Renesas KDC2710CEVAL

Overview

KDC2710CEVAL from Renesas Electronics is an ADC evaluation daughter card designed for high-speed analog-to-digital converter characterization, supporting 14-bit resolution and 500MSPS sampling rate with FemtoCharge™ technology. It interfaces directly with the KMB001 motherboard to enable live spectral analysis (SFDR, SINAD, ENOB), time-domain waveform capture, and harmonic measurement of target ADC performance.

For engineers reviewing the KDC2710CEVAL datasheet, KDC2710CEVAL pinout, KDC2710CEVAL application, or KDC2710CEVAL equivalent, this evaluation card enables rapid validation of wideband ADCs in RF receiver chains, digital oscilloscope front-ends, and software-defined radio test benches under real-world clock jitter and signal integrity conditions.

Technical Context

The KDC2710CEVAL implements a mezzanine-mounted, SMA-connected analog input path optimized for 0.4MHz–250MHz signals at +7dBm to +10dBm, paired with a 50MHz–500MHz clock input. It delivers full 14-bit linearity with <±0.5 LSB INL and <±0.3 LSB DNL across its operating range.

It relies on the KMB001 motherboard for power regulation (3.3V/1.8V/1.2V), USB2.0 data streaming, and 18Mb FIFO buffering - capturing up to 1M samples per acquisition without host PC bottlenecks. The board is calibrated for aperture jitter <200fs RMS when used with compliant signal and clock sources.

Key Specifications

Availability

KDC2710CEVAL is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed data acquisition systems, RF test instrumentation, and communications receiver development requiring stable component supply and traceable evaluation hardware sourcing.

Supply support for KDC2710CEVAL 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 headquartered in Japan, specializing in microcontrollers, analog & power devices, and advanced SoC solutions for industrial, automotive, and communications markets.

The KDC2710CEVAL belongs to Renesas' high-speed ADC evaluation platform family, engineered specifically to accelerate validation of FemtoCharge™-based converters in wideband signal chain applications including radar, spectrum analyzers, and broadband baseband processing.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the KDC2710CEVAL evaluation card?

The KDC2710CEVAL is a dedicated daughter card for evaluating Renesas' 14-bit, 500MSPS analog-to-digital converters. It mounts directly onto the KMB001 motherboard and provides calibrated analog input paths, clock conditioning, and digital interface routing to enable accurate SFDR, SINAD, and ENOB measurements using Intersil Konverter Analyzer software. Its design centers on reproducible high-frequency ADC characterization-not standalone operation.

Which motherboard is required to operate the KDC2710CEVAL?

The KDC2710CEVAL must be used exclusively with the Renesas KMB001 evaluation motherboard. The KMB001 supplies regulated power (3.3 V, 1.8 V, 1.2 V), hosts the USB2.0 interface, manages the 18Mb FIFO buffer, and routes digital output data from the KDC2710CEVAL to the host PC. No other carrier board is supported or electrically compatible.

Does the KDC2710CEVAL include on-board clock generation or signal conditioning?

No. The KDC2710CEVAL requires external clock and analog signal sources connected via SMA connectors. It does not contain PLLs, VCXOs, or programmable gain amplifiers. Clock input must be 50–500 MHz sine wave at +10 dBm; analog input must be 0.4–250 MHz at +7 to +10 dBm-per AN1434 Rev 4.00 Appendix A. All timing and signal integrity responsibility lies with the user's source equipment.

What software is needed to analyze data captured by the KDC2710CEVAL?

Intersil Konverter Analyzer software (v1.20c or later) is mandatory for KDC2710CEVAL operation. It provides real-time FFT spectra, time-domain plots, harmonic analysis, SFDR/SINAD/ENOB calculation, and datasheet-style parameter tables. MATLAB Component Runtime (MCR) v7.13 is required as a runtime dependency; both are distributed by Renesas and downloadable from their official converters evaluation platform page.

Is the KDC2710CEVAL RoHS-compliant and suitable for commercial-grade applications?

Yes. As a Renesas evaluation product released under AN1434 Rev 4.00 and distributed post-2011, the KDC2710CEVAL conforms to EU RoHS Directive requirements and is classified as a "Standard" quality grade device-intended for test and measurement equipment, communications infrastructure, and industrial instrumentation per Renesas' official quality policy documentation.