Texas Instruments Personal Lift DAC8555EVM User Manual

User's Guide  
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DAC8555EVM User's Guide  
This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation and use of the DAC8555  
Evaluation Module (EVM). It covers all matters related to proper use and configuration  
of this EVM along with the devices that it supports. The physical printed circuit board  
(PCB) layout, schematic diagram and circuit descriptions are also included. For a more  
detailed description of the DAC8555, see the product data sheet available from the  
Texas Instruments web site at http://www.ti.com. Additional support documents are  
listed in the section of this guide entitled Related Documentation from Texas  
Instruments. Throughout this document, the acronym EVM and the phrases evaluation  
module and demonstration board are synonymous with the DAC8555EVM.  
TMS320C5000, TMS320C6000 are trademarks of Texas Instruments.  
LabVIEW is a trademark of National Instruments.  
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Overview  
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Overview  
This section gives a general overview of the DAC8555EVM and describes some of the factors that must  
be considered when using this demonstration board.  
1.1 Features  
The DAC8555EVM is a simple evaluation module designed for a quick and easy way to evaluate the  
functionality and performance of the high-resolution, quad-channel, serial input DAC8555 digital-to-analog  
converter (DAC). This EVM features a serial interface to communicate with any host microprocessor or TI  
DSP-based system.  
1.2 Power Requirements  
This subsection describes the power requirements for this device.  
1.2.1  
Supply Voltage  
The DC power supply requirement for the digital section (VDD) of this EVM is typically +5V connected to  
the J5-1 terminal or via the J3-10 terminal (when plugged in with another EVM board or interface card)  
and is referenced to ground through the J5-2 and J3-5 terminals. The DC power supply requirements for  
the analog section of this EVM are: VCC and VSS range from +15.75V to –15.75V (maximum), connecting  
through J1-3 and J1-1 respectively, or through terminals J3-1 and J3-2. The +5VA connects through  
terminals J5-3 or J3-3, and the +3.3VA connects through terminal J3-8. All of the analog power supplies  
are referenced to analog ground through terminals J1-2 and J3-6.  
The analog power supply for the device under test, U1, can be powered by either +5VA or +3.3VA by  
selecting the proper position of jumper JMP7. This configuration allows the DAC8555 analog section to  
operate from either supply power while the I/O and digital section are powered by +5V, VDD  
.
The VCC supply source is primarily used to provide the positive rail of the external output op amp, U2, the  
reference chip, U3 and the reference buffer, U4. The negative rail of the output op amp, U2, can be  
selected between VSS and AGND via jumper JMP10. The external op amp is installed as an option to  
provide output signal conditioning or to boost capacitive load drive, or for other desired output mode  
requirements.  
CAUTION  
To avoid potential damage to the EVM board, be sure that the correct cables  
are connected to their respective terminals as labeled on the EVM board.  
Stresses above the maximum listed voltage ratings may cause permanent  
damage to the device.  
1.2.2  
Reference Voltage  
The +5V precision voltage reference is provided to supply the external voltage reference for the DAC  
through the REF02 (U3) via jumper JMP8, by shorting pins 1 and 2. The reference voltage goes through  
an adjustable 100kpotentiometer, R15, in series with 20k, R16, to allow the user to adjust the  
reference voltage to its desired settings. The voltage reference is then buffered through U4A as seen by  
the device under test. The test points TP2, TP3 and TP4 are also provided, as well as J4-18 and J4-20, in  
order to allow the user to connect another external reference source if the onboard reference circuit is not  
desired. The external voltage reference should not exceed +5V DC.  
The REF02 precision reference is powered by VCC (+15V) through either terminal J1-3 or J3-1.  
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CAUTION  
When applying an external voltage reference through TP2 or J4-20, make sure  
that it does not exceed +5V maximum. External voltage references in excess of  
+5V can permanently damage the DAC8555 being tested (U1).  
1.3 EVM Basic Functions  
The DAC8555EVM is designed to provide a demonstration platform for testing certain operational  
characteristics of the DAC8555 digital-to-analog converter. Functional evaluation of the DAC8555 can be  
accomplished with the use of any microprocessor, TI DSP or some sort of waveform generator.  
Headers J2A (top side) and J2B (bottom side) are pass-through connectors provided to interface a host  
processor or waveform generator with the DAC8555EVM using a custom-built cable. These connectors  
enable the control signals and data to pass between the host and the device.  
