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MSP430FR6043: Regarding the parameters in the 'Ultrasonic Sensing Design Center'

Part Number: MSP430FR6043
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TIDM-02003

Tool/software:

I am using the MSP430FR6043 for a water meter application.
Could you please explain what the parameters 'Start PPG Count (ns)' and 'Turn on ADC Count (ns)' mean in the 'Ultrasonic Sensing Design Center'? I found the following explanation, but I am unable to understand it.

  • Hi,
    Both refer to variables used to start or turn on specific modules in the FR6043. The PPG seems to be for optimum sensor excitation and accurate impedance matching to deliver the best results for ZFD. The ADC seems to be for signal acquisition. You can also refer to Tables 3-3 for a description (image below.)

    Best Regards,

    Diego Abad

  • Dear Diego

    Thank you for your reply.

    I understand it as shown in the attached figure. Is this correct? If there are any mistakes, I would appreciate your feedback.

    Regards

  • Hi,
    As I understand it, Tprop should be larger than the Start PPG Count since Tprop seems to have a larger time value. Moreover, the start of PPG should be larger than the ADC turning on (based on the recommended values I see in the text.)
    Best Regards,
    Diego Abad

  • Dear Deigo

    Thank you for your reply.

    In the timing chart, what does Tprop indicate? How is 'the start of PPG should be larger than the time when the ADC turns on' represented in the timing chart? Could you please illustrate it with a diagram? Thank you very much.

    Regards

  • Hi,
    The timing gram seems to be different of what I can see in the image you shared. Would you mind confirming with me you're using the TIDM-02003 Design guide (Rev. A)? And if not, would you mind sharing with me the document you are using?

    Best Regards,

    Diego Abad

  • Dear Diego Abad


    Thank you for your reply.
    I apologize for the confusion. I will share the timing diagram again.
    The TIDM-02003 Design Guide contains a timing diagram in Figure 2-4. However, I cannot find a more detailed timing diagram than this. The timing diagram in the image I shared was created based on the descriptions and experimental results found in "SLAU720B Ultrasonic Design Center." I am not confident that the timing diagram is accurate, and it may contain errors.
    Regards.

  • Hi,
    I understand it better; thank you for explaining. Back to your question, Tprop corresponds to the approximate propagation time for the ultrasound signal in the given meter. Looking back at the diagram and getting more context to it, I see how the Start PPG happens earlier than the ADC Start count, so your diagram seems correct in that regard. I would recommend starting a new thread if you have more questions regarding the timing of this design.
    Best Regards,
    Diego Abad

  • Dear Diego Abad

    Thank you for your reply. I will start a new thread.

    Regards.

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