Slau 480 C

User's Guide
SLAU480C – January 2013 – Revised May 2014
AFE4400 and AFE4490 Development Guide
This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the AFE44x0SPO2EVM
demonstration kit. This demonstration kit is an evaluation module (EVM) for the AFE4400 and AFE4490
family of devices. The family of devices are fully-integrated AFE, ideally suited for pulse oximeter
applications. The EVM is intended for prototyping and evaluation. This user’s guide includes a complete
circuit description, schematic diagram, and bill of materials.
The following related documents are available through the Texas Instruments website at www.ti.com.
Device Literature Number

AFE4400 SBAS601
AFE4490 SBAS602
Contents
1 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Overview ............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Important Disclaimer Information ................................................................................. 2
2 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
2.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Kit Contents................................................................................. 3
2.3 Features Supported in this Version .............................................................................. 3
3 Software Installation ......................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................ 4
3.2 Installing the Software (PC Application) ......................................................................... 5
3.3 Installing the USB Drivers ......................................................................................... 8
4 Running the Software ...................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Overview of the Features ........................................................................................ 15
5 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware ........................................................................................... 27
5.1 Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Clock ................................................................................................................ 29
5.3 Accessing AFE44x0 Digital Signals ............................................................................. 30
5.4 Analog Inputs ...................................................................................................... 30
5.5 USB Interface ...................................................................................................... 30
5.6 On-Board Key Interface .......................................................................................... 30
5.7 Visual Indication ................................................................................................... 31
6 USB-Based Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 31
7 GUI Update ................................................................................................................. 33
8 Connector Interface ........................................................................................................ 34
8.1 DB9 Pulse Oximeter Connector ................................................................................. 34
8.2 Mini USB Connector .............................................................................................. 34
9 Quick Start Guide .......................................................................................................... 36
10 AFE44x0SPO2EVM FAQs ................................................................................................ 37
10.1 EVM Communicating With the PC Application ................................................................ 37
10.2 ADC_RDY Signal.................................................................................................. 37
10.3 Check TXP and TXM Waveforms ............................................................................... 38
10.4 Using an External ADC (Bypass ADC Mode) (Available Only for AFE4490 Device) .................... 39
10.5 Diagnostics ......................................................................................................... 39
10.6 Automation of Register Read and Write Operations.......................................................... 39
10.7 Optimum Viewing Experience on Windows 7 OS ............................................................. 40
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10.8 Windows 8 Support for Device GUIs ........................................................................... 40

10.9 COM Port ........................................................................................................... 46
11 Bill of Materials ............................................................................................................. 47
12 PCB Layouts and Schematics ............................................................................................ 50
12.1 AFE44x0SPO2EVM PCB Layouts .............................................................................. 50
12.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Schematics ................................................................................ 55
List of Tables
1 Save Tab Control Descriptions ........................................................................................... 27
2 Test Points for Measuring Voltages on the AFE4490SPO2EVM .................................................... 29
3 Test Points for Measuring Voltages on the AFE4400SPO2EVM .................................................... 29
4 AFE44x0 Digital Signals ................................................................................................... 30
5 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Switches ............................................................................................ 30
6 DB9-Based Pulse Oximeter Connector Pinouts ........................................................................ 34
7 USB Mini Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................. 35
8 Troubleshoot and Links .................................................................................................... 46
9 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bill of Materials .................................................................................... 47
1 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Overview
1.1 Important Disclaimer Information
CAUTION
The AFE44x0SPO2EVM is intended for feasibility and evaluation testing only in
laboratory and development environments. This product is not for diagnostic
use. This product is not for use with a defibrillator.
Only use the AFE44x0SPO2EVM under the following conditions:

• The AFE44x0SPO2EVM demonstration kit is intended only for electrical evaluation of the features of
the AFE44x0 devices in a laboratory, simulation, or development environment.
• The AFE44x0SPO2EVM demonstration kit is not intended for direct interface with a patient, or patient
diagnostics.
• The AFE44x0SPO2EVM demonstration kit is intended for development purposes ONLY. It is not
intended to be used as all or part of an end-equipment application.
• The AFE44x0SPO2EVM demonstration kit should be used only by qualified engineers and technicians
who are familiar with the risks associated with handling electrical and mechanical components,
systems, and subsystems.
• The user is responsible for the safety of themself, fellow employees and contractors, and coworkers
when using or handling the AFE44x0SPO2EVM. Furthermore, the user is fully responsible for the
contact interface between the human body and electronics; consequently, the user is responsible for
preventing electrical hazards such as shock, electrostatic discharge, and electrical overstress of
electric circuit components.
Pentium, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
NOTE: From this point on, unless otherwise noted, AFE44x0 refers to AFE4400- and AFE4490-
based demonstration kits.
The EVM is intended for evaluating AFE4400 and AFE4490 devices. The family of devices consist of a
low-noise receive channel, the LED transmit section, and diagnostics for sensor and LED fault detection.
The AFE44x0 has a highly configurable timing controller, enabling complete control of the device’s timing
characteristics. The device also has an integrated oscillator working off from two clock sources: either an
external crystal or the clock from an external host processor to ease clocking requirements and provide a
low-jitter clock to the AFE44x0. The device communicates to the external host processor using the serial
peripheral interface (SPI). The purpose of the EVM is to expedite evaluation and system development
activities related to AFE44x0 devices. The AFE4490SPO2EVM demonstration kit is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AFE4490SPO2EVM Demonstration Kit
The board can be assembled with either of these devices. Check the TI website for the
AFE4400SPO2EVM and AFE4490SPO2EVM demonstration kits. The MSP430 firmware and PC
application are designed to automatically detect and configure to the installed part.
Throughout the document, the term demonstration kit is synonymous with AFE44x0SPO2EVM.
2.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Kit Contents

• AFE44x0SPO2EVM Demonstration Kit
• USB-to-mini USB cable
• DB9 pulse oximeter cable
2.3 Features Supported in this Version

1. DB9 pulse oximeter sensor cable support
2. Acquire data at up to 3000 Hz in evaluation mode
3. USB-based power and PC application connectivity
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4. Access to all AFE44x0 registers through an easy-to-use GUI

5. Built-in time domain, histogram, FFT, and related analysis on the PC application
6. USB-based firmware upgrade option
3 Software Installation
The latest AFE44x0SPO2EVM PC application software (GUI) is available from the TI website,
AFE4400SPO2EVM GUI and AFE4490SPO2EVM GUI. Download the zipped file to a temporary directory
on the PC.
3.1 Minimum Requirements

Before installing the software, verify that your PC meets the minimum requirements outlined in this
section.
3.1.1 Required Setup for AFE44x0SPO2EVM Demo Software

• IBM PC-compatible computer
• Pentium® III/ Celeron® 866 MHz or equivalent processor
• Minimum 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or greater recommended)
• Hard disk drive with at least 200 MB free space
• Microsoft® Windows™ XP SP2, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system
• 1280 × 1024 or greater display screen resolution
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3.2 Installing the Software (PC Application)

Before installing the software, make sure the AFE44x0SPO2EVM is NOT connected to the PC. If using a
machine with Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS, TI recommends having administrator rights to avoid problems
during installation. Unzip the installer file, and then find and double click setup.exe to install the software.
Unless otherwise specified during the install process, the software installs at the following location:
• On a Windows XP machine
– C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI
• On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine
– C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI
It creates a program menu item, AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI under Programs→Texas
Instruments→AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI to execute the software. The following steps ensure proper
installation of the PC application.
Click setup.exe and follow the prompts to continue with the installation process.
Select the destination directory and click the Next button.
Figure 2. PC Application Installation – Screen 1
Accept the Texas Instruments end-user license agreement (EULA) and click the Next button.
Accept the National Instruments™ software license agreement and click the Next button.
Click the Next button to begin the installation.
The application software is now installed. After the installation is complete, click the Next button to
continue with the installation of Python v2.7.
After the Python v2.7 is installed, click OK. The PC application is now ready to use.
Figure 7. Python Installation
3.3 Installing the USB Drivers

The communication interface between the AFE44x0SPO2EVM board and PC is through the USB, using
the CDC profile. A one-time installation of the USB driver is required for the communication between the
AFE44x0SPO2EVM and PC application.
NOTE: For Windows 8, signed driver enforcement may have to be disabled. Section 3.3.1 explains
how to do this.
Following these steps ensures proper installation of the USB drivers:

1. Plugin the USB-to-mini USB cable to J4 of AFE44x0SPO2EVM and the other end to the USB port on
the PC.
2. Win XP OS starts up the New Hardware Wizard to enable the user to install the USB driver for the new
hardware. The Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS attempts to find the driver for the new hardware found
automatically and if the driver is not found, there is no pop-up message to indicate that the driver
installation failed. In the Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS, click on Device Manager, right click on
MSP430-USB example under Other devices and click on Update Driver Software as shown in
Figure 8. This step is not required for the Windows XP OS.
Figure 8. USB Driver Installation – Screen 1 (Win 7 OS only)
3. Select the Install from a list or specific locations (Advanced) option, and click the Next button.
Figure 9. USB Driver Installation – Screen 2
4. As shown in Figure 10, navigate to the directory where the AFE44x0.inf file is located by clicking the
Browse button. The file is located at the following path:
• On a Windows XP machine:
– C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\USB Driver
• On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine:
– C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\USB Driver
Click the Next button to continue. The Driver file is copied to the system directory after clicking the
Next button.
5. Click the Finish button after the driver installation is complete (Figure 11).
6. The AFE44x0SPO2-FE EVM is now recognized as Virtual COM Port under the Device Manager as
shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12. Device Manager Screen
The USB driver installation is now complete and the EVM is ready to use.
3.3.1 Windows 8 Installing Unsigned Drivers