A mating adapter interface card (5-6k adapter interface) is also available to fit with TI’s TMS320C5000™  
and TMS320C6000™ DSP Starter Kits (DSKs). This card resolves most of the trouble involved with  
building a custom cable. Additionally, there is also an MSP430-based platform (HPA449) that uses the  
MSP430F449 microprocessor, to which this EVM can connect and interface as well. For more details or  
information regarding the 5-6k adapter interface card or the HPA449 platform, please contact your Texas  
Instruments representative, visit the TI web site or email the Data Converter Applications Support Team at  
The DAC outputs can be monitored through the selected pins of the J4 header connector. All outputs can  
be switched through their respective jumpers—JMP11, JMP12, JMP13 and JMP14—for the purpose of  
stacking. Stacking allows a total of eight DAC channels to be used, provided the SYNC signals are unique  
for each EVM board stacked.  
In addition, the option of selecting one DAC output that can be fed to the noninverting side of the output  
op amp, U2, is also possible by using a jumper across the selected pins of J4. The output op amp (U2)  
must first be correctly configured for the desired waveform characteristic. For more information, refer to  
Section 3 of this user’s guide.  
A block diagram of the EVM is shown in Figure 1.  
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VCC  
VSS  
VCC  
GND  
VSS  
(J1)  
(J5)  
+3.3VA  
VDD  
GND  
VDD  
(J3A)  
(J3B)  
+5VA  
+3.3VA  
External  
Reference  
Module  
+5VA  
JMP16  
JMP8  
TP2  
RSTSEL  
RST  
EN  
(J2A)  
(J2B)  
VREFH  
JMP11  
JMP12  
JMP13  
JMP14  
DIN  
JMP15  
LDAC  
SCLK  
SYNC  
(J4A)  
(J4B)  
DAC Module  
RSTSEL  
8 CH  
4 CH  
Output  
Buffer  
RST  
VREFL  
Module  
DAC Out  
JMP5  
VREFH  
JMP4  
JMP3  
TP4  
JMP6  
TP3  
JMP9  
JMP10  
VSS  
Figure 1. DAC8555EVM Functional Block Diagram  
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1.3.1  
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments  
The following documents provide information regarding Texas Instrument integrated circuits used in the  
assembly of the DAC8555EVM. The latest revisions of these documents are available from the TI web site  
Data Sheet  
DAC8555  
REF02  
Literature Number  
SLAS475  
SBVS003  
OPA627  
OPA2132  
SBOS165  
SBOS054  
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PCB Design and Performance  
This section discusses the layout design of the DAC8555EVM PCB, describing the physical and  
mechanical characteristics of the EVM as well as a brief description of the demonstration board test  
performance procedures performed. The list of components used in this evaluation module is also  
included.  
2.1 PCB Layout  
The DAC8555EVM is designed to preserve the performance quality of the DAC8555, the device under  
test (DUT), as specified in the data sheet. In order to take full advantage of the EVM capabilities, use care  
during the schematic design phase to properly select the right components and to build the circuit  
correctly. The circuit design should include adequate bypassing, identifying and managing the analog and  
digital signals, and understanding the components' electrical and mechanical attributes.  
The primary design concerns during the layout process are optimal component placement and proper  
signal routing. Place the bypass capacitors as close as possible to the device pins, and properly separate  
the analog and digital signals from each other. In the layout process, carefully consider the placement of  
the power and ground planes. A solid plane is ideal, but because of its greater cost, a split plane can  
sometimes be used satisfactorily. When considering a split plane design, analyze the component  
placement and carefully split the board into its analog and digital sections starting from the DUT. The  
ground plane plays an important role in controlling the noise and other effects that otherwise contribute to  
the error of the DAC output. To ensure that the return currents are handled properly, route the appropriate  
signals only in their respective sections, meaning that the analog traces should only lay directly above or  
below the analog section and the digital traces in the digital section. Minimize trace length, but use the  
largest possible trace width allowable within the design. These design practices are illustrated in Figure 2  
through Figure 8.  
The DAC8555EVM board is constructed on a four-layer PCB using a copper-clad FR-4 laminate material.  
The PCB has a dimension of 43,1800mm (1.7000in) by 82,5500mm (3.2500in), and the board thickness is  
1,5748mm (0.062in). Figure 3 through Figure 7 show the individual artwork layers.  
