ANALOG DEVICES UG-2276 Evaluation Board Owner's Manual

► Full featured evaluation board for the AD3530/AD3530R
► Various link options
► PC control when used in conjunction with the Analog Devices, Inc., SDP board

EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS

► EVAL-AD3530RARDZ

HARDWARE REQUIRED

► EVAL-SDP-CK1Z (SDP-K1) board; must be purchased separate- ly

SOFTWARE REQUIRED

► ACE software with the EVAL-AD3530RARDZ plug-in
► SDP-K1 firmware for EVAL-AD3530RARDZ (included in the plug-in)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This user guide details the operation of the EVAL-AD3530RARDZ for the AD3530/AD3530R 16-bit, 8-channel, voltage output, digital- to-analog converters (DACs).

The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ allows users to quickly prototype the AD3530/AD3530R circuits and reduce design time. The AD3530/ AD3530R operate from single 2.7V to 5.5V supply ranges. The AD3530/AD3530R incorporate internal 2.5V references to give output voltages of 2.5V or 5V. The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ also incorporates an additional on-board voltage reference, the ADR4525.

The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ interfaces to the USB port of a PC via a system demonstration platform (SDP-K1) board. The Analysis | Control | Evaluation (ACE) software is available for download from the EVAL-AD3530RARDZ product page to use with the evaluation board to allow the user to program the AD3530/AD3530R devices. A peripheral module interface (PMOD) connection is also available to allow the connection of micro controllers to the evaluation board without the SDP-K1 board. When a micro controller is used through the PMOD connection, the SDP-K1 board must be disconnected, and the user is unable to operate the ACE software.

The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ is compatible with Analog Devices, Inc., SDP-K1 board, which can be purchased separately. A typical connection between the EVAL-AD3530RARDZ and the SDP-K1 controller board is shown in EVAL-AD3530RARDZ.

For full details, see the AD3530/AD3530R data sheet, which must be used in conjunction with this user guide when using the EVAL- AD3530RARDZ.

REVISION HISTORY
1/2025—Revision 0: Initial Version

EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE QUICK START PROCEDURES

INSTALLING ACE

The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ uses the ACE evaluation software that allows the evaluation and control of multiple evaluation systems.

The ACE installer installs the necessary SDP-K1 drivers and the Microsoft® .NET Framework 4 by default. The ACE software is available for download from the ACE Software page and must be installed before connecting the SDP-K1 board to the USB port of the PC to ensure that the SDP-K1 board is recognized as connected to the PC. For full instructions on how to install and use this software, see the ACE Software page on the Analog Devices website.

INITIAL SETUP

To set up the evaluation board, take the following steps:

Connect the evaluation board to the SDP-K1 board, and then connect the USB cable between the SDP-K1 board and the PC.
Run the ACE application. The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ plug-ins appear in the attached hardware section of the Start tab.

Double-click the board plug-in to open the board view seen in Figure 1. When the correct firmware in the SDP-K1 controller is missing or does not match, a dialogue box shown in Figure 2 will pop-up and will give the option to flash the correct firmware. Press OK for initial setup. Press Cancel if the firmware has been loaded previously.
Double-click the AD3530R chip to access the chip block diagram. This view provides a basic representation of the functionality of the board. The main functions of the board are labeled in Figure 3 .

EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE

POWER SUPPLIES

The EVAL-AD3530RARDZ provides on‑board 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V regulators powered through the SDP-K1 or from an external source (USB-C connector or terminal block). If a different supply is required or if the evaluation board is controlled through the PMOD connector, an external supply must be provided by the USB-C connector or through the terminal block. See Table 1 for more details.

LINK OPTIONS

A number of link options are incorporated on the EVAL- AD3530RARDZ and must be set for the required operating conditions before using the board. The functions of these link options are described in Table 2.

Table 1. Power Supply Connectors

Table 2. Link Functions

OTHER ON-BOARD CONNECTORS

Table 3 shows the connectors on the EVAL-AD3530RARDZ.

