Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ

Overview

EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ from Analog Devices is a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) mezzanine card (FMC)-based evaluation kit for the ADAQ4003 µModule® 18-bit, 2 MSPS data acquisition system. It integrates an EVAL-ADAQ4003PMDZ Pmod board and an EVAL-PMD-IB1Z Pmod-to-FMC interposer to enable high-fidelity analog signal capture, reference buffering, and SPI-based digital interface with the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z controller board. Designed for precision test equipment and instrumentation prototyping.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ datasheet, EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ pinout, EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ application, or EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware configuration details, supported software workflows (ACE + SDP-H1), FMC-LPC interface constraints, analog input jumpering options (J1/J2 SMB), and power supply routing - all specific to the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ evaluation platform.

Technical Context

The EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ implements a modular signal chain architecture: it hosts the ADAQ4003 µModule (18-bit SAR ADC, integrated driver, reference buffer, passive network), ADR4550 5.0 V reference, ADA4898-1 op amps for low-noise buffering, AD8251 programmable gain in-amp, and LT5400-4 matched resistor network. All analog conditioning is configurable via on-board jumpers (JP1–JP15).

It interfaces exclusively via a 160-pin FMC low-pin-count (LPC) connector compliant with ANSI/VITA 57.1, supporting differential LVDS and single-ended CMOS signaling. Communication uses SPI over the SDP-H1's Blackfin®/Spartan-6 FPGA bridge, with ACE software providing time-domain, FFT, histogram, INL/DNL, and oversampling analysis capabilities.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for precision instrumentation development, automated test equipment (ATE) validation, and high-resolution sensor interface prototyping requiring stable component supply and full signal-chain evaluation capability.

Supply support for EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ 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 technologies, headquartered in Wilmington, MA.

The EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ belongs to ADI's µModule evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate development of high-accuracy, space-constrained data acquisition systems using integrated signal-chain modules like the ADAQ4003.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ?

The EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ is a complete evaluation platform for the ADAQ4003 µModule - not a standalone IC or component. Its function is to provide hardware infrastructure (FMC interposer, analog signal conditioning, reference, power regulation) and software integration (via ACE and SDP-H1) to characterize the ADAQ4003's 18-bit, 2 MSPS performance in real-world signal chains. It enables rapid validation of dynamic parameters (SNR, SFDR, THD), linearity (INL/DNL), and dc accuracy without custom PCB design.

Does the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ operate independently or require additional hardware?

The EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ requires mandatory external hardware: the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) controller board for power, SPI communication, and FPGA-based data capture, plus a Windows PC running ACE software. It cannot operate standalone - no onboard processor, memory, or USB interface. The SDP-H1 connects via the 160-pin FMC-LPC interface, and power is delivered either through SDP-H1 (3.3 V) or an external ±15.5 V bench supply.

Which analog input configurations does the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ support out-of-the-box?

By default, the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ accepts fully differential signals at J1 and J2 with ±11 V range (gain = 0.454). It supports reconfiguration to single-ended bipolar inputs (e.g., ±10 V) by modifying JP6 and JP7 per Table 2 of UG-1533. Gain options of 0.9, 1.0, and 1.9 are also supported via JP2/J3 jumper settings, enabling input ranges from ±2.6 V to ±5.5 V - all verified in the official user guide for the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ.

What software tools are required to use the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ?

The EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ requires Analog Devices' ACE (Analysis | Control | Evaluation) software with the dedicated ADAQ4003 plugin, installed alongside SDP-H1 USB drivers. ACE provides real-time waveform visualization, FFT spectral analysis, histogram-based noise assessment, and INL/DNL linearity measurement. No third-party or open-source tools are supported - functionality is tightly coupled to ACE's register-level control of the ADAQ4003 and SDP-H1 FPGA logic.

Can the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ be used with other µModule variants like the ADAQ4001?

No - the EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ is physically and functionally distinct from the EVAL-ADAQ4001FMCZ. While both kits share identical mechanical form factor and interposer (EVAL-PMD-IB1Z), the core Pmod board differs: EVAL-ADAQ4003FMCZ includes EVAL-ADAQ4003PMDZ (18-bit ADAQ4003 µModule), whereas EVAL-ADAQ4001FMCZ uses EVAL-ADAQ4001PMDZ (16-bit ADAQ4001 µModule). They are not interchangeable; each requires its own ACE plugin and exhibits different resolution, SNR, and dynamic range specifications.