Note: Board layouts are not to scale. These are intended to show how the board is laid out; they  
are not intended to be used for manufacturing DAC8555EVM PCBs.  
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Figure 2. DAC8555EVM PCB—Top Silkscreen Image  
Figure 3. DAC8555EVM PCB—Layer 1 (Top Signal Layer)  
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Figure 4. DAC8555EVM PCB—Layer 2 (Ground Plane)  
Figure 5. DAC8555EVM PCB—Layer 3 (Power Plane)  
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Figure 6. DAC8555EVM PCB—Layer 4 (Bottom Signal Layer)  
Figure 7. DAC8555EVM PCB—Bottom Silkscreen Image  
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Figure 8. DAC8555EVM—Drill Drawing  
2.2 EVM Performance  
The EVM performance test is executed using a high-density DAC bench test board, an Agilent 3458A  
digital multimeter and a PC running LabVIEW™ software. The EVM board is tested for linearity for all  
codes between 485 and 64741. The DUT is then allowed to settle for 1ms before the meter is read. This  
process is repeated for all codes to generate the measurements for INL and DNL.  
Results of the DAC8555EVM tests are shown in Figure 9 through Figure 12.  
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Figure 9. INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC A  
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Figure 10. INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC B  
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Figure 11. INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC C  
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Figure 12. INL and DNL Characterization Graph of DAC D  
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2.3 Bill of Materials  
The parts list, showing the components used in the assembly of the DAC8555EVM, is given in Table 1.  
Table 1. DAC8555EVM Parts List  
QTY  
PER  
MFR  
ITEM  
BOARD  
Ref Des  
R11–R14  
MFR  
Panasonic  
PART NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
Chip Resistor, 0, 1/10W, 0603  
Chip Resistor, 100, 1/4W, 1206  
1
2
4
1
ERJ-3GEY0R00V  
ERJ-8GEYJ101V  
R24  
Panasonic  
Panasonic  
Not  
Installed  
2
7
R5, R6  
ERJ-3GEYJ302V  
ERJ-3EKF1002V  
Chip Resistor, 3k, 1/10W, 0603  
R1–R4, R7, R8,  
R9  
3
Panasonic  
Chip Resistor, 10k, 1/16W, 0603  
4
5
6
1
1
1
R16  
R10  
R15  
Panasonic  
Bourns  
ERJ-3EKF2002V  
3214W-1-203E  
3214W-1-104E  
Chip Resistor, 20k, 1/16W, 0603  
Series 5T Pot., 20k, BOURNS_32X4W  
Series 5T Pot., 100k, BOURNS_32X4W  
Bourns  
Not  
Installed  
7
R17–R23  
Panasonic  
Chip Resistor, 1/4W 1206  
7
8
1
4
2
3
C12  
TDK  
TDK  
TDK  
TDK  
C1608C0G1H102J  
C1608X7R1E104K  
C2012X7R1E105K  
C3216X7R1C106M  
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1nF, 0603 C0G  
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 0.1µF, 0603 X7R  
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1µF, 0805 X7R  
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10µF, 1206 X7R  
C4–C7  
9
C10, C11  
C1, C2, C3  
10  
Not  
Installed  
2
1
C8, C9  
U1  
TDK  
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1206  
16-bit, Quad Voltage Output, Serial Input DAC,  
TSSOP-16  
11  
Texas Instruments  
DAC8555IPW  
12  
13  
14  
1
1
1
U2  
U3  
U4  
Texas Instruments  
Texas Instruments  
Texas Instruments  
OPA627AU  
REF02AU  
8-SOP(D) Precision Op Amp  
+5V, 8-SOP(D) Precision Voltage Reference  
8-SOP(D) Dual Precision Op Amp  
OPA2132UA  
Not  
Installed  
2
J1, J5  
On-Shore Technology  
ED555/3DS  
3-Pin Terminal Connector  
SMT Header, 10x2x0.1, 20-pin, .025in2  
SMT Header, 5x2x0.1, 10-pin, .025in2  
SMT Socket, 10x2x0.1, 20-pin, .025in2  
SMT Socket, 5x2x0.1, 10-pin, .025in2  
2-position Jumper_ .1in spacing  
3-position Jumper_ .1in spacing  
Testpoint, Large-Loop  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
2
1
J2A, J4A  
J3A  
Samtec  
TSM-110-01-L-DV-P  
TSM-105-01-L-DV-P  
SSW-110-22-F-D-VS-K  
SSW-105-22-F-D-VS-K  
TSW-102-07-G-S  
TSW-103-07-G-S  
5011  
Samtec  
2
J2B, J4B  
J3B  
Samtec  
1
Samtec  
6
JMP1–JMP6  
JMP7–JMP16  
TP4  
Samtec  
10  
1
Samtec  
Keystone Electronics  
Not  
Installed  
TP1, TP2, TP3,  
TP5, TP6  
5
Keystone Electronics  
Samtec  
5000  
Testpoint, Mini-Loop  
Shorting Block  
22  
16  
N/A  
SNT-100-BK-G-H  
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EVM Operation  
This section covers the operation of the EVM in detail, in order to provide guidance to the user in  
evaluating the onboard DAC as well as how to interface the EVM to a specific host processor. Refer to the  
DAC8555 datasheet for information about its serial interface and other related topics. The EVM board is  
factory-tested and configured.  
