CDB5012 CDB5012A CDB5014 CDB5016 Semiconductor Corporation Evaluation Board for CS5012, CS5012A, CS5014, CS5016 ADC’s Features General Description • The CDB5012/4/6 is an evaluation board that eases the laboratory characterization of any of the CS5012, CS5012A, CS5014 and CS5016 A/D converters. The board can be easily reconfigured to simulate any combination of sampling, master clock, calibration, and input range conditions. Compatible with CS5012, CS5012A, CS5014, CS5016 Header Connection • PC/µP-Compatible 16-Bit Parallel Data End-of-Conversion Output CS, RD, and A0 Control Inputs The converter’s parallel output data are available at a 40 pin strip header allowing easy interfacing to PC’s or microprocessor busses. Output data is also available in serial form at SCLK and SDATA coaxial BNC connectors. Selectable: • DIP-Switch Unipolar/Bipolar Input Range Burst & Interleave Calibration Modes Continuous Conversion • Adjustable Voltage Reference • Serial Data and Clock BNC Connections from Internally-Generated or • Operation Externally-Supplied Master Clock Evaluation can also be performed over a wide range of input spans using the on-board reference circuitry. Furthermore, the CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 features DIP-switch selectable unipolar/bipolar input ranges and the interleave calibration mode. Calibration can be initiated at any time by momentarily depressing a reset pushbutton. ORDERING INFORMATION: CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 D0 - D15 AIN EOC HOLD CLKIN RESET CS5012 CS5012A CS5014 CS5016 A/D Converter A0 RD CS H E A D E R SCLK SDATA VOLTAGE REFERENCE +5V Crystal Semiconductor Corporation P.O. Box 17847, Austin, TX 78760 (512) 445 7222 FAX: (512) 445 7581 GND -5V Copyright Crystal Semiconductor Corporation 1995 (All Rights Reserved) MAR ’95 DS14DB11 1 CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 Analog Input The analog input to the A/D converter is supplied through the BNC coaxial connector labeled AIN. Analog input polarity is controlled by the first position switch on the DIP-switch, SW-1. If it is on, the input is unipolar ranging from GND to VREF. If the switch is off, the input range is bipolar with the magnitude of the reference voltage defining both zero- and full-scale (±VREF). + VA- VD+ C11 + C6 C5 The A/D converter’s internal analog input buffer requires a source impedance of less than 400 Ω at 1MHz for stability. Acquisition and throughput are specified assuming a dc source impedance of less than 200 Ω. Infinitely large dc source impedances can be accommodated by adding capacitance (typically 1000pF) from the analog input to ground. However, high dc source resistances degrade acquisition time and consequently throughput. VA+ R10 SW1-4 C10 27 25 37 EOT 1 HOLD 39 SCLK 40 SDATA 26 AIN CS5012 CS5012A 20 CLKIN CS5014 CS5016 30 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 EOC CS RD A0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 38 21 22 23 R23 (optional) VD+ VA+ VAVD- R2 +5V -5V R1 R3 31 TST C12 28 VREF 32 RESET 29 REFBUF C7 U1 24 35 34 33 R8 Reset R9 VD+ SW2 VA- BP/UP CAL INTLV BW SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 R4 R5 R7 36 C3 10 C1 + VD+ VD- C4 C2 + 11 R12 R13 R11 R6 VD+ Figure 1. CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 Schematic (Reference Circuitry Appears in Figure 3) DS14DB11 2 CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 ON OFF Position 1 Bipolar Position 2 Burst Cal * Position 3 Normal Position 4 Unipolar Normal Operation Interleaved Cal Continuous Conversion Normal * NOTE: Use of BURST CAL is not recommended. Figure 2. DIP-Switch Definitions Initiating Conversions The CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 is shipped from the factory without the HOLD BNC input terminated for operation with an external sampling clock. However, location R23 is reserved for the insertion of a 51 Ω resistor to eliminate reflections of the incoming clock signal. A negative transition on the converter’s HOLD pin places the device’s analog input into the hold mode and initiates a conversion cycle. On the CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016, this input can be generated by one of two means. First, it can be supplied through the BNC coaxial connector appropriately labeled HOLD. Alternatively, switch position 4 of the DIP-switch can be placed in the on position, thus looping the converter’s EOT output back to HOLD. This results in continuous conversions at a fraction of the master clock frequency (see "synchronous operation" in the converter’s data sheet). Voltage Reference Circuitry The CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 features an adjustable voltage reference which allows characterization over a wide range of reference voltages. The circuitry consists of a 2.5V voltage reference (1403) and an adjustable gain block with a discrete output stage (Figure 3). The output stage minimizes the output’s headroom requirements allowing the reference voltage to come within 300mV of the positive supply. The A/D converter’s EOT output is an indicator of its acquisition status; it falls when the analog input has been acquired to the specified accuracy. If an external sampling clock is applied to the HOLD BNC connector, care must similarly be taken to obey the converter’s acquisition and maximum sampling rate requirements. A more detailed discussion of acquisition and throughput can be found in the converter’s data sheet. VA+ The coarse and fine trim potentiometers are factory calibrated