Texas Instruments THS4503EVM manual About This Manual, How to Use This Manual, Preface

Information About Cautions and Warnings

Preface

About This Manual

This manual provides information about using the THS4503 fully differential amplifier on evaluation module PCB marked with Edge # 6439396. Additionally, this document provides a good example of PCB design for high-speed applications. The user should keep in mind the following points.

-The design of the high-speed amplifier PCB is a sensitive process.

-The user must approach the PCB design with care and awareness.

-It is recommended that the user initially review the data sheet of the device under test.

-It is helpful to review the schematic and layout of the THS4503EVM to determine the design techniques used in the evaluation board.

-It is recommended that the user review the application note Fully Differential Amplifiers (literature number SLOA054) to learn more about differential amplifiers. This application note reviews fully differential amps and presents calculations for various filters.

How to Use This Manual

This document contains the following chapters:

-Chapter 1—Introduction and Description

-Chapter 2—Using the THS4503EVM

-Chapter 3—THS4503EVM Applications

-Chapter 4—High-Speed Amplifier PCB Layout Tips

-Chapter 5—EVM Hardware Description

Information About Cautions and Warnings

This book may contain cautions and warnings.

This is an example of a caution statement.

A caution statement describes a situation that could potentially damage your software or equipment.

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