3.1 Default Settings  
The EVM is set to its factory default configuration as described in Table 2 to operate in 5V mode.  
Table 2. Factory Default Jumper Settings  
Reference  
JMP1  
Jumper Position Function  
CLOSE  
CLOSE  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
ENABLE pin is tied to DGND  
JMP2  
LDAC pin is tied to DGND. Software LDAC is used.  
RSTSEL pin is tied to DGND.  
JMP3  
JMP4  
RST pin is tied to VDD.  
VREFH is not routed to the inverting input of the op amp for voltage offset with gain of 2  
output.  
JMP5  
OPEN  
JMP6  
JMP7  
OPEN  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
Output op amp U2 is not configured for a gain of 2.  
Analog supply for the DAC8555 is +5VA.  
Onboard external buffered reference U3 is routed to VREFH.  
VREFL is tied to AGND.  
JPM8  
JMP9  
JMP10  
JMP11  
JMP12  
JMP13  
JMP14  
JMP15  
JMP16  
Negative supply rail of U2 op amp is supplied with VSS  
DAC output A (VOUTA) is routed to J4-2.  
DAC output B (VOUTB) is routed to J4-4.  
DAC output C (VOUTC) is routed to J4-6.  
DAC output D (VOUTD) is routed to J4-8.  
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J4-1 is connected to the noninverting input of the output op amp U2.  
J4-5 is connected to the output of the op amp U2.  
3.2 Host Processor Interface  
The host processor drives the DAC. Thus, proper DAC operation depends on a successful configuration  
between the host processor and the EVM board. In addition, properly written code is also required to  
operate the DAC.  
As discussed earlier, a custom cable can be made specific to the host interface platform. The EVM allows  
interface to the host processor through header connector J2 for the serial control signals and the serial  
data input. The output can be monitored through header connector J4.  
An interface adapter card is also available for specific TI DSP DSKs as well as an MSP430-based  
microprocessor (see Section 1.3 of this manual). Using the interface card alleviates the tedious task of  
building customized cables and allows easy configuration of a simple evaluation system.  
The DAC8555 interfaces with any host processor capable of handling SPI protocols or the popular TI  
DSPs. For more information regarding the DAC8555 data interface, please refer to the DAC8555  
datasheet.  
3.3 EVM Stacking  
Stacking multiple EVMS is possible if there is a need to evaluate two DAC8555s, yielding a total of eight  
output channels. A maximum of two EVMs can be stacked since the output terminal, J4, dictates the  
number of DAC channels that can be connected without colliding. Table 3 shows how the DAC output  
channels are mapped into the output terminal, J4, with respect to the jumper positions of JMP11, JMP12,  
JMP13, and JMP14.  
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Table 3. DAC Output Channel Mapping  
Reference  
Jumper Position  
Function  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
1-2  
2-3  
DAC output A (VOUTA) is routed to J4-2.  
DAC output A (VOUTA) is routed to J4-10.  
DAC output B (VOUTB) is routed to J4-4.  
DAC output B (VOUTB) is routed to J4-12.  
DAC output C (VOUTC) is routed to J4-6.  
DAC output C (VOUTC) is routed to J4-14.  
DAC output D (VOUTD) is routed to J4-8.  
DAC output D (VOUTD) is routed to J4-16.  
