Texas Instruments DAC38RF80EVM Evaluation Module (EVM)

Texas Instruments DAC38RF80EVM Evaluation Module (EVM) is the circuit board for evaluating DAC38RF80/84/90 digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The evaluation module can evaluate the performance of the DAC up to the 9GSPS sampling rate. The module is designed to work with the FPGA-based pattern generator card TSW14J56EVM (Rev B and up). The available FMC connector on the Texas Instruments DAC38RF80EVM also makes it possible to interface the DAC to FPGA development boards from third-party vendors. There is also an easy-to-use software interface to control the DAC and onboard LMK04828 clock chip via SPI.

Features

  • Allows evaluation of DAC38RF80/84/90 up to 9GSPS sampling rate
  • Supports up to 12.5Gbps SerDes signaling rate across FMC
  • Two on-chip PLLs with superior phase noise to simplify system clock generation; also supports external clock mode
  • AC-coupled output with 2:1 impedance transformer for balanced-to-unbalanced conversion
  • Easy-to-use software interface and data pattern generation tools

Kit Contents

  • Power adapter
  • USB cable

Board Layout

Mechanical Drawing - Texas Instruments DAC38RF80EVM Evaluation Module (EVM)
Published: 2017-05-05 | Updated: 2025-04-09