SBOS588B December   2011  – June 2019 AFE030

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description, continued
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3  Thermal Information
    4. 7.4  Electrical Characteristics: Transmitter (Tx), Tx_DAC
    5. 7.5  Electrical Characteristics: Transmitter (Tx), Tx_PGA
    6. 7.6  Electrical Characteristics: Transmitter (Tx), Tx_FILTER
    7. 7.7  Electrical Characteristics: Power Amplifier (PA)
    8. 7.8  Electrical Characteristics: Receiver (Rx), Rx PGA1
    9. 7.9  Electrical Characteristics: Receiver (Rx), Rx Filter
    10. 7.10 Electrical Characteristics: Receiver (Rx), Rx PGA2
    11. 7.11 Electrical Characteristics: Digital
    12. 7.12 Electrical Characteristics: Two-Wire Interface
    13. 7.13 Electrical Characteristics: Zero-Crossing Detector
    14. 7.14 Electrical Characteristics: Internal Bias Generator
    15. 7.15 Electrical Characteristics: Power Supply
    16. 7.16 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 8.1 Timing Requirements
    2. 8.2 Timing Diagrams
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 PA Block
      2. 9.3.2 Tx Block
      3. 9.3.3 Rx Block
      4. 9.3.4 DAC Block
      5. 9.3.5 REF1 and REF2 Blocks
      6. 9.3.6 Zero Crossing Detector Block
      7. 9.3.7 ETx and ERx Blocks
    4. 9.4 Power Supplies
    5. 9.5 Pin Descriptions
      1. 9.5.1 Current Overload
      2. 9.5.2 Thermal Overload
    6. 9.6 Calibration Modes
      1. 9.6.1 Tx Calibration Mode
      2. 9.6.2 Rx Calibration Mode
    7. 9.7 Serial Interface
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
    3. 10.3 Line-Coupling Circuit
    4. 10.4 Circuit Protection
    5. 10.5 Thermal Considerations
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Development Support
        1. 11.1.1.1 TINA-TI™ (Free Software Download)
        2. 11.1.1.2 TI Precision Designs
        3. 11.1.1.3 WEBENCH Filter Designer
      2. 11.1.2 Powerline Communications Developer’s Kit
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Community Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary

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9.3.5 REF1 and REF2 Blocks

The REF1 and REF2 blocks create midscale power-supply biasing points used internally to the AFE030. Each reference divides its respective power-supply voltage in half with a precision resistive voltage divider. REF1 provides a PA_VS/2 voltage at the output of the PA, while REF2 provides an AVDD/2 voltage at the outputs of the Tx PGA, Tx Filter, Rx PGA1, Rx Filter, and Rx PGA2. Each REF block has its output brought out to an external pin that can be used for filtering and noise reduction. Figure 36 and Figure 37 show the proper connections of the external noise-reducing capacitors. These capacitors are optional, but are recommended for best performance.

AFE030 ai_ref1_bos588.gifFigure 36. REF1 Functional Diagram
AFE030 ai_ref2_bos588.gifFigure 37. REF2 Functional Diagram