User's Guide SLAU480A – January 2013 – Revised February 2013 AFE4400 and AFE4490 Development Guide This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation and use of the AFE44x0SPO2EVM demonstration kit. This demonstration kit is an evaluation module for the AFE4400 and AFE4490 family of devices. The family of devices are fully-integrated AFE, ideally suited for Pulse Oximeter applications. The EVM is intended for prototyping and evaluation.
www.ti.com 11 PCB Layouts and Schematics ........................................................................................... 41 11.1 AFE44x0SPO2EVM PCB Layouts ............................................................................. 41 11.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Schematics ............................................................................... 46 List of Figures 1 AFE4490SPO2EVM Demonstration Kit ..................................................................................
AFE44x0SPO2EVM Overview www.ti.com 45 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Top Layer .......................................................................................... 42 46 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Layer ...................................................................................... 43 47 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Solder ..................................................................................... 43 48 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Overlay 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ................................................
Overview www.ti.com 2 Overview 2.1 Introduction NOTE: From this point on, unless otherwise noted, AFE44x0 refers to AFE4400- and AFE4490based demonstration kits. The EVM is intended for evaluating AFE4400 and AFE4490 devices. The family of devices consist of a low-noise receive channel, the LED transmit section, and diagnostics for sensor and LED fault detection. The AFE44x0 has a highly configurable timing controller, enabling complete control of the device’s timing characteristics.
Software Installation www.ti.com 3 Software Installation The latest AFE44x0SPO2EVM PC application software (GUI) is available from the TI website at www.ti.com. Download the zipped file to a temporary directory on the PC. 3.1 Minimum Requirements Before installing the software, verify that your PC meets the minimum requirements outlined in this section. 3.1.
Software Installation www.ti.com It creates a program menu item, AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI under Programs→Texas Instruments→AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI to execute the software. The following steps ensure proper installation of the PC application. Click setup.exe and follow the prompts to continue with the installation process. Select the destination directory and click the Next button. Figure 3.
Software Installation www.ti.com Accept the NI Software License Agreement and click the Next button. Figure 4. PC Application Installation - Screen 2 Accept the license agreement and click the Next button. Figure 5.
Software Installation www.ti.com Click the Next button to begin the installation. Figure 6. PC Application Installation - Screen 4 The application software is now installed. Once the installation is complete, click the Next button to continue with the installation of Python v2.7. Figure 7. PC Application Installation - Screen 5 Once the Python v2.7 is installed, click OK. The PC application is now ready to use.
Software Installation www.ti.com Figure 8. Python Installation 3.3 Installing the USB Drivers The communication interface between the AFE44x0SPO2EVM board and PC is through the USB, using the CDC profile. A one-time installation of the USB driver is required for the communication between the AFE44x0SPO2EVM and PC application. Following the steps below ensures proper installation of the USB drivers: 1. Plugin the USB-to-mini USB cable to J4 of AFE44x0SPO2EVM and the other end to the USB port on the PC.
Software Installation www.ti.com Figure 10.
Software Installation www.ti.com 4. As shown in Figure 11, navigate to the directory where the AFE44x0.inf file is located by clicking the Browse button. The file is located at the following path: • On a Windows XP machine: – C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\USB Driver • On a Windows 7 machine: – C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\USB Driver Click the Next button to continue. The Driver file is copied to the system directory after clicking the Next button.
Running the Software www.ti.com Figure 13. Device Manager Screen The USB driver installation is now complete and the EVM is ready to use. 4 Running the Software Run the GUI software from the Start menu by selecting All Programs→Texas Instruments→AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI. Unless the hardware has been disconnected, observe messages that confirm the connection has been established and the program waits in idle mode for user input.
Running the Software www.ti.com • • • – Low Level Configuration ADC Capture & Analysis – For viewing and analyzing the raw data. % SpO2 & HR Display – Provides streaming of oxygen saturation signal along with % SpO2 and heart rate. Save – For writing data samples and analysis results to a file. Figure 15. Product Safety Warnings, Restrictions and Disclaimers 4.1.1 Device Configuration Tab The Device Configuration tab allows configuration of the various registers of the AFE44x0 device.
