More

Description

TIDA-01037 is a 20-bit, 1 MSPS isolated analog input data acquisition reference design that utilizes two different isolator devices to maximize signal chain SNR and sample rate performance. For signals requiring low jitter, such as ADC sampling clocks, TI’s ISO73xx family of low jitter devices (...)

Key Features

• Differential input, isolated, 20-bit, 1-MSPS, Data Acquisition (DAQ) reference design
• Optimized isolator solution for input signals up to 100 kHz
• Additional jitter mitigation circuitry not required
• Demonstrates low SPI clock rates with the TI’s innovative multiSPI™ and (...)

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• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Bill of Materials
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• Layer Plot
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• CAD Files
• Gerber Files

• TI Devices

• ADS8900B
• ISO1541
• ISO7840
• ISO7842
• LMK61E2
• More

Description

The TIDA-01035 is a 20-bit, 1 MSPS isolated analog input data acquisition reference design demonstrating how to resolve and optimize performance challenges typical of digitally isolated data acquisition systems.

• Significantly improves high frequency AC signal chain performance (SNR  and THD) by (...)

Key Features

• Isolated 20-bit, 1-MSPS, single channel  differential Input Data Acquisition (DAQ) system
• Jitter mitigation technique realizes more than 18-dB  system-level SNR improvement for high frequency input signals (100 kHz Fin, 1 MSPS)
• Reduced logic (on isolated ADC side) eliminates need for higher power and (...)

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• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Bill of Materials
• Reference Guide
• Layer Plot
• Assembly Drawings
• CAD Files
• Gerber Files

• TI Devices

• ADS8900B
• ISO1541
• ISO7840
• ISO7842
• LMZ14203
• More

Description

This reference design implements single-phase inverter (DC-AC) control using the C2000™ F28377D microcontroller. Design supports two modes of operation for the inverter. First is the voltage source mode using an output LC filter. This control mode is typically used in uninterruptible power (...)

Key Features

• 380V DC input, 110Vrms 60Hz or 220Vrms 50Hz output
• 98% peak efficiency
• Low total harmonic distortion (THD) <1% for linear loads and <3% for typical non linear loads
• Easy adaptation of software and tuning of custom power stage using powerSUITE tools:  Solution Adapter, SFRA and Compensation Designer
• (...)

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• TI Devices

• AMC1304M25
• DCH010505S
• ISO7242C
• OPA4350
• PTH08080W
• More

Description

Many products are now becoming connected through the Internet of Things (IoT), including test equipment such as digital multimeters (DMM).  Enabled by Texas Instruments’ SimpleLink™ ultra-low power wireless microcontroller (MCU) platform, the TIDA-01012 reference design demonstrates (...)

Key Features

• 4 1/2 digit, 50K count resolution
• Wireless MCU enabling bluetooth low energy (BLE) for IoT wireless
• Automatic wake-up enabled by CapTIvate capacitive touch technology
• Low power design and power management systems
• BLE mobile app pairing enabled by NFC dynamic interface
• Firmware-based true RMS measurements (...)

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• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Bill of Materials
• Software
• Most RecentSoftware
• TIDA-01012 Firmware 11 Oct 2016
• AdditionalSoftware
• TIDA-01012 LabView Application 11 Oct 2016
• Reference Guide
• Layer Plot
• Assembly Drawings
• CAD Files
• Gerber Files

• TI Devices

• ADS8885
• BQ24232
• BQ27426
• CC2640
• LSF0102
• More

Description

High speed multi-channel applications require precise clocking solutions capable of managing channel-to-channel skew in order to achieve optimal system SNR, SFDR, and ENOB. This reference design is capable of supporting two high speed channels on separate boards by utilizing TI’s LMX2594 (...)

