Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ

Overview

EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ from Analog Devices is a fully assembled, FMC-form-factor evaluation board designed to simplify performance validation of the ADAQ23876 16-bit, 15 MSPS µModule® data acquisition system. It integrates on-board power regulation (LTM8049, ADP7118, LT3023, ADP7183), precision reference (LTC6655 or ADR4520), clock distribution (800 MHz IC), and configurable analog signal conditioning circuitry for high-fidelity ADC testing in lab and R&D environments.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ datasheet, EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ pinout, EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ application, or EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware interface details, SDP-H1 controller integration requirements, FMC LPC connector signal mapping, gain configuration options, and ACE software workflow guidance - all specific to the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ board variant.

Technical Context

The EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ interfaces exclusively with the SDP-H1 (EVAL-SDP-CH1Z) controller board via a standardized 160-pin VITA 57-compliant FMC LPC connector, supporting LVDS and LVCMOS signaling. It provides dual-mode digital output (single-lane DA± or two-lane DA±/DB±) controlled by jumper P1 and supports SPI-based configuration and data capture through the SDP-H1's Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA and ADSP-BF527 processor.

Hardware configurability includes selectable analog input gain (0.37 to 2.25), choice of 4.096 V or 2.048 V reference, optional ADA4899-1 amplifier stages (A2/A3), and flexible power sourcing (SDP-H1-supplied 3.3 V or external 3.3 V via JP9). All supply rails (+7 V, −2 V, +5 V, +2.5 V) are generated on-board using discrete regulators and µModules.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for precision data acquisition validation, µModule ADC characterization, and high-speed analog front-end prototyping requiring stable component supply, traceable sourcing, and long-term evaluation platform continuity.

Supply support for EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ 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 specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies for precision measurement, industrial automation, communications, and healthcare applications.

EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ belongs to Analog Devices' µModule evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate design-in of integrated data acquisition subsystems by providing turnkey hardware, calibrated signal chains, and unified software tools for rapid performance verification.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ?

The EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ is an FMC-compatible evaluation board purpose-built to characterize the ADAQ23876 16-bit, 15 MSPS µModule data acquisition system. It provides complete signal chain infrastructure - including power, reference, clocking, analog conditioning, and digital interface - enabling engineers to validate dynamic performance (SNR, THD, INL/DNL), configure gain settings, and run FFT/time-domain analysis using ACE software without custom hardware development. The EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ eliminates the need for discrete component assembly when evaluating the ADAQ23876.

Which controller board is required to operate the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ?

The EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ requires the SDP-H1 (EVAL-SDP-CH1Z) system demonstration platform as its mandatory controller board. It connects via the 160-pin FMC LPC connector and relies on the SDP-H1's SPI interface, FPGA logic, and USB 2.0 host connection for configuration, data capture, and PC communication. No other controller board is supported - the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ is not standalone and lacks onboard USB or Ethernet connectivity.

How do I configure different analog input ranges on the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ?

Analog input range on the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ is configured using jumpers P9 and P10 (gain select) and JP3/JP4 (conversion timing), per Table 3 in UG-2023. Five factory-tested gain options (0.37, 0.73, 0.87, 1.38, 2.25) map to full-scale ranges from ±1.5 V to ±10 V. Configuration requires physically setting jumper links - no software register writes alter gain. For example, gain = 2.25 (±1.5 V range) requires tying both P9 and P10 pins 1–2 and 5–6, while gain = 0.37 (±10 V) requires connecting OUT+/IN1−/OUT−/IN1+ together as shown in Figure 3.

Does the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ support external power supplies?

Yes - the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ supports external 3.3 V power via solder link JP9 (center-to-B position), bypassing the SDP-H1's 3.3 V rail. However, all analog and digital supply rails (+7 V, −2 V, +5 V, +2.5 V) are generated internally and cannot be externally sourced. External power is limited to the board's logic supply only; the ADAQ23876 µModule itself remains powered by on-board regulators regardless of JP9 setting.

What software is needed to use the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ?

The EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ requires Analog Devices' ACE (Analysis, Control, Evaluation) desktop software with the dedicated ADAQ23876 plugin and the SDP-H1 driver. ACE provides graphical interfaces for waveform capture, FFT analysis, histogram generation, and INL/DNL linearity testing. The ADAQ23876 plugin must be installed separately from the EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ product page or ACE Plugin Manager - generic ACE installation alone does not enable EVAL-ADAQ23876FMCZ functionality.