User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM evaluation boards. It also describes how to set up and configure the software and hardware, and reviews various aspects of program operation. Throughout this document, the terms PGA112EVM, PGA113EVM, PGA112EVM/PGA113EVM, evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM. This user's guide also includes information regarding operating procedures and input/output connections, an electrical schematic, printed circuit board (PCB) layout drawings, and a parts list for the EVM. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2 EVM Hardware Setup ...................................................................................................... 3 EVM Hardware Overview .................................................................................................. 5 EVM Software Setup ....................................................................................................... 7 EVM Software Overview ................................................................................................... 9 EVM Documentation ...................................................................................................... 13 1 Hardware Setup ............................................................................................................. 3 2 EVM Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 3 3 SM-USB-DIG Platform Block Diagram ................................................................................... 4 4 Typical EVM Hardware Connections ..................................................................................... 5 5 Confirmation of SM-USB-DIG Platform Driver Installation............................................................. 5 6 PGA112EVM Hardware (Note that the PGA113EVM is identical except for the device name) .................. 6 7 EVM Installer Files .......................................................................................................... 7 8 Install Path ................................................................................................................... 8 9 EVM Software Interface .................................................................................................... 9 10 Communication Error with SM-USB-DIG Platform .................................................................... 10 11 Read, Write, and Auto-Write Buttons ................................................................................... 10 12 Individual Bits Panel and Help w Reg Button .......................................................................... 11 13 Setting DVDD Voltage .................................................................................................... 11 14 Input Mux Configuration .................................................................................................. 12 15 Setting the Gain 16 EVM Schematic ............................................................................................................ 14 17 PCB Component Layout .................................................................................................. 15 List of Figures ........................................................................................................... 12 List of Tables 1 Contents of PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM Kit .......................................................................... 2 2 SM-USB-DIG Pin Definitions .............................................................................................. 4 3 EVM Bill of Materials ..................................................................................................... 13 Windows, Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. I2C is a trademark of NXP Semicinductors. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 1 Overview 1 www.ti.com Overview The PGA112 And PGA113 are programmable gamma-voltage generators featuring two banks of 16 programmable gamma channels and programmable, high slew rate VCOM channels. All channels are programmable through a high-speed, I2CTM interface and support up to 20-V supply-voltage operation. 1.1 EVM Kit Contents Table 1 lists the contents of the PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM kit. Contact the Texas Instruments Product Information Center nearest you if any component is missing. It is highly recommended that you check the TI web site at http://www.ti.com to verify that you have the latest versions of the related software. Table 1. Contents of PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM Kit 1.2 Item Quantity PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM PCB Evaluation Board 1 SM-USB-DIG Platform PCB 1 USB Extender Cable 1 SM-USB-DIG Connector Ribbon Cable 1 User's Guide CD-ROM 1 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments The following document provides information regarding Texas Instruments integrated circuits used in the assembly of the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM. This user's guide is available from the TI web site under literature number SBOU073. Any letter appended to the literature number corresponds to the document revision that is current at the time of the writing of this document. Newer revisions may be available from the TI web site at http://www.ti.com/, or call the Texas