Running the Software www.ti.com (d) Powerdown AFE (e) Powerdown TX (f) Powerdown RX (g) Enable Slow Diag Clock (available for AFE4490 device only) (h) Enable CLKs on ALM Pin and select the following clocks to route to PD_ALM and LED_ALM pins (i) Sample LED2 and LED1 pulse (ii) LED2 / LED1 LED pulse (iii) Sample LED2 / LED1 Ambient pulse (iv) LED2 / LED1 Convert pulse (v) LED2 / LED1 Ambient Convert pulse 5. Click on Diagnostic Enable and view the Alarm status flags triggered through Diagnostic Enable.
Running the Software www.ti.com Figure 17.
Running the Software 4.1.1.2 www.ti.com Tx Stage Subtab The Tx Stage subtab under the Device Configuration tab, shown in Figure 18 for AFE4490 and Figure 19 for AFE4400, consists of the settings to: 1. Set LED1 and LED2 currents 2. Program LED current control DAC through a pull-down menu 3. Program the transmitter reference voltage through a pull-down menu (available for AFE4490 device only) 4. Select between H-bridge mode and Push-pull mode NOTE: The AFE44x0SPO2EVM does not support Push-pull mode. 4.
Running the Software www.ti.com Figure 19. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Tx Stage Figure 20.
Running the Software www.ti.com Figure 21. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Rx Stage 4.1.1.4 Timing Controls Subtab The Timing Controls subtab under the Device Configuration tab, shown in Figure 22 for AFE4490 and Figure 23 for AFE4400, consists of the following settings: 1.
Running the Software www.ti.com Figure 22. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Timing Controls Figure 23.
Running the Software 4.1.1.5 www.ti.com Low Level Configuration Subtab The Low Level Configuration subtab under the Device Configuration tab is used to directly configure the various registers of the AFE44x0 devices. Refer to the AFE44x0 data sheet (SBAS601, SBAS602) for the register details of the chip. Figure 24 shows the low-level configuration registers of the AFE44x0 devices.
Running the Software www.ti.com • Acquire the data by clicking the Capture button The captured data can be analyzed in time domain and frequency domain; the data can also be displayed in a histogram format. The ADC Capture and Analysis tab is shown in Figure 25. By selecting the Time Domain plot, the data are displayed in time domain format. The units can be converted from codes to volts using the drop-down window in the top-left corner of the GUI.
Running the Software www.ti.com 5. No. of samples = 512 Data rate (sps) = 500 Show data for the last 2 secs # of samples for FFT which is power of 2 = 512 ≤ min ( (500 x 2) , 512 ) Since (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) and If (Filter Type = None) then # of samples for FFT calc. which is power of 2 = 512 Since (# of samples for FFT calc. == No.
Running the Software www.ti.com 4.1.3 % SpO2 and HR Display Oxygen saturation (%SpO2) and heart rate (HR) are shown on the %SpO2 & HR Display tab. Figure 27 shows the % SpO2 & HR Display tab. This tab also displays the heart rate signal. Enter the total number of seconds to acquire the signal. When Measure Parameters is clicked, the heart rate signal is displayed on the waveform chart. A snapshot HR in beats per minute and SpO2 in percentage is also displayed. Figure 27.
Running the Software 4.1.4 www.ti.com Save Tab The Save tab shown in Figure 28 provides provisions to save the analysis or data to a file. By default, the data are saved to the following location: • • On a Windows XP machine – C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Log On a Windows 7 machine – C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Log Use the Directory to Save Files option to select the folder where data are to be saved.
AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware www.ti.com The Record Number saves files with the provided number in the file name. User notes can also be added to the file by typing the notes in the User Comments control. 5 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware CAUTION Many of the components on the AFE44x0SPO2EVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware www.ti.com 6pin eZ430 RF header UART SD CARD AFE4490 SPI MSP430F5529 SPI 2Mb FRAM 2Mb FRAM Memory Block MSP Reset Switch DB9 Connector Accelerometer MSP JTAG Header USB Reset Switch I2C AFE4490 Evaluation Module AFE RX 3V LDO AFE TX 5V LDO MSP430 3V LDO Batt FuelGauge Boost Converter Battery Mgmt Mini USB Battery Header Power Management Block a.
AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware www.ti.com 5.1 Power Supply AFE4490 can operate from 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx analog supply (RX_ANA_SUP), 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx digital supply (RX_DIG_SUP), 3.0- to 5.25-V Tx Control supply (TX_CTRL_SUP) and LED driver supply (LED_DRV_SUP). AFE4400 can operate from 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx analog supply (RX_ANA_SUP), 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx digital supply (RX_DIG_SUP), 3.0- to 3.6-V Tx Control supply (TX_CTRL_SUP) and LED driver supply (LED_DRV_SUP).
AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware 5.3 www.ti.com Accessing AFE44x0 Digital Signals AFE44x0 SPI interface and other digital signals with MSP430 can be accessed through the series resistor jumpers given in Table 4. Table 4. AFE44x0 Digital Signals 5.4 S. No.
USB-Based Firmware Upgrade www.ti.com 5.7 Visual Indication The blue LED (LED3) indicates the USB power connection. The blue LED (LED1) indicates that the microcontroller is busy servicing the requests from the PC application. 6 USB-Based Firmware Upgrade The firmware on the AFE44x0SPO2EVM can be changed from the PC application by selecting the Firmware Upgrade menu option on the PC application. At the end of the firmware upgrade, the system issues a reset command and reloads with new firmware.
USB-Based Firmware Upgrade www.ti.com Figure 33. PC Application Firmware Upgrade – 3 • Visually inspect the EVM and find out the device installed on the EVM. The EVM supports two devices AFE4400 and AFE4490. Browse and select the appropriate firmware binary file (example: AFE4490_EVM_FW_V1.1.txt file) and click Upgrade Firmware as shown in Figure 34.
Connector Interface www.ti.com Figure 35. PC Application Firmware Upgrade – 5 7 Connector Interface The following connectors are used for external interface to the AFE44x0 Pulse Oximeter board. • DB9 • USB mini connector 7.1 DB9 Pulse Oximeter Connector The DB9 pulse oximeter connector pin-outs are shown in Figure 36. The description of the pin-outs is provided in Table 6 Figure 36. DB9 Pulse Oximeter Connector Pin Outs Table 6.
Connector Interface 7.2 www.ti.com Mini USB Connector The USB mini connector pin-outs are shown in Figure 37. The description of the pin-outs is provided in Table 7. Figure 37. USB Mini Connector Pin Outs Table 7.
Quick Start Guide www.ti.com 8 Quick Start Guide NOTE: For all the measurements shown below, ProSim Fluke SPOT Light SpO2 Functional tester was used. • • • • • • • Install the AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI PC Software (Check the TI website at www.ti.
Quick Start Guide www.ti.com Figure 38.
AFE44x0SPO2EVM FAQs www.ti.com 9 AFE44x0SPO2EVM FAQs 9.1 EVM communicating with the PC application A quick and simple check to verify serial register write operation is to put the AFE44x0 in power-down mode. Follow the sequence to check if the GUI is communicating with the EVM. • In Device Configuration→Global Settings tab, select Powerdown_AFE • This powers down the AFE and the VCM output voltage of the AFE drops to 0 V • VCM is measured at the VCM_AFE serial jumper resistor R28 on the board 9.
AFE44x0SPO2EVM FAQs 9.3 www.ti.com Check TXP and TXM Waveforms TXP and TXM waveforms are observed at TX_P (TP23) and TX_N (TP17). Figure 40 shows TXP and TXM waveforms without connecting the pulse oximeter cable. Figure 41 shows TXP and TXM waveforms after connecting the pulse oximeter cable. Figure 40. TXP and TXM Without Pulse Oximeter Cable Figure 41.
AFE44x0SPO2EVM FAQs www.ti.com 9.4 Using an external ADC (Bypass ADC mode) (Available only for AFE4490 device) AFE4490 has a mode where the front-end analog output voltage becomes available on two pins (RX_OUTP, RX_OUTN), around a common-mode voltage of ~ 0.9 V. In this mode, the internal ADC of AFE4490 is disabled, one of the internal ADC_RESET clocks is brought out on the PD_ALM pin (PD_ALM is monitored at series jumper resistor R37).