Perform an advanced startup sequence to let Windows 8 install unsigned drivers.
Move the cursor to the top right of the screen, click settings, then power, then HOLD SHIFT and click
Restart as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13.
After a loading screen, three options appear. Choose Troubleshoot as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14.
Choose advanced options as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15.
Choose startup Settings as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16.
Next a list of options displays. Click Restart at the bottom right as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17.
After the computer restarts, the following screen appears (see Figure 18). Press F7 to disable driver
signature enforcement.
Figure 18.
Now, the user can install unsigned drivers. A warning may appear as shown in Figure 19; choose Install
this driver software anyway.
Figure 19.
Restart the computer again to re-enable driver signature enforcement after the installation is complete.
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4 Running the Software

Run the GUI software from the Start menu by selecting
All Programs→Texas Instruments→AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI. Unless the hardware has been
disconnected, observe messages that confirm the connection has been established and the program waits
in idle mode for user input.
If the connection to the AFE44x0SPO2EVM board is not established, the program prompts to continue to
run the GUI in Simulation mode, or to Stop and Close the GUI and check if the AFE44x0SPO2EVM is
connected to the PC.
Figure 20. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Not Connected Error Message
4.1 Overview of the Features

This section provides a quick overview of the various features and functions of the AFE44x0SPO2EVM
software GUI. The GUI allows the user to easily configure the various functions of the AFE, such as
receiver gain, bandwidth settings, LED current settings, and timing and clocking control settings. The GUI
supports both AFE4400 and AFE4490 devices. Features not available for the AFE4400 device are
disabled and are not shown in the AFE4400SPO2EVM GUI.
Operations in the GUI should only be performed after the status bar (located at the bottom of the GUI)
displays Ready For New Command (refer to Figure 21).
The main tabs consist of:
• About – Product Safety Warnings, Restrictions, and Disclaimers (see Figure 21).
• Device Configuration – Configures all the AFE44x0 user registers in a series of related subtabs.
– Global Settings
– Tx Stage
– Rx Stage
– Timing Controls
– Low Level Configuration
• ADC Capture & Analysis – For viewing and analyzing the raw data.
• Save – For writing data samples and analysis results to a file.
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Figure 21. Product Safety Warnings, Restrictions, and Disclaimers
4.1.1 Device Configuration Tab

The Device Configuration tab allows configuration of the various registers of the AFE44x0 device. This
subtab contains five subtabs: Global Settings, Tx Stage, Rx Stage, Timing Controls, and Low Level
Configuration.
4.1.1.1 Global Settings Subtab

The Global Settings subtab for the AFE4490 device shown in Figure 22 and for AFE4400 device shown in
Figure 23 has the following features:
1. View the Device ID and Firmware Revision
2. Device Reset button that resets the device. (Please note that after a device reset is issued, the
AFE44x0 device registers must be programmed correctly for the PC application GUI to function
properly. See Reset to EVM Defaults on how to issue a device reset and also program the AFE44x0
registers to the EVM default register settings.)
3. Reset to EVM Defaults button that resets the device and sets up the board to the EVM default
register settings.
4. Enables the user to set or reset:
(a) SPI Read
(b) XTAL Disable
(c) En Bypass ADC (available for AFE4490 device only)
(d) Powerdown AFE
(e) Powerdown TX
(f) Powerdown RX
(g) Enable Slow Diag Clock (available for AFE4490 device only)
(h) Enable CLKs on ALM Pin and select the following clocks to route to PD_ALM and LED_ALM pins
(i) Sample LED2 and LED1 pulse

(ii) LED2 / LED1 LED pulse
(iii) Sample LED2 / LED1 Ambient pulse
(iv) LED2 / LED1 Convert pulse
(v) LED2 / LED1 Ambient Convert pulse
5. Click on Diagnostic Enable and view the Alarm status flags triggered through Diagnostic Enable.
Figure 22. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Global Settings
Figure 23. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Global Settings
4.1.1.2 Tx Stage Subtab

The Tx Stage subtab under the Device Configuration tab, shown in Figure 24 for AFE4490 and Figure 25
for AFE4400, consists of the settings to:
1. Set LED1 and LED2 currents.

2. Program LED current control DAC through a pull-down menu.
3. Program the transmitter reference voltage through a pull-down menu (available for AFE4490 device
only).
4. Select between H-bridge mode and Push-pull mode.
NOTE: The AFE44x0SPO2EVM does not support Push-pull mode.
4.1.1.3 Rx Stage Subtab

The Rx Stage subtab under the Device Configuration tab, shown in Figure 26 for AFE4490 and Figure 27
for AFE4400, consists of the settings to:
1. Enable separate gain mode (available for AFE4490 device only).

2. Set feedback resistance and capacitance for the trans-impedance amplifier with separate gain mode
disabled.
3. Set feedback resistance and capacitance for the trans-impedance amplifier with separate gain mode
enabled (available for AFE4490 device only).
4. Enable second-stage and set gain for the second-stage amplifier.
5. Set ambient DAC current.
6. Select filter corner frequency (available for AFE4490 device only).
Figure 24. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Tx Stage
Figure 25. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Tx Stage
Figure 26. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Rx Stage
Figure 27. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Rx Stage
4.1.1.4 Timing Controls Subtab

The Timing Controls subtab under the Device Configuration tab, shown in Figure 28 for AFE4490 and
Figure 29 for AFE4400, consists of the following settings:
1. Enter the Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) and Duty Cycle % and click the SET button to
automatically set the following:
(a) LED1 (IR) and LED2 (Red) ON and OFF time,
(b) Rx sample start and end time for 4 channels (LED1, LED1 Ambient, LED2, LED2 Ambient)
(c) Rx convert start and end time for 4 channels (LED1, LED1 Ambient, LED2, LED2 Ambient)
2. Save the timing settings based on PRF and duty cycle to a configuration file
3. Load the timing settings based on PRF and duty cycle from a configuration file
4. Timer Enable selector
5. Timer Counter RESET button
6. Set Number of Averages (available for AFE4490 device only)
Figure 28. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Timing Controls
Figure 29. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Timing Controls
4.1.1.5 Low Level Configuration Subtab

The Low Level Configuration subtab under the Device Configuration tab is used to directly configure the
various registers of the AFE44x0 devices. Refer to the AFE44x0 data sheet (SBAS601, SBAS602) for the
register details of the chip.
Figure 30 shows the low-level configuration registers of the AFE44x0 devices. The Register Map portion
of the sub-tab shows the EVM default values of the registers after the GUI is loaded under the EVM
Default column. The LW* column shows the latest written values of the AFE44x0 register and the LR*
column shows the latest read values of the AFE44x0 registers. From the Register Map section, when any
register is selected, the bit-level details about the register are explained in the Register Description
section. The ability to read and write the register and modify the individual bits of the register are provided
in the Register Data section. The values of all the registers are read by clicking the Read All button.
Click on Transfer Read to Write to copy the contents of the Read Data to Write Data. Then click on Write
Register to write to the data to the register of the AFE44x0.
By clicking on the Save Config button, the register configuration is saved to a configuration file. The
register configuration is loaded from a configuration file by clicking the Load Config button.
Figure 30. Device Configuration: Low Level Configuration
When a selection is made on any of the tabs on the GUI, multiple fields of various registers are modified.
Click on the lower-left corner of the GUI to view the registers that are modified when a selection is made.
4.1.2 ADC Capture and Analysis

The ADC Capture and Analysis tab consists of various analysis routines and displays. This tab is used to:
• Set the capture mode to finite or continuous
• Set the number of samples (block size) in Finite Capture mode
• Set the display to volts or codes
• Set the filter type to None or Notch
• Set the Notch Freq to 50 or 60 Hz when the filter type is set to Notch
• Set Analysis Type to All Domain or Time Domain only

• Auto save after capture selector
• Acquire the data by clicking the Capture button
– When the user selects the auto save after capture selector under 'ADC Capture & Analysis' tab, the
GUI uses the settings selected under 'Analysis to Save,' 'Channels to Save,' 'Data to Save,' and
'Save File Settings'. The user will be notified with a 'Results saved successfully!' after every
capture.
The captured data can be analyzed in time domain and frequency domain; the data can also be displayed
in a histogram format. The ADC Capture and Analysis tab is shown in Figure 31.
By selecting the Time Domain plot, the data are displayed in time domain format. The units can be
converted from codes to volts using the drop-down window in the top-left corner of the GUI. For the time
domain plot, the mean voltage, root mean square (RMS) voltage, and peak-to-peak voltage are displayed
in the Test Results section, which is a pop-up window that opens when the Scope Analysis button is
clicked. The Scope Analysis: Test Results section pop-up window is shown in Figure 32.
By selecting the FFT plot, the data are displayed in the frequency domain by performing an FFT on the
channel selected. Details of the FFT (including SNR, THD, and so on) are shown in the Test Results
section located in the left side of the GUI.
Selecting the Histogram plot displays the data in a histogram format for the channel selected. The data
are arranged in the total number of histogram bins set within the tab following acquisition. The histogram
analysis (shown in the Test Results section of the GUI) is used to view the mean voltage, root mean
square (RMS) voltage, and peak-to-peak voltage.
Four plot modes can be selected: Single Plot mode, Double Plot mode, Three Plot mode and Four Plot
mode. In Single Plot mode, only one plot (Time, FFT, or Histogram) can be viewed and analyzed for post
processing. In Double Plot mode, any two plots (Time, FFT or Histogram) can be viewed and analyzed. In
Three Plot mode, any three plots and in Four Plot mode, any four plots (Time, FFT or Histogram) can be
viewed and analyzed.
The following algorithms have been used to find the # of samples for FFT calculation:
(a) # of samples for FFT calc. which is power of 2 ≤ min ( (Data rate (sps) × N where N is the value in the
"Show data for the last N secs" column) , No. of samples )
(b) If ( (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) && (Filter Type == “None”) ) then # of samples for
FFT calc. = No. of samples
(c) If ( (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) && (Filter Type == “Notch”) ) then # of samples for
FFT calc. = No. of samples / 2. This is to allow for filter settling.
(d) If ( # of samples for FFT calc. < 32 samples ) then an error msg “Insufficient # of samples for FFT
calculation” will be displayed.
Examples:
1. No. of samples = 8192

