MicroChip Manual
MicroChip Manual
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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 6
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 7
The Microchip Website.......................................................................................... 7
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 7
Document Revision History ................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 What is the MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Board (ADM00707)? ............ 9
1.3 What is the MCP37XXX High-Speed Pipeline ADC
Data Capture Card (ADM00506)? .......................................................... 11
1.4 What is the Pipeline ADC Utility Software? .................................................. 13
1.5 MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit Requirements ................................... 14
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit Features ........................................... 15
2.2 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 16
2.2.1 Configuration Requirements ...................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Power Input Connection ............................................................................ 16
2.2.3 Evaluation Kit Set-Up ................................................................................ 17
2.2.4 Input/Output Optimization .......................................................................... 19
Preface
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
All documentation becomes dated, and this manual is no exception. Microchip tools and
documentation are constantly evolving to meet customer needs, so some actual dialogs
and/or tool descriptions may differ from those in this document. Please refer to our website
(www.microchip.com) to obtain the latest documentation available.
Documents are identified with a DS number. This number is located on the bottom of each
page, in front of the page number. The numbering convention for the DS number is
DSXXXXXXXXA, where XXXXXXXX is the document number and A is the revision level
of the document.
For the most up-to-date information on development tools, see the MPLAB IDE online help.
Select the Help menu, and then Topics to open a list of available online help files.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit. Items discussed in this chapter include:
Document Layout
Conventions Used in this Guide
Recommended Reading
The Microchip Website
Customer Support
Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit to
demonstrate the performance of the MCP37X1X-200 device family. The manual layout
is as follows:
Chapter 1. Product Overview Important information about the
MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit.
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation Includes instructions on how to get
started with the MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit.
Appendix A. Schematics and Layouts Refer to the board's web page for
the complete Schematics and Layouts.
Appendix B. Bill of Materials (BOM) Refer to the board's web page for the
complete Bill of Materials.
RECOMMENDED READING
This user's guide describes how to use the MCP37X1X-200 12-Bit Evaluation Kit.
Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are
available and recommended as supplemental reference resources.
MCP37211-200/MCP37D11-200 Data Sheet 200 Msps, 12-Bit Low-Power
ADC with 8-Channel MUX (DS20005355)
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Users of Microchip products can receive assistance through several channels:
Distributor or Representative
Local Sales Office
Field Application Engineer (FAE)
Technical Support
Customers should contact their distributor, representative or field application engineer
(FAE) for support. Local sales offices are also available to help customers. A listing of
sales offices and locations is included in the back of this document.
Technical support is available through the website at:
http://www.microchip.com/support.
NOTES:
MCP37XXX PC GUI
MCP37X1X-200 Data Capture (Pipeline ADC
Signal USB
Evaluation Board Card Board Utility Software)
Input
(Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3)
MCP37D11-200
FIGURE 1-4: Pipeline ADC Utility Software Displaying a Typical FFT Waveform.
The Pipeline ADC Utility software is available for download on Microchips website. For
instructions on using the GUI, refer to the softwares supporting documentation
included with the installation file, as well as within the application Help menu.
WARNING
Avoid connecting a power supply with a voltage greater than 5V. Doing so can damage
the voltage regulators, requiring them to be replaced.
WARNING
Avoid applying an input signal while the board is powered off. This may damage the input
baluns! If a high second harmonic is seen, it is likely that these baluns need to be replaced.
Regulator
Switches
Data Capture
Card Reset
Switch
USB
Analog Input
Inputs
Power
Supply
Input (5V)
FIGURE 2-1: Evaluation Kit - The evaluation board connected to the data capture card.
2.2.4 Input/Output Optimization
2.2.4.1 OPTIMIZING THE CLOCK CONNECTION
The evaluation board does not come with a clock source for the device. The user must
provide a clock source in order to run this evaluation board. The user has the following
options:
Using Microchips 200 MHz Clock Source Evaluation Boards:
- Microchips ADM00725 or ADM00791 evaluation boards may be connected to
the external clock SMA input (See Figure 2-1). These boards were developed
as an optimized clock source for Microchips High-Speed ADCs. For more
information, refer to the board web page.
Using a signal generator:
- A clean and low-jitter clock signal can be connected to the external clock SMA
input. For the signal generation, Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A or Agilent
Technologies HP8644B signal generators can be used. To ensure that a clean
and low-jitter clock signal is provided, the user should interpose a band-pass
filter to reduce the harmonics coming from the signal source. A 200 MHz
band-pass filter, such as KC4T-200M-10P-50-3A from TTE Inc., is
recommended. A high-jitter or unfiltered clock source will reduce achievable
SNR at higher input frequencies.
Using a Crystal Oscillator on the board:
- An unpopulated footprint is available on the board where the user can place a
crystal oscillator. For a single-ended clock, refer to the instructions in Example
1. For a differential clock, refer to the instructions in Example 2. The user may
also choose to place another type of clock as well. Note that the component
values given below are for example only and may vary depending on the
exact clock source used.
Example 1
A clock oscillator with a single-ended output may be populated on Y2. The use of a
Microchip oscillator is recommended, such as the MXT573ABC200M000 for a 200
MHz clock. In this case, proceed to make the following modifications:
1. Remove R36
2. Populate R89 with a 499 resistor
3. Populate C106 with a 15 pF capacitor.
Example 2
A clock oscillator with a differential LVPECL output may be populated on Y2. The use
of a Microchip oscillator is recommended, such as the MXT575ABA200M000 for a 200
MHz clock. In this case, proceed to make the following modifications:
1. Remove R36 and R136
2. Populate R89 and R90 with a 210 resistor
3. Populate C105 and C106 with a 22 pF capacitor.
Note: If one of the analog inputs appears to not work properly, exhibiting issues
such as a high 2nd harmonic or substantially lower fundamental power, it is
likely that the baluns on that input network are damaged. Replacing them
should resolve these issues.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Refer to the board's web page for the complete Schematics and Layouts.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Refer to the boards web page for the complete Bill of Materials.