CS5376
13. TEST BIT STREAM GENERATOR
The CS5376 includes a test bit stream (TBS) gen-
erator designed to drive an off-chip test DAC. The
TBS output can also be internally connected to the
digital filter input for loopback testing.
The test bit stream generator output is programma-
ble and the exact configuration depends on the type
of test DAC used. When used in digital loopback
mode the output will be 1-bit at 512 kHz. Many test
signal frequencies between 2 Hz and 125 Hz (in-
cluding 31.25 Hz) can be generated using the inter-
nal data set. Test frequencies between 2 Hz and 125
Hz that cannot be generated using the internal data
set can be generated by writing a custom data set.
which receives periodic 24-bit input data from the
decimation engine. The test bit stream generator
outputs a data clock to the TBSCLK pin and a 1-bit
∆-Σ modulated bit stream to the TBSDATA pin.
The test bit stream generator runs from an internal
clock set in the TBS_CFG register (0x2A). The
output clock rate on the TBSCLK pin is 1/8 the se-
lected internal clock rate. A delay can be intro-
duced to the output clock to align it with any rising
edge of the internal clock, a resolution of 1/8 the
output clock period. Data output from the TBSDA-
TA pin also has a programmable delay, up to 64 in-
ternal clock periods.
13.1 TBS Generator Architecture
The test bit stream generator incorporates a data in-
terpolation module and a digital ∆-Σ modulator
Decimation Engine
Data Bus
24b @ 1 Fs
Interpolator
24b @ 64 Fs
Digital ∆Σ Modulator
1b @ 512 Fs
TBSDATA
Figure 54. Digital TBS Data Path
13.2 TBS Pin Descriptions
TBSCLK - Pin 8
Test bit stream output clock. Output rate is 1/8 the
programmed internal test bit stream generator
clock rate. Can be delayed up to 8 internal clock pe-
riods.
TBSDATA - Pin 9
Test bit stream output data. Can be delayed up to 64
internal clock periods.
Loopback - Internal
Internal connection providing a data path from the
test bit stream generator output to the digital filter
input.
TBSCLK - Test Signal Modulator Clock Output, pin 8
A dedicated clock output pin to interface with an external ∆−Σ test DAC.
TBSDATA - Test Signal Modulator Data Output, pin 9
A dedicated data output pin to interface with an external ∆−Σ test DAC.
Figure 55. Test Bit Stream Pins
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