Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-AD7383FMCZ

Overview

EVAL-AD7383FMCZ from Analog Devices is a fully featured evaluation board designed to characterize the AD7383 dual, simultaneous sampling, 16-bit, 4 MSPS SAR ADC with pseudo-differential input. It integrates on-board reference (ADR4533), reference buffer, ADC driver (ADA4896-2), LDO power supplies (ADP7182, ADP7104, ADP166), and SDP-H1 controller interface via 160-way FMC-LPC connector for real-time SPI-based control and data capture.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ datasheet, EVAL-AD7383FMCZ pinout, EVAL-AD7383FMCZ application, or EVAL-AD7383FMCZ equivalent, this board enables rapid validation of high-speed dual-channel acquisition in precision instrumentation, motor control feedback loops, and power quality monitoring systems requiring synchronized sampling and low-noise analog front-end performance.

Technical Context

The EVAL-AD7383FMCZ implements a complete signal chain for the AD7383: dual-channel pseudo-differential analog inputs (J1–J4), on-board ±2.5 V/5 V amplifier supplies, 3.3 V internal reference, and configurable digital SPI interface (CS, SCLK, SDI, SDOA, SDOB/ALERT) routed to P3 header and SDP-H1 connector J4.

It supports flexible power sourcing-default operation powered by SDP-H1's 12 V supply, with optional external 12 V (P4), 3.0–3.6 V VCC (P5-1), 1.65–3.6 V VLOGIC (P5-3), ±2.5 V/5 V amplifier rails (P6)-and includes link options (LK1–LK5, JP1–JP6) to configure reference source, amplifier supply, and input routing without soldering.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-AD7383FMCZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for precision data acquisition, industrial motor control, power quality analyzers, and test equipment requiring stable component supply and full-featured ADC evaluation capability.

Supply support for EVAL-AD7383FMCZ 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. (ADI) is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, headquartered in Norwood, MA.

The EVAL-AD7383FMCZ belongs to ADI's precision ADC evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate development of high-fidelity, time-critical measurement systems using simultaneous-sampling SAR converters.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ?

The EVAL-AD7383FMCZ is an evaluation board dedicated to full-feature characterization of the AD7383 dual, simultaneous sampling, 16-bit, 4 MSPS SAR ADC. It provides all necessary analog signal conditioning, reference, power regulation, and digital interface hardware-including on-board ADA4896-2 drivers, ADR4533 reference, and ADP-series LDOs-to validate timing, noise, linearity, and SPI communication behavior of the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ target device under real-world conditions.

Which controller boards are compatible with the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ?

The EVAL-AD7383FMCZ is natively compatible with the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) system demonstration platform via its 160-way FMC-LPC connector (J4). It also supports standalone operation using the P3 SPI header for custom FPGA or microcontroller interfacing. The board is not compatible with SDP-B1 or other non-H1 SDP variants due to mechanical and pinout differences specified in UG-1770.

Can the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ evaluate other ADCs besides the AD7383?

Yes-the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ can also evaluate the AD7384 (14-bit, 4 MSPS), AD4682 (16-bit, 1 MSPS), and AD4683 (16-bit, 500 kSPS), all of which share the same pseudo-differential SAR architecture and pin-compatible package as the AD7383. Differences in resolution and throughput require corresponding ACE software configuration and register settings, but no hardware modification is needed for these devices.

What power supply options does the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ support?

The EVAL-AD7383FMCZ supports multiple power configurations: default operation powered by the SDP-H1's 12 V supply; optional external 12 V via P4-1; 3.0–3.6 V VCC via P5-1; 1.65–3.6 V VLOGIC via P5-3; ±2.5 V/5 V amplifier rails via P6-1/P6-3. Link options LK1–LK3 and JP5 allow seamless switching between internal LDOs and external sources without soldering.

Does the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ include software tools for data analysis?

Yes-the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ is fully supported by Analog Devices' ACE (Analysis | Control | Evaluation) software with the AD738x plug-in. This provides real-time chip register access, memory-mapped configuration, and advanced analysis including time-domain waveform capture, histogram-based DC performance metrics, and FFT-based AC performance evaluation-all accessible through intuitive GUI tabs within the EVAL-AD7383FMCZ workflow.