SBAU374A May   2021  – May 2022 DAC12DL3200

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Low Latency Evaluation of Receive and Transmit
    2. 1.2 Related Documentation
      1.      Technical Reference Documents
      2.      TSW14DL3200EVM and ADC12DL3200EVM Operation
  4. 2Equipment
    1. 2.1 Evaluation Board Feature Identification Summary
    2. 2.2 Required Equipment
  5. 3Setup Procedure
    1. 3.1  Install the High Speed Data Converter (HSDC) Pro Software
    2. 3.2  Install the Configuration GUI Software
    3. 3.3  Connect the DAC12DL3200EVM and TSW14DL3200EVM
    4. 3.4  Connect the Power Supplies to the Boards (Power Off)
    5. 3.5  Connect the Signal Generators to the EVM (*RF Outputs Disabled Until Directed)
      1. 3.5.1 If External Clocking is Used (Optional)
    6. 3.6  Turn On the TSW14DL3200EVM 12-V Power and Connect to the PC
    7. 3.7  Turn On the DAC12DL3200EVM 5-V Power Supply and Connect to the PC
    8. 3.8  Turn On the Signal Generator RF Outputs
    9. 3.9  Open the DAC12DL3200EVM GUI and Program the DAC and Clocks for Single Channel, NRZ Mode 2 Operation
    10. 3.10 Open the HSDC Software and Load the FPGA Image to the TSW14DL3200EVM
    11. 3.11 DxSTRB Timing Adjustment
  6. 4Other Modes of Operation
    1. 4.1 Single-Channel RF Mode 2 (2nd Nyquist Zone)
    2. 4.2 Dual-Channel Output Mode 0
    3. 4.3 Dual Channel Mode1 Setup
    4. 4.4 Dual-Channel 2xRF Mode 0 DAC Setup
    5. 4.5 Direct Digital Synthesis Mode
  7. 5Register Log File
  8. 6Device Configuration
    1. 6.1 Tab Organization
    2. 6.2 Low-Level Control
  9.   A Troubleshooting the DAC12DL3200EVM
  10.   B DAC12DL3200EVM Onboard Clocking Configuration

2.2 Required Equipment

The following equipment is included in the EVM evaluation kit:

  • DAC12DL3200 Evaluation Module (EVM)
  • Mini-USB cable
  • Power cable

The following equipment is not included in the EVM evaluation kit, but is required for evaluation of this product:

  • TSW14DL3200EVM pattern generator board, power cable, and USB3.0 cable
  • HSDC Pro software
  • Computer (PC) running the Microsoft® Windows® operating system (XP, 7, 8, or 10)
  • Two synchronized low-noise signal generators for clock inputs. TI recommends the following:
    • Rohde & Schwarz® SMA100A or SMA100B
  • Spectrum Analyzer
    • Rohde & Schwarz® FSQ with 20 GHz of bandwidth or equivalent
  • Signal-path cables, SMA-to-SMA
  • 12-V DC power source, capable of providing 3 A (TSW14DL3200EVM)
  • 5-V DC power source capable of providing 4 A (DAC12DL3200EVM)

By default, the DAC12DL3200EVM uses an external clocking solution. A few small board modifications enable the onboard clocking solution. If onboard clocking is used, no signal generators are required.