SBAU394B April   2022  – August 2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
    5. 1.5 Quick Start Guide
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 ADC Analog Input Signal Path
    2. 2.2 ADC Connections and Decoupling
    3. 2.3 Power Supplies
    4. 2.4 ADC Input Clock (CLK) Options
    5. 2.5 Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
    6. 2.6 Digital Interface
    7. 2.7 Connection to the PHI
    8. 2.8 Digital Header
  7. 3Software Installation
  8. 4EVM Configuration and GUI Operation
    1. 4.1 EVM Configuration
    2. 4.2 GUI Operation
      1. 4.2.1 EVM GUI Global Settings for ADC Control
      2. 4.2.2 Register Map Configuration Tool
      3. 4.2.3 Time Domain Display Tool
      4. 4.2.4 Spectral Analysis Tool
      5. 4.2.5 Histogram Tool
      6. 4.2.6 DAC Configuration Tool
  9. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematics
    2. 5.2 PCB Layout
    3. 5.3 Bill of Materials
  10. 6Additional Information
    1. 6.1 Trademarks
  11. 7References
  12. 8Revision History

1.2 Kit Contents

The ADS1285EVM-PDK includes the following features:

  • Contains all support circuitry needed for the ADS1285
  • USB powered: No external power supply is required
  • Voltage reference options: External or onboard
  • Clock options: External clock source or 8.192MHz onboard crystal oscillator with dividers for 4.096MHz
  • Voltage supply options: Unipolar or bipolar support with adjustable AVDD1 low-dropout regulator (LDO) and externally sourced -2.5V LDO
  • Communication signal header enables simple probing with a logic analyzer
  • Built-in analysis tools including scope, FFT, histogram, and DAC configuration using the graphical user interface (GUI)