Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-AD5060SDZ

Overview

EVAL-AD5060SDZ from Analog Devices is a dedicated evaluation board for the AD5060BRJZ-1500RL7 16-bit nanoDAC, supporting voltage-output precision DAC characterization via USB-connected SDP-B controller. It integrates an ADR444ARZ 4.096 V reference, ADP7102ACPZ-5.0-R7 and ADP7102ACPZ regulators, and configurable link options (LK1/LK2) for VDD/reference source selection. Used in lab-based DAC validation, calibration verification, and analog output stage prototyping.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-AD5060SDZ datasheet, EVAL-AD5060SDZ pinout, EVAL-AD5060SDZ application, or EVAL-AD5060SDZ equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware configuration details, required external equipment (EVAL-SDP-CB1Z, Windows PC), software operation flow, power supply routing, and link setup guidance specific to the AD5060 evaluation context.

Technical Context

The EVAL-AD5060SDZ implements a fixed-function interface between the host PC and the AD5060BRJZ-1500RL7 DAC, using SPI communication routed through the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z controller board via J1 connector. It supports both SDP-controlled and standalone modes via jumper LK1 (VDD source) and LK2 (reference source).

Power delivery includes dual regulated rails: +5 V for the DAC (from ADP7102ACPZ-5.0-R7) and +3.3 V for the SDP-B interface (from ADP7102ACPZ), with decoupling via 10 µF tantalum and 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors. Output voltage is accessible at J2 SMB connector, with optional external reference input at J4.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-AD5060SDZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for precision DAC evaluation, analog output calibration, and embedded control loop prototyping requiring stable component supply and full documentation traceability.

Supply support for EVAL-AD5060SDZ 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 semiconductor company headquartered in Norwood, MA, specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies.

The EVAL-AD5060SDZ belongs to Analog Devices' nanoDAC® evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate development and validation of ultra-low-power, high-resolution voltage-output DACs in test, metrology, and industrial control applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-AD5060SDZ?

The EVAL-AD5060SDZ is a dedicated evaluation board for the AD5060BRJZ-1500RL7 16-bit nanoDAC. Its primary function is to enable rapid functional validation, output linearity testing, and reference performance analysis of the DAC under controlled lab conditions. EVAL-AD5060SDZ provides regulated power, configurable reference selection, and SPI interface routing to simplify bench-level characterization without custom PCB design.

Which DAC device does the EVAL-AD5060SDZ specifically support?

The EVAL-AD5060SDZ is configured for the AD5060BRJZ-1500RL7 - a 16-bit, voltage-output nanoDAC in SOT-23-6 package with 2.7 V–5.5 V supply range and rail-to-rail output. While the board shares layout with EVAL-AD5040SDZ/EVAL-AD5061SDZ/EVAL-AD5062SDZ variants, the populated U1 device on EVAL-AD5060SDZ is the AD5060BRJZ-1500RL7, confirmed in the Bill of Materials (UG-923, Page 13).

What external hardware is required to operate the EVAL-AD5060SDZ?

Operation of the EVAL-AD5060SDZ requires the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z system demonstration platform (SDP-B), a Windows PC (Vista/7/8, 32-/64-bit) with USB 2.0 port, and the included evaluation software. The SDP-B connects to the EVAL-AD5060SDZ via J1 and provides SPI control; 6 V dc is supplied to J6 to power both boards. No additional DAC drivers or external logic are needed.

How is the reference voltage selected on the EVAL-AD5060SDZ?

Reference selection on the EVAL-AD5060SDZ is controlled by jumper LK2: Position B connects the on-board ADR444ARZ 4.096 V reference to the DAC REF pin; Position A routes an external reference voltage applied to J4. This configuration directly determines full-scale output (VOUT = VREF × D/2¹⁶) and must match the DAC's reference input specification per the AD5060 data sheet.

Can the EVAL-AD5060SDZ be used without the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z board?

Yes - the EVAL-AD5060SDZ supports standalone operation. Digital control signals (DIN, SCLK, SYNC) can be applied directly to J7 instead of J1, and VDD may be supplied via J5 (2.7–5.5 V). However, the evaluation software and automated register programming require the SDP-B; standalone use necessitates external microcontroller or logic to drive the SPI interface per AD5060 timing specifications.