Key facts
- Brand
- Analog Devices
- Model
- AD9837
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-08-02
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ANALOG DEVICES UG-269 handbook
The document provides a user guide for the EVAL-AD9837SDZ evaluation board, which features the AD9837 low power, 8.5 mW, 2.3 V to 5.5 V, programmable waveform generator. It details the board's ability to produce high performance sine and triangular outputs and includes an on-board comparator for square wave generation.
The guide explains how to install and run the graphical user interface software compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7. It covers configuring the digital interface, setting external MCLK frequencies, loading frequency and phase registers, and utilizing FSK and PSK functionality.
Analog Devices AD9837 specifications
| Power Consumption | 8.5 mW |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Output Frequency | 16 MHz |
| Output Waveforms | Sine and Triangular |
| Software Compatibility | Windows XP, Vista, and 7 |
Source: ANALOG DEVICES UG-269 handbook
All Analog Devices AD9837 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What applications is the AD9837 evaluation board suitable for?
It is suitable for biomedical sensors, bioelectrical impedance analysis, electrochemical analysis, impedance spectroscopy, complex impedance measurement, and nondestructive testing.
Which operating systems are supported by the evaluation board software?
The software is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
What power‑down feature does the AD9837 provide?
The AD9837 includes a sleep function that can power down unused sections, such as the DAC, to minimize current consumption.
How is the AD9837 programmed?
It is programmed via a 3‑wire SPI serial interface using FSYNC, SCLK and SDATA signals.
