This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the ADS8354 evaluation module (EVM) performance demonstration kit (PDK). This kit is an evaluation platform for the ADS8354 device, which is a 16-bit, dual-channel, simultaneous-sampling, 700-kSPS, differential analog input, successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that features an easy-to-use serial programming interface (SPI). The ADS8354EVM-PDK eases evaluation with hardware, software, and computer connectivity through the universal serial bus (USB) interface. This user's guide includes complete circuit descriptions, schematic diagrams, and a bill of materials (BOM). Throughout this document, the terms evaluation board, evaluation module, and EVM are synonymous with the ADS8354EVM-PDK.
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The ADS8354EVM-PDK evaluation kit includes the ADS8354EVM board and the precision host interface (PHI) controller board that enables the accompanying computer software to communicate with the ADC over the USB for data capture and analysis.
The ADS8354EVM board includes the ADS8354 SAR ADC, all the peripheral analog circuits, and the components required to achieve optimum performance from the ADC.
The PHI controller board primarily serves three functions:
Along with the ADS8354EVM and PHI controller board, this evaluation kit includes an A-to-micro-B USB cable to connect to a computer.
The ADS8354EVM-PDK showcases the following features: