Datasheet

User's Guide
SLLU128AJune 2010Revised August 2010
Sympol™ Transceiver
This manual describes the SN65HVD96 Evaluation Module (EVM). This EVM helps designers evaluate
the device performance under wire-fault and common-mode conditions, thus supporting the fast
development and analysis of data transmission systems using SN65HVD96 transceivers.
Contents
1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2
2 EVM Set-up and Precautions ............................................................................................. 2
3 Powering up the EVM and Taking Measurements ..................................................................... 4
3.1 Measurement Examples .......................................................................................... 4
List of Figures
1 Block Diagram and Sympol™ Signal States ............................................................................ 2
2 EVM Schematic ............................................................................................................. 3
3 Bridging DUT_GND with EART_GND.................................................................................... 3
4 Example for Stimulus and Probe Points with JMP4 and JMP14 ..................................................... 4
5 Transceiver Configuration for Normal Operation ....................................................................... 5
6 EVM Set-up for Normal Transceiver Operation......................................................................... 5
7 Configuration for Maximum Loading...................................................................................... 6
8 EVM Set-up for Maximum Loading ....................................................................................... 6
9 Wire-fault Simulation Using two EVMs................................................................................... 7
10 EVM Configurations: Left as Receiver EVM, Right as Transmitter EVM ............................................ 7
11 Sympol™ Signaling at 500 kbps Over 1 Meter Cable ................................................................. 8
12 Sympol™ Signaling is Unaffected by Common-Mode Voltage ....................................................... 8
13 Sympol™ Signaling is Unaffected by Cross-wire Fault ................................................................ 8
14 Top View of SN65 HVD96 EVM .......................................................................................... 9
15 Bottom View of SN65 HVD96 EVM ...................................................................................... 9
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