Analog Devices Inc. AD9613-170EBZ

Overview

AD9613-170EBZ from Analog Devices is a high-speed 12-bit analog-to-digital converter evaluation board designed to validate the AD9613-170 ADC in real-world signal acquisition systems. It supports 170 MSPS sampling, dual-channel operation, and interfaces directly with the HSC-ADC-EVALCZ FPGA capture board via LVDS output.

For engineers reviewing the AD9613-170EBZ datasheet, AD9613-170EBZ pinout, AD9613-170EBZ application, or AD9613-170EBZ equivalent, this board enables rapid characterization of dynamic performance (SNR, SFDR), clock jitter sensitivity, and SPI-configurable register settings for radar, communications, and instrumentation designs.

Technical Context

The AD9613-170EBZ is a dedicated evaluation platform-not an IC-built around the AD9613-170, a dual-channel, 12-bit, 170 MSPS ADC with LVDS parallel outputs and on-chip voltage reference. It requires external 2.5 V FPGA I/O supply (set via J9 jumper) and accepts analog inputs via 50 Ω SMA connectors (J301/J303) and clock input via J506.

Signal integrity is maintained through controlled-impedance routing, on-board anti-aliasing filter support, and precise DCO clock delay tuning (600 ps step) via SPI to align LVDS output timing with FPGA capture logic. The board operates with two independent 6 V/2 A switching supplies-one per board-and communicates over USB 2.0 using VisualAnalog and SPIController software.

Key Specifications

Availability

AD9613-170EBZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed data acquisition, RF receiver prototyping, and test equipment development requiring stable component supply and validated reference design integration.

Supply support for AD9613-170EBZ includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, serving precision instrumentation, communications, and industrial markets since 1965.

The AD9613-170EBZ belongs to Analog Devices' high-speed ADC evaluation platform family, engineered specifically to accelerate validation of RF-sampling and IF-digitization systems in defense, wireless infrastructure, and automated test equipment.

FAQ

What is the AD9613-170EBZ used for?

The AD9613-170EBZ is an evaluation board for the AD9613-170 ADC, enabling engineers to characterize dynamic performance-including SNR, SFDR, and harmonic distortion-at 170 MSPS in dual-channel configurations. It supports rapid system-level testing with VisualAnalog and SPIController software, and is not a standalone production component.

Does the AD9613-170EBZ include the AD9613-170 ADC chip?

Yes, the AD9613-170EBZ evaluation board integrates the AD9613-170 IC as its core device. The board provides all necessary power regulation, clock conditioning, analog input filtering, and LVDS output routing to interface directly with the HSC-ADC-EVALCZ FPGA capture board.

What software tools are required to operate the AD9613-170EBZ?

Operation of the AD9613-170EBZ requires Analog Devices' VisualAnalog for FFT-based signal analysis and SPIController for register configuration. Configuration files such as AD9613spiR03.cfg must be loaded to correctly program the AD9613-170's internal registers and enable DCO timing alignment.

Can the AD9613-170EBZ operate without the HSC-ADC-EVALCZ board?

No-the AD9613-170EBZ is not a self-contained system. It relies on the HSC-ADC-EVALCZ FPGA-based capture board for LVDS data reception, USB communication, and FPGA programming. The two boards connect mechanically and electrically via a dedicated header interface shown in Figure 1 of the Quick Start Guide.

What power supplies are needed for the AD9613-170EBZ setup?

The AD9613-170EBZ requires one 6 V/2 A switching supply (e.g., CUI EPS060250UH-PHP-SZ). The companion HSC-ADC-EVALCZ board requires a second identical 6 V/2 A supply. Both must be connected simultaneously, and the HSC-ADC-EVALCZ's FPGA I/O voltage must be set to 2.5 V using jumper J9.