PC404A EVM User Guide

Rev A
PC404A Evaluation Module
User’s Guide
1. Introduction
The PC404A facilitates evaluation of the TAOS analog linear sensor arrays (TSL201, TSL202,
TSL208, TSL1401, TSL1402, TSL1406, TSL1410, or TSL1301) by providing the necessary
timing and clock signals to support the on-board imaging device. The designer is then free to
investigate the properties and performance of the device without having to design and construct
support circuitry. A single 5 volt regulated power supply (and light) are the only inputs
required. An oscilloscope is required for observation and analysis of the output signals.
2. Functional Description
The linear sensor array support circuitry of the PC404A consists of an oscillator, a
counter/divider and logic to provide the imager with the required clock and integration pulse
signals for operation. The oscillator is built around a TLC555 timer. The oscillator output is
inverted and fed into divider U10 to provide lower frequency options. The clock frequency may
PC404A Linear Array EVM
DVdd
2MHz Clock
1
CLK
DVdd
DVdd
R23
1
1
1
U9
470
U10
4
2
DIS
6
1
R24
Q
1
3
3
TR
CV
5
11
74HC00
1
220
2MHz
1MHz
500KHz
3
13
12
14
15
CT=0
D
Q
CL
Q
5
CLK
6
1 74HC74
DVdd
C15
180p
8
10
9
7
6
5
3
2
CLK
9
Test Points
TP10
1
74HC00
TP11
SO2
SI
11
1
CT=0
TP12
U11B
4
6
5
74HC00
1
SMD Bypass on
Reverse Side
DVdd
74HC4040
8 Pin/16 Pin Location
TP13
CLK AO1
128uS
256uS
512uS
1mS
2mS
4mS
8mS
16mS
32mS
64mS
Integration Time
Control
SO
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
U13
U11C
10
CLK
PR
74HC4040
2
2
SI
U12A
4
2
Clock Select
CLK
C14
.1
TLC555
2
1
10
2
THR
2
9
7
U11A
R
7
2
2
2
U11D
C16 C17 C18 C19
C20
C21
1
1
12
TP14
1
AO
SI
O
TSL1401
GND
74HC00
8 Pin
Jumper setting
DVdd
W1
1
2
3
Linear Array Device
TP15
GND
TSL1402
DVdd
U14
TP16
DVdd
1
DVdd
DVdd
DVdd
W2
8 Pin
Jumper setting
VCC
1
2
3
Jumper
1
1
C22
.1
2
1
C23
.1
2
1
C24
.1
2
1
C25
.1
2
1
2
SI
CLK 3
AO1 4
5
SO2 6
7
DVdd
C26
.1
1
13
TSL213
1
11
Vdd
SI
CLK
AO1
GND
SO 2
Vdd
NC
SO 1
GND
NC
SI 2
NC
AO2
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
2
1
JP28
C27
10
1
TSL1402
2
DVdd
2
R25
330
1
Draftsman Tim Flanigan
2
2
Figure 1 - PC404A Schematic Diagram
1
2
Power
1
.1
.1
.1
.1
Jumper
AO1
1
2
2
.1
2
.1
2
be selected from 2 MHz, 1 MHz and 500 kHz by moving the clock select jumper to the desired
position (see Figure 1). U10, U11, and U12 generate the serial input (SI) pulse with the proper
relationship to the clock (see Figure 2). The sensor integration time, defined by the time
between SI clock pulses, may be selected from 128uS to 64mS by placing the jumper at the
appropriate location.
The analog output (AO) pin of the linear array is routed to the AO test terminal on the right side
of the board, as are SI, clock (CLK), and serial out (SO) signals. The SO signal is generated by
the linear array device (applies to TSL202, TSL208, TSL1402, TSL1406, and TSL1410 only).
A supply terminal (DVdd) and 2 GND terminals are provided for applying +5 volts and
common ground. Power may be applied through terminal block JP28 if desired.
The analog output voltage is directly proportional to the light intensity and the integration time
up to the devices saturation level (3.5V typ). The proportionality constant is the responsivity of
the device given in (V*cm2/uW*sec). Responsivity is wavelength dependent. For the linear
arrays the responsivity will peak at about 770nm.
0
1
2
128
129
CLK
SI
1
2
128
AO
Figure 2 - System Timing (AO output for TSL1401 shown)
3. Operation
To operate the PC404A, apply 5VDC to the board using a regulated lab power supply. Connect
an oscilloscope probe to the Ao terminal and the scope ground to one of the GND terminals.
For best results, connect another probe to the SI terminal and use that signal to trigger the
oscilloscope.
Figure 3 - PC404A Silkscreen (top side)
Table 1 - W1 and W2 Jumper Configuration
DEVICE
TSL1301 / 1401R / 201R
TSL1402R / TSL202R
TSL1406R / TSL1410R / TSL1412R
TSL208
TSL210R
TSL2014
JUMPER W1
Open
2-3
2-3
Open
Open
Open
JUMPER W2
1-2
2-3
2-3
Open
Open
Open