Texas Instruments ADC08200EVM

Overview

ADC08200EVM from Texas Instruments is an evaluation module designed to characterize the ADC08200 8-bit, 200-MSPS analog-to-digital converter in high-speed data acquisition systems. It integrates a TPS7A47 programmable LDO, CDCV304 low-skew clock buffer, and SN74AVC16244 output buffer, and supports external clocking at +12 dBm for optimal jitter performance. The EVM enables rapid validation of SNR (44 dBFS) and SFDR (53 dBFS) under coherent 55.1-MHz input conditions.

For engineers reviewing the ADC08200EVM datasheet, ADC08200EVM pinout, ADC08200EVM application, or ADC08200EVM equivalent, this page provides verified hardware configuration guidance, HSDC Pro software integration steps, jumper-controlled clock routing options, reference voltage customization paths, and measured performance benchmarks aligned with TI's SLAU715A user's guide.

Technical Context

The ADC08200EVM implements a CMOS-output, single-supply 5-V architecture with dedicated SMA analog input (J6), external 200-MHz clock input (J3), and dual-clock routing capability via JP10 and R14/R18 modifications. It uses LM8272 rail-to-rail op-amps for configurable reference voltage generation (default 0.3 V / 1.9 V).

Hardware flexibility includes onboard oscillator support (Y1 pad), FPGA–ADC clock separation, adjustable clock delay (J8–J11, 0.5–6.8 ns range), and jumper-selectable power-down (JP6) and clock source (JP2). All configurations are validated for use with the TSW1400EVM capture board and HSDC Pro GUI.

Key Specifications

Availability

ADC08200EVM is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed ADC characterization, RF receiver front-end validation, and data converter algorithm development requiring stable component supply, traceable sourcing, and full documentation support.

Supply support for ADC08200EVM includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog, embedded processing, and high-speed data converter technologies, with over 90 years of innovation in precision electronics.

The ADC08xx0EVM series belongs to TI's high-speed data converter evaluation platform family, engineered specifically to accelerate prototyping and performance validation of 8-bit, 60–200 MSPS ADCs in communications, test equipment, and instrumentation applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the ADC08200EVM?

The ADC08200EVM is a Texas Instruments evaluation module built exclusively to assess the ADC08200 8-bit, 200-MSPS analog-to-digital converter. It provides calibrated signal paths, configurable clocking, programmable voltage references, and direct interface to the TSW1400EVM capture board. The ADC08200EVM enables engineers to measure real-world SNR (44 dBFS) and SFDR (53 dBFS) under controlled 55.1-MHz input conditions using HSDC Pro software.

Which software is required to operate the ADC08200EVM?

The ADC08200EVM requires Texas Instruments' High-Speed Data Converter Pro (HSDC Pro) software to configure the TSW1400EVM capture board, select the ADC08200_cmos device profile, set the 200-MSPS output data rate, and perform FFT-based analysis. HSDC Pro must be installed before connecting hardware, and firmware updates are triggered automatically when selecting ADC08200_cmos in the GUI. The ADC08200EVM does not operate standalone-it depends entirely on HSDC Pro for control and measurement.

How do I configure the clock input for the ADC08200EVM?

For standard operation, apply a 200-MHz, +12 dBm clock signal to J3 (External ADC Sample Clock Input), with JP2 shunted at pins 2–3 to select external clock mode. To use an onboard oscillator instead, populate Y1 with a 6-pin SMD oscillator, shunt JP7 to power it, and reposition JP2 to pins 1–2. Clock amplitude, jitter, and filtering directly impact measured SNR and SFDR-TI specifies ≤500 fs jitter and recommends narrowband filtering for optimal ADC08200EVM performance.

Can the ADC08200EVM support separate clocks for the ADC and FPGA?

Yes-the ADC08200EVM supports independent clock routing by modifying the board: remove R18, add R14, and shunt JP10 at pins 1–2 to enable the second clock buffer. This allows J3 to drive the ADC while J7 delivers a synchronized but isolated clock to the FPGA. This configuration is documented in Section 4.1.2 of the SLAU715A user's guide and preserves timing integrity between signal acquisition and digital processing stages on the ADC08200EVM.

What are the default reference voltage settings on the ADC08200EVM?

The ADC08200EVM defaults to a 0.3 V bottom reference and 1.9 V top reference, generated by the LM8272 rail-to-rail op-amp network. JP8 and JP9 are shunted at pins 1–2 to enable this configuration. To switch to external references, remove both jumpers and apply voltages directly to TP5 (VRT) and TP6 (VRB); for 3 V / GND, shunt JP8 and JP9 at pins 2–3 instead. These settings directly define the ADC08200's full-scale input range and must match system-level signal conditioning.