Teledyne e2v Announces Versatile Development Kit for Signal Chains Using Quad-Channel ADC Devices

GRENOBLE, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 29 June
2021 – Teledyne e2v has expanded the scope of engineering support accompanying
its popular EV12AQ60x analog-to-digital converter (ADC) series. The new
EV12AQ600-FMC-EVM development kit will be an invaluable tool for those
implementing mixed-signal subsystems. Intended for prototyping work relating to
avionics, military, space, telecommunications, industrial and high energy
physics applications, this kit may be used for evaluating the operation of the
company’s EV12AQ600 and EV12AQ605 12-bit quad-channel ADCs. It means that
engineers can quickly construct functioning prototypes and check that the
expected operational parameters can be achieved.

Each EV12AQ600-FMC-EVM board features either an EV12AQ600 or
an EV12AQ605 device, along with four single-ended signal inputs and a FMC
connector for interfacing with an appropriate programmable logic device. In
addition, a high-speed internal clock (supporting 6.4GHz operation), a
12V-rated power supply unit and an ESIstream serial interface have also been
incorporated, plus provision for the connection of an external clock and a temperature
monitor.

The new development kit adds a further dimension to the
existing portfolio of hardware based on the EV12AQ60x series. This also
includes the previously introduced demo kit and the multi ADC synchronisation
kit, both of which have built-in FPGAs. By the EV12AQ600-FMC-EVM allowing
engineers to add their own relevant FPGA, consistent with what will be
specified in their actual system, it is possible for them to begin creating the
necessary code at the prototyping stage. This means that they don’t have to
start again from scratch after the prototyping work has been completed. The kit
is compatible with a wide variety of FPGA plug-in boards from different
vendors. In particular with the alpha data evaluation board for XQRKU060 along
with an example code for ESIstream
implementation dedicated to this board. By utilizing the ESIstream
interface, there is the possibility for multiple kits to be synchronized
together to assist with the development of more complex arrangements, such as
phased-array antennas and suchlike.

The cross-point switch integrated into the EV12AQ60x series
is a unique element. Through this, the cores of each EV12AQ600 and EV12AQ605
ADC can be used to sample independently of one another or interleaved together.
This results in a 1.6GSps sampling rate when in 4-channel mode, a 3.2GSps rate
in 2-channel mode, or a 6.4GSps rate across a single channel. The bit rate and
the input analog bandwidth can also be adjusted as required.

The boards are now available for order. More info
information on the new EV12AQ600-FMC-EVM development kit can be accessed here: https://semiconductors.teledyneimaging.com/en/products/data-converters/ev12aq600/