Instruments Literature Response Center at (800) 477-8924 or the Product Information Center at (972) 644-5580. When ordering, identify the document by both title and literature number. Document 2 Literature Number PGA112/PGA113 Product Data Sheet SBOS424 SM-USB-DIG Platform User's Guide SBOU098 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Hardware Setup www.ti.com 2 EVM Hardware Setup This section describes the overall system setup for the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM. The SM-USB-DIG Platform provides power and the digital signals used to communicate with the PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM board through software installed on your PC. An input signal and multimeter can be attached to the available connectors on the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM boards. Figure 1 shows the hardware setup. Figure 1. Hardware Setup 2.1 Theory of Operation for the PGA112 and PGA113 Hardware A block diagram of the test-board hardware setup is shown in Figure 2. The EVM board provides test points to the communication inputs. The EVM board also provides power and ground connections (from the SM-USB-DIG Platform board or an external power supply; see Section 3.4). The EVM board also provides test points for the analog inputs and output of the PGA112 (or PGA113) device. The PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM feature a test point for the VREF input of the PGA112 and PGA113, respectively. By default, VREF is shorted to ground, but can be disconnected with the removal of R2. Figure 2. EVM Block Diagram SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 3 EVM Hardware Setup 2.2 www.ti.com Signal Definitions of J1 (10-Pin Male Connector Socket) Table 2 shows the pin out for the 10-pin connector socket used to communicate between the EVM and the SM-USB-DIG. Note that the EVM uses only the I2C communication lines, VDUT (pin 6), GND (pin 8), and CTRL/MEAS4 (pin 2). Table 2. SM-USB-DIG Pin Definitions Pin on U1 2.3 Signal Description 2 1 I2C_SCL 2 CTRL/MEAS4 I C clock signal (SCL) 3 I2C_SDA1 4 CTRL/MEAS5 5 SPI_DOUT1 6 VDUT 7 SPI_CLK 8 GND 9 SPI_CS1 SPI chip select signal (CS) 10 SPI_DIN1 SPI data input (MISO) GPIO. Control output or measure input I2C data signal (SDA) GPIO. Control output or measure input SPI data output (MOSI) Switchable DUT power supply: +3.3 V, +5 V, Hi-Z (disconnected). NOTE: When VDUT is Hi-Z, all digital I/O are also Hi-Z. SPI clock signal (SCLK) Power return (GND) Theory of Operation for SM-USB-DIG Platform 3.3-V Regulator SM-USB-DIG Platform +3.3 V USB Bus from Computer USB +5.0 V TUSB3210 8052 mC w/USB Interface and UART Power on Reset Buffers and Level Translators I2C SPI Control Bits Measure Bits To Test Board To Computer and Power Supplies Figure 3 shows the block diagram for the SM-USB-DIG Platform. This platform is a general-purpose data acquisition system that is used on several different Texas Instruments evaluation modules. The details of its operation are included in the SM-USB-DIG Platform User's Guide (SBOU098). The block diagram shown in Figure 3 is given as a brief overview of the platform. 8K x 8 Byte EEPROM USB +5.0 V +3.3 V Power Switching Vdut (Hi-Z, 3.3 V, or 5 V) Switched Power Figure 3. SM-USB-DIG Platform Block Diagram The primary component of the SM-USB-DIG Platform is the TUSB3210, an 8052 microcontroller with a built-in USB interface. The microcontroller receives information from the host computer that is interpreted into power, I2C, SPI, and other digital I/O methods. During the digital I/O transaction, the microcontroller reads the response of any device connected to the I/O interface. The response from the device is sent back to the PC, where it is interpreted by the host computer. 4 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Hardware Overview www.ti.com 3 EVM Hardware Overview Using the PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM hardware requires connecting the SM-USB-DIG Platform and the EVM together, applying power, connecting the USB cable, and providing the input signal. This section presents the details of these procedures. 3.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning Many of the components on the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Customers are advised to observe proper ESD handling precautions when unpacking and handling the EVM, including the use of a grounded wrist strap at an approved ESD workstation. 3.2 Connecting the Hardware To connect the EVM board and the SM-USB-DIG Platform together, firmly slide the male and female ends of the 10-pin connectors together, as shown in Figure 4. Make sure that the two connectors are completely pushed together; loose connections may cause intermittent operation. Figure 4. Typical EVM Hardware Connections 3.3 Connecting the USB Cable to the SM-DIG-Platform Figure 5 shows the typical response when connecting the SM-USB-DIG Platform board to a PC USB port for the first time. Typically, the computer responds with a Found New Hardware, USB Device pop-up dialog. The pop-up window then usually changes to Found New Hardware, USB Human Interface Device. This pop-up indicates that the device is ready to be used. The SM-USB-DIG Platform uses the human interface device drivers that are part of the Microsoft WindowsTM operating system. Figure 5. Confirmation of SM-USB-DIG Platform Driver Installation SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 5 EVM Hardware Overview www.ti.com In some cases, the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. If this prompt appears, allow the system device manager to install the human interface drivers by clicking Yes when requested to install drivers. 