12 Device and Documentation Support
12.1 Device Support
Texas Instruments has several software tools available at :
- See Codeloader to understand how to program the LMX2581E and the EVM board.
- See Clock Design Tool for designing loop filters, simulating phase noise, and simulating spurs on the LMX2581E.
- See the EVM Board instructions, LMX2581EVM User's Guide, for typical measured data, detailed measurement conditions, and a complete design.
- See Clock Architect for designing and simulating the LMX2581E and understanding how it might work with other devices.
12.2 Documentation Support
12.2.1 Related Documentation
See also "AN-1879 Fractional N Frequency Synthesis" (SNAA062).
12.3 Community Resources
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TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help solve problems with fellow engineers.
Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and contact information for technical support.
12.4 Trademarks
E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
12.6 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.