Texas Instruments DAC12DL3200EVM DAC Evaluation Module (EVM)
Texas Instruments DAC12DL3200EVM DAC Evaluation Module (EVM) is a platform for evaluating the DAC12DL3200. The DAC12DL3200 is a very-low-latency, dual-channel, 12-bit, RF-sampling digital-to-analog converter (DAC), capable of operating at sampling rates up to 3.2GSPS in dual-channel mode or 6.4GSPS in single-channel mode. DAC12DL3200 can transmit signal bandwidths beyond 2GHz at carrier frequencies approaching 8GHz when using multiple Nyquist output modes. DAC12DL3200EVM device input data is transmitted over a high-speed low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) interface.
An LMX2592 clock synthesizer and LMK04828 JESD204B clock generator are included in the evaluation module. It can be configured to provide an ultra-low-jitter DAC device clock and SYSREF for a complete clocking solution. The DAC12DL3200, LMX2592, and LMK04828 are controlled through an easy-to-use software GUI to enable quick configuration for various uses.
Texas Instruments DAC12DL3200EVM connects directly to the TSW14DL3200EVM pattern-generator hardware via the high-speed FPGA mezzanine card (FMC) connector. High-speed data converter pro software (DATACONVERTERPRO-SW) is available for pattern generation using the TSW14DL3200EVM.
Features
- The flexible transformer-coupled analog output allows for single-ended 50Ω output
- Easy-to-use software GUI to configure DAC12DL3200, LMX2592, and LMK04828 for a variety of configurations through a USB interface
- Quickly provide evaluation test patterns through DATACONVERTERPRO-SW
- Simple connection to TSW14DL3200EVM pattern generator card (sold separately)
Kit Contents
- DAC12DL3200 evaluation module
- Power cable
- USB cable
Required Equipment
- DAC12DL3200 evaluation module
- Mini-USB cable
- Power cable
- TSW14DL3200EVM pattern generator board, power cable, and USB3.0 cable
- HSDC Pro software
- Computer (PC) running the Microsoft® Windows® operating system (XP, 7, 8, or 10)
- Two synchronized low-noise signal generators for clock inputs. TI recommends the following
- Rohde and Schwarz® SMA100A or SMA100B
- Spectrum analyzer
- Rohde and Schwarz® FSQ with 20 GHz of bandwidth or equivalent
- Signal-path cables, SMA-to-SMA
- 12V DC power source, capable of providing 3A (TSW14DL3200EVM)
- 5V DC power source capable of providing 4A (DAC12DL3200EVM)
Board Layout
Related Products
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Texas Instruments LMK0482x Synthesizer & Jitter Cleaner
High-performance clock conditioner with JEDEC JESD204B support.
Texas Instruments LMX2592 Wideband Frequency Synthesizer
Low-noise, wideband RF PLL with an integrated VCO that supports a frequency range of 20MHz-9.8GHz.
Related Development Tool
Texas Instruments TSW14DL3200EVM Evaluation Module (EVM)
Tool that is used with RF-sampling & GSPS data-converter eval modules featuring LVDS interfaces.