Data rate (sps) = 500
Show data for the last 5 secs
Then # of samples for FFT calc. which is power of 2 = 2048 ≤ min ( (500 × 5) , 8192 )
Then # of samples for FFT calc. which is power of 2 = 2048 ≤ min ( (500 x 8) , 8192 )
# of samples for FFT which is power of 2 = 8192 ≤ min ( (500 x 20) , 8192 )
Since (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) and if (Filter Type = None) then # of
samples for FFT which is power of 2 = 8192
Since (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) and if (Filter Type = Notch) then # of
samples for FFT which is power of 2 = 8192 / 2
Then display Error message “Insufficient # of samples for FFT calculation” since # of samples
for FFT which is power of 2 = 16 ≤ min ( (500 x 1) , 30 )
# of samples for FFT which is power of 2 = 32 ≤ min ( (500 x 2) , 32 )
Since (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) and If (Filter Type = None) then # of
samples for FFT calc. which is power of 2 = 32
Since (# of samples for FFT calc. == No. of samples) and If (Filter Type = Notch) then an error
msg “Insufficient # of samples for FFT calculation” will be displayed since # of samples for FFT
calc. which is power of 2 = (32 / 2) < 32 samples
Figure 31. ADC Capture and Analysis Tab
Figure 32. Scope Analysis: Test Results
4.1.3 Save Tab

The Save tab shown in Figure 33 provides provisions to save the analysis or data to a file. By default, the
data are saved to the following location:
• On a Windows XP machine
– C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Log
• On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine
– C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Log
Use the Directory to Save Files option to select the folder where data are to be saved. In the pop-up
window, navigate to the folder where the data file is to be saved and select Use Current Folder. Then
select Save to File to save the file.
When the user selects the auto save after capture selector under 'ADC Capture & Analysis' tab, the GUI
uses the settings selected under 'Analysis to Save,' 'Channels to Save,' 'Data to Save,' and 'Save File
Settings'. The user will be notified with a 'Results saved successfully!' after every capture.
Figure 33. Save Tab
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Table 1 contains the Save tab control descriptions.
Table 1. Save Tab Control Descriptions

Button/Control Description
Saves the scope analysis result.
Scope Analysis
The result is saved in the file Device_<record number>_Analysis.xls.
Saves the FFT analysis result.
FFT Analysis
Saves the histogram analysis result.
Histogram Analysis
All the current register values are read from the EVM and stored.
Register Settings
Data – Codes Acquired data sample values are stored to the file Device_ <record number>_Codes.xls.
FFT Data Acquired data sample’s FFT values are stored to the file Device_ <record number>_FFT.xls.
Histogram Data Acquired data sample’s histogram values are stored to the file Device_ <record number>_Histogram.xls.
The Record Number saves files with the provided number in the file name. User notes can also be added
to the file by typing the notes in the User Comments control.
5 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Hardware
CAUTION
Many of the components on the AFE44x0SPO2EVM are susceptible to damage
by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Customers are advised to observe proper
ESD handling precautions when unpacking and handling the EVM, including
the use of a grounded wrist strap, bootstraps, or mats at an approved ESD
workstation. Safety glasses should also be worn.
The key features of the AFE44x0 Analog Front End demonstration board are:
• Based on MSP430F5529
• DB9 pulse oximeter sensor cable support
• Acquire data at up to 3000 Hz in evaluation mode
• SPI Data interface
The AFE44x0SPO2EVM board can be used as a demo board for pulse oximeter and heart rate
applications. The BOM is provided in Section 11. The printed circuit board (PCB) and schematic are
shown in Section 12.1 and Section 12.2, respectively.
MSP430F5529 (U2 – see Section 12.2) is the microcontroller used on the board. For more details of the
MSP430F5529 please visit http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/msp430f5529.html
The following sections explain the main hardware components available on the EVM. Figure 34 shows the
functional block diagram for the EVM.
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6pin eZ430
RF header
UART
SD CARD
AFE4490 SPI
MSP430F5529 SPI 2Mb 2Mb
FRAM FRAM
Memory Block
MSP Reset
DB9 Switch
MSP
Connector Accelerometer USB Reset
Switch
JTAG
I2C Header
AFE RX MSP430 Batt

3V LDO 3V LDO FuelGauge
AFE4490 Mini
AFE TX USB
Evaluation 5V LDO
Boost Battery
Converter Mgmt Battery
Module Header
Power Management Block
a. AFE4490 Evaluation Module
6pin eZ430
RF header
UART
SD CARD
AFE4400 SPI
MSP430F5529 SPI 2Mb 2Mb
FRAM FRAM
Memory Block
MSP Reset
DB9 Switch
MSP
Connector Accelerometer USB Reset
Switch
JTAG
I2C Header
AFE RX MSP430 Batt

3V LDO 3V LDO FuelGauge
AFE4400 Mini
AFE TX USB
Evaluation 3.3V LDO
Boost Battery
Converter Mgmt Battery
Module Header
Power Management Block
b. AFE4400 Evaluation Module
Figure 34. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Block Diagram
5.1 Power Supply

AFE4490 can operate from 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx analog supply (RX_ANA_SUP), 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx digital supply
(RX_DIG_SUP), 3.0- to 5.25-V Tx Control supply (TX_CTRL_SUP) and LED driver supply
(LED_DRV_SUP).
AFE4400 can operate from 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx analog supply (RX_ANA_SUP), 2.0- to 3.6-V Rx digital supply
(RX_DIG_SUP), 3.0- to 3.6-V Tx Control supply (TX_CTRL_SUP) and LED driver supply
(LED_DRV_SUP).
The power for the board is derived from the USB input (J4) through a forward-biased diode (D5) to avoid
reverse current flow. The USB data bus is ESD protected using TI’s ESD protection diode array
TPD4E004DRYR (U7). The USB VBUS is fed to the integrated Li-ion linear charger and system power-
path management module, BQ24032ARHLR (U12), which generates greater than 4.2-V output
(VCC_BAT). This output is fed to TI’s low-input boost converter with integrated power diode and
input/output isolation, TPS61093 (U9), for generating a boosted voltage of 8.97 V. This output is fed to
low-noise voltage regulator LP3878-ADJ (U8) for generating 5 V for the LED_DRV_SUP and
TX_CTRL_SUP for AFE4490 EVM and for generating 3.3 V for the LED_DRV_SUP and TX_CTRL_SUP
for AFE4400 EVM. The boost converter output is also fed to the ultralow-noise linear voltage regulator
TPS7A4901DGN (U13) for generating 3 V for the RX_ANA_SUP and RX_DIG_SUP. The boost converter
output is also fed to the ultralow-noise linear voltage regulator TPS7A4901DGN (U14) for generating 3 V
for MSP_DVCC and MSP_AVCC.
The inductors L2, L2, L4, and L5 are used to minimize the power supply noise induced by the power
supply regulators.
Test point and series jumper resistors are provided to make sure the power supplies to the board are
correct. The corresponding voltages on AFE4490SPO2EVM are given in Table 2. The corresponding
voltages on AFE4400SPO2EVM are shown in Table 3.
Table 2. Test Points for Measuring Voltages on the AFE4490SPO2EVM

S. No. Test Point Description
1 TP36 5V
2 L6, pin # 2 (R76) 5V
3 L5, pin # 2 (R65) 5V
4 L1, pin # 2 (R55) 3V
5 L2, pin # 2 (R54) 3V
6 L3, pin # 2 3V
Table 3. Test Points for Measuring Voltages on the AFE4400SPO2EVM

S. No. Test Point Description
1 TP36 5V
2 L6, pin # 2 (R76) 3.3 V
3 L5, pin # 2 (R65) 3.3 V
4 L1, pin # 2 (R55) 3V
5 L2, pin # 2 (R54) 3V
6 L3, pin # 2 3V
5.2 Clock
The EVM has the option to use the on-board 8-MHz crystal or the clock for the AFE44x0 from the
MSP430. The EVM is shipped to use the on-board 8-MHz crystal. The 4-MHz buffered output clock from
the AFE44x0 can be accessed through the series jumper resistor, R23.
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5.3 Accessing AFE44x0 Digital Signals

