Renesas KDC5512HEVALZ

Overview

KDC5512HEVALZ from Renesas Electronics is an evaluation platform motherboard designed to test 8-bit to 16-bit, 40MSPS to 500MSPS analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) using Intersil's FemtoCharge™ technology. It supports live spectral analysis (SFDR, SINAD, ENOB), features an 18Mb FIFO buffer, USB 2.0 interface, and provides regulated supply voltages for daughter cards containing target ADCs.

For engineers reviewing the KDC5512HEVALZ datasheet, KDC5512HEVALZ pinout, KDC5512HEVALZ application, or KDC5512HEVALZ equivalent, this platform enables rapid validation of high-speed ADC performance-including aperture jitter ≤200fs, analog input bandwidth up to 250MHz, and pipeline delay characterization-under real-world signal and clock source conditions.

Technical Context

The KDC5512HEVALZ serves as a universal motherboard for Renesas/Intersil ADC daughter cards, providing power conditioning, digital data capture, and USB 2.0 host communication. It interfaces with SMA-connected analog input and sampling clock sources, and delivers synchronized digital output data to the Konverter Analyzer software for time-domain and FFT-based analysis.

It requires Windows XP or Windows 2000 (with SSE2-capable processor), ≥512MB RAM, and MATLAB Component Runtime (MCR v7.6 or v7.13). The system captures up to 1M samples per acquisition via its 18Mb FIFO and supports configurable ADC resolution, sampling rate, and input attenuation settings through software control.

Key Specifications

Availability

KDC5512HEVALZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed data acquisition systems, RF receiver prototyping, and communications test equipment requiring stable component supply and validated ADC evaluation infrastructure.

Supply support for KDC5512HEVALZ 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 specializing in microcontrollers, analog, power, and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and communications applications.

The KDC5512HEVALZ belongs to Renesas' ADC evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate development of high-performance data conversion systems by enabling rapid, repeatable characterization of low-power, high-speed ADCs across 8–16 bit resolutions and 40–500 MSPS sampling rates.

FAQ

What is the KDC5512HEVALZ used for?

The KDC5512HEVALZ is a motherboard-only evaluation platform that hosts interchangeable ADC daughter cards. It provides power regulation, digital data capture, and USB 2.0 communication to the Intersil Konverter Analyzer software. Its purpose is to characterize dynamic performance metrics-including SFDR, SINAD, ENOB, and harmonic distortion-of Renesas/Intersil high-speed ADCs ranging from 8-bit to 16-bit and 40MSPS to 500MSPS. The KDC5512HEVALZ itself contains no ADC; it must be paired with a compatible daughter card to function.

Does the KDC5512HEVALZ include an ADC?

No, the KDC5512HEVALZ is a motherboard-only evaluation system and does not integrate an ADC. It is designed to accept plug-in daughter cards-such as the KDC2710-that contain the actual ADC under test. The KDC5512HEVALZ supplies regulated voltages, routes clock and analog signals, captures digital output, and transfers data via USB 2.0 to host software. All ADC functionality resides on the separately ordered daughter card, not on the KDC5512HEVALZ.

Which software is required to operate the KDC5512HEVALZ?

The KDC5512HEVALZ requires the Intersil Konverter Analyzer software, which runs on Windows XP or Windows 2000 with SSE2-capable processors and ≥512MB RAM. Depending on version, it also requires MATLAB Component Runtime (MCR) v7.6 (for Konverter v1.15.6c and earlier) or MCR v7.13 (for v1.20c and later). Both MCR versions can coexist. The software displays real-time FFT spectra, time-domain waveforms, and calculates key metrics including SFDR, SINAD, and ENOB for the KDC5512HEVALZ-connected ADC.

What are the signal and clock source requirements for the KDC5512HEVALZ?

The KDC5512HEVALZ requires external analog input and sampling clock sources connected via SMA connectors. Recommended analog input range is 0.4–250MHz at +7dBm to +10dBm (depending on attenuation setting); clock input is 50–500MHz sine wave at +10dBm. Total combined jitter (signal + clock) should not exceed 200fs to preserve measurement fidelity. These specifications ensure accurate characterization of ADC parameters such as aperture jitter, SNR, and SFDR when using the KDC5512HEVALZ platform.

Can the KDC5512HEVALZ be used with non-Renesas ADCs?

The KDC5512HEVALZ is specifically designed for Renesas/Intersil ADC daughter cards (e.g., KDC2710, KDC5512) and relies on mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility-including mezzanine connector pinout, power rail sequencing, and Konverter Analyzer firmware support. While physical insertion may be possible with third-party cards, full functionality-including calibration, timing alignment, and metric reporting-is not guaranteed. The KDC5512HEVALZ documentation, drivers, and software only validate operation with Renesas-qualified daughter cards.