Analog Devices EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ User manual

EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ User Guide
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Evaluating the AD7606B 8-Channel DAS with 16-Bit, 800 kSPS Bipolar Input,
Simultaneous Sampling ADC
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FEATURES
Full featured evaluation board for the AD7606B
On-board power supplies
Standalone capability
SDP-H1 compatible (EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1))
PC software for control and data analysis (download from the
AD7606B product page)
Time and frequency domain
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation board
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED
System demonstration platform (SDP)—high speed controller
board (EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1))
PC running Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows 7
SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit), or
Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) with a USB 2.0 port
DC/ac signal source
SMB and USB cables
External supply (optional)
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
AD7606B data sheet
EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ user guide
Schematics
Layout files
Bill of materials
ONLINE RESOURCES
ACE evaluation software
AD7606B ACE plug-in
EVALUATION BOARD DESCRIPTION
The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ is a full featured evaluation board
that allows users to easily evaluate the features of the AD7606B
analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ
can be controlled by the system demonstration platform controller
board (EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1)). The EVAL-SDP-CH1Z
(SDP-H1) allows the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ to be controlled
through the USB port of a PC using the AD7606B evaluation
software. The software is available for download from the
AD7606B product page.
On-board components include an ADP7118 5 V, low noise low
dropout regulator (LDO) and an ADR4525 high precision,
band gap voltage reference.
Full data on the AD7606B is available in the AD7606B data sheet,
which must be consulted in conjunction with this user guide. Full
details on the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z are available on the SDP-H1
product page.
EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPH
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Figure 1.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features.............................................................................................. 1
Evaluation Kit Contents .................................................................. 1
Additional Equipment Needed ...................................................... 1
Documents Needed.......................................................................... 1
Online Resources.............................................................................. 1
Evaluation Board Description ........................................................ 1
Evaluation Board Photograph ........................................................ 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Quick Start Guide............................................................................. 3
Evaluation Board Hardware ........................................................... 4
Device Description....................................................................... 4
Hardware Link Options .............................................................. 4
Connectors and Sockets .............................................................. 4
Power Supplies ..............................................................................4
Channel Input................................................................................4
Evaluation Board Software...............................................................6
Software Installation.....................................................................6
AD7606B Evaluation Software Operation.................................8
Description of Chip View ............................................................8
Description of Memory Map Window ................................... 10
Description of Analysis Window............................................. 12
Waveform Tab............................................................................ 12
Histogram Tab............................................................................ 13
FFT Tab ....................................................................................... 14
Exiting the Software................................................................... 15
REVISION HISTORY
6/2020—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Additional Equipment Needed Section and Online
Resources Section ............................................................................. 1
Changes to Quick Start Guide Section .......................................... 3
Changes to Table 2 ........................................................................... 4
Changes to Software Installation Section, Figure 2, Figure 3,
and Figure 4....................................................................................... 6
Changes to Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8 ................ 7
Added Disconnecting the EVAL-AD7380FMCZ or EVAL-
AD7381FMCZ Section .................................................................... 7
Added AD7606B Evaluation Software Operation Section,
Description of Chip View Section, and Figure 10; Renumbered
Sequentially ........................................................................................8
Changes to Figure 11 and Figure 12 ...............................................9
Changes to Description of Memory Map Window, Figure 13,
and Figure 14 .................................................................................. 10
Changes to Figure 15 and Waveform Tab Section.................... 12
Changes to Histogram Tab Section and Figure 16.................... 13
Changes to Figure 17 and Figure 18 ............................................ 14
5/2019—Revision 0: Initial Version

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QUICK START GUIDE
To quickly evaluate the AD7606B ADC, take the following
steps:
1. Download and install the Analysis Control Evaluation
(ACE) software from the AD7606B product pages. Ensure
that the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) is disconnected
from the USB port of the PC while installing the software.
Restart the PC after the installation process completes. For
complete software installation instructions, see the
Software Installation section.
2. Ensure that the various link options are configured as
outlined in Table 2.
3. Connect the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) board to the
EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ. Ensure that these boards are
connected firmly together.
4. By default, the power for the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ is
supplied by the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) controller
board. A number of power options are available, see the
Power Supplies section for more information.
5. Connect the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) to the 12 V
supply and to the PC via the USB cable. Choose to
automatically search for the drivers for the EVAL-SDP-
CH1Z (SDP-H1) if prompted by the operating system.
6. Launch the ACE evaluation software from the Analog
Devices subfolder in the Programs menu.
7. Connect an input signal via the CH1 to CH8 terminal
blocks.