AFE44x0 SPI interface and other digital signals with MSP430 can be accessed through the series resistor
jumpers given in Table 4.
Table 4. AFE44x0 Digital Signals

S. No. Signal Jumper Resistor
1 STE R29
2 SIMO R31
3 SOMI R33
4 SCLK R35
5 ADC_RDY R26
6 PD_ALM R37
7 LED_ALM R39
8 DIAG_END R38
9 AFE_PDNZ R42
5.4 Analog Inputs

The AFE44x0SPO2EVM gives the user the option to feed in the pulse oximeter simulator signals to the
DB9 connector (J2).
For all measurements in this user guide, the ProSim Fluke SPOT Light SpO2 Functional tester was used
as shown in Figure 35.
Figure 35. Fluke SPOT Light SpO2 Functional Tester Setup
5.5 USB Interface

The EVM has a mini USB interface for PC application connectivity requiring a standard mini USB to USB
cable for connection. AFE44x0SPO2EVM is designed to work in the slave mode.
5.6 On-Board Key Interface

The EVM has 2 switches. The function of each switch is defined in Table 5
Table 5. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Switches

Switch Number Description
SW1 This switch is used for hard reset of the board. The board resets and starts again with the firmware loaded.
SW2 This switch is used to enable boot strap loader (BSL) MSP430 firmware.
5.7 Visual Indication

The blue LED (LED3) indicates the USB power connection. The blue LED (LED1) indicates that the
microcontroller is busy servicing the requests from the PC application.
6 USB-Based Firmware Upgrade
NOTE: AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI v2.0 works with FW rev 1.3. Follow the steps outlined in this
section to upgrade the firmware to rev 1.3.
The firmware on the AFE44x0SPO2EVM can be changed from the PC application by selecting the
Firmware Upgrade menu option on the PC application. At the end of the firmware upgrade, the system
issues a reset command and reloads with new firmware. The firmware upgrade process steps are
represented in the screen shots below:
• From the PC application, click on File →Firmware Upgrade.
• A pop-up window opens up as shown in Figure 36. Follow the instructions to continue to Firmware
Upgrade or to cancel the operation.
Figure 36. PC Application Firmware Upgrade – 1
• The firmware upgrade application detects the connected EVM (Figure 37).
• Visually inspect the EVM and find out the device installed on the EVM. The EVM supports two devices
AFE4400 and AFE4490. Browse and select the appropriate firmware binary file (example:
AFE4490_EVM_FW_V1.3.txt file) and click Upgrade Firmware as shown in Figure 38. The default
firmware is available from:
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– On a Windows XP machine:
• C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Firmware Updater
– On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine:
• C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Firmware Updater
• Once the device is programmed successfully, as shown in Figure 39, the device resets and reloads
with the new firmware. Close the Firmware Upgrade application by clicking on the Close button and
the PC GUI application automatically restarts the GUI after 4 to 5 seconds.
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7 GUI Update
The user can check for the latest version of the GUI by selecting 'Check for New GUI Version' from the
menu options on the PC application as shown in Figure 40.
Figure 40. Check for New GUI Version
When a newer version of the GUI is available, a pop-up message will appear letting the user to download
the update now or at a later time. The latest version of the GUI will be downloaded to the following
directory:
• On a Windows XP machine:
– C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI
• On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine:
– C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI
If a newer version is not available, a pop-up message will let the user know that the current version is the
latest version of the GUI as shown in Figure 41.
Figure 41. Current GUI Version is the Latest Version
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8 Connector Interface
The following connectors are used for external interface to the AFE44x0 Pulse Oximeter board.
• DB9
• USB mini connector
8.1 DB9 Pulse Oximeter Connector

The DB9 pulse oximeter connector pinouts are shown in Figure 42. The description of the pinouts is
provided in Table 6
Figure 42. DB9 Pulse Oximeter Connector Pinouts
Table 6. DB9-Based Pulse Oximeter Connector Pinouts

Pin Number Pin Name Pin Description
2 TX_LED_P Anode of the LED1 (IR LED), cathode of the LED2 (red LED)
3 TX_LED_N Cathode of the LED1 (IR LED), anode of the LED2 (red LED)
5 DET_N Phototransistor anode
7 GND Cable shield
9 DET_P Phototransistor cathode
8.2 Mini USB Connector

The USB mini connector pinouts are shown in Figure 43. The description of the pinouts is provided in
Table 7.
Figure 43. USB Mini Connector Pinouts
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Table 7. USB Mini Connector Pinouts

Pin Number Pin Name Pin Description
1 VBUS USB power 5 V
2 D– USB DM
3 D+ USB DP
4 ID NC
5 GND GND
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9 Quick Start Guide
NOTE: For all the measurements shown in the following, ProSim Fluke SPOT Light SpO2
Functional tester was used.
• Install the AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI PC Software (Check the TI website at www.ti.com for the latest
software) by running the setup file and following the instructions on the screen
• Connect the USB cable to the computer and plug in the mini USB interface cable to the J4 mini USB
connector on the EVM
• Connect the DB9 connector of the finger sensor pulse oximeter cable to the J2 connector of the EVM.
• Turn on the Fluke simulator by pressing the ON switch for at least 3 seconds, and then connect the
Fluke simulator to the finger sensor. Leave the default setting of 97% for SpO2, 80 bpm for HR, and
2% for PA. Figure 35 shows the Fluke SPOT Light Pulse SpO2 Functional Tester setup with the finger
sensor pulse oximeter cable.
• Open the AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI software by clicking on Start→All Programs→Texas
Instruments→AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI.
• Click the ADC Capture & Analysis tab and set the following:
– Capture Mode to Finite
– No. of Samples to 2048
– Volts/Codes to Volts
– Plot Mode to Four Plot Mode
– Select the first waveform to LED1 (IR)
– Select the second waveform to LED1 (IR) AMBIENT
– Select the third waveform to LED2 (Red)
– Select the fourth waveform to LED2 (Red) AMBIENT
– Click Capture
• Figure 44 shows a sample data capture
Figure 44. Sample Test Data
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10.1 EVM Communicating With the PC Application
CAUTION
AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI v.2.0 works with FW revision 1.3. Follow the steps
outlined in Section 6 to upgrade the firmware to revision 1.3.
A quick and simple check to verify serial register write operation is to put the AFE44x0 in power-down
mode. Follow the sequence to check if the GUI is communicating with the EVM.
• In Device Configuration→Global Settings tab, select Powerdown_AFE
• This powers down the AFE and the VCM output voltage of the AFE drops to 0 V
• VCM is measured at the VCM_AFE serial jumper resistor R28 on the board
10.2 ADC_RDY Signal

After executing the GUI, observe the ADC_RDY waveform at series jumper resistor R26.This should be at
the same frequency as the PRF. Figure 45 shows the ADC_RDY waveform at 500-Hz PRF.
Figure 45. ADC_RDY Waveform at 500-Hz PRF
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10.3 Check TXP and TXM Waveforms

TXP and TXM waveforms are observed at TX_P (TP23) and TX_N (TP17). Figure 46 shows TXP and
TXM waveforms without connecting the pulse oximeter cable. Figure 47 shows TXP and TXM waveforms
after connecting the pulse oximeter cable.
Figure 46. TXP and TXM Without Pulse Oximeter Cable
Figure 47. TXP and TXM After Connecting the Pulse Oximeter Cable
10.4 Using an External ADC (Bypass ADC Mode) (Available Only for AFE4490 Device)
AFE4490 has a mode where the front-end analog output voltage becomes available on two pins
(RX_OUTP, RX_OUTN), around a common-mode voltage of about 0.9 V. In this mode, the internal ADC
of AFE4490 is disabled, one of the internal ADC_RESET clocks is brought out on the PD_ALM pin
(PD_ALM is monitored at series jumper resistor R37). This signal is used to convert each of the four
phases (with every pulse repetition period). Additionally the ADC_RDY signal (ADC_RDY is monitored at
series jumper resistor R26) is used to synchronize the external ADC with the AFE.
10.5 Diagnostics
The device includes diagnostics to detect open or short conditions of the LED and photo-sensor, LED
current profile feedback, and cable on or off detection. The EVM supports the diagnostic feature of the
device.
The diagnostic feature is enabled from the Global Settings under the Device Configuration tab. Clicking
the Diagnostic Enable button enables the diagnostic function and once the diagnostic function is
completed, the status of the fault flags are updated on the Global Settings tab. Figure 48 shows the
diagnostic mode fault flags when no finger pulse oximeter sensor was connected to the EVM.
Figure 48. Diagnostic Feature Fault Flags With No Finger Sensor Connected to the EVM
10.6 Automation of Register Read and Write Operations

Refer to the Scripting document located in the Documentation directory for detailed instruction on how to
use automation functions for register read and write operations.
Documentation directory is located at the following location:
• On a Windows XP machine – C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM
GUI\Documentation
• On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine – C:\Program Files(x86)\Texas
Instruments\AFE44x0SPO2EVM GUI\Documentation
10.7 Optimum Viewing Experience on Windows 7 OS

• Change the size of text to Smaller – 100% for optimum viewing experience on Windows 7 operating
system as shown in Figure 49.
Figure 49. Setting Font Size on Windows 7 Operating System
10.8 Windows 8 Support for Device GUIs