JMP11  
JMP12  
JMP13  
JMP14  
In order to allow exclusive control of each EVM, different SYNC signals must be selected for each  
DAC8555. This difference is not easily accomplished as it involves hardware alterations. The EVM board  
that sits on the bottom of the stack can use the SYNC signal coming from J2B-7. The pin of J2A-7 can be  
cut so that the SYNC signal coming from the bottom EVM board in the stack does not pass through. The  
EVM board that sits on top can use the CNTL signal coming from J2-1. The signal of J2-1 must be  
jumpered across to J2-7 of the EVM board that sits on the top of the stack. The LDAC, SYNC and  
ENABLE control signals are shared. The DAC8555 only responds when the correct SYNC signal is  
generated.  
The raw outputs of the DAC can be probed through the even numbered pins of J4, the output terminal,  
which also provides mechanical stability when stacking or plugging into any interface card. In addition, it  
provides easy access for monitoring up to eight DAC channels when stacking two EVMs together.  
3.4 Output Op Amp  
The DAC8555EVM includes an optional signal conditioning circuit for the DAC output through an external  
operational amplifier, U2. The output op amp is set to unity gain configuration by default. Only one DAC  
output channel can be monitored at any given time. JMP15 selects which pin of J4 is the input. Either J4-1  
or J4-3 can be used as the op amp signal input. The default setting for JMP15 selects J4-1. A shorting  
jumper can be placed between one of the DAC outputs and the op amp input. For example, a jumper  
across J4-1 and J4-2 places the DAC A output as the input for the op amp if board jumpers are in the  
default position. If JMP15 is in the alternate position, then a shorting block between J4-3 and J4-2 makes  
the DAC B output the input to the op amp.  
The output of U2 passes through JMP16. In the default position, the output connects to J4-5. When  
JMP16 is in the alternate position, the output from U2 connects to J4-7. The output can be monitored  
from, or passed to, another device from the J4 connector.  
The jumper arrangement of JMP15 and JMP16 connecting to J4 allows U2 to be used in the stacked  
board arrangement discussed above in Section 3.3.  
The following subsections describe the different configurations of the output amplifier, U2.  
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3.4.1  
Unity Gain Output  
The buffered output configuration can be used to prevent loading of the DAC8555, though it may add  
some slight distortion because of the feedback resistor and capacitor. The feedback circuit can be altered  
by simply desoldering R8 and C12 and replacing them with components of desired value. If desired, R8  
and C12 can be removed altogether by replacing R8 with a 0resistor.  
Table 4 shows the jumper setting for the unity gain configuration of the DAC external output buffer in  
unipolar or bipolar mode.  
Table 4. Unity Gain Output Jumper Settings  
Jumper Setting  
Reference  
JMP5  
Unipolar  
Open  
2-3  
Bipolar  
Open  
1-2  
Function  
Disconnect VREFH from the inverting input of the op amp.  
Supplies VSS to the negative rail of the op amp or ties it to AGND.  
Disconnect negative input of op amp from the gain resistor, R9.  
JMP10  
JMP6  
Open  
Open  
3.4.2  
Output Gain of 2  
There are two types of configurations that will yield an output gain of 2, depending on the setup of jumpers  
JMP5 and JMP6. These configurations allow the user to choose whether the DAC output will use VREF  
as an offset. Table 5 shows the proper jumper settings of the EVM for the DAC8555 output gain of 2.  
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Table 5. Output Gain of 2 Jumper Settings  
Jumper Setting  
Reference  
Unipolar  
Bipolar  
Function  
Inverting input of the output op amp U2 is connected to VREFH for use as its offset  
voltage with a gain of 2. JMP6 must be open.  
Close  
Close  
JMP5  
VREFH is disconnected from the inverting input of the output op amp U2. JMP6 must be  
closed.  
Open  
2-3  
Open  
1-2  
Supplies power, VSS, to the negative rail of op amp U2 for bipolar mode, or ties it to  
AGND for unipolar mode.  
JMP10  
JMP6  
Configures op amp U2 for a gain of 2 output without a voltage offset. JMP5 must be  
open.  
Close  
Open  
Close  
Open  
Inverting input of op amp U2 is disconnected from the gain resistor, R9. JMP5 must be  
closed.  
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3.4.3  
Capacitive Load Drive  
It may be required to drive a wide range of capacitive loads. However, under certain conditions, all op  
amps may become unstable, depending on the op amp configuration, gain, and load value. These factors  
are just few of the issues that can affect op amp stability and should be considered during implementation.  
