EVAL-FT10MHNR

DC-10 MBd RedLink Evaluation Board

User Guide

EVAL-FT10MHNR Revision A

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OVERVIEW

The EVAL-FT10MHNR mini evaluation board

enables evaluation and rapid prototyping of the

Firecomms RedLink® DC-10 MBd non-inverting

transmitter for plastic optic fiber (POF) and

large core glass fiber (200, 400 μm PCS). The

board includes a single RedLink® receiver pre-

mounted onto a simple PCB that allows easy

application of DC power and monitoring of the

output signal via a standard 0.1-inch header.

When paired with a receiver evaluation board

such as the EVAL-FR10DHIR, the EVAL-

FT10MHNR can be used to quickly prototype

and evaluate an optical link.

The unpopulated footprint (J2) for a PCB

mounted SMA connector has been added to

allow a secure connection to lab equipment

such as a Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT).

INITIAL SETUP

1. Connect 5 V to the Tx VCC header (J4 - Pin 3)

2. Connect GND of a DC power supply to the ground pin of the PCB header (J4 - Pin 2)

3. Connect a signal source to VIN (J4 – Pin 1)

FIGURE 1

Evaluation Board Schematic