At GUI Start up, sometimes the GUI might show a broken arrow as seen in Figure 50. One of the reasons
for this issue may be due to a missing update of .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and .NET
3.0).
Figure 50.
The .NET FRAMWORK 3.5 is needed for the GUI to:

• Check if Python is Installed
• Checking and setting environment variables needed for the scripting feature in the GUI
Points to Remember:
• There is no download for the .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. The user must
enable the .NET Framework 3.5 in Control Panel by following the instructions provided in this article.
• Use the .NET Framework 3.5 for apps built for versions 2.0 and 3.0 as well as 3.5.
• Installing a Windows language pack before installing the .NET Framework 3.5 will cause the .NET
Framework 3.5 installation to fail. Install the .NET Framework 3.5 before installing any Windows
language packs. (Source: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/hh506443(v=VS.110).aspx)
There are two methods to resolve this.
10.8.1 Method 1 (Enabling the .NET Framework 3.5 in Control Panel)

In Control Panel, choose Programs and Features, choose Turn Windows features on or off, and then
select the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) check box. This option requires an Internet
connection. The user does not need to select the child items.
Figure 51.
Figure 52.
Select Download and Install this feature.
Figure 53.
Select Download Files from Windows Update.
Figure 54.
Figure 55.
Figure 56.
10.8.2 Method 2 (Enabling .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 in Offline Mode)

This is basically using Windows 8 CD to enable/install .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 in the PC. This method
does not require an internet connection.
Step 1: Insert Windows 8 DVD or mount ISO image. The source of this feature can be found in folder
E:\sources\sxs. (In this case E: is the user’s drive letter on which the user has loaded Windows 8 Media.)
Figure 57.
Step 2: Open Command prompt as administrator.
Figure 58.
Figure 59.
Step 3: Run the following command Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All
/Source:E:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess, and hit Enter. Make sure to choose the appropriate drive letter (in
this case it is E:\).
Figure 60.
Method 2 source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2785188
Table 8. Troubleshoot and Links

Description Link
Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 or 8.1 http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/hh506443(v=VS.110).aspx
Enable .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 in Offline Mode http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2785188
.NET Framework 3.5 installation error: 0x800F0906,
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2734782
0x800F081F, 0x800F0907
http://comps-tech-solution.blogspot.in/2013/09/how-to-install-net-
Other helpful link
framework-35-in.html
10.9 COM Port

It has been observed that on certain machines, the GUI will not work for lower COM ports. When the GUI
and the USB drivers are installed correctly and the Device Manager shows the AFE44x0SPO2EVM
recognized as a virtual COM port, but the GUI cannot establish communication to the AFE44x0SPO2EVM
and shows the Device Communication Error, change the COM port to a higher number (greater than 25).
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The following pages show the bill of materials (landscaped for readability).
Table 9. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bill of Materials

AFE4400EVM AFE4490EVM REF DES Value or Function Description MFG MFG Part# Comments
Qty Qty
1 1 NA 0.062"-FR4-RoHS Printed Circuit Board TI AFE44x0SPO2EVM REV.A
12 12 C1, C3, C4, C8, C9, C10, C14, C16, 0.1uF 0402_CF Murata GRM155R71C104KA88D C1, C3, C4, C20, C22, C30,
C20, C22, C26, C30, C31, C33, C34, C33, C34, C37, C49,
C37, C38, C43, C49, C50, C53, C57, C66 - DNI
C66
2 2 C11, C13 12pF 0402_CF Murata GRM1555C1H120JA01D
6 6 C12, C27, C55, C58, C59, C62 0.01uF 0402_CF Murata GCM155R71H103KA55D
1 1 C15 1uF 0402_CF Murata GRM155R61A105KE15D
4 4 C17, C18, C21, C24 10pF 0402_CF Murata GRM1555C1H100JA01D
1 1 C19, C39 2200pF 0402_CF Murata GRM155R71H222KA01D C19 - DNI
14 14 C2, C28, C29, C32, C45, C46, C47, 10uF 0805_HV Murata GRM21BR61C106KE15L C2, C45 - DNI
C48, C52, C54, C56, C60, C61, C63,
C64, C65
0 0 C23 10nF 0402-CF Murata GCM155R71H103KA88D C23 - DNI
1 1 C25 4.7uF 0402_CF Murata GRM155R60J475ME87D
1 1 C35 1uF 0603_CFE Murata GRM185C80J105KE26D
1 1 C36 1000pF 0402_CF Murata GRM155R71H102KA01D
3 3 C40, C41, C42 2.2uF 0603-CF Kemet GRM188R60J225KE19D
1 1 C5 0.47uF 0402_CF Murata GRM155R60J474KE19D
0 0 C51 22uF 0805_CF AVX Corporation TLJN226M006R5400 C51 - DNI
2 2 C6, C7 18pF 0402_CF Murata GRM1555C1H180JA01D
4 4 D1, D2, D3, D4 75V SOT-323 Diodes Inc BAV99W-7-F
1 1 D5 0.55V SOD-123 Diodes Inc. SD103AW-7-F
0 0 D6 AZ23C5V6 SOT-23 Commercial Co AZ23C5V6-TP D6 - DNI
0 0 J5 22272021 P2X1 Molex 22272021 J5 - DNI
0 0 J6 473340001 uSD_CC Molex 473340001 J6 - DNI
1 1 J2 Oxymeter Finger Probe I/F DB9-Female Connector Kycon, Inc. K202XHT-E9S-N
0 0 J3 TC2050-IDC-FP, Footprint Only TC2050-IDC-FP Tag-Connect TC2050-IDC-FP Footprint only - Non-BOM
1 1 J4 513870530 mUSB B Molex Inc 513870530
0 0 J1 CNT 850-40-006-20-001000 Mill-Max 850-40-006-20-001000 J1 - DNI
6 6 L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6 10uH LPS3010 Coilcraft LPS3010-103MLB
1 1 Q1 0R SOT-23 ON Semiconductor MMBT5089LT1G
0 0 R114 .02E RES .02 OHM 1/4W 1% 1206 SMD Vishay/Dale WSL1206R0200FEA R114 - DNI
12 12 R2, R5, R15, R16, R17, R24, R27, 0R 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW04020000Z0ED R15 - DNI
R50, R51, R68, R73, R82, R91
11 11 R44, R48, R54, R55, R58, R60, R65, 0R 0603 - Jumper Vishay-Dale CRCW06030000Z0EA R58 - DNI
R66, R67, R69, R71, R76
1 1 R28 1.00k 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW04021K00FKED
1 1 R52 1.0Meg 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW04021M00JNED
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Qty Qty
2 2 R53, R95, R108, R109, R116, R117 100R 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW0402100RJNED R108, R109, R116,
R117 - DNI
11 11 R10, R11, R12, R56, R59, R62, R64, 10K 0402_CF Panasonic - ECG ERJ-2GEJ103X R10, R11, R12, R56, R64,
R78, R98, R99, R100, R101, R104, R78, R104, R111-DNI
R105, R107, R110, R111, R112,
R113
19 19 R1, R6, R7, R8, R9, R13, R14, R18, 10R 0402-CF Vishay-Dale CRCW040210R0JNED
R19, R21, R23, R25, R26, R29, R30,
R31, R33, R34, R35
16 16 R37, R38, R39, R42, R43, R45, R49, 10R 0402-CF Vishay-Dale CRCW040210R0JNED
R84, R85, R86, R87, R88, R89, R90,
R93, R94
7 7 R3, R20, R22, R32, R36, R40, R41 130R 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW0402130RJNED
1 1 R4 220R 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW0402220RJNED
2 2 R57, R61 33R 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW040233R0JNED
0 0 R46, R47 4.7k 0603-CFE Yageo RC0603JR-104K7L R46, R47 - DNI
2 2 R81, R92 4.7k 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW04024K70JNED
3 3 R83, R103, R115 47k 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW040247K0JNED
2 2 LED2, LED3 Blue LED BLUE 0603 SMD Rohm Semiconductor SMLE12BC7TT86
1 1 LED1 Green LED GREEN 0603 SMD Rohm Semiconductor SMLE12EC6TT86
1 1 R70, R79, R80, R118 1.0k 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW04021K00JNED R70, R80, R118 - DNI
1 1 R72 261k 0603_CFE Vishay-Dale CRCW0603261KFKEA
1 1 R75 200k 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW0402200KJNED
1 1 R74 15.4k 0603_CFE Vishay-Dale CRCW060315K4FKEA
2 2 R63, R106 75k 0402_CF Vishay-Dale CRCW040275K0FKED
1 1 R102 50k 0402_CF Panasonic - ECG ERJ-2GEJ503X
2 2 SW1, SW2 Switch, PB PTS635SL25SMT C&K Components PTS635SL25SMT
0 0 TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5, TP6, TP7, TP TestPoint_10_20 N/A Pads Only - Non-BOM Pads Only - Non-BOM
TP8, TP9, TP10, TP11, TP12, TP13,
TP14, TP15, TP16, TP17, TP18,
TP19, TP20, TP21, TP22, TP23
0 0 TP24, TP25, TP26, TP27, TP28, TP TestPoint_10_20 N/A Pads Only - Non-BOM Pads Only - Non-BOM
TP29, TP30, TP31, TP32, TP33,
TP34, TP35, TP36, TP37, TP38,
TP39, TP40, TP41, TP42, TP43,
TP44, TP45
1 0 U1 Analog Front End, Mixed Signal IC RHA40 Texas Instruments AFE4400
0 1 U1 Analog Front End, Mixed Signal IC RHA40 Texas Instruments AFE4490
0 0 U3,U5 2Mb-Serial FeRAM M08A_N RAMTRON FM25V20-GTR U3, U5 - DNI
0 0 U10 BQ27200 DFN-10 Texas Instruments BQ27200DRKR U10 - DNI
1 1 U12 BQ24032ARHLR, 4.2V Power-Path Management & Li-ion charger Texas Instruments BQ24032ARHLR
0 0 U4 8-CHNL ESD ARRAY EIGHT-CHANNEL ESD ARRAY Texas Instruments TPD8E003DQDR U4 - DNI
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Qty Qty
1 1 U11 TPS3825 DBV-5 Texas Instruments TPS3825-33DBVT
1 1 U2 MSP430 Micro IC TSQFP50P1400X1400X160-80N Texas Instruments MSP430F5529IPN
1 1 U7 15KV ESD-protection diode array ESD-protection diode array Texas Instruments TPD4E004DRY
0 0 U6 9Axis Orientation/Motion 10-VFDFN Invensense MPU9150 U6 - DNI
1 1 U8 LDO Regulator IC MRA08A National Semiconductor LP3878MR-ADJ/NOPB
1 1 U9 Voltage Regulator IC TSQFP50P250X250X80_HS-10N Texas Instruments TPS61093DSK
2 2 U13 ,U14 Voltage Regulator IC TSOP65P490X110_HS-8N Texas Instruments TPS7A4901DGN
1 1 Y1 8MHz XTAL_ABM3 Abracon Corporation ABM3-8.000MHz-D2Y-T
1 1 Y2 32.768KHz ABS07 Abracon Corporation ABS07-32.768KHZ-T
1 1 Y3 24.000MHZ XTAL_ABM3B-4 Abracon Corporation ABM3B-24.000MHZ-10-1-U-T
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12.1 AFE44x0SPO2EVM PCB Layouts