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EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The AD7606B is a 16-bit, 8-channel, simultaneous sampling
successive approximation ADC. The device operates from a single
4.75 V to 5.25 V power supply and features throughput rates of
up to 800 kSPS. The device has 5 MΩ input impedance for
direct connection from the user sensor outputs to the ADC.
HARDWARE LINK OPTIONS
Table 2 details the link option functions and the default power
link options. The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ can be powered by
different sources, as described in the Power Supplies section. By
default, the power supply required for the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ
comes from the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) controller board.
The power supply is regulated by the on-board ADP7118 low
dropout (LDO) regulators, which generates the 5 V supply.
CONNECTORS AND SOCKETS
The connectors and sockets on the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ are
outlined in Table 1.
Table 1. On-Board Connectors
Connector Function
P12 FPGA mezzanine card (FMC) connector
P4 External power terminal block, 7 V to 9 V dc input
P6, P8 8-pin connectors for input to Channel 1 through
Channel 4
P9, P10 8-pin connectors for input to Channel 5 through
Channel 8
J1 to J4 Analog input Subminiature Version B (SMB)
connectors to Channel 1 through Channel 4
P7, P11 Channel 8 surfboard evaluation headers
P1, P2 General connectors for debugging purposes or to
connect an external controller
The default interface to the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ is via the
FMC connector, which connects the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ to
the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1).
POWER SUPPLIES
Before applying power and signals to the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ,
ensure that all link positions are set according to the required
operating mode. See Table 2 for the complete list of link
options.
The supply required for the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ comes
from the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) controller board.
Alternatively, the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ can also be supplied
with a dc power supply connected to the P4 terminal block.
Select the external power supply or the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z
(SDP-H1) supply through JP2. The power supply is then
connected to the on-board ADP7118 5 V linear regulator that
supplies the correct bias to each of the various sections on the
EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ.
CHANNEL INPUT
The J1 to J4 connectors allow users to connect external signals
to the ADC channel inputs through the SMB inputs. The EVAL-
AD7606BFMCZ is supplied with the AD7606B mounted (U4,
see Figure 1). The AD7606B is an 8-channel data acquisition
system (DAS) with a simultaneous sampling ADC. External
signals can be applied to the P8 to P10 terminal blocks on the
EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ.
Table 2. Link Options
Link Default Position Function
JP2 A This link selects the power supply source for the evaluation board.
In Position A, the unregulated supply to the on-board LDOs is taken from the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) 12 V supply.
In Position B, the unregulated external supply to the on-board LDOs is taken from the P4 terminal block connector.
JP1 A The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation software controls the STBY pin. When using the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ
board in standalone mode without running the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation software, this jumper allows
selection of standby mode. In this case, change the R8 and R10 resistors to 0 Ω links.
In Position A, the STBY pin is tied to VDRIVE.
In Position B, the STBY pin is tied to AGND.

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Link Default Position Function
JP3 A Use to select the VDRIVE source for the AD7606B.
In Position A, the AD7606B is supplied with 3.3 V VDRIVE from the ADP7118.
In Position B, the AD7606B is supplied with 3.3 V from the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1).
JP4 A The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation software controls the RANGE pin. If using the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ board
in standalone mode, this jumper allows selection of the analog input range in hardware mode. In this case,
change the R20 resistor to a 0 Ω link.
In Position A, the RANGE pin is tied to V
DRIVE
, and the ±10 V range is selected.
In Position B, the RANGE pin is tied to AGND, and the ±5 V range is selected.
In software mode, this pin is ignored.
JP5 A The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation software controls the PAR/SER SEL pin. If using the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ
board in standalone mode, this jumper allows digital interface selection. In this case, change the R19 and R21
resistors to 0 Ω links
In Position A, the PAR/SER SEL pin is tied to VDRIVE, and the serial interface is selected.
In Position B, the PAR/SER SEL pin is tied to AGND, and the parallel interface is selected.
JP6 A The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation software controls the REF SELECT pin. By default, the internal reference is
selected. If switching to the external reference is required through the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation
software, R1 must be populated. If using the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ board in standalone mode, this jumper
allows reference selection. In this case, change the R13 resistor to a 0 Ω link.
In Position A, the REF SELECT pin is tied to AGND, the internal reference is disabled, and the external reference is
selected. R1 must be populated.
In Position B, the REF SELECT pin is tied to VDRIVE, and the internal reference is enabled and selected. R1 must be
unpopulated.
S1 Open The EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation software controls the REF SELECT pin. If using the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ in
standalone mode, these switches can select the logic level on the OSx pins.

