SPRAC94D September   2018  – March 2022 AFE030 , AFE031 , TMS320F28075 , TMS320F28075-Q1 , TMS320F28076 , TMS320F28374D , TMS320F28374S , TMS320F28375D , TMS320F28375S , TMS320F28375S-Q1 , TMS320F28376D , TMS320F28376S , TMS320F28377D , TMS320F28377D-EP , TMS320F28377D-Q1 , TMS320F28377S , TMS320F28377S-Q1 , TMS320F28379D , TMS320F28379D-Q1 , TMS320F28379S

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1 FSK Overview
  3. 2 Hardware Overview
    1. 2.1 Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 Hardware Setup
  4. 3 Interfacing With the AFE03x
    1. 3.1 Configuring the AFE031
  5. 4 Transmit Path
    1. 4.1 FSK Example Specifications
    2. 4.2 PWM Mode
      1. 4.2.1 Software Implementation
      2. 4.2.2 Testing Results
      3. 4.2.3 HRPWM vs. EPWM
    3. 4.3 DAC Mode
      1. 4.3.1 Software Implementation
      2. 4.3.2 Testing Results
      3. 4.3.3 OFDM Ability
    4. 4.4 Porting TX to LAUNCHXL-F280049C
      1. 4.4.1 PWM Mode Specific Porting
      2. 4.4.2 DAC Mode Specific Porting
  6. 5 Receive Path
    1. 5.1 Receive Path Overview
    2. 5.2 Receiver Software Implementation
      1. 5.2.1 Initial Setup and Parameters
      2. 5.2.2 Interrupt Service Routines
      3. 5.2.3 Run Time Operation
      4. 5.2.4 Testing Results
      5. 5.2.5 System Utilization
      6. 5.2.6 Device Dependency and Porting
    3. 5.3 Tuning and Calibration
      1. 5.3.1 Setting the AFE03X's PGAs
      2. 5.3.2 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
      3. 5.3.3 Setting the Bit Detection Threshold
      4. 5.3.4 FSK Correlation Detector Library
    4. 5.4 Porting RX to LAUNCHXL-F280049C
  7. 6 Interfacing With a Power Line
    1. 6.1 Line Coupling
    2. 6.2 Coupling to an AC Line
      1. 6.2.1 Low Voltage Capacitor
      2. 6.2.2 The Ratio of the Transformer
      3. 6.2.3 HV Capacitor
      4. 6.2.4 HV Side Inductor
    3. 6.3 Coupling to DC Line
    4. 6.4 Protection Circuit
      1. 6.4.1 Metal Oxide Varistors
      2. 6.4.2 Transient Voltage Suppressors
      3. 6.4.3 Current Steering Diodes
    5. 6.5 Determining PA Power Supply Requirements
  8. 7 Summary
  9. 8 References
  10. 9 Schematics
    1. 9.1 Schematics (PWM Mode)
    2. 9.2 Schematics (DAC Mode)
  11. 10Revision History

6.2.2 The Ratio of the Transformer

Most power-line communication transformers are compact, with turns ratios between 1:1 and 4:1, low leakage inductance, and approximately 1-mH of winding inductance. This inductance in series with the high-voltage capacitor results in a voltage divider attenuating the ac mains voltage down to negligible levels at the module output.

To determine the optimal turns ratio for the transformer it must be based on the PA's capabilities of maximum output swing and maximum output current to achieve maximum power transfer into the load.

Equation 2. GUID-D2B73C20-A962-44E7-B623-D1FB4696CAF4-low.gif

There are three cases where a one limitation is dominant than the others.

  • Case 1:

    If the turns ratio of the transformer is greater than the ideal calculated value, the TX output of the AFE031 is limited by the voltage swing of the PA.

  • Case 2:

    If the turns ratio of the transformer is less than the ideal calculated value, the TX output of the AFE031 is limited by the maximum output current from the PA.

  • Case 3:

    If the turns ratio of the transformer is equal to the ideal calculated value, the TX maximum output occurs as the amplifier approaches both its maximum output voltage and maximum output current resulting in maximum power transfer to the load.

It is also important to be aware that the transformer affects the coupling emission performance of the EN50065-1 when under a 2-MHz frequency. In order to compensate, TI recommends using products from Wurth Electronik.