TIDA-00725: TIDA-00725 and TIDRIS8 schematic clarification required

Hello Senthur,

Please see these two prior threads on the TIDA-00725 to better characterize the capability and intent of the TIDA-00725:

https://e2e.ti.com/support/tools/simulation-hardware-system-design-tools-group/sim-hw-system-design/f/simulation-hardware-system-design-tools-forum/790814/tida-00725-temperature-monitor-for-apd

https://e2e.ti.com/support/tools/simulation-hardware-system-design-tools-group/sim-hw-system-design/f/simulation-hardware-system-design-tools-forum/1019339/tida-00725-otdr-specifications

The TIDA-00725 is a proof of concept design and was never intended to be a fully-characterized capable solution.  Please keep this in mind when referencing the TIDA-00725.

Additionally, I cannot speak to the exact reason why the BOM & Laser Driver boards show the laser driver IC from iCHaus as DNP.  You would certainly need this part, among others from the design, if you were to build up and design a similar circuit.  I would interpret the larger 'DNP' components as necessary and you can always remove test-points you do no wish to have.  For the smaller components, such as resistors marked 'DNP', I would order enough to build up the boards with these passive components 'placed'.  You can always remove resistors you do not want the optionality or function of based on your progression with the design.  

There is not an additional document detailing which components are necessary and which are not; please use best judgement when interpreting and referencing the TIDA-00725.

Best,

Alec