3.4 Powering the EVM By default, a 0- resistor (R1) is used to short DVDD and AVDD together, with both being supplied by the SM-USB-DIG Platform. If a different supply is desired for AVDD, R1 can be removed and the supply can be connected to the AVDD and GND test points. The SM-USB-DIG Plartform can supply 5 V or 3.3 V to the EVM. 3.5 EVM Features This section describes some of the hardware features present on the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM boards. Note that these two EVMs are identical except for the device name. 3.5.1 Communication Test Points The PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM boards feature test points (CS, DIO, and CLK) for monitoring communication between the SM-USB-DIG Platform and the PGA112 (or PGA113) device, as shown in Figure 6. The test points allow external signals to be connected if the EVM is integrated into a custom application or prototype. Note that if the SM-USB-DIG Platofrm is not being used, an external power source must be connected to DVDD and AVDD. Figure 6. PGA112EVM Hardware (Note that the PGA113EVM is identical except for the device name) 3.5.2 Output Test Points Test point VOUT is used for measuring the output of the EVM. 3.5.3 Voltage Reference For simplicity, the VREF input of the EVM is shorted to ground through 0- resistor R2 by default. If a different VREF is desired, R2 can be removed. 3.5.4 Analog Input Signals Test points VCAL/CH0 and CH1 are used for connecting the input signals to the EVM, as shown in Figure 6. 6 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Software Setup www.ti.com 4 EVM Software Setup This section discusses how to install the EVM software. 4.1 Operating Systems for EVM Software The EVM software has been tested on the Microsoft Windows XPTM operating system (OS) with United States and European regional settings. The software should also function on other Windows operating systems. 4.2 Software Installation The EVM software is included on the CD that is shipped with the EVM kit. It is also available through the PGA112EVM or PGA113EVM product folder on the TI web site. To install the software to your system, insert the disc into an available CD-ROM drive and navigate to the drive contents. Locate the compressed file (PGA112-113EVM-Software), open it, find the setup.exe file (as shown in Figure 7), and run it to start the installation. The PGA112-113EVM software installer then begins the installation process. Figure 7. EVM Installer Files SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 7 EVM Software Setup www.ti.com After the install initializes, choose the directory where the program is installed; usually, the default directory is C:\Program Files\PGA112-113EVM\ and C:\Program Files\National Instruments\, as shown in Figure 8. Following this step, two license agreements are presented that must be accepted. After accepting the Texas Instruments and National Instruments license agreements, the progress bar opens and shows the installation of the software. After the installation process is completed, click Finish. Figure 8. Install Path 8 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Software Overview www.ti.com 5 EVM Software Overview This section describes how to use the EVM software. 5.1 Starting the EVM Software The EVM software can be operated through the Start menu in Windows. From the Start menu, select All Programs, and then select the PGA112-113EVM program. Figure 9 illustrates how the software should appear at launch if the PGA112EVM (or PGA113EVM) is functioning properly. Figure 9. EVM Software Interface SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 9 EVM Software Overview www.ti.com Figure 10 shows the error that appears if the computer cannot communicate with the EVM. In the event you receive this error, first ensure that the both ends of the USB cable are properly connected. This error can also occur if you connect the USB cable before the EVM is powered on (if using an external supply as described in Section 3.4). Another possible source for this error is a problem with your computer USB human interface device (HID) driver. Make sure that the device is recognized when the USB cable is plugged in, indicated by a Windows-generated confirmation sound. Figure 10. Communication Error with SM-USB-DIG Platform 5.2 5.2.1 EVM Software Features Selecting Correct EV The EVM software can be configured to communicate to either the PGA112EVM or the PGA113EVM. The Part Type selection field is used to select the correct device, as shown in Figure 11. This setting is automatically saved. Figure 11. Read, Write, and Auto-Write Buttons 5.2.2 Reading and Writing to Registers The EVM software only reads and writes to the PGA112 (or PGA113) registers at the user's command. This is accomplished with the Read All Reg and Write All Reg buttons, as shown in Figure 11. When any change is made to the configuration register, the green light is lit to show that changes are pending. Pressing the Write All Reg button writes the pending changes to the PGA112 (or PGA113). In addition, by enabling the Auto-Write button, changes are written to the configuration register automatically. The PGA112 is read only when the Read All Reg button is pressed. To verify that the PGA112 (or PGA113) successfully stored the data, read from the device after writing to the configuration register. 