Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-SDP-CH1Z

Overview

EVAL-SDP-CH1Z from Analog Devices is a system demonstration platform (SDP) controller board designed to interface with and configure multiple Analog Devices evaluation boards-including AD9740ACP-PCBZ, AD9742ACP-PCBZ, AD9744ACP-PCBZ, and AD9748ACP-PCBZ DAC evaluation boards-via USB and FMC-compatible digital control signals. It supports high-speed data streaming up to 210 MSPS, provides CMOS-compatible digital I/O, and enables real-time waveform generation and analysis in RF and communications test setups.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z datasheet, EVAL-SDP-CH1Z pinout, EVAL-SDP-CH1Z application, or EVAL-SDP-CH1Z equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware interface details, supported evaluation board compatibility, USB-to-FMC signal mapping, power delivery specifications, and integration guidance for TxDAC® family DAC characterization workflows.

Technical Context

The EVAL-SDP-CH1Z implements a USB 2.0 interface with on-board microcontroller firmware to translate PC commands into parallel CMOS digital patterns and clock signals delivered via its FMC-LPC connector. It supplies configurable 3.3 V and 1.8 V rails to target evaluation boards and supports both synchronous and asynchronous data transfer modes for DAC stimulus generation.

It features edge-triggered latch timing control aligned to the AD9740/AD9742/AD9744/AD9748 clock input requirements, includes dedicated SLEEP and CMODE signal routing, and maintains precise setup/hold timing margins for 210 MSPS operation when paired with compatible DPG2 or AD-DAC-FMC-ADP companion boards.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-SDP-CH1Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for RF transceiver validation, wireless baseband prototyping, and high-speed DAC performance characterization requiring stable component supply, traceable sourcing, and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for EVAL-SDP-CH1Z 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 and manufacturing facilities worldwide.

EVAL-SDP-CH1Z belongs to the System Demonstration Platform (SDP) product line, engineered to serve as a universal, reconfigurable controller for Analog Devices' precision data converter and RF IC evaluation boards-enabling rapid lab validation without custom FPGA or PC-based pattern generation.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z in a DAC evaluation setup?

The EVAL-SDP-CH1Z serves as the central USB-connected controller board that generates and delivers synchronized digital stimulus-including parallel data words, sample clocks, and control signals (e.g., SLEEP, CMODE)-to DAC evaluation boards like AD9740ACP-PCBZ. It replaces standalone pattern generators by integrating firmware-driven waveform sequencing, timing calibration, and power regulation, enabling repeatable, lab-ready characterization of the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z-compatible DACs.

Which evaluation boards are explicitly supported by the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z according to official documentation?

Per Analog Devices UG-1650, the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z is listed as required equipment for evaluating AD9740ACP-PCBZ, AD9742ACP-PCBZ, AD9744ACP-PCBZ, and AD9748ACP-PCBZ boards. It is also interoperable with other SDP-H1-compatible evaluation platforms using the FMC-LPC standard, including AD-DAC-FMC-ADP and CMOS DAC/DPG2 boards referenced in the same guide.

Does the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z provide power to attached evaluation boards, and if so, what voltages?

Yes, the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z supplies regulated 3.3 V at up to 1 A and 1.8 V at up to 0.5 A directly through its FMC-LPC connector. These rails match the DVDD and AVDD voltage requirements of the AD9740–AD9748 DACs and eliminate the need for external power supplies during functional testing, simplifying bench setup and improving measurement repeatability for the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z system.

How does the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z ensure timing compliance with the AD9740–AD9748's 210 MSPS operation?

The EVAL-SDP-CH1Z embeds programmable clock/data phase alignment logic and low-jitter clock distribution circuitry to meet the strict setup/hold timing windows of the AD9740–AD9748. Its firmware allows fine-grained adjustment of data valid timing relative to the rising clock edge-critical for maintaining SFDR performance at maximum update rates-and is validated per the timing diagrams in the AD9740ACP-PCBZ UG-1650 reference guide.

Is the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z compatible with Windows operating systems, and what software is required?

Yes, the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z is supported on Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP per UG-1650. Required software includes DPGDownloader-a PC application that configures the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z's internal memory, loads waveform files, and initiates streaming to the target DAC board-ensuring seamless integration of the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z into existing Analog Devices evaluation workflows.