Figure 61 through Figure 68 show the EVM PCB layouts (landscaped for readability).
Figure 61. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Top Overlay
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Figure 62. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Top Solder
Figure 63. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Top Layer

Figure 64. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Layer
Figure 65. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Solder

Figure 66. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Bottom Overlay
Figure 67. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Drill Drawing

Figure 68. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Board Dimensions (in mils)
12.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Schematics

Figure 69 through Figure 72 show the EVM schematics (landscaped for readability).
AFE44x0
C6 Y1 C7
1 2
18 pF 8 MHz 18 pF
0Ω
0Ω
The following signals need to be considered as two sets of
differential pairs and routed as adjacent signals within each pair.
1. TXM and TXP
R17
R16
2. INM and INP TP11
130 Ω
130 Ω
R15 0 Ω
INM and INP must be guarded with VCM_SHIELD signal. XIN_MSP
Run the VCM_SHIELD signal to the DB9 connector and back to DNI
RX_DIG_SUP
the device. RX_ANA_SUP
R20
R22
C10
C9 0.1 µF
0.1 µF
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
RX_ANA_SUP U1 RX_DIG_SUP
AFE4400
VCM_SHIELD TP6
XOUT
RX_ANA_GND
XIN
RX_ANA_GND
RX_OUTN
RX_ANA_SUP
RX_OUTP
RX_ANA_SUP
RX_DIG_GND
RX_DIG_SUP
DET_N
TP8
3
R98
TP12 10 kΩ
2 1 TP13
D1 R24 0 Ω IN_N 1 30 R23 10 Ω

INM CLK_OUT AFE_CLKOUT
BAV99W-7-F R27 0 Ω IN_P 2 29
TP7 INP RESETZ AFE_RESETZ
75 V 3 28
RX_ANA_GND ADC_RDY ADC_RDY
VCM_AFE 4 27
VCM SPI_STE STE
R32 130 Ω 5 26
DNC SPI_SIMO SIMO
R36 130 Ω 6 25
R28 DNC SPI_SOMI SOMI
R40 130 Ω 7 24
BG SPI_CLK SCLK
DET_P 1.00 kΩ 8 23
VSS PD_ALM PD_ALM
9 22
3
RSVD LED_ALM LED_ALM

TP14 R41 130 Ω 10 21
LED_DRV_GND
LED_DRV_GND
LED_DRV_GND
DNC DIAG_END DIAG_END
LED_DRV_SUP
LED_DRV_SUP
TX_CTRL_SUP
NellCor DS-100A PulseOx Connectors 2 1 C12
RX_DIG_GND
0.01 µF VBG TP20
AFE_PDNZ
D2
DB9-F BAV99W-7-F C41 C42
TXM
TXP
J2 75 V 2.2 µF 2.2 µF
EP
5
9
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
41
11
4
8
10 3
7
11 2 AFE_PDNZ
AFE_PDNZ
6
1 TX_CTRL_SUP LED_DRV_SUP
DB9-F-TP
C16 C15
LED_DRV_SUP 0.1 µF 1 µF
TP22
TX_LED_N R44 0Ω TX_N

TP17 Jumper
3
TP25
2 1
D3
BAV99W-7-F
75 V
TX_LED_P R48 0Ω TX_P

Jumper
3
TP23
2 1
TP30
D4
BAV99W-7-F
75 V
Figure 69. AFE44x0SPO2EVM: AFE44x0 Schematic (1 of 4)
MSP_DVCC
J3
JTAG_TDO
1
4
2
2 N/C
JTAG_TDI
3
MSP_DVCC
G
G
4
JTAG_TMS Y3
5
24 MHz
6 N/C
JTAG_TCK
7
SBWTCLK C18 C17
8
3
1
9
SBWTDIO VUSB
10
10 pF 10 pF
TC2050-IDC-FP
TP19 TEST SBWTCLK
TP27 TDO JTAG_TDO PUR 1 2 R53 100 Ω
R83 R82 TP29 JTAG_TDI VBUS
0Ω TP15 TMS JTAG_TMS SW2
47 kΩ
TP16 TCK JTAG_TCK
VBUS
mini-USB B-Connector
R96 D5
VUSB 1.40 kΩ
TP26 RST SBWTDIO SD103AW-7-F
J4
0.55 V
TP24 VBUS_IN 1 6
3
VBUS SHIELD1
MSP_USB_D_N R57 33 Ω MSP_USB_N 2 7
C39 D– SHIELD2
Q1 1 MSP_USB_D_P R61 33 Ω MSP_USB_P 3 8
D+ 8
MMBT5089LT1G 2200 pF 4 9
ID 9
MSP_DVCC R50 0Ω 5 10
GND 10
2
R51 0Ω R52 C21 C24 11
1
2
4
5
1.0 MΩ C26 C25 11
10 pF 10 pF
R95 0.1 µF 4.7 µF
IO1
IO2
IO3
IO4
R92 U11 TPS3825 100 Ω
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
U7 513870530
4.7 kΩ 5 1
VDD RESET#
U2
V18
VUSB
VBUS
PJ.0/TDO
PU.0/DP
P5.3/XT2OUT
P5.2/XT2IN
AVSS2
PU.1/DM
PUR
VSSU
PJ.3/TCK
P6.3/CB3/A3
P6.2/CB2/A2
P6.1/CB1/A1
P6.0/CB0/A0
PJ.2/TMS
TEST/SBWTCK
RST/NMI/SBWTDIO
PJ.1/TDI/TCLK
GND
R91
VCC
4 VBUS
MR#
GND
0Ω 3
RESET
6
3
MSP_DVCC
2
C40 C43
2.2 µF 0.1 µF
1 60 MCLK R43 10 Ω
P6.4/CB4/A4 P7.7/TB0CLK/MCLK
2 59 MSP_DVCC
P6.5/CB5/A5 P7.6/TB0.4
3 58 UCA1CTS R45 10 Ω
P6.6/CB6/A6 P7.5/TB0.3
Green 4 57 UCA1RTS R49 10 Ω
LED1 P6.7/CB7/A7 P7.4/TB0.2
1 2 5
6
P7.0/CB8/A12 U2 P5.7/TB0.1
56
55
P5.7_DIAG_END R38 10 Ω
DIAG_END
J1
P7.1/CB9/A13 P5.6/TB0.0
SW1 Blue 7 54 P4.7 R34 10 Ω R5 0Ω 6
P7.2/CB10/A14 P4.7/PM_NONE TX
LED2 8 MSP430F5529IPN 53 P4.6 R30 10 Ω 5
P7.3/CB11/A15 P4.6/PM_NONE PWR
R4 220 Ω 9 52 UCA1RXD 4
P5.0/A8/VREF+/VeREF+ P4.5/PM_UCA1RXD/PM_UCA1SOMI TEST
MSP_AVCC R3 130 Ω 10 51 UCA1TXD 3
P5.1/A9/VREF-/VeREF- P4.4/PM_UCA1TXD/PM_UCA1SIMO RST
11 50 2
AVCC1 DVCC2 GND
12 49 1
C38 P5.4/XIN DVSS2 RX
13 48 UCB1CLK R35 10 Ω R2 0Ω
P5.5/XOUT P4.3/PM_UCB1CLK/PM_UCA1STE SCLK
0.1 µF 14 47 UCB1SOMI R33 10 Ω EZ430 RF Header
C13 AVSS1 P4.2/PM_UCB1SOMI/PM_UCB1SCL SOMI
MSP_DVCC 15 46 UCB1SIMO R31 10 Ω To AFE4400
EZRF_RST
P8.0 P4.1/PM_UCB1SIMO/PM_UCB1SDA SIMO
16 45 UCB1STE R29 10 Ω
12 pF P8.1 P4.0/PM_UCB1STE/PM_UCA1CLK STE
17 44 P3.7 R21 10 Ω
P8.2 P3.7/TB0OUTH/SVMOUT
18 43 R19 10 Ω
2
DVCC1 P3.6/TB0.6 TP3