10 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Software Overview www.ti.com 5.2.3 Setting Individual Bits Use the Individual Bits panel to set the individual bits of the PGA112 (or PGA113) configuration register. The panel, shown in Figure 12, has a settable bank for all bits in the register. Press the Help w Reg button for information about the register. Figure 12. Individual Bits Panel and Help w Reg Button 5.2.4 Setting DVDD and AVDD The SM-USB-DIG Platform supports two logic-level voltages: 3.3 V and 5 V. Set the voltage by using the Vdut Voltage menu, as shown in Figure 13. Disable the voltage from the SM-USB-DIG Platform by toggling the Power button. Figure 13. Setting DVDD Voltage SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 11 EVM Software Overview 5.2.5 www.ti.com Setting the Input Multiplexer The input multiplexer (mux) of the PGA112 (or PGA113) device can be set by the Input Mux drop-down menu shown in Figure 14. External test points VCAL/CH0 and CH1 can be selected in this menu, as well as the various calibration inputs. Figure 14. Input Mux Configuration 5.2.6 Setting Gain Use the Gain drop-down menu shown in Figure 15 to configure the PGA112 (or PGA113) device gain value. Figure 15. Setting the Gain 12 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Documentation www.ti.com 6 EVM Documentation This section contains the complete bill of materials, schematic diagram, and PCB layout for the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM. Documentation information for the SM-USB-DIG Platform can be found in the SM-USB-DIG Platform User's Guide, SBOU098, available for download at www.ti.com. 6.1 PGA112EVM and PGA113 Bill of Materials Table 3 lists the bill of materials for both the PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM test boards. Table 3. EVM Bill of Materials Quantity Value Ref Des Description Vendor Part Number Mill-Max Manu. Corp. 851-43-010-20-001000 3M SJ61A8 Keystone Electronics 5015 Murata Electronics North America GRM155R71C104KA88D PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM 1 N/A J1 2 N/A 1, 2 11 N/A AVDD, CH1, VCAL/CH0, CLK, CS, DIO, DVDD, VOUT, VREF, GND(x2) 3 0.1 F C1, C2, C3 2 0 R1, R2 3 10 k R3, R4, R5 1 N/A CONN SOCKET 10PIN .050 R/A SNGL BUMPON CYLINDRICAL .375X.135 BLK TEST POINT, MINIATURE CAPACITOR CER .1UF 16V, 0402 RESISTOR, 0, 0402 Yageo RC0402JR-070RL RESISTOR, 10K, 0402, 1/16W, 5% Yageo RC0402JR-0710KL FB1 FERRITE BEAD, 300, .2A, 0402 Wurth 74279272 N/A U1 PG112, Zero-Drift, Programmable Gain Amplifier with MUX, MSOP-10 Texas Instruments PGA112AIDGSR N/A U1 PGA113, Zero-Drift, Programmable Gain Amplifier with MUX, MSOP-10 Texas Instruments PGA113AIDGSR PGA112EVM Only 1 PGA113EVM Only 1 SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 13 EVM Documentation 6.2 www.ti.com EVM Schematic Figure 16 shows the schematic for the PGA112EVM. Note that the PGA113 schematic is identical except for the device name. Figure 16. EVM Schematic 14 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated EVM Documentation www.ti.com 6.3 PCB Layout Figure 17 shows the layout of the components for the PGA112EVM board. Note that the PGA113EVM layout is identical, except for the device name. Figure 17. PCB Component Layout SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated 15 EVM Documentation www.ti.com EVALUATION BOARD/KIT IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation board/kit is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. Persons handling the product(s) must have electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards. As such, the goods being provided are not intended to be complete in terms of required design-, marketing-, and/or manufacturing-related protective considerations, including product safety and environmental measures typically found in end products that incorporate such semiconductor components or circuit boards. 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EVM WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 0V to 5V and the output voltage range of 0 V to 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. Applying loads outside of the specified output range may result in unintended operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM. Please consult the EVM User's Guide prior to connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative. During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than +25C. The EVM is designed to operate properly with certain components above +125C as long as the input and output ranges are maintained. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors. These types of devices can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation, please be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright (c) 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated 16 PGA112EVM and PGA113EVM User's Guide SBOU073A - February 2009 - Revised May 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright (c) 2009-2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Texas Instruments: PGA113EVM-B PGA112EVM-B