The EVAL-AD5420 is a full-featured evaluation board for the AD5420 current source, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter. It allows the user to easily evaluate all features of the AD5420 DAC. The board can be controlled via on-board connectors or the USB port of a PC.
This document is the User Guide (UG-441) for the EVAL-AD5420, a full-featured evaluation board designed for the AD5420 Single-Channel, 16-Bit, Serial Input, Current Source DAC. The board allows users to easily evaluate all features of the AD5420, with all device pins accessible via on-board connectors for external connections.
| DAC Resolution | 16-bit |
|---|---|
| Output Current Range | 4mA to 20 mA, 0 mA to 20 mA, or 0mA to 24 mA |
| Power Supply Range | 10.8 V to 40 V |
| Output Loop Compliance | 0 V to AV, — 2.5 V |
| Compatible Software OS | Windows 2000/NT/XP |
The board can be controlled via the on-board connector (J8) or via the USB port of a Windows-based PC using the evaluation software.
The default setup is for control via the USB port of the PC.
The position of LK7 configures the board for either PC control via the USB port or for control by an external source via J8.