Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-AD5362EBZ

Overview

EVAL-AD5362EBZ from Analog Devices is a full-featured evaluation board for the AD5362 16-channel, 16-bit voltage-output DAC, supporting USB and stand-alone microcontroller/DSP control modes, reference selection (3V/5V/external), and register-level programming via PC software.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-AD5362EBZ datasheet, EVAL-AD5362EBZ pinout, EVAL-AD5362EBZ application, or EVAL-AD5362EBZ equivalent, this board enables rapid functional validation, precision output calibration, register configuration testing, and system integration assessment of high-channel-count DACs in industrial control, automated test equipment, and programmable power supply designs.

Technical Context

The EVAL-AD5362EBZ supports the AD5362 - a 16-channel, 16-bit serial-input voltage-output DAC with rail-to-rail output swing, integrated LDAC and CLR control, and dual reference inputs (VREF0/VREF1). It implements SPI-compatible 24-bit frame protocol over USB via CY7C68013 USB microcontroller.

Power is supplied via screw terminals (J2) for VDD/VSS/DVCC (+5V), while USB provides isolated interface power only. Reference selection is configurable via LK4 (3V ADR423, 5V ADR435, or external SMB input), and DAC outputs are routed to 50-pin header J4 with channel-specific pin mapping per AD5362 datasheet.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-AD5362EBZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, precision instrumentation, and programmable power supply development requiring stable component supply and validated DAC evaluation infrastructure.

Supply support for EVAL-AD5362EBZ 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, headquartered in Norwood, MA, serving industrial, communications, automotive, and healthcare markets.

EVAL-AD5362EBZ belongs to Analog Devices' precision DAC evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate prototyping and performance verification of multichannel, high-resolution digital-to-analog converters in demanding measurement and control applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-AD5362EBZ?

The EVAL-AD5362EBZ is an evaluation board purpose-built to validate the functionality and performance of the AD5362 16-channel, 16-bit voltage-output DAC. It provides both USB-connected PC control and stand-alone operation via microcontroller/DSP signals through header J3, enabling comprehensive register-level testing, output calibration, and system integration analysis before final design implementation.

Which DAC models does the EVAL-AD5362EBZ support?

The EVAL-AD5362EBZ is explicitly designed for the AD5362 and shares full pin compatibility with the AD5360, AD5361, and AD5363 - all supported by the same board hardware and unified PC software. The board's schematic, jumper configurations (LK1–LK8), and header layouts are validated for all four parts, with J4 pin assignments matching AD5362-specific output mapping per Table 3 in the technical note.

How is reference voltage selected on the EVAL-AD5362EBZ?

Reference voltage selection on the EVAL-AD5362EBZ is controlled by jumper LK4: position A selects the 3V ADR423 reference, position B selects the 5V ADR435 reference (default), and position C routes an external voltage from the SMB connector EXT_REF to the AD5362's VREF inputs. Independent VREF0/VREF1 sourcing is possible by removing zero-ohm resistors R16/R17 and connecting separate references to testpoints T25/T26.

Can the EVAL-AD5362EBZ operate without a PC connection?

Yes, the EVAL-AD5362EBZ supports stand-alone operation: remove jumpers LK1, LK3, and LK8 to isolate the USB interface, then drive AD5362 control signals (DIN, SCLK, SYNC, LDAC, CLR, RESET) directly via 20-pin header J3. This mode allows integration with custom DSP or microcontroller systems, enabling real-time waveform generation, closed-loop control, or firmware-driven DAC sequencing outside PC dependency.

What software is provided with the EVAL-AD5362EBZ?

The EVAL-AD5362EBZ ships with Analog Devices' dedicated PC software (included on CD), which provides a tabbed GUI for register programming (X1A/X1B/M/C), LDAC pulse triggering, RESET/CLR assertion, direct 24-bit writes, and output voltage calculation based on loaded codes and active reference. The software auto-detects AD536x variants and displays real-time DAC channel values, supporting rapid iterative testing and configuration validation for EVAL-AD5362EBZ users.