AD4030-24FMCZ - 24-Bit 2 MSPS SAR ADC Evaluation Board | Analog Devices
MPN: AD4030-24FMCZ ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 5 | $268 | $1,340.00 |
| 10 | $252 | $2,520.00 |
| 25 | $238 | $5,950.00 |
| 50 | $225 | $11,250.00 |
AD4030-24FMCZ Overview
An evaluation board is a dedicated PCB that engineers use to characterize a complex component without first committing to a custom design. The AD4030-24FMCZ pairs the AD4030-24 single-channel 24-bit SAR ADC with a configurable analog front end (AFE), enabling engineers to evaluate noise, linearity, and throughput against datasheet limits. ADCs of this precision category are typically used as precision data acquisition front-ends and as benchmark modules when prototyping measurement systems.
Key features highlighted by the manufacturer include a guaranteed maximum ±0.9 ppm integral nonlinearity (INL), no missing codes at 24 bits across the -40 °C to +125 °C operating range, a 2 MSPS sample rate (the related AD4032-24 is the 500 kSPS variant), and the Easy Drive input architecture that simplifies the drive amplifier chain. The on-chip reference buffer with integrated decoupling capacitor reduces external BOM count, and the no-pipeline-delay track-and-hold makes the part suitable for multiplexed control loops.
The board uses Analog Devices' Flexi-SPI interface, supporting standard SPI, echo-clock, and ADC-host-clock modes plus optional DDR clocking. This allows 10 MHz serial clock operation while sustaining 2 MSPS conversion throughput, easing FPGA timing closure and enabling galvanic isolation with standard digital isolators. Power-on-reset (POR) on both 5 V and 1.8 V rails resets internal registers at power-up and on rail collapse.
Typical applications include precision industrial weighing scales, seismic and geophysical instrumentation, medical patient-monitoring front-ends, multi-channel data-acquisition modules, and audio-bandwidth high-resolution measurement systems. The wide common-mode input range of the Easy Drive inputs lets the board digitize signals directly from bridges, thermocouples, and current-sense shunts. The no-latency track-and-hold also suits closed-loop control systems where deterministic acquisition timing is essential.
The most common design trade-off for engineers using this eval board is FMC connector routing - long impedance-discontinued traces will degrade the 2 MSPS / 24-bit noise floor. Use the shortest possible cable to the host, and where possible capture full-resolution samples into the FPGA fabric before any rate compression. For noisy bench environments, power the board through a linear supply rather than the FMC 5 V rail.
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AD4030-24FMCZ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Evaluation Board |
| Target Device | AD4030-24 (24-bit, 2 MSPS SAR ADC) |
| Resolution | 24 bits |
| Sample Rate (Max) | 2 MSPS |
| ADC Architecture | SAR (successive-approximation register) |
| Channels | 1 (single-channel ADC) |
| Integral Nonlinearity (Max) | ±0.9 ppm |
| Missing Codes | None guaranteed at 24 bits |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +125 °C (target device) |
| Host Interface | FMC (FPGA Mezzanine Card) LPC connector |
| Compatible Carrier | Digilent ZedBoard and FMC-compliant carriers |
| Digital Interface | Flexi-SPI (SPI / echo-clock / host-clock / DDR) |
| Input Front End | Easy Drive configurable AFE |
| Reference | Internal reference buffer with integrated decoupling capacitor |
| POR Circuit | Yes (5 V and 1.8 V rails) |
| Datasheet Pages | 50 (per alldatasheet.com index) |
AD4030-24FMCZ standard Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for AD4030-24FMCZ (standard package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for AD4030-24FMCZ.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
AD4030-24FMCZ is suitable for 6 applications: Precision Weighing Scales, Seismic and Geophysical Instrumentation, Medical Patient-Monitoring Front Ends, Multichannel Data Acquisition Modules, Audio-Bandwidth High-Resolution Measurement, Industrial Closed-Loop Control Systems.
Precision Weighing Scales
The AD4030-24's ±0.9 ppm maximum INL and no-missing-codes 24-bit performance make the EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ an ideal board for evaluating front-end signal chains for industrial weighing scales. The Easy Drive analog front end accepts the high-impedance output of a load-cell bridge directly, while the 2 MSPS throughput lets designers oversample and digitally average at 24 bits of resolution. The 5 V / 1.8 V POR guarantees deterministic boot of the load-cell calibration sequence after power-up. Placed between the load cell output and a ZedBoard controller, the board demonstrates a complete weigh-scale prototype with proper grounding and shielding — ensuring accuracy well below the 6000e commercial scale specification.
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Seismic and Geophysical Instrumentation
The AD4030-24's 24-bit dynamic range and 2 MSPS sample rate suit broadband seismic and geophysical instrumentation where wide-bandwidth high-resolution digitisation of piezo and geophone signals is required. According to the AD4030-24/AD4032-24 datasheet, the SAR converter's zero pipeline delay is critical when synchronising to GPS timing pulses in field acquisition units. The Flexi-SPI interface with echo-clock and DDR options keeps serial clock rates low, simplifying the use of digital isolators in the field station wiring. The EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ lets engineers qualify the ADC noise floor against geophone signal levels before field deployment.
