SBAU487 August   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Getting Started and Next Steps
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Block Diagram
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Power Requirements
    2. 2.2 Header Information
    3. 2.3 Jumper Information
    4. 2.4 Slide Switches and Push Buttons
    5. 2.5 Test Points
    6. 2.6 Cautions and Warnings
    7. 2.7 Analog Inputs
      1. 2.7.1 Voltage Inputs
        1. 2.7.1.1 Voltage Measurement Analog Front End
      2. 2.7.2 Current Sensor Inputs
        1. 2.7.2.1 Current Measurement Analog Front End
          1. 2.7.2.1.1 Rogowski Coil Inputs
      3. 2.7.3 Analog Gain Setting
  9. 3Software Installation
    1. 3.1 GUI Operation
    2. 3.2 Launch the Metrology Software
  10. 4Energy Metrology Software Overview
    1. 4.1 Using the ADS131M08MET-EVM
      1. 4.1.1 Measuring Voltage and Current
        1. 4.1.1.1 Calibration Procedure
          1. 4.1.1.1.1 Gain Calibration
          2. 4.1.1.1.2 Voltage and Current Gain Calibration
          3. 4.1.1.1.3 Active Power Gain Calibration
          4. 4.1.1.1.4 Offset Calibration
          5. 4.1.1.1.5 Phase Calibration
    2. 4.2 Test Accuracy Results
      1. 4.2.1 Current Transformer Results
      2. 4.2.2 Rogowski Coil Results
    3. 4.3 Developing an Application
  11. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematics
    2. 5.2 Bill of Materials (BOM)
    3. 5.3 PCB Layouts
  12. 6Design and Documentation Support
    1. 6.1 Design Files
      1. 6.1.1 PCB Layout Recommendations
    2. 6.2 Tools and Software
    3. 6.3 Documentation Support
    4. 6.4 Support Resources
    5. 6.5 Trademarks

6.1.1 PCB Layout Recommendations

The following general guidelines are followed for this evaluation module:

  • Place decoupling capacitors close to the associated pins of the ADS131M08.
  • Use ground planes instead of ground traces and minimize the cuts in the ground plane, especially near the ADS131M08.
  • Keep the analog inputs of each ADC channel symmetrical and as close as possible to each other.
  • For the ADS131M08 device, place the 0.1μF capacitor closest to the AVDD pin than the 1μF capacitor. Do the same thing also for the 0.1μF and 1μF capacitors connected to DVDD.
  • Minimize the length of the traces used to connect the crystal to the microcontroller.
  • Use wide traces for power-supply connections.