High Bandwidth data acquisition systems, like a digital storage oscilloscope (DSO), require the analog front-end (AFE) signal chain to have wide (-3dB) bandwidth to measure a wide range of signals, optional high input impedance to prevent loading of the measured signal, low noise to prevent degradation of signal to noise ration (SNR), and good distortion performance to maintain signal fidelity. Typical implementations of an AFE typically requires either a complex discrete design or the development of a custom front-end ASIC. This reference design provides a simpler cost-effective AFE without sacrificing performance.
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Reference design overview and verified performance test data
Detailed overview of design layout for component placement
Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers
Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components
Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB
PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout
Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components
Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Design guide | High-Impedance, 500MHz Bandwidth Oscilloscope Analog Front End Reference Design | PDF | HTML | Jul 29, 2026 |
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