In unity gain configuration, the OPA627 op amp (U2) performs very well with very large capacitive loads.  
Increasing the gain enhances amplifier ability to drive even more capacitance, and adding a load resistor  
even improves the capacitive load drive capability.  
Table 6 shows the jumper setting configuration for a capacitive load drive.  
Table 6. Capacitive Load Drive Output Jumper Settings  
Jumper Setting  
Reference  
Unipolar  
Bipolar  
Function  
JMP5  
Open  
Open  
VREFH is disconnected from the inverting input of the output op amp U2.  
Supplies power, VSS, to the negative rail of op amp U2 for bipolar mode, or ties it to AGND  
for unipolar mode.  
JMP10  
JMP6  
2-3  
1-2  
Capacitive load drive output of DAC is routed to pin 2 of JMP6 and may be used as the  
output terminal.  
Open  
Open  
3.5 Optional Signal Conditioning Op-Amp (U4B)  
One half of the OPA2132 dual package op amp (U4) is used for reference buffering (U4A), while the other  
half is unused. This unused op amp (U4B) is left for whatever op amp circuit application the user desires  
to implement. The 1206 footprint for the resistors and capacitors surrounding the U4B op amp are not  
populated and are made available for easy configuration. Test points TP5 and TP6 are not installed, so it  
is up to the user on how to connect the (±) input signals to this op amp. No test point has been made  
available for the output because of space restrictions, but a wire can be soldered to the output of the op  
amp via an unused component pad that connects to it. The op amp circuit can be configured by populating  
the corresponding components to those that match the circuit design while leaving all other unused  
component footprints unpopulated.  
3.6 Jumper Settings  
Table 7 shows the function of each specific jumper setting of the EVM.  
Table 7. Jumper Settings and Functions  
Reference  
Jumper Setting(1)  
Function  
ENABLE pin is set high through pull-up resistor R1. ENABLE can be driven by GPIO2,  
J2-8.  
JMP1  
ENABLE pin is set low and DAC is enabled.  
LDAC pin is set high through pull-up resistor R2. LDAC can be driven by GPIO0, J2-2.  
LDAC pin is set low and DAC update is accomplished via software.  
JMP2  
JMP3  
RSTSEL pin is set high through pull-up resistor R3. RSTSEL can be driven by GPIO4,  
J2-14.  
RSTSEL pin is set low.  
(1)  
Indicates the corresponding pins that are shorted or closed.  
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Table 7. Jumper Settings and Functions (continued)  
Reference  
Jumper Setting(1)  
Function  
RST pin is set high through pull-up resistor R4. RST can be driven by GPIO5, J2-19.  
RST pin is set low.  
JMP4  
JMP5  
JMP6  
Disconnects VREFH to the inverting input of the op amp U2.  
Connects VREFH to the inverting input of the op amp U2.  
Disconnects the inverting input of the op amp U2 from the gain resistor, R9.  
Connects the inverting input of the op amp U2 from the gain resistor, R9 for output gain of  
2.  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
+5V analog supply is selected for AVDD  
.
JMP7  
JMP8  
+3.3V analog supply is selected for AVDD  
.
Routes the adjustable, buffered, onboard +5V reference to the VREFH input of the  
DAC8555.  
Routes the user-supplied reference from TP2 or J4-20 to the VREFH input of the  
DAC8555.  
VREFL is tied to AGND.  
JMP9  
Routes the user-supplied negative reference from TP3 or J4-18 to the VREFL input of the  
DAC8555. This voltage should be within the range of 0V to VREFH.  
Negative supply rail of the op amp U2 is powered by VSS for bipolar operation.  
Negative supply rail of the op amp U2 is tied to AGND for unipolar operation.  
Routes VOUTA to J4-2.  
JMP10  
JMP11  
Routes VOUTA to J4-10.  
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Table 7. Jumper Settings and Functions (continued)  
Reference  
Jumper Setting(1)  
Function  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Routes VOUTB to J4-4.  
JMP12  
JMP13  
JMP14  
JMP15  
JMP16  
Routes VOUTB to J4-12.  
Routes VOUTC to J4-6.  
Routes VOUTC to J4-14.  
Routes VOUTD to J4-8.  
Routes VOUTD to J4-16.  
Routes J4-1 to U2 noninverting input.  
Routes J4-3 to U2 noninverting input.  
Routes U2 output to J4-5.  
Routes U2 output to J4-7.  
