THS4501EVM User’s Guide June 2002 HPL SLOU128
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EVM WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 5 V and the output voltage range of +5 V and –5 V. Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible damage to the EVM. If there are questions concerning the input range, please contact a TI field representative prior to connecting the input power.
Information About Cautions and Warnings Preface About This Manual This manual provides information about using the THS4501 fully differential amplifier on evaluation module PCB marked with Edge # 6439396. Additionally, this document provides a good example of PCB design for high-speed applications. The user should keep in mind the following points. - The design of the high speed amplifier PCB is a sensitive process. - The user must approach the PCB design with care and awareness.
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Contents 1 Introduction and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Evaluation Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 THS4501EVM Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 1−1. 2−1. 2−2. 3−1. 3−2. 3−3. 5−1. 5−2. 5−3. Schematic of the Populated Circuit on the EVM (Default Configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply Connection for ±5 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signal Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-Ended In/Single-Ended Out, Utilizing Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 The Texas Instruments THS4501 evaluation module (EVM) helps designers evaluate the performance of the THS4501 fully differential operational amplifier (FDA). Also, this EVM is a good example of high speed PCB design. This document details the THS4501EVM.
Description 1.1 Description The THS4501EVM provides a platform for developing high speed FDA application circuits. It contains the THS4501 high speed FDA, a number of passive components, and various features and footprints that enable the user to experiment, test, and verify various operational amplifier circuit implementations. The PC board measures 3.08 by 2.42 inches. 1.
EVM Default Configuration 1.4 EVM Default Configuration As delivered, the EVM has a fully functional example circuit; just add power supplies, a signal source, and monitoring instrument. See Figure 1−1 for the default schematic diagram. The user can change the gain by changing the ratios of the feedback and gain resistors (see the device data sheet for recommended resistor values). The complete EVM schematic in Chapter 5 shows all component locations.
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Chapter 2 !" This section describes how to connect the THS4501EVM to test equipment. It is recommended that the user connect the EVM as described in this section to avoid damage to the EVM or the THS4501 installed on the board. Topic Page 2.1 Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2.2 Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2.3 Function Generator Setup .
Required Equipment 2.1 Required Equipment - One dual-output dc power supply (±5 V, 1 A output minimum) - Two dc current meters with resolution to 1 mA and capable of the maximum current the dc power supply can supply. - 50-Ω source impedance function generator (1 MHz, 10 VPP sine wave) - Oscilloscope (50-MHz bandwidth minimum, 50-Ω input impedance) - Three BNC-to-SMA cables - BNC-to-BNC cable - Five banana-to-banana wires; 4 red, 1 black 2.
Function Generator Setup 2.3 Function Generator Setup Note: The oscilloscope channels (CH1 and CH2) must be set to 50-Ω input impedance for proper results. 1) Connect the function generator to oscilloscope channel 1. 2) Set vertical channels 1 and 2 of the oscilloscope to 0.2 V/division and the time-base to 0.1 µs/division. 3) Set the function generator to generate a 1-MHz, ±0.5 V (1 VPP) sine wave with no dc offset. 4) Verify that the output is 1 MHz, ±0.5 V (1 VPP).
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Chapter 3 !" # Example applications are presented in this chapter. These applications demonstrate the most popular circuits to the user, but many other circuits can be constructed. The user is encouraged to experiment with different circuits, exploring new and creative design techniques. After all, that is the function of an evaluation board. Topic Page 3.1 Single-Ended In/Single-Ended Out, Utilizing Transformer . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3.
Single-Ended In/Single-Ended Out, Utilizing Transformer 3.1 Single-Ended In/Single-Ended Out, Utilizing Transformer The fully differential amp output can be monitored by a single-ended instrument at J4. The THS4501EVM utilizes Mini-Circuits CD542 footprint transformers to make the fully differential-to-single-ended conversion. An ADP4−1WT transformer is installed on the board.
Single-Ended to Fully Differential Application Figure 3−2. Single Supply Operation TP1 Vocm R4 392W C13 1 mF J1 Vin− C1 0 +VS R2 3 374W 1 − 2 Vocm 4 8 + 5 R1 56.2W C2 0 R3 402W 6 U1 R6 0 J2 Vout+ R7 0 J3 Vout− THS4501 R17 0 R5 392W Figure 3−3. Output of a Ground Referenced, Single-Supply Application 3 Volts 2 1 0 −1 0 500 n 1Ω t − Time − s Note that a small offset is present on the input voltage.
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Chapter 4 $ #% & ' ( ) * The THS4501 EVM layout has been designed for use with high-speed signals and can be used as an example when designing PCBs incorporating the THS4501. Careful attention has been given to component selection, grounding, power supply bypassing, and signal path layout. Disregarding these basic design considerations could result in less than optimum performance of the THS4501 high-speed operational amplifier.
Circuit pathways should be made as symmetrical as possible for both feedback pathways to minimize second and other even harmonic content. The printed-circuit board that is used with PowerPAD packages must have features included in the design to remove the heat from the package efficiently. As a minimum, there must be an area of solder-tinned-copper underneath the PowerPAD package. This area is called the thermal land.
Chapter 5 !" + This chapter describes the EVM hardware. It includes the EVM parts list, and printed circuit board layout. Table 5−1. THS4501EVM Bill of Materials Item Description SMD Size Reference Designator PCB Qty. Manufacturer’s Part Number Distributor’s Part Number 1 CAP, 6.8 µF, tanatalum, 35 V, 10% D C8, C11 2 (AVX) TAJD685K035R (Garrett) TAJD685K035R 2 CAP, 0.
Item Description SMD Size Reference Designator PCB Qty. Manufacturer’s Part Number Distributor’s Part Number 17 Jack, banana receptacle, 0.25” diameter hole J5, J7, J8 3 (HH Smith) 101 (Newark) 35F865 18 Connector, SMA PCB Jack J1, J2, J3, J4, J6 5 (Amphenol) 901−144−8RFX (Newark) 01F2208 19 Standoff, 4−40 Hex, 0.625” Length 4 (Keystone) 1804 (Allied) 839−2089 20 Screw, Phillips, 4−40, 0.
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Figure 5−3. Schematic Diagram VCC+ TP2 VCC+ PD − TP1 Vocm * J1 Vin− J6 Vin+ R17 0 R16 R4 * R1 56.2 W C2 0 * C4 * R14 C1 0 J7 GND R15 R13 C13 1m F TP3 TP4 TP5 392 W +VS 3 R2 374 W R3 402 W 6 R6 0W 4 5 THS4501 −VS R5 * J2 Vout+ U1 1 − 2 Vocm 8 + C14 * R8 * 340W C7 C6 340 W C5 R7 0 W * * R9 4 T1 3 J4 Vout 5 R10 R11 280W * 6 1 ADP4 −1WT J3 Vout − 392 W C3 * J8 +VS Note: 5-4 + C8 6.8m F C9 0.1m F C10 * +VS J5 −VS + C11 6.8m F C12 0.