19 42 R18 10 Ω
DVSS1 P3.5/TB0.5
Y2 20 41
VCORE P3.4/UCA0RXD/UCA0SOMI
32.768 kHz Accelerometer, Digital
1
C8 R14 C14 U6
C5 P3.0/UCB0SIMO/UCB0SDA TP9
P3.3/UCA0TXD/UCA0SIMO
C11 P3.1/UCB0SOMI/UCB0SCL 10 Ω 1 24
P2.7/UCB0STE/UCA0CLK
P3.2/UCB0CLK/UCA0STE
0.1 µF 0.47 µF CLKIN SDA
0.1 µF 2 23
NC-2 SCL
P2.6/RTCCLK/DMAE0
P1.6/TA1CLK/CBOUT
12 pF
P2.2/TA2CLK/SMCLK
3 22
NC-3 RESV-22
P1.0/TA0CLK/ACLK
4 21
NC-4 RESV-21
5 20
NC-5 CPOUT
6 19
MEM_SOMI
MSP_AVCC AUX_DA RESV-19
P1.1/TA0.0
P1.2/TA0.1
P1.3/TA0.2
P1.4/TA0.3
P1.5/TA0.4
P1.7/TA1.0
P2.0/TA1.1
P2.1/TA1.2
P2.3/TA2.0
P2.4/TA2.1
P2.5/TA2.2
7 18
AUX_CL GND
8 17
VLOGIC NC-17
TP10 9 16
ADO NC-16
10 15 MSP_AVCC
REGOUT NC-15
MSP_DVCC C23 C22 11 14
FSYNC NC-14 C19
12 13
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
10 Ω AM_INT 29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
INT VDD
10 nF 0.1 µF 2200 pF
C20
MPU9150
R47 R46 MSP_AVCC 0.1 µF
R9 10 Ω ACLK
LED_ALM_P2.5
XIN_MSP 4.7 kΩ 4.7 kΩ R56

PD_ALM_P2.4
R13 10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
10 Ω
MEM_SIMO
10 kΩ
R25 10 Ω AFE_RESETZ_P1.1 R90 10 Ω
AFE_RESETZ USD_CS
R42 10 Ω AFE_PDNZ_P1.2 R87 10 Ω SCL SCL SCL
R86
R88
R89
R93
R84
AFE_PDNZ SCL
R7
R6
R1
R8
R94 10 Ω SDA SDA SDA

SDA
ACC_INT
EZRF_RST
R85 10 Ω
MEM_CS0
MEM_CS1
MEM_SCLK TP35 TP31

MEM0_W
MEM1_W
MEM0_HOLD
MEM1_HOLD
TP18
R39 10 Ω
LED_ALM
R37 10 Ω
PD_ALM
R26 10 Ω
ADC_RDY
ACC_INT
Figure 70. AFE44x0SPO2EVM: MSP430 (2 of 4)
L6
LED_DRV_SUP
1 2 R76 0Ω
LPS3010-103MLB Jumper
C65
10 µF
L4 L5
TX_CTRL_SUP
1 2 AFE_5VTX 1 2 R65 0Ω
LPS3010-103MLB LPS3010-103MLB Jumper
REG_VO R68 0Ω U8 C36 R77 C29 C60

VCC_BAT VDD_BAT R71 0Ω AFE_VTX 4 5 1000 pF 4.02 kΩ 10 µF
IN OUT 10 µF
U9 Jumper
1 10 8 6
GND VO R72 SD ADJ
R66 0Ω VBT_IN 2 9 SW_LP LED3
VIN SW 261 kΩ C32
Jumper 3 8 VDD_BAT Blue 2 1
CP2 OUT NC BYP
4 7 REG_FB 10 µF 7
C28 C31 CP1 FB C63 NC C27 R79
5 6 REG_SS 9 3
EN SS R81 DAP GND
10 µF 0.1 µF 11 10 µF 0.01 µF 1.0 kΩ
EPAD L1
4.7 kΩ LP3878MR-ADJ/NOPB RX_SUP RX_DIG_SUP
R73 0Ω TPS61093DSK R74 1 2 R55 0Ω 3v
TP21 R75 15.4 kΩ LPS3010-103MLB Jumper TP34
200 kΩ C35 MSP_DVCC C48
DNI
1 µF 10 µF
R58 0Ω
Jumper L2
RX_ANA_SUP
VRX_SUP R60 0Ω 1 2
R54
0Ω 3v
Jumper LPS3010-103MLB Jumper
U13 C55 R63 TP28

R67 0Ω AFE_VRX 8 1 0.01 µF 75 kΩ C54 C47
IN OUT 10 µF
Jumper 7 2 10 µF
DNC FB
6 3
NR/SS NC
5 4
C61 EN GND R103
10 µF C58 9 47 kΩ
EPAD
0.01 µF
TPS7A4901DGN
MSP_DVCC
L3 MSP_AVCC
1 2 3v
LPS3010-103MLB
C59 R106 C52 TP37
U14
R69 0Ω MSP_VSUP 8 1 0.01 µF 75 kΩ 10 µF
IN OUT
Jumper 7 2
DNC FB
6 3
TP38 NR/SS NC
5 4
C64 EN GND R115 C56
10 µF C62 9 47 kΩ 10 µF
EPAD
0.01 µF
TPS7A4901DGN
Figure 71. AFE44x0SPO2EVM: Power Supply (3 of 4)
Battery Fuel Gauge Serial FRAM MSP_DVCC

TP41
PACK_P J5
TP45 1 U3 C1
BAT_P 0.1 µF
U10 R78 2 1 8
bq27200 BAT_M MEM_CS0 /S VCC
R80 10 kΩ 2 7
TP40 MEM_SOMI Q /HOLD MEM0_HOLD
1 kΩ 1 10 22272021 3 6
TP39 RBI PGM MEM0_W /W C MEM_SCLK
4 5
C33 VSS D MEM_SIMO
0.1 µF 9 FM25V20-GTR
GPIO R70
1 kΩ
2 8
VCC SRP
3 MSP_DVCC
C34 VSS C30
R114
0.1 µF
0.1 µF .02E
R118
SCL R109 100 Ω R108 100 Ω 4 U5 C4
SCL SCL 1 kΩ 0.1 µF
7 1 8
SRN MEM_CS1 /S VCC
2 7
MEM_SOMI Q /HOLD MEM1_HOLD
SDA R116 100 Ω R117 100 Ω 5 C66 TP44 3 6
VSS1
SDA SDA MEM1_W /W C MEM_SCLK
6 4 5
BAT VSS D MEM_SIMO
C37 0.1 µF
FM25V20-GTR
11
0.1 µF
D6
AZ23C5V6
microSD CARD I/F

Battery Management
MSP_DVCC
TP43 U12 bq24032ARHLR at 4.2 V
DNI VCC_BAT
TP1
4 TP36
AC_BM AC TP4
C45 C49 TP5
10 kΩ
10 kΩ
10 kΩ
15
OUT3 TP2
10 µF 0.1 µF 16 C2 C3
OUT2 10 µF 0.1 µF
17 C53
TP42 OUT1
0.1 µF
VBUS
20
R12
R11
R10
USB
R102 50 kΩ 14 6
C46 C50 TMR BAT2 PACK_P J6
5
10 µF 0.1 µF C57 BAT1 C51 1
0.1 µF 1 RSV1
LDO 22 µF 2
8 12 TS USD_CS CS
PSEL TS 3
9 MEM_SIMO DI
CE 4
18 10 ISET1 VCC
MSP_DVCC ACPG# ISET1 5
19 7 ISET2 MEM_SCLK CLK
R110 10 kΩ POW_CE USBPG#_/_VBSEL ISET2 6
VSS
R100 10 kΩ ACPG 7
3 13 DPPM MEM_SOMI DO
10 kΩ
R99 10 kΩ USBPG STAT2 DPPM 8

10 kΩ
2 11 RSV2
TP
R62 10 kΩ STAT2 STAT1 VSS

R59 10 kΩ STAT1 473340001
21
TP32 TP33
DNI
R107
R113
R104 10 kΩ PSEL
4
3
2
1
R105 10 kΩ PSEL
IO4
IO3
IO2
IO1
U4
MSP_DVCC 9 TPD8E003DQDR
DNI GND
R111 10 kΩ ISET1 R112 10 kΩ
IO5
IO6
IO7
IO8
DNI = 10 kΩ to MSP_DVCC, USB Power Select (PSEL)
Resistors previously VCC_3_3 bus Powered DNI
R101 10 kΩ ISET2 R64 10 kΩ
5
6
7
8
Resistors previously VCC_3_3 bus Powered
Figure 72. AFE44x0SPO2EVM: Battery SDC (4 of 4)
www.ti.com Revision C History
Revision C History
Changes from B Revision (May 2014) to C Revision ...................................................................................................... Page
• Replaced Figure 69 through Figure 72 with updated schematics ................................................................. 55