Table 3. Other On-Board Connectors

EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATICS AND ARTWORK

EVAL-AD3530RARDZ Schematic, SDP, Arduino®-Compatible, and PMOD Connectors

Figure 5. EVAL-AD3530RARDZ Schematic, Main Circuit and Output Connectors

Figure 6. EVAL-AD3530RARDZ Schematic, Power Tree and On-Board Reference

Figure 7. EVAL-AD3530RARDZTop Side Component Placement

Figure 8. EVAL-AD3530RARDZ Top Side Routing

Figure 9. EVAL-AD3530RARDZ Bottom Side Component Placement

Figure 10. EVAL-AD3530RARDZ Bottom Side Routing

ORDERING INFORMATION

ESD Caution
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.

Legal Terms and Conditions
By using the evaluation board discussed herein (together with any tools, components documentation or support materials, the “Evaluation Board”), you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below (“Agreement”) unless you have purchased the Evaluation Board, in which case the Analog Devices Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale shall govern. Do not use the Evaluation Board until you have read and agreed to the Agreement. Your use of the Evaluation Board shall signify your acceptance of the Agreement. This Agreement is made by and between you (“Customer”) and Analog Devices, Inc. (“ADI”), with its principal place of business at Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, ADI hereby grants to Customer a free, limited, personal, temporary, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable license to use the Evaluation Board FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. Customer understands and agrees that the Evaluation Board is provided for the sole and exclusive purpose referenced above, and agrees not to use the Evaluation Board for any other purpose. Furthermore, the license granted is expressly made subject to the following additional limitations: Customer shall not (i) rent, lease, display, sell, transfer, assign, sublicense, or distribute the Evaluation Board; and (ii) permit any Third Party to access the Evaluation Board. As used herein, the term “Third Party” includes any entity other than ADI, Customer, their employees, affiliates and in-house consultants. The Evaluation Board is NOT sold to Customer; all rights not expressly granted herein, including ownership of the Evaluation Board, are reserved by ADI. CONFIDENTIALITY. This Agreement and the Evaluation Board shall all be considered the confidential and proprietary information of ADI. Customer may not disclose or transfer any portion of the Evaluation Board to any other party for any reason. Upon discontinuation of use of the Evaluation Board or termination of this Agreement, Customer agrees to promptly return the Evaluation Board to ADI. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS. Customer may not disassemble, decompile or reverse engineer chips on the Evaluation Board. Customer shall inform ADI of any occurred damages or any modifications or alterations it makes to the Evaluation Board, including but not limited to soldering or any other activity that affects the material content of the Evaluation Board. Modifications to the Evaluation Board must comply with applicable law, including but not limited to the RoHS Directive. TERMINATION. ADI may terminate this Agreement at any time upon giving written notice to Customer. Customer agrees to return to ADI the Evaluation Board at that time. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE EVALUATION BOARD PROVIDED HEREUNDER IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ADI MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO IT. ADI SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATED TO THE EVALUATION BOARD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT WILL ADI AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CUSTOMER’S POSSESSION OR USE OF THE EVALUATION BOARD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DELAY COSTS, LABOR COSTS OR LOSS OF GOODWILL. ADI’S TOTAL LIABILITY FROM ANY AND ALL CAUSES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100.00). EXPORT. Customer agrees that it will not directly or indirectly export the Evaluation Board to another country, and that it will comply with all applicable United States federal laws and regulations relating to exports. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding conflict of law rules). Any legal action regarding this Agreement will be heard in the state or federal courts having jurisdiction in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and Customer hereby submits to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement and is expressly disclaimed.

Documents / Resources

ANALOG DEVICES UG-2276 Evaluation Board [pdf] Owner's Manual
EVAL-AD3530RARDZ, UG-2276 Evaluation Board, UG-2276, Evaluation Board

References

User Manual

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