Analog Devices: EVAL-CED1Z Converter Evaluation and Development (CED) Board

Kit Overview

The Converter Evaluation and Development (CED) board (EVAL-CED1ZEVAL-CED1Z) is part of a next generation platform from Analog Devices Inc., intended for use in evaluation, demonstration and development of systems using Analog Devices precision converters. It provides the necessary communications between the converter and the PC, programming or controlling the device, transmitting or receiving data over a USB link.

The Converter Evaluation and Development board (EVAL-CED1ZEVAL-CED1Z) is intended to assist system designers evaluate and prototype systems utilizing precision converter components from Analog Devices. It provides a means to read and write data, control and program devices from a PC via a high-speed USB 2.0 connection.

Due to its design, the CED can handle interfacing to multiple devices simultaneously for users who may wish to prototype their system utilizing proven hardware components from Analog Devices. The reconfigurable FPGA-based architecture of the board allows the FPGA to be reprogrammed at any time via the USB connection. This allows the user to develop and run their own code to accomplish their desired task.

The reconfigurable FPGA-based architecture of the board allows the FPGA to be reprogrammed at any time via the USB connection. This allows the user to develop and run their own code to accomplish their desired task.

For developments that require a processor as well as an FPGA, the CED1 board provides the means to connect directly to a Blackfin EZ-Kit. Three 90-way connectors present on the board mate directly with the Blackfin Ez-Kit allowing the development of very powerful systems and demonstrations.

The CED board requires a single 7V, 15W supply which ships with the board. The user may also connect a bench-top supply providing it can source a minimum current of 2A.

Key Applications: Evaluating Precision Converters, Creation of demonstration systems, Prototyping of end-user systems