Renesas ISLA224IR72EV1Z

Overview

ISLA224IR72EV1Z from Renesas Electronics is an evaluation system motherboard designed to interface with Intersil (now Renesas) high-speed ADC daughter cards-including the ISLA224 family-supporting 8- to 16-bit, 40–500 MSPS analog-to-digital conversion. It provides regulated power, clock conditioning, USB 2.0 data capture, and 18 Mb FIFO buffering for real-time spectral analysis of ADC performance metrics including SFDR, SINAD, ENOB, and harmonics.

For engineers reviewing the ISLA224IR72EV1Z datasheet, ISLA224IR72EV1Z pinout, ISLA224IR72EV1Z application, or ISLA224IR72EV1Z equivalent, this platform enables rapid validation of high-speed ADCs in RF receiver chains, communications test equipment, and instrumentation systems where jitter-sensitive sampling and live FFT-based characterization are critical.

Technical Context

The ISLA224IR72EV1Z is a fixed-architecture evaluation motherboard-not an IC or discrete component-and serves exclusively as the host platform for plug-in ADC daughter cards like the ISLA224 series. It integrates a USB 2.0 interface, 5 V power regulation, SMA-connected analog input and sampling clock inputs, and a mezzanine connector compliant with KMB001 mechanical and electrical specifications.

It relies on the Intersil Konverter Analyzer software (v1.15.6c or later) running on Windows XP/2000 to perform real-time time-domain and frequency-domain analysis. System-level timing integrity depends on external signal and clock sources meeting ≤200 fs combined jitter, with recommended clock input at 50–500 MHz and analog input at 0.4–250 MHz.

Key Specifications

Availability

ISLA224IR72EV1Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed data acquisition, RF test instrumentation, and communications receiver development requiring stable component supply and validated ADC evaluation infrastructure.

Supply support for ISLA224IR72EV1Z 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

Renesas Electronics Corporation is a global semiconductor manufacturer formed from the merger of NEC Electronics, Renesas Technology, and Elpida Memory, specializing in microcontrollers, analog, power, and mixed-signal solutions.

The ISLA224IR72EV1Z belongs to the KMB001 evaluation platform product line, engineered specifically to accelerate characterization and validation of Renesas' high-speed, low-power ADC portfolio-including the ISLA2xx family-in lab and pre-production environments.

FAQ

What is the ISLA224IR72EV1Z used for?

The ISLA224IR72EV1Z is a dedicated evaluation motherboard that hosts ADC daughter cards such as the ISLA224 series. It does not function independently-it enables full performance testing of high-speed ADCs by providing power, clock distribution, analog signal routing, and USB-based digital data capture. The ISLA224IR72EV1Z must be paired with a compatible daughter card and the Intersil Konverter Analyzer software to operate.

Does the ISLA224IR72EV1Z include an ADC?

No-the ISLA224IR72EV1Z is a motherboard only and contains no integrated ADC. It is designed to accept interchangeable daughter cards (e.g., KDC2710, KDC2711) that house actual ADC devices like the ISLA224. All analog-to-digital conversion occurs on the daughter card; the ISLA224IR72EV1Z handles power, timing, and data transfer.

Which software is required to use the ISLA224IR72EV1Z?

The ISLA224IR72EV1Z requires the Intersil Konverter Analyzer software (v1.15.6c or later), which runs on Windows XP or Windows 2000. This software performs real-time FFT, time-domain plotting, and calculates key metrics including SFDR, SINAD, ENOB, and harmonic distortion. The ISLA224IR72EV1Z cannot be operated without this software and its associated MATLAB Component Runtime (MCR v7.6 or v7.13).

What are the signal source requirements for the ISLA224IR72EV1Z?

The ISLA224IR72EV1Z requires two external sources: a sampling clock (50–500 MHz sine wave, +10 dBm) and an analog input signal (0.4–250 MHz, +7 to +10 dBm depending on attenuation). Total combined jitter across both sources must not exceed 200 fs for accurate ENOB and SFDR measurement-critical when evaluating the ISLA224IR72EV1Z's supported ADCs.

Is the ISLA224IR72EV1Z still in production and supported?

While Renesas discontinued active marketing of the KMB001 platform after integration into broader evaluation ecosystems, the ISLA224IR72EV1Z remains available through authorized channels and legacy support paths. Firmware, software binaries, and user manual AN1434 (Rev 4.00) are archived on Renesas' website, confirming continued technical documentation access for the ISLA224IR72EV1Z.