TIDA-00684

High-Bandwidth Arbitrary Waveform Generator Reference Design: DC or AC coupled, High-Voltage output

TIDA-00684

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Overview

In TIDA-00684 reference design a quad-channel TSW3080 evaluation module (EVM) is developed to shows how to use an active amplifier interface with the DAC38J84 to demonstrate an arbitrary-waveform-generator frontend. The DAC38J84 provides four DAC channels with 16 bits of resolution with a maximum update rate of 2.5 GSPS. The THS3217 provides a wideband differential-to-single-ended output. The THS3095 provides a high dynamic range output of up to 26 VP-P. The LMH5401 provides a very wideband differential output. All of these paths provide a DC-coupled interface with the ability to drive 50 Ω at a high-performance level. The design also includes a reference transformer path for comparison purposes.

Features
  • Wideband (500 MHz), DC-coupled active interface, capable of 5 Vp-p signal swing
  • 50 MHz passband channel capable of 26 Vp-p signal swing
  • Wideband (1.0 GHz), DC-coupled signal path
  • All channels optimized for driving 50 ohms impedance loads
  • Available onboard clocking with an option for external clocking
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

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TIDUC44.PDF (1081 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDROV6.PDF (189 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDROV7.PDF (211 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDROV8.PDF (113 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDROW0.ZIP (4980 K)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

TIDCCY0.ZIP (829 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDROV9.PDF (2871 K)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

Products

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High-speed DACs (>10 MSPS)

DAC38J84Quad-Channel, 16-Bit, 2.5-GSPS, 1x-16x Interpolating Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

Data sheet: PDF
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

TPS621603V-17V 1A Step-Down Converters with DCS-Control™

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

TPS62420Dual, Adjustable, 600mA and 1000mA, 2.25MHz Step-Down Converter with 1-Wire Interface in QFN

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Clock jitter cleaners

LMK04828Ultra low-noise JESD204B compliant clock jitter cleaner with integrated 2370 to 2630-MHz VCO0.

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Fixed-direction voltage translators

SN74AUP1T14Low Power, 1.8/2.5/3.3-V In, 3.3-V CMOS Out Single Schmitt-Trigger Inverter Gate

Data sheet: PDF
High-speed op amps (GBW ≥ 50 MHz)

THS3091Single, high-voltage low-distortion current-feedback operational amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
High-speed op amps (GBW ≥ 50 MHz)

THS3217DC to 800-MHz, Differential-to-Single-Ended, DAC Output Amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TLV702300-mA, high-PSRR, low-IQ, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS742011.5-A, low-VIN (0.8-V), low-noise, high-PSRR, adjustable ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS7A331-A, high-PSRR, negative, adjustable low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS7A471-A, 36-V, low-noise, high-PSRR, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
MOSFETs

CSD18532Q5B60-V, N channel NexFET™ power MOSFET, single SON 5 mm x 6 mm, 3.2 mOhm

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
RF FDAs

LMH54018-GHz Ultra wideband fully differential amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
eFuses & hot swap controllers

TPS24005.5-V over voltage protection controller with 100-V input transient protection

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Design guide High-Bandwidth Arbitrary-Waveform Generator Reference Design: DC or AC Coupled Nov. 18, 2016

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