Key Features

• Up to 15GHz sample clock generation
• Multi-channel JESD204B compliant clock solution
• Low phase noise clocking for RF sampling ADC/DAC
• Configurable phase synchronization to achieve low skew in multi-channel system
• Supports TI’s high-speed converter and capture cards (ADC12DJ3200EVM, TSW14J56 / TSW14J57)

Available resources

• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Most RecentSchematic/Block Diagram
• TIDA-01021 Schematic and Block Diagram 05 Jun 2017
• AdditionalSchematic/Block Diagram
• TIDA-01021 Schematic and Block Diagram (FMC+ to FMC Adapter Card) 05 Jun 2017
• Bill of Materials
• Most RecentBill of Materials
• TIDA-01021 BOM 05 Jun 2017
• AdditionalBill of Materials
• TIDA-01021 BOM (FMC+ to FMC Adapter Card) 05 Jun 2017
• Reference Guide
• User's Guide
• Most RecentUser's Guide
• ADC12DJ3200 Evaluation Module User's Guide 23 May 2017
• AdditionalUser's Guide
• TSW14J56 JESD204B High-Speed Data Capture/ Pattern Generator Card User's Guide (Rev. C) 11 Jan 2016
• Layer Plot
• Most RecentLayer Plot
• TIDA-01021 PCB 05 Jun 2017
• AdditionalLayer Plot
• TIDA-01021 PCB (FMC+ to FMC Adapter Card) 05 Jun 2017
• Assembly Drawings
• Most RecentAssembly Drawings
• TIDA-01021 Assembly Drawing 05 Jun 2017
• AdditionalAssembly Drawings
• TIDA-01021 Assembly Drawing (FMC+ to FMC Adapter Card) 05 Jun 2017
• CAD Files
• Most RecentCAD Files
• TIDA-01021 CAD Files 05 Jun 2017
• AdditionalCAD Files
• TIDA-01021 CAD Files (FMC+ to FMC Adapter Card) 05 Jun 2017
• Gerber Files
• Most RecentGerber Files
• TIDA-01021 Gerber 05 Jun 2017
• AdditionalGerber Files
• TIDA-01021 Gerber (FMC+ to FMC Adapter Card) 05 Jun 2017

• TI Devices

• ADC12DJ3200
• CSD15571Q2
• DS90LV028AQ-Q1
• LMK00304
• LMK04828
• More

Description

The TIDA-01346 design uses two LMX2594 synthesizers in combination to produce lower noise than is possible with just one. By combining the output of two synthesizers that are in phase, a theoretical 3 dB phase noise benefit is possible due to the output power being 6 dB higher while the noise power (...)

Key Features

• 3 to 12.5 GHz Output Frequency
• 40-fs rms Jitter at 9GHz (100 Hz to 100 MHz)

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• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Bill of Materials
• Reference Guide
• Layer Plot
• Assembly Drawings
• CAD Files
• Gerber Files

• TI Devices

• LMX2594

Description

This reference design provides an efficient power supply scheme to power-up the RF-sampling DAC38RF8x digital-to-analog data converter (DAC) without sacrificing performance and also reduces board area and BOM. The reference design uses both DC/DC switchers and an LDO to power-up the DAC38RF8x while (...)

Key Features

• Provides an Efficient Power Solution for RF-Sampling DACs
• Enables Optimal Spur and Phase Noise Performance
• Reduces Board Area
• Lowers Bill of Materials (BOM) Cost

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• TI Devices

• DAC38RF83
• LM27761
• LMK04828
• LP5907
• TPS2400
• More

Description

The ultra-mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer reference design utilizes Texas Instruments' DLP technology in conjunction with a single-element InGaAs detector to deliver high performance measurements in a portable form factor that is more affordable than architectures using an expensive InGaAs (...)

Key Features

• Acquire spectrum transmittance data across a 900 to 1700 nm wavelength range in less than 1 second with >6,000:1 signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
• Single element InGaAs detector design delivers high light throughput combined with a more affordable price point compared to InGaAs arrays
• Blue-tooth Low Energy (...)