Bill of Materials 10 www.ti.com Bill of Materials The following pages show the bill of materials (landscaped for readability). Table 8. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bill of Materials AFE4400EVM Qty 38 AFE4490EVM Qty REF DES Value or Function Description MFG MFG Part# Comments 1 1 NA 0.062"-FR4-RoHS Printed Circuit Board TI AFE44x0SPO2EVM REV.A 12 12 C1, C3, C4, C8, C9, C10, C14, C16, C20, C22, C26, C30, C31, C33, C34, C37, C38, C43, C49, C50, C53, C57, C66 0.
Bill of Materials www.ti.com Table 8. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bill of Materials (continued) AFE4400EVM Qty AFE4490EVM Qty REF DES Value or Function Description MFG MFG Part# 1 2 1 R96 1.
Bill of Materials www.ti.com Table 8.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com 11 PCB Layouts and Schematics 11.1 AFE44x0SPO2EVM PCB Layouts Figure 43 through Figure 50 show the EVM PCB layouts (landscaped for readability). Figure 43.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com Figure 44. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Top Solder Figure 45.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com Figure 46. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Layer Figure 47.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com Figure 48. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Overlay Figure 49.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com Figure 50.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com 11.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Schematics Figure 51 through Figure 55 show the EVM schematics (landscaped for readability). C6 1 AFE44x0 Y1 R20 R22 C10 0.1uF TP13 R24 R27 TP7 0R IN_N 0R IN_P VCM_AFE R28 3 DET_P 2 130R 130R 130R 1.00k TP14 R41 C12 0.01uF 1 D2 BAV99W-7-F 75V J2 R32 R36 R40 130R INM INP RX_ANA_GND VCM DNC DNC BG VSS RSVD DNC VBG C41 2.2uF C42 2.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com N1 MSP430 TC-JTAG Cable Cannot open file D:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.RELIEFONLY\My Documents\Apps & Tech\TI Projects\TC JTAG Cable.jpg MSP_DVCC J3 JTAG_TDI MSP_DVCC JTAG_TMS Y3 24MHz JTAG_TCK SBWTCLK C18 Cannot open file D:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.RELIEFO NLY\My Documents\Apps & Tech\TI Projects\TC JTAG Cable Connectors.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com L6 1 LED_DRV_SUP 2 LPS3010-103MLB 5v R76 0R Jumper C65 10uF L4 1 L5 AFE_5VTX 2 1 LPS3010-103MLB REG_VO R68 0R U8 VDD_BAT VCC_BAT R71 0R Jumper U9 R66 0R Jumper C28 10uF VBT_IN C31 0.1uF R73 0R 1 2 3 4 5 GND VIN CP2 CP1 EN VO SW OUT FB SS EPAD 10 9 8 7 6 11 AFE_VTX 4 8 R72 261k SW_LP VDD_BAT REG_FB REG_SS R75 200k LED3 Blue C63 10uF C32 10uF 2 7 9 R81 4.7k IN OUT SD ADJ NC NC DAP BYP GND 5 C36 R77 1000pF 4.02K C29 10uF C27 R79 0.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com LibMarked->Serial FRAM Changed: (2)Q=HiZ, (5)D=Input Battery Fuel Gauge Serial FRAM TP41 MSP_DVCC J5 PACK_P TP45 U10 R80 1K TP40 TP39 1 RBI PGM C33 0.1uF GPIO 2 3 C34 0.1uF SCL SCL R109 100R R108 VCC VSS SRP 100R 4 100R 5 SDA VSS1 R117 BAT C4 0.1uF U5 1 2 3 4 MEM_CS1 MEM_SOMI MEM1_W TP44 6 C37 MEM0_HOLD MEM_SCLK MEM_SIMO MSP_DVCC C66 0.
PCB Layouts and Schematics www.ti.com AFE4400 MSP430F5529 DB9 Accelerometer miniUSB 2.0 microSD Card Figure 55.
EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions: The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】 】 This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product: 1. 2. 3. Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.
EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use.
EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions: The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
【Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan】 】 This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product: 1. 2. 3. Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.
EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments. Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use.
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