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Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Full featured evaluation board for the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084
    with power solution
  • Single differential channel and common-mode input available through board SMA connectors
  • The Analysis | Control | Evaluation (ACE) Software plugin is available for device configuration, data capture, and performance evaluation
  • Flexible analog front end (two stages)
  • Out-of-box evaluation experience with the SDP-K1 demonstration platform (EVAL-SDP-CK1Z)
  • On-board low noise power solution and 3.0V precision reference
  • On-board clock generation circuitry with sampling frequency selection via ACE software
  • Compatible with Arduino Uno form factor (Rev3 form factor)

Product Details

The EVAL-AD4080ARDZ evaluation board enables quick and easy evaluation of the performance and features of the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084. The EVAL-AD4080ARDZ is designed to demonstrate the performance of the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084 features in the ACE software environment. The EVAL-AD4080ARDZ evaluation kit supports the following AD4080/AD4081/AD4084 features:

  • Serial peripheral interface (SPI) complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) data output interface (read from first-in first out (FIFO))
  • Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configuration via SPI
  • Internal or external generation of 1.1V regulated supply rails (external by default)
  • Sampling rate capability 40/20/10MSPS (software selectable in ACE)

The EVAL-AD4080ARDZ evaluation board is designed for use with the system demonstration platform (SDP-K1) board to facilitate communication with the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084, enabling ADC configuration and data capture. The SDP-K1 controller board also provides the communication link to the host PC and the ACE software plugin. The primary controller board for the EVAL-AD4080ARDZ evaluation board is the SDP-K1. The EVAL-AD4080ARDZ evaluation board conforms to the Arduino Uno Shield mechanical and electrical standards to interface with the SDP-K1.

The EVAL-AD4080ARDZ evaluation solution includes the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084 industrial input and output (IIO) firmware application drivers for device configuration and ADC data capture. It also includes the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084 ACE plugin graphical interfaces (GUIs) for performance evaluations.

For full details, see the AD4080/AD4081/AD4084 data sheets, which must be used in conjunction with this user guide when using the EVAL-AD4080ARDZ.

Markets and Technologies

Applicable Parts

Getting Started

  • PC running Windows 10 operating system or higher
  • EVAL-SDP-CK1Z digital host controller board and supporting USB cable (referred to in the text that follows as the SDP-K1)
  • Differential precision signal source (the ADMX1001B precision signal source is preferred)
  • 7V to 12V DC source (12V AC/DC external wall mount adapter supplied with evaluation kit)
  • Two Subminiature (Version A) SMA to SMA cables to connect a differential signal source to the evaluation board

Documentation & Resources

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    Software

    ACE Software

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    ACE plug-in for Board.AD4080 1.2025.1731623 [Jun 28 25]
    The AD4080 Plugin supports both the EVAL-AD4080-FMCZ and the EVAL-AD4080ARDZ boards. The main device support is the AD4080 which is a 20-Bit, 40MSPS, Differential SAR ADC. The FMCZ plug in also provdies configuration support for the onboard clock generation, AD9508 and ADF4350
    EXE
    157 MB
    ACE Installer Software 1.30.3369.1491 [Jul 10 25]
    Analysis | Control | Evaluation (ACE) Software. Requires internet access. Run this executable to install ACE onto your computer. Required before installing the plug-in(s) above. Once ACE is installed, double-click on the plug-in package to install the plug-in.
    ACE software page >