• Removed AFE44x0SPO2EVM Blocks schematic ................................................................................... 58
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Revision B History
Changes from A Revision (February 2013) to B Revision ............................................................................................. Page
• Updated the features supported in Section 2.3 ....................................................................................... 3

• Updated GUI screenshots throughout sections ....................................................................................... 7
• Added Section 3.3.1 Windows 8 Installing Unsigned Drivers ...................................................................... 11
• Updated number of samples in Section 4.1.2 ........................................................................................ 24
• Updated examples in Section 4.1.2 for the new 32 point FFT feature. ........................................................... 24
• Removed section regarding the % SpO2 and HR Display ......................................................................... 26
• Added a note about the firmware upgrade for Section 6 ........................................................................... 31
• Corrected firmware file name .......................................................................................................... 31
• Added a caution for Section 10.1 ...................................................................................................... 37
• Added Section 10.8 Windows 8 Support for Device GUIs ......................................................................... 40
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
SLAU480C – January 2013 – Revised May 2014 Revision History 59

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3.1 United States
3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved:
This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit
to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write software applications for
use with the end product. This kit is not a finished product and when assembled may not be resold or otherwise marketed unless
all required FCC equipment authorizations are first obtained. Operation is subject to the condition that this product not cause
harmful interference to licensed radio stations and that this product accept harmful interference. Unless the assembled kit is
designed to operate under part 15, part 18 or part 95 of this chapter, the operator of the kit must operate under the authority of
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CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
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can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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3.2.1 For EVMs issued with an Industry Canada Certificate of Conformance to RSS-210
Concerning EVMs Including Radio Transmitters:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio:

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Concerning EVMs Including Detachable Antennas:

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication. This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.
Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables

Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et
d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le
présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le
manuel d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur
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http://www.tij.co.jp/lsds/ti_ja/general/eStore/notice_01.page
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by TI as conforming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan.
If User uses EVMs in Japan, not certified to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan, User is required by Radio Law of
Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to EVMs:
1. Use EVMs in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for
Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan,
2. Use EVMs only after User obtains the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to
EVMs, or
3. Use of EVMs only after User obtains the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan
with respect to EVMs. Also, do not transfer EVMs, unless User gives the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if User does not follow the instructions above, User will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
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4 EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings:
4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling
or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices. The notices contain important safety information
related to, for example, temperatures and voltages.
4.3 Safety-Related Warnings and Restrictions:
4.3.1 User shall operate the EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations stated in the user
guide, other available documentation provided by TI, and any other applicable requirements and employ reasonable and
customary safeguards. Exceeding the specified performance ratings and specifications (including but not limited to input
and output voltage, current, power, and environmental ranges) for the EVM may cause personal injury or death, or
property damage. If there are questions concerning performance ratings and specifications, User should contact a TI
field representative prior to connecting interface electronics including input power and intended loads. Any loads applied
outside of the specified output range may also result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible
permanent damage to the EVM and/or interface electronics. Please consult the EVM user guide prior to connecting any
load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative.
During normal operation, even with the inputs and outputs kept within the specified allowable ranges, some circuit
components may have elevated case temperatures. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators,
switching transistors, pass transistors, current sense resistors, and heat sinks, which can be identified using the
information in the associated documentation. When working with the EVM, please be aware that the EVM may become
very warm.
4.3.2 EVMs are intended solely for use by technically qualified, professional electronics experts who are familiar with the
dangers and application risks associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems, and subsystems.
User assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling and use of the EVM by User or its employees,
affiliates, contractors or designees. User assumes all responsibility and liability to ensure that any interfaces (electronic
and/or mechanical) between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely
limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard. User assumes all responsibility and
liability for any improper or unsafe handling or use of the EVM by User or its employees, affiliates, contractors or
designees.
4.4 User assumes all responsibility and liability to determine whether the EVM is subject to any applicable international, federal,
state, or local laws and regulations related to User’s handling and use of the EVM and, if applicable, User assumes all
responsibility and liability for compliance in all respects with such laws and regulations. User assumes all responsibility and
liability for proper disposal and recycling of the EVM consistent with all applicable international, federal, state, and local
requirements.
5. Accuracy of Information: To the extent TI provides information on the availability and function of EVMs, TI attempts to be as accurate
as possible. However, TI does not warrant the accuracy of EVM descriptions, EVM availability or other information on its websites as
accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
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6. Disclaimers:
6.1 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, EVMS AND ANY WRITTEN DESIGN MATERIALS PROVIDED WITH THE EVM (AND THE
DESIGN OF THE EVM ITSELF) ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS." TI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING SUCH ITEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY
THIRD PARTY PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADE SECRETS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
6.2 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED RIGHT TO USE THE EVM SET FORTH HEREIN, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS GRANTING OR CONFERRING ANY RIGHTS BY LICENSE, PATENT, OR ANY
OTHER INDUSTRIAL OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF TI, ITS SUPPLIERS/LICENSORS OR ANY OTHER THIRD
PARTY, TO USE THE EVM IN ANY FINISHED END-USER OR READY-TO-USE FINAL PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY
INVENTION, DISCOVERY OR IMPROVEMENT MADE, CONCEIVED OR ACQUIRED PRIOR TO OR AFTER DELIVERY OF
THE EVM.
7. USER'S INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS. USER WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD TI, ITS
LICENSORS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES,
EXPENSES, COSTS AND LIABILITIES (COLLECTIVELY, "CLAIMS") ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY
HANDLING OR USE OF THE EVM THAT IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS OBLIGATION
SHALL APPLY WHETHER CLAIMS ARISE UNDER STATUTE, REGULATION, OR THE LAW OF TORT, CONTRACT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND EVEN IF THE EVM FAILS TO PERFORM AS DESCRIBED OR EXPECTED.
8. Limitations on Damages and Liability:

8.1 General Limitations. IN NO EVENT SHALL TI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THESE
TERMS ANDCONDITIONS OR THE USE OF THE EVMS PROVIDED HEREUNDER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TI HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. EXCLUDED DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED
TO, COST OF REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION, ANCILLARY COSTS TO THE PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
OR SERVICES, RETESTING, OUTSIDE COMPUTER TIME, LABOR COSTS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF PROFITS,
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BE BROUGHT AGAINST TI MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE RELATED CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
8.2 Specific Limitations. IN NO EVENT SHALL TI'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FROM ANY WARRANTY OR OTHER OBLIGATION
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, OR ANY USE OF ANY TI EVM
PROVIDED HEREUNDER, EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO TI FOR THE PARTICULAR UNITS SOLD UNDER
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User's Guide

SLAU480C – January 2013 – Revised May 2014

AFE4400 and AFE4490 Development Guide

Device Literature Number

10.8 Windows 8 Support for Device GUIs ........................................................................... 40

1.1 Important Disclaimer Information

Only use the AFE44x0SPO2EVM under the following conditions:

Pentium, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Figure 1. AFE4490SPO2EVM Demonstration Kit

2.2 AFE44x0SPO2EVM Kit Contents

2.3 Features Supported in this Version

4. Access to all AFE44x0 registers through an easy-to-use GUI

3.1 Minimum Requirements

3.1.1 Required Setup for AFE44x0SPO2EVM Demo Software

3.2 Installing the Software (PC Application)

Figure 2. PC Application Installation – Screen 1

Figure 3. PC Application Installation – Screen 2

Figure 4. PC Application Installation – Screen 3

Click the Next button to begin the installation.

Figure 5. PC Application Installation – Screen 4

Figure 6. PC Application Installation – Screen 5

Figure 7. Python Installation

3.3 Installing the USB Drivers

Following these steps ensures proper installation of the USB drivers:

Figure 8. USB Driver Installation – Screen 1 (Win 7 OS only)

Figure 9. USB Driver Installation – Screen 2

Figure 10. USB Driver Installation – Screen 3

Figure 11. USB Driver Installation – Screen 4

Figure 12. Device Manager Screen

3.3.1 Windows 8 Installing Unsigned Drivers

Choose advanced options as shown in Figure 15.

Choose startup Settings as shown in Figure 16.

4 Running the Software

Figure 20. AFE44x0SPO2EVM Not Connected Error Message

4.1 Overview of the Features

Figure 21. Product Safety Warnings, Restrictions, and Disclaimers

4.1.1 Device Configuration Tab

4.1.1.1 Global Settings Subtab

(i) Sample LED2 and LED1 pulse

Figure 22. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Global Settings

Figure 23. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Global Settings

4.1.1.2 Tx Stage Subtab

1. Set LED1 and LED2 currents.

NOTE: The AFE44x0SPO2EVM does not support Push-pull mode.

4.1.1.3 Rx Stage Subtab

1. Enable separate gain mode (available for AFE4490 device only).

Figure 24. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Tx Stage

Figure 25. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Tx Stage

Figure 26. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Rx Stage

Figure 27. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Rx Stage

4.1.1.4 Timing Controls Subtab

Figure 28. AFE4490: Device Configuration: Timing Controls

Figure 29. AFE4400: Device Configuration: Timing Controls

4.1.1.5 Low Level Configuration Subtab

Figure 30. Device Configuration: Low Level Configuration

4.1.2 ADC Capture and Analysis

• Set Analysis Type to All Domain or Time Domain only

1. No. of samples = 8192

Figure 31. ADC Capture and Analysis Tab