Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-AD7366SDZ

Overview

EVAL-AD7366SDZ from Analog Devices is a full-featured evaluation board designed to characterize the AD7366 dual 12-bit, 1 MSPS successive approximation ADC under real-world analog input conditions including ±5 V, ±10 V, and 0 V to 10 V ranges, with on-board ±15 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, and +7 V to +9 V power generation, and PC-based control via EVAL-SDP-CB1Z interface.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-AD7366SDZ datasheet, EVAL-AD7366SDZ pinout, EVAL-AD7366SDZ application, or EVAL-AD7366SDZ equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware configuration options, supported sample rates (up to 800 kSPS with SDP), reference selection modes (internal 2.5 V/3 V or external), analog input buffering paths (AD8021 amplifiers), and standalone vs. PC-controlled operation modes.

Technical Context

The EVAL-AD7366SDZ implements a complete signal chain for dual-channel ADC validation: it integrates AD8021 low-noise amplifiers for input conditioning, AD780 precision voltage reference (2.5 V or 3 V selectable), ADM1185 power sequencer, and ADG3308 level shifter to interface the AD7366's 5 V–compatible digital I/O with the 3.3 V EVAL-SDP-CB1Z controller.

Power architecture includes ADP1613 (±15 V), ADP2301 (+7 V), ADP3303-5 (+5 V), ADP1720 (+3.3 V), and AD780 reference - all decoupled with 10 µF/0.1 µF networks. Link options (LK1–LK102) configure input range, reference source, bias voltage, and supply sourcing without soldering changes.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-AD7366SDZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-precision data acquisition system validation, industrial sensor interface prototyping, and mixed-signal test bench development requiring stable component supply and full documentation support.

Supply support for EVAL-AD7366SDZ 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 Wilmington, MA, with design centers worldwide and a focus on precision signal chain solutions.

EVAL-AD7366SDZ belongs to Analog Devices' evaluation platform family for precision SAR ADCs, engineered to accelerate characterization of dual-channel, high-speed converters in industrial, instrumentation, and medical applications where accuracy, noise floor, and timing integrity are critical.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-AD7366SDZ?

The EVAL-AD7366SDZ is an evaluation board dedicated to the AD7366 dual 12-bit, 1 MSPS SAR ADC. It provides complete hardware infrastructure-including power generation, analog signal conditioning, reference selection, and SDP-based PC control-to validate performance across ±5 V, ±10 V, and 0 V to 10 V input ranges. The EVAL-AD7366SDZ enables both lab-based and production-ready testing of the AD7366 under real operating conditions.

Which controller board is required to operate the EVAL-AD7366SDZ with a PC?

The EVAL-AD7366SDZ requires the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z system demonstration platform for USB-based PC control. This controller board connects via the SDP connector (J8) and handles serial communication, power sequencing, and level shifting between the PC's 3.3 V logic and the AD7366's 5 V digital interface. Without EVAL-SDP-CB1Z, the EVAL-AD7366SDZ supports standalone operation using SMB connectors or test points.

Does the EVAL-AD7366SDZ generate its own power supplies?

Yes, the EVAL-AD7366SDZ generates all required supplies on board: ±15 V (for op-amp rails), +5 V (AVCC/DVCC), +3.3 V (digital logic), +7 V (for internal regulators), and precision 2.5 V or 3 V (from AD780). Power is sourced either from the included 9 V dc adapter (J702) or an external 7 V–9 V bench supply (J700). External supplies can override on-board generation via screw terminals J100, J703, J704, and J1.

How does the EVAL-AD7366SDZ support different analog input voltage ranges?

The EVAL-AD7366SDZ supports ±5 V, ±10 V, and 0 V to 10 V input ranges through hardware link configuration: LK18 and LK19 set RANGE0/RANGE1 per the AD7366's internal range decoder. Input signals are conditioned by AD8021 amplifiers (configurable via SL1–SL4) and filtered before reaching the ADC. Bias-up circuitry (LK9/LK27) enables ±12 V operation when 3 V reference is applied to DCAPA/DCAPB, requiring minimum ±12 V VDD/VSS supplies.

What software is provided with the EVAL-AD7366SDZ and what analysis functions does it offer?

The EVAL-AD7366SDZ ships with Windows-based evaluation software that supports waveform capture, FFT analysis (SNR, SINAD, THD, SFDR), AC/DC histogram testing (code distribution, transition noise), and summary reporting. It interfaces directly with the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z and allows sample rate selection (50 kSPS to 800 kSPS), voltage range matching, multi-channel display, and .tsv data export for post-processing. All software is preloaded on the included CD and installs to C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\AD7366/AD7367.