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Medical Patient-Monitoring Front Ends
For ECG, EEG, and pulse-oximetry front ends, the EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ lets prototyping teams measure how the 24-bit AD4030-24 handles wide dynamic range biological signals. The integrated reference buffer with on-chip decoupling cuts the surrounding bill of materials compared to discrete reference paths. The Easy Drive architecture relaxes the drive-amplifier settle-time requirements, allowing simpler low-power op-amps than competing 24-bit ADCs demand. Combined with a ZedBoard, this board forms a benchtop patient-monitoring prototype suitable for early design verification under IEC 60601 development workflows.
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Multichannel Data Acquisition Modules
The EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ is a baseline board for building multichannel data-acquisition modules where several AD4030-24 ADCs can be synchronised through their CONVST inputs and back-end FPGA logic. The 2 MSPS throughput combined with 24-bit precision allows a 4-board stack of FMC cards to reach 8 MSPS aggregate sample rate at 24 bits. The optional DDR Flexi-SPI clocking eases multi-board synchronisation timing closure on Virtex/UltraScale-class FPGAs. The board's analog front end also demonstrates how to buffer and level-shift a -10 V to +10 V industrial input range into the ADC common-mode input.
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Audio-Bandwidth High-Resolution Measurement
When measuring audio-bandwidth signals at 24 bits, the AD4030-24 on the EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ board supports both high-resolution audio engineering and acoustic test instrumentation. The 2 MSPS rate digitises up to ~920 kHz of baseband while preserving 24-bit noise linearity, far exceeding the 192 kHz needs of typical pro-audio systems. The Flexi-SPI echo-clock mode allows low-jitter data transfer into an FPGA for FFT analysis of audio DAC performance, speaker distortion, or microphone calibration. The board enables direct comparison of AC-vs-DC distortion performance against an Audio Precision analyser without committing to a custom PCB.
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Industrial Closed-Loop Control Systems
The EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ supports prototyping of industrial servo/control loops where the AD4030-24's zero pipeline delay is the decisive advantage over pipelined ADCs. The on-chip track-and-hold exhibits no latency, making the converter ideal for deterministic feedback control of valves, drives, and precision stages. The Easy Drive front end tolerates wide-input-common-mode swings common in motor-control environments, while the 5 V and 1.8 V POR resets internal logic at power-on for safe startup. Used with a ZedBoard, the board forms a development platform for evaluating control-loop bandwidth and stability under real PWM noise injection.
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Engineering reference data for AD4030-24FMCZ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EVAL-AD4630-24FMCZ | EVAL-AD4630-16FMCZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices |
| Package / Form Factor | FMC board (single-channel ADC eval) | FMC board - same | FMC board - same |
| Target ADC | AD4030-24 (24-bit, single-channel) | AD4630-24 (24-bit, dual-channel) | AD4630-16 (16-bit, dual-channel) |
| Resolution | 24 bits | 24 bits | 16 bits |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 2 MSPS | 2 MSPS per channel | 2 MSPS per channel |
| INL (Max) | ±0.9 ppm (ADC, not board-measured) | ±1.0 ppm (ADC, similar class) | Less critical at 16-bit |
| Channels | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Digital Interface | Flexi-SPI (SPI / echo-clock / DDR) | Flexi-SPI - same | Flexi-SPI - same |
| Compatible Carrier | ZedBoard / FMC-LPC carriers | ZedBoard / FMC-LPC - same | ZedBoard / FMC-LPC - same |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-noise single-channel SAR ADC in Analog Devices' 24-bit precision portfolio (vs EVAL-AD4630-24FMCZ)
- Zero pipeline delay (vs Pipelined 24-bit ADCs)
- Easy Drive analog front end (vs Discrete op-amp front ends)
Design Notes
Route the FMC connector to the host FPGA with differential 100 Ω impedance-controlled traces. The 2 MSPS Flexi-SPI DDR mode places a 250 ps setup/hold window on data edges, so uncontrolled routing will corrupt the 24-bit noise floor that justifies this ADC. Short the FMC connector directly into the FPGA bank without series components to avoid skim-jitter.
Power the EVAL-AD4030-24FMCZ from a clean linear 5 V regulator rather than the FMC 12 V or 5 V rail when benchtop-characterising AC performance. The AD4030-24's ±0.9 ppm INL guarantee is achieved only when switching-noise coupling through the test bench is below -120 dBc. Use a series ferrite and 10 uF ceramic decap on the 5 V input of the eval board.
Do not assume the Easy Drive analog front end is fully buffered - the device still requires the input amplifier settle to within ±0.5 LSB at 24 bits (≈30 nV at 2 MSPS) before the next conversion begins. Verify with the eval board first by stepping load-cell or DC source cables and observing the INL histogram before committing to a custom layout.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Analog Devices product-page statements. Evaluation boards themselves are not AEC-Q100 qualified; the AEC-Q100 status of the AD4030-24 itself should be confirmed separately for automotive projects.