to a reference voltage of 4.5V (a table of output code values for a reference voltage of 4.5V appears in the CS5012, CS5012A, CS5014, CS5016 data sheets). When calibrating the reference, the voltage should be measured directly at the VREF input (pin 28) or at the ungrounded lead of decoupling capacitor C9. Q1 R18 VREF R14 U2 1403 R15 C13 Coarse Adjust R19 R17 R16 U3 + OP-07 C14 R20 Fine Trim R21 + C8 C9 R22 Figure 3. Voltage Reference Circuitry 3 DS14DB11 CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 Reset/Self-Calibration Modes DGND The A/D converter will usually reset itself upon power-up. Since this function is not guaranteed, the converter must be reset upon power-up in system operation. The converter can be reset on the CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 board by momentarily depressing push-button SW-2 thus initiating a full calibration cycle; 1,443,840 master clock cycles later the converter is ready for normal operation. The converters also feature two other calibration modes: burst and interleave. The use of Burst calibration is not recommended. Interleave can be initiated by setting switch position 3 to the on position. In the interleave mode (INTRLV low), the converter appends one small portion of a calibration cycle (20 master clock cycles) to each conversion cycle. Thus, a full calibration cycle completes every 72,192 conversion cycles. The Interleave calibration mode should not be used intermittently. A more detailed discussion of the converters’ calibration modes and capabilities can be found in their data sheets. DGND D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 EOC A0 RD CS Figure 4. Header Pin Definitions The converter’s EOC and data outputs are not buffered on the CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016. Therefore, careful attention should be paid to the load presented by any cabling, especially if the 3-state output buffers are to be exercised at speed. Twisted ribbon cable is typically specified at 10pF/ft, so several feet can generally be accommodated. Parallel Output Data/Microprocessor Interface Serial Output Data The converter’s outputs D0-D15, its CS, RD, and A0 inputs, and its EOC output are available at the 40 pin header. The CS and RD inputs are pulled low through 10 kΩ resistors placing the converter in a microprocessor-independent mode. Control input A0 is pulled up, insuring the converter’s output word, rather than the status register, appears at the header. The converter’s 3-state output buffers and microprocessor interface can be exercised by driving the CS and/or RD inputs at the header. Similarly, the converter’s 8-bit status register can be obtained on D0-D7 by driving A0 low. DS14DB1 Serial output data is available at the two BNC connections SCLK and SDATA. Data appears MSB first, LSB last, and is valid on the rising edge of SCLK. Master Clock The A/D converter operates from a master clock which can either be internally-generated or externally-supplied. For operation with an external clock, the BNC connector labeled CLKIN should be driven with a TTL clock signal. The CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 is shipped from the factory with the CLKIN input 4 CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 terminated by a 51 Ω resistor to eliminate line reflections of the incoming clock. If the CLKIN BNC input is left floating, this resistor pulls the converter’s clock input down to ground, thus activating its internal oscillator. Decoupling The CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016’s decoupling scheme was designed to insure accurate evaluation of the converter’s per- formance independent of the quality of the power supplies. Each supply is decoupled at the converter with a 10µF electrolytic capacitor to filter low frequency noise and a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor to handle higher frequencies. The auto-zeroing action of the converter’s comparator provides extremely good power supply rejection at low frequencies. Depending on the quality of the system’s power supplies, the decoupling scheme could be relaxed in actual use. COMPONENT LIST 10 Ω resistor 51 Ω resistor 4.7 Ω resistor 1 kΩ resistor 560 Ω resistor 10 kΩ resistor 2.43 kΩ resistor 3.3 kΩ resistor 240 kΩ resistor 50 kΩ potentiometer 50 kΩ potentiometer 0.068 µF capacitor 0.1 µF capacitor 10 µF capacitor CS501X/511X A/D converter 1403 2.5V reference OP07 op amp 2N2907A transistor 4 pos. SPST DIP switch N.O. SPST push-button 20 pin header bulkhead BNC red banana jack black banana jack green banana jack 1" 4-40 spacer 3/8" 4-40 screw 5 R1, R2 R3 R18 R9, R14 R17 R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R13 R19, R20 R16 R21 R15 R22 C14 C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, C10, C12 C2, C4, C6, C8, C11, C13 U1 U2 U3 Q1 SW1 SW2 CON1 CON2, CON3, CON4, CON5, CON6 CON7 CON8 CON9 POST1, POST2, POST3, POST4, POST5, POST6 SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6 DS14DB11 CDB5012, CDB5012A, CDB5014, CDB5016 PCB5012-201D TOP SDATA SCLK J1 GND +5 -5 R23 R14 SW2 C13 COARSE ADJ R8 U1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 EOC AO RD CS P1 C 3 HOLD C 4 R C12 6 R9 R 10 R1 R2 R15 ON SW1 SMART Analog 1234 C5 R11 R12 R13 C1 C6 C2 C7 CDB501X Evaluation Board C9 U3 U2 R16 Q1 R17 R18 C8 C14 C10 C11 CLKIN R20 R19 R21 AIN R22 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 7 FINE ADJ ADJUSTABLE REFERENCE Figure 5. Board Layout DS14DB1 6 Smart AnalogTM is a Trademark of Crystal Semiconductor Corporation