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Available resources

• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Most RecentSchematic/Block Diagram
• TIDA-00554 Detector Board (Vr=1V) Reference Design 02 Sep 2016
• AdditionalSchematic/Block Diagram
• TIDA-00554 Schematics (NIRscan Nano Board) (Rev. D) 23 Mar 2016
• TIDA-00554 Schematics (NIRscan Nano Cable) 26 Jun 2015
• Bill of Materials
• Most RecentBill of Materials
• TIDA-00554 BOM (NIRscan Nano Board) 06 Sep 2016
• AdditionalBill of Materials
• TIDA-00554 Detector Board (Vr=1V) Reference Design BOM 06 Sep 2016
• TIDA-00554 BOM (Rev. A) 03 Sep 2015
• Software
• Most RecentSoftware
• DLP NIRscan Nano GUI (Windows) v2.1.0 (Rev. A) 01 Jun 2017
• AdditionalSoftware
• DLP NIRscan Nano Reference Software v2.1.0 (Rev. A) 01 Jun 2017
• DLP Spectrum Library Installer v2.0.3 (Rev. A) 01 Jun 2017
• DLP Spectrum Library Installer for Mac OS v2.0.2 29 Apr 2016
• DLPC150 Configuration and Support Firmware v2.0.0 (Rev. D) 29 Apr 2016
• TIDA-00554 DLP NIRscan NANO Software (Rev. B) 24 Sep 2015
• TIDA-00554 DLP NIRscan Nano GUI (Rev. B) 24 Sep 2015
• TIDA-00554 DLP Spectrum Library Installer (Rev. B) 24 Sep 2015
• DLPC150 Configuration and Support Firmware v1.1 (Rev. C) 11 Sep 2015
• Technical Reference
• Most RecentTechnical Reference
• TIDA-00554 Test Results (Stand-off Head Design for DLP® NIRscanTM Nano EVM) 20 Jan 2017
• AdditionalTechnical Reference
• TIDA-00554 Test Results (Environmental Performance Using DLP NIRscan Nano) 12 Oct 2016
• TIDA-00554 Test Results (DLP ® Ultra - Mobile Near - Infrared Spectrometer) 26 Jun 2015
• Layer Plot
• Assembly Drawings
• Most RecentAssembly Drawings
• TIDA-00554 Assembly Files (Four Lamp Illumination Module) 14 Oct 2016
• AdditionalAssembly Drawings
• TIDA-00554 Assembly Files (Rev. A) 11 Aug 2016
• TIDA-00554 Fiber Input Illumination Module 24 May 2016
• CAD Files
• Most RecentCAD Files
• TIDA-00554 Stand-off Head Design CAD Files (Solidworks) 20 Jan 2017
• AdditionalCAD Files
• TIDA-00554 Detector Board (VR=1V) Reference Design ESD 02 Sep 2016
• TIDA-00554 CAD Files (Board Schematics) (Rev. C) 08 Oct 2015
• TIDA-00554 CAD Files (Opto Mechanical) (Rev. A) 09 Sep 2015
• TIDA-00554 CAD Files (Board Layout) (Rev. A) 20 Aug 2015
• Gerber Files

• TI Devices

• ADS1255
• BQ24250
• CC2564MODA
• CC2564MODN
• DLP2010NIR
• More

Description

The RF sampling receiver captures signals directly in the radio frequency (RF) band. In a multi-band application the desired signals are not very wide band but they are spaced far apart within the spectrum. The reference design captures signals in different RF bands and digitally down-converts them (...)

Key Features

• Digital down converter with decimation solution
• Interference avoidance configuration
• Low noise, high dynamic range RF sampling receiver solution
• Low-phase noise clocking solution for RF sampling ADC

Available resources

• Schematic/Block Diagram
• Bill of Materials
• Software
• Reference Guide
• User's Guide
• CAD Files

• TI Devices

• ADC32RF45
• LMK04828
• LMX2582
• TPS2400
• TPS62085
• More