Showcasing multiple views from Evaluation Studio: waveform and histogram analysis charts, the homepage with connected evaluation boards, and the register configuration view

Overview

Features and Benefits

Unified Evaluation Environment

Evaluation Studio consolidates hardware interaction into a single application, with auto-detection and a scalable architecture for efficient, reliable operation.

  • Single desktop application for Analog Devices evaluation boards, evolving the proven ACE experience
  • Advanced modular architecture built for extensibility
  • Board auto-detection with improved performance and reliability

Advanced Analysis & Control

Capture and visualize signals in real time with advanced tools including waveform plotting, FFT analysis, and data logging.

  • Powerful analysis capabilities with real-time visualization
  • Different levels of configuration, including tuning at a register level
  • Data logging and export in multiple formats

Enhanced Productivity

Enhance productivity with a unified, cross-platform experience that standardizes workflows and reduces learning complexity.

  • Harmonized interface across all device families, reducing learning curve
  • AI-assisted guidance surfaces contextual documentation and configuration support directly in the workflow, helping users move faster from setup to insight
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, with Linux and macOS coming soon

How It Works

Evaluation Studio transforms how users evaluate and interact with Analog Devices hardware by unifying analysis, control, and configuration within a single extensible desktop platform, building on ACE’s foundation.

Built on a common software framework with a plug-in architecture, it delivers device-specific functionality without monolithic complexity, adapting to a wide range of products across the Analog Devices portfolio.

One Platform for All Analog Devices Evaluation Boards

The platform replaces multi-tool evaluation workflows with a unified desktop experience. Install once and extend with board-specific plug-ins. No separate tools, no manual driver setup.

Upon connection, identifiable hardware is automatically detected, the right plug-in is identified, and installation completes in just one click. Connect, configure, and synchronize multiple evaluation boards simultaneously, accelerating system-level development from a single environment.

Evaluation Studio homepage showing three connected evaluation boards (AD4X8Z, AD4630-24, and AD4170) with connection status indicators, and a list of virtual plug-ins available to explore without hardware

Each plug-in extends the platform with the functionality required to configure, control, and evaluate a particular product or product family, installed directly through integrated plug-in management. This modular approach enables distributed development, rapid device support expansion, and scalable functionality as new boards and capabilities are introduced.

Complete Control from Parameters to Register-Level Access

From high-level configuration to low-level tuning, the platform balances ease of use with deep technical control, supporting device optimization for any use case.

Memory Map view displaying a register table with columns for items, access type, address, bit width, size, and editable hexadecimal values for device configuration


Powerful Analysis and High-Performance Visualization

Plug-ins are equipped with analysis tools to evaluate hardware performance across time and frequency domains. Integrated FFT analysis, waveform visualization, and histograms provide deep insight into signal behavior and system performance.

Evaluation Studio Analysis feature for the AD4X8Z showing a histogram of amplitude codes, real-time waveform plots across four channels, statistical results including range, RMS, and transition noise, and configuration parameters


AI-Ready Integration

A built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables MCP-compatible AI assistants to interact with the application directly, executing transactions, capturing data, and navigating the interface. This provides automation and guided, conversational access to the evaluation workflow.

Terminal running showcasing an AI-agent connected to Evaluation Studio via MCP, demonstrating AI-driven control of the evaluation workflow through natural language commands


Migration from Analysis Control Evaluation (ACE)

Evaluation Studio is the next generation of Analog Devices evaluation software. A modern, extensible platform with standardized APIs, consistent interfaces, and scalable architecture, purpose-built for all new plug-in development. ACE continues to support existing long-term products, while new development and device enablement are directed to Evaluation Studio. A stronger foundation for every evaluation ahead.

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How to Set Up

Quick Start in 3 Steps

Step 1: Download & Install

Download the Evaluation Studio installer for your operating system. The installation wizard guides you through setup in minutes.

Download Evaluation Studio 1.0.0 for Windows 10, Windows 11

  • Evaluation Studio for Linux (Coming Soon)
  • Evaluation Studio for macOS (Coming Soon)

Step 2: Browse Available Plug-ins

Launch Evaluation Studio and use the built-in Plug-in Manager to install support for your specific evaluation boards.

Search by part number or browse by category.

Browse Plug-ins

Step 3: Connect & Evaluate

Connect your evaluation board. Evaluation Studio automatically detects the hardware and launches the appropriate interface.

Start evaluating immediately.

Supported Board Plug-Ins

Evaluation Studio supports a growing library of board-specific plug-ins that enable users to configure, control, and evaluate supported Analog Devices hardware. Browse the available plug-ins to find support for your evaluation board by part number or product category.

Browse Plug-ins

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Systems Requirements

  • Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • 250MB free hard drive space
  • At least one available USB 2.0 port
  • At least 512MB or the recommended minimum for the OS if greater

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