User's Guide
ADC12DLXX00 Evaluation Module
ABSTRACT
The ADC12DLXX00 evaluation module (EVM) is used to evaluate the ADC12DL3200 and ADC12DL2500
analog-to-digital converters (ADC) from Texas Instruments. Throughout this document, the terms evaluation
board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the ADC12DL3200EVM and ADC12DL2500EVM.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................2
Related Documentation............................................................................................................................................................3
2 Equipment............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Evaluation Board Feature Identification Summary.............................................................................................................4
2.2 Required Equipment.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Setup Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Install the High Speed Data Converter (HSDC) Pro Software........................................................................................... 7
3.2 Install the Configuration GUI Software...............................................................................................................................7
3.3 Connect the EVM and TSW14DL3200EVM.......................................................................................................................7
3.4 Connect the Power Supplies to the Boards (Power Off).................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Connect the Signal Generators to the EVM (*RF Outputs Disabled Until Directed).......................................................... 8
3.6 Turn On the TSW14DL3200EVM Power and Connect to the PC...................................................................................... 8
3.7 Turn On the ADC12DLXX00EVM 5-V Power Supply and Connect to the PC................................................................... 8
3.8 Turn On the Signal Generator RF Outputs.........................................................................................................................8
3.9 Open the ADC12DLXX00EVM GUI and Program the ADC and Clocks............................................................................ 9
3.10 Calibrate the ADC Device on the EVM.......................................................................................................................... 10
3.11 Open the HSDC Software and Load the FPGA Image to the TSW14DL3200EVM....................................................... 11
3.12 Capture Data Using the HSDC Pro Software.................................................................................................................12
4 Device Configuration............................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Tab Organization.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Low-Level Control............................................................................................................................................................ 13
A Troubleshooting the ADC12DL3200EVM........................................................................................................................... 15
B Optional ADC12DL3200EVM Configurations.....................................................................................................................16
C Revision History...................................................................................................................................................................16
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. EVM Feature Locations.............................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3-1. EVM Test Setup.........................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 3-2. Configuration GUI: EVM Tab..................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3-3. Configuration GUI: Control Tab............................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 3-4. HSDC Pro GUI........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 4-1. Configuration GUI: Low-Level View Tab..................................................................................................................13
Figure B-1. External CLK Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 16
List of Tables
Table 4-1. Low-Level Controls................................................................................................................................................... 14
Table A-1. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................15
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