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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Download the ACE evaluation software from the AD7606B
product page. Both the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ software and the
EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) board drivers must be installed.
Warning
The ACE evaluation software and drivers must be installed before
connecting the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation board and the
EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) board to the USB port of the PC
to ensure that the evaluation system is correctly recognized when
it is connected to the PC.
Installing the ACE Evaluation Software
To install the ACE evaluation software, take the following steps:
1. Download the ACE evaluation software to a Windows®-
based PC.
2. Double click the ACEInstall.exe file to begin the
installation. By default, the software is saved to:
C:\Program Files (x86)> Analog Devices > ACE.
3. A dialog box appears asking for permission to allow the
program to make changes to the PC. Click Yes to begin the
installation process.
4. Click Next > to continue the installation, as shown in
Figure 2.
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Figure 2. Evaluation Software Install Confirmation
5. Read the license and click I Agree.
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Figure 3. License Agreement
6. Choose the install location and click Next >.
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Figure 4. Choose Install Location Window

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7. The components to install are preselected. Click Install.
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Figure 5. Choose Components
8. The Windows Security window appears. Click Install.
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Figure 6. Windows Security Window
9. The installation is in progress. No action is required.
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Figure 7. Installation in Progress
10. When the installation is complete, click Next >, and then
click Finish to complete.
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Figure 8. Installation Complete
When first plugging in the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1) via the
USB cable provided, allow the Found Hardware Wizard to
run. After the drivers are installed, ensure that the EVAL-SDP-
CH1Z (SDP-H1) is connected correctly by looking at the
Device Manager of the PC. The Device Managercan be found
by right clicking My Computer > Manage > Device Manager
from the list of System Tools.
The Analog Devices SDP-H1 (EVAL-SDP-CH1Z (SDP-H1))
appears under ADI Development Tools, as shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 9. Device Manager Window
Disconnecting the EVAL-AD7380FMCZ or EVAL-
AD7381FMCZ
Always disconnect power from the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z or press
the reset tact switch located alongside the mini USB port before
removing the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation board.

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AD7606B EVALUATION SOFTWARE OPERATION
Launching the Software
After the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ and EVAL-SDP-CH1Z
boards are correctly connected to the PC, launch the ACE
evaluation software.
1. From the Start menu, select All Programs > Analog
Devices > ACE> ACE.exe, which brings up the window
shown in Figure 10.
2. If the EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ evaluation board is not
connected to the USB port via the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z when
the software is launched, the AD7606B Eval Board icon does
not show up in the Attached Hardware section. Connect the
EVAL-AD7606BFMCZ and the EVAL-SDP-CH1Z to the
USB port of the PC and wait a few seconds, and then follow
the instructions that appear in the dialogue box.
3. Double-click the AD7606B Eval Board icon to view the
window shown in Figure 10.
4. Double-click the AD7606B chip icon to access the window
shown in Figure 11.
5. Click Software Defaults and then click Apply Changes.
DESCRIPTION OF CHIP VIEW
After completing the steps in the Software Installation section, set
up the system for data capture.
Block icons that are dark blue are programmable blocks.
Clicking a dark blue block icon opens a configurable pop-up
window that allows customization for the data capture, as
shown for the Channel 1 input range (see Figure 13).
The available programmable blocks in chip view are as follows:
 Analog input range on a per channel basis through the
icon located on each PGA block
 Gain, offset, and phase calibration setting on a per channel
basis.
 Diagnostic multiplexer.
 Oversampling ratio lines. By setting all the lines high, the
AD7606B enters software mode, and the oversampling
ratio is set through the memory map. In hardware mode,
these lines select the oversampling ratio.
 Data interface, either serial or parallel.
 Reference selection, either internal or external, through the
REF SELECT switch.
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Figure 10. ACE Software Main Window

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Figure 11. Board View
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Figure 12. Chip View

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Figure 13. Pop-Up Configurable Window
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Figure 14. Memory Map View
DESCRIPTION OF MEMORY MAP WINDOW
Click Proceed to Memory Map in the chip view to open the
window shown in Figure 14. The memory map shows all
registers of the AD7606B.
Apply Changes
The registers are in default values when powered up. To
implement the values changed in all of the registers, click
Apply Changes to write to the registers.