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

6.4.3 Current Steering Diodes

GUID-56829FA7-2ED1-4394-A459-78CE9BACFFDA-low.gifFigure 6-11 Current Steering Diodes

While the MOV and TVS components clamp the pulse and either dissipate or re-direct most of the energy to ground, it is also recommended to place current-steering (Schottky) diodes at the output of the PA section of the AFE031. In the unlikely event a transient surge increases the PA output pin beyond its power-supply rail, low-drop Schottky diodes can steer the current around the AFE031 safely to ground. Maintaining a low (less than 0.8 V) forward voltage drop on the Schottky diode is recommended for maximum protection. If the Schottky diode that connects the output of the PA to the power-supply rail turns on and becomes forward-biased, it is important to steer the current to ground without significantly disturbing the PA power-supply voltage. Placing a zener diode at the PA power-supply pins to ground provides a low-impedance path for surges that attempt to raise the power-supply voltage beyond the absolute maximum rated voltage for the AFE031.