SLAU863 October   2021 ADC12DJ4000RF , ADC12DJ5200RF , TRF1208

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Features
  3. 2Equipment
    1. 2.1 Evaluation Board Feature Identification Summary
    2. 2.2 Required Equipment
  4. 3Setup Procedure
    1. 3.1  Install the High Speed Data Converter (HSDC) Pro Software
    2. 3.2  Install the Configuration GUI Software
    3. 3.3  Connect the EVM and TSW14J57EVM
    4. 3.4  Connect the Power Supplies to the Boards (Power Off)
    5. 3.5  Connect the Signal Generators to the EVM (Signal Generator's RF Outputs Disabled Until Directed)
      1. 3.5.1 When External Clocking is Used
    6. 3.6  Turn On the TSW14J57EVM Power and Connect to the PC
    7. 3.7  Turn On the ADCxxDJxx00RF-TRF1208-EVM Power Supplies and Connect to the PC
    8. 3.8  Turn On the Signal Generator RF Outputs
    9. 3.9  Open the ADC12DJ5200RFEVM GUI and Program the ADC and Clocks
    10. 3.10 Calibrate the ADC Device on the EVM
    11. 3.11 Open the HSDC Software and Load the FPGA Image to the TSW14J57EVM
    12. 3.12 Capture Data Using the HSDC Pro Software
  5. 4Device Configuration
    1. 4.1 Supported JESD204C Device Features
    2. 4.2 Tab Organization
    3. 4.3 Low-Level Control
  6. 5Troubleshooting the ADCxxDJxx00RF-TRF1208-EVM
  7. 6HSDC Pro Settings for Optional ADC Device Configuration
    1. 6.1 Changing the Number of Frames per Multi-Frame (K)
    2. 6.2 Customizing the EVM for Optional Clocking Support
      1. 6.2.1 External Clocking Option (Default)
      2. 6.2.2 Onboard Clocking Option
      3. 6.2.3 External Reference Clocking Option
        1.       31
  8. 7Signal Routing
  9. 8References
    1. 8.1 Technical Reference Documents
    2. 8.2 TSW14J57EVM Operation
  10.   A Analog Inputs
    1.     37
  11.   B Jumpers and LEDs
    1.     10.A Jumper Settings

5 Troubleshooting the ADCxxDJxx00RF-TRF1208-EVM

Table 5-1 lists some troubleshooting procedures.

Table 5-1 Troubleshooting
IssueTroubleshoot
General problems
  • Verify the test setup shown in Figure 3-1, and repeat the setup procedure as described in this document.
  • Check power supply to EVM and TSW14J57EVM. Verify that the power switch is in the on position.
  • Check signal and clock connections to EVM.
  • Visually check the top and bottom sides of the board to verify that nothing looks discolored or damaged.
  • Ensure the board-to-board FMC+ connection is secure.
  • Try pressing the CPU_RESET button on the TSW14J57EVM. Also try clicking Instrument Options → Reset Board after changing the ADC configuration.
  • Try power-cycling the external power supply to the EVM, and reprogram the LMK and ADC devices.
TSW14J57 LEDs are not correct
  • Verify the settings of the configuration switches on the TSW14J57EVM.
  • Verify that the clock going to the CLK input is connected and the appropriate LEDs are blinking.
  • Verify that the ADC device internal registers are configured properly.
  • If LEDs are not blinking, reprogram the ADC EVM devices.
  • Try pressing the CPU_RESET button on the TSW14J57EVM.
  • Try capturing data in HSDC Pro to force an LED status update
Configuration GUI is not working properly
  • Verify that the USB cable is plugged into the EVM and the PC.
  • Check the computer device manager and verify that a USB serial device is recognized when the EVM is connected to the PC.
  • Verify that the green USB Status LED light in the top right corner of the GUI is lit. If it is not lit, click the Reconnect FTDI button.
  • Try restarting the configuration GUI.
Configuration GUI is not able to connect to the EVM
  • Use the free FT_PROG software from FTDI chip and verify that the onboard FTDI chip is programmed with the product description ADC12DJxx00RF .
HSDC Pro software is not capturing good data or analysis results are incorrect.
  • Verify that the TSW14J57EVM is properly connected to the PC with a mini-USB cable and that the board serial number is properly identified by the HSDC software.
  • Check that the proper ADC device mode is selected. The mode should match in HSDC Pro and the ADC GUI.
  • Check that the analysis parameters are properly configured.
HSDC Pro software gives a time-out error when capturing data
  • Try to reprogram the LMK device and reset the JESD204 link.
  • Verify that the ADC sampling rate is correctly set in the HSDC software.
  • Try pressing the CPU_RESET button on the TSW14J57EVM. Also try clicking Instrument Options → Reset Board after changing the ADC configuration. Try to recapture again.
  • Select Instrument Options → Download Firmware and download 'TSW14J57RevE_16L_XCVR_ADCDDRDACBRAM.rbf'. Try to capture again.
Sub-optimal measured performance
  • Try clicking Cal Triggered/Running button 2× to recalibrate the ADC in the current operating conditions. It is located on the Control tab of the configuration GUI.
  • Check that the spectral analysis parameters are properly configured.
  • Verify that bandpass filters are used in the clock and input signal paths and that low-noise signal sources are used.