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REVISION HISTORY  
ENGINEERING CHANGE NUMBER  
REV  
APPROVED  
JMP7  
+5VA  
+3.3VA  
VDD  
VCC  
AVDD  
D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
C11  
1uF  
VDD  
R1  
R2  
R3  
10K  
R4  
R5  
NI  
R6  
NI  
10K  
10K  
10K  
C5  
C2  
R14  
0
0.1uF 10uF  
U2_+IN  
JMP5  
3
2
U2  
C7  
C3  
10uF  
0.1uF  
R24  
U2_OUT  
6
100  
U2_-IN  
OPA627AU  
1
2
U1  
AVDD  
4
12  
3
JMP15  
OPA IN  
IO_V/DVDD  
VrefH  
R7  
10K  
J4A  
VrefH  
VrefL  
LDAC  
ENABLE  
16  
15  
14  
13  
2
4
6
1
3
5
7
VSS  
LDAC  
A0(+)  
A1(+)  
A2(+)  
A3(+)  
A4  
A5  
A6  
A7  
REF-  
REF+  
A0(-)  
A1(-)  
A2(-)  
JMP11  
1
2
3
ENABLE  
RSTSEL  
RST  
5
OUT_A  
OUT_B  
8
VrefL  
A3(-)  
JMP10  
RSTSEL  
RST  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
9
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
VCOM  
AGND  
AGND  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
OUT A  
JMP12  
C10  
1uF  
-REFin  
+REFin  
1
2
3
R11  
R12  
0
0
SDI  
11  
10  
9
Din  
R8  
1
2
7
8
VoutA  
VoutB  
VoutC  
VoutD  
SCLK  
SYNC  
10K  
OUTPUT HEADER  
SCLK  
SYNC  
OUT B  
JMP13  
C12  
OUT_C  
OUT_D  
1
2
3
1nF  
R9  
J4A (TOP) = SAM_TSM-110-01-L-DV-P  
J4B (BOTTOM) = SAM_SSW-110-22-F-D-VS-K  
6
GND  
JMP6  
2
1
DAC8555IPW  
OUT C  
JMP14  
10K  
1
2
3
VCC  
OUT D  
JMP16  
OPA OUT  
VCC  
U3  
VIN  
TP1  
2
6
5
VOUT  
TRIM  
C6  
0.1uF  
REF OUT  
3
TEMP  
C1  
10uF  
C4  
0.1uF  
REF02AU  
R15  
2
3
2
1
100K  
JMP8  
1
1
3
U4A  
OPA2132UA  
2
3
R10 20K  
VrefH  
R16  
20k  
TP2  
+REFin  
-REFin  
J2A  
CNTL GPIO0  
CLKX DGND  
CLKR GPIO1  
EXTERNAL  
REFERENCE  
LDAC  
1
3
5
7
9
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
SCLK  
SYNC  
SDI  
TP3  
NOTE: Voltage range of -REFin input should not exceed  
0 - VrefH.  
R13  
0
ENABLE  
RSTSEL  
JMP9  
3
FSX  
FSR  
DX  
DR  
INT  
GPIO2  
DGND  
GPIO3  
GPIO4  
SCL  
2
1
VrefL  
TP4  
TOUT DGND  
GPIO5 SDA  
C8  
RST  
AGND  
DAUGHTER-SERIAL  
NI  
R17  
NI  
J2A (TOP) = SAM_TSM-110-01-L-DV-P  
J2B (BOTTOM) = SAM_SSW-110-22-F-D-VS-K  
R18  
NI  
U4B  
R19 NI  
R20 NI  
TP5  
+Vin  
TP6  
-Vin  
5
R23  
NI  
7
6
+3.3VD +1.8VD +5VA VCC  
VSS  
-5VA +3.3VA VDD  
J1  
J5  
OPA2227UA  
J3A  
+VA  
R21  
NI  
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
R22  
NI  
-VA  
-5VA  
+5VA  
ti  
DGND AGND  
+1.8VD VD1  
+3.3VD +5VD  
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VDD  
+5VA  
VCC = +15V Analog  
TITLE  
ENGINEER J. PARGUIAN  
VDD = +2.7V to +5.0V Digital  
VSS = 0V to -15V Analog  
DAC8555EVM  
J3A (TOP) = SAM_TSM-105-01-L-DV-P  
J3B (BOTTOM) = SAM_SSW-105-22-F-D-VS-K  
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