Overview
The AD9082-FMCA-EBZ is an evaluation board designed by Analog Devices Inc. to support the AD9082 mixed-signal front-end (MxFE®) device. This board provides all the necessary support circuitry to operate the AD9082 in various modes and configurations. It is fully functional and includes PC software for control, analysis, and evaluation using the Analysis, Control, Evaluate (ACE) software. The board can interface with the ADS9-V2EBZ FPGA-based data capture board and other commercially available field-programmable gate array (FPGA) development boards from Xilinx® or Intel®.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Device Type | RF-Sampling Transceiver |
| ADC Resolution and Sample Rate | Dual, 12-bit, 6 GSPS RF ADC |
| DAC Resolution and Sample Rate | Quad, 16-bit, 12 GSPS RF DAC |
| Clocking | On-board clocking provided by the HMC7044; option for external direct clocking |
| Interface | Connects to ADS9-V2EBZ and other FPGA development boards; supports JESD204C and JESD204B link layers |
| Software | ACE software for control and analysis; DPGDownloaderLite software for DAC waveform generation |
| Additional Hardware | Signal generator, spectrum analyzer, SMA cables, Ethernet to USB adapter (optional) |
Key Features
- Fully functional evaluation board for the AD9082 MxFE device
- Includes PC software for control, analysis, and evaluation using ACE software
- On-board clocking managed by the HMC7044 with the option to switch to external direct clocking
- Supports interface with ADS9-V2EBZ and other commercially available FPGA development boards
- DPGDownloaderLite software for generating and transmitting vectors to the DACs
- Ability to capture and analyze analog-to-digital converter (ADC) data
- Compatible with various FPGA carriers and supports different configuration modes
Applications
- Wireless communication systems, including 5G and other high-bandwidth wireless applications
- Radar and electronic warfare systems requiring high-speed data conversion
- Test and measurement equipment, such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers
- Aerospace and defense systems needing advanced RF transceiver capabilities
- High-performance computing and data acquisition systems
Q & A
- What is the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ evaluation board used for?
The AD9082-FMCA-EBZ evaluation board is used to evaluate and test the AD9082 mixed-signal front-end (MxFE) device in various modes and configurations.
- What software is used to interface with the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ?
The ACE (Analysis, Control, Evaluate) software is used to interface with the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ for control, analysis, and evaluation.
- What are the key specifications of the AD9082 device on this board?
The AD9082 features dual 12-bit, 6 GSPS RF ADCs and quad 16-bit, 12 GSPS RF DACs.
- Can the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ interface with other FPGA boards?
- What additional hardware is needed to use the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ?
Additional hardware includes a signal generator, spectrum analyzer, SMA cables, and optionally an Ethernet to USB adapter.
- How does the on-board clocking work on the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ?
The on-board clocking is managed by the HMC7044, with the option to switch to external direct clocking.
- What is the purpose of the DPGDownloaderLite software?
The DPGDownloaderLite software generates and transmits vectors to the DACs for further analysis.
- Can the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ capture and analyze ADC data?
- What are some common applications of the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ?
- Is the AD9082-FMCA-EBZ compatible with different FPGA carriers?
