Evaluation Board for
2-Channel Software Selectable ADC
EVAL-AD7321/AD7322
 
FEATURES 
Full featured evaluation board for the AD7321 and  
AD7322 devices 
Evaluation control board (EVAL-CONTROL BRD2) compatible 
Standalone capability 
On-board analog buffering and voltage reference 
Various linking options 
PC software for control and data analysis when used with 
EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
This data sheet describes the evaluation board for the AD7321/ 
AD7322 devices. These devices are software selectable bipolar 
input 13-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). These parts 
operate from single 2.7 V to 5.25 V and dual ±12 V power 
supplies and feature throughput rates of up to 500 kSPS/ 
1 MSPS. Full details on these ADCs are available in the AD7321/ 
AD7322 data sheet, available from Analog Devices, Inc., and 
should be consulted in conjunction with this data sheet. 
On-board components include one AD780, a pin programmable 
2.5 V or 3 V ultrahigh precision band gap reference, and one 
AD797 op amp. 
Various link options are provided in Table 2. 
This evaluation board is equipped with a 96-way connector. 
This 96-way connector is compatible with the EVAL-CONTROL 
BRD2, also available from Analog Devices, Inc. Note that the 
EVAL-CONTROL-BRD2 operates with all Analog Devices 
evaluation boards with part numbers ending with the letters  
CB in the Ordering Guide section of this data sheet. 
VIN0
VIN1
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
EXT AVCC
EXT VDD/VSS
VDD
VCC
SCLK
DN
DOUT
CS
AD7321/
AD7322
REFIN
REFIN
AD780
EVAL-AD7321/EVAL-AD7322CB
VDRIVE
GND
VSS
EXT CS
EXT DOUT
EXT DIN
EXT SCLK
 
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Figure 1. Evaluation Board Block Diagram 
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Evaluation boards are not authorized to be used in life support devices or systems. 
 
 
 
 
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EVAL-AD7321/AD7322 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Features .............................................................................................. 1 
General Description......................................................................... 1 
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 
Revision History ............................................................................... 2 
Evaluation Board Hardware............................................................ 3 
Power Supplies .............................................................................. 3 
Initial Setup Conditions .............................................................. 3 
Link Options ................................................................................. 4 
Interfacing the Evaluation Boards.............................................. 5 
Sockets ........................................................................................... 6 
Operating the EVAL-AD7321/AD7322 .................................... 6 
Evaluation Board Software.............................................................. 7 
Installing the Software ................................................................. 7 
 
REVISION HISTORY 
12/07—Revision 0: Initial Version 
 
 
Checking the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 .....................................7 
The Main Screen............................................................................7 
Load Configuration Screen..........................................................8 
Running the Software ...................................................................9 
Software Configuration Files.................................................... 10 
Configuring the Analog Inputs for Single-Ended and 
Differential Operation ............................................................... 10 
Evaluation Board Schematics and Artwork................................ 11 
Bill of Materials........................................................................... 13 
Ordering Information.................................................................... 14 
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 14 
ESD Caution................................................................................ 14 
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EVAL-AD7321/AD7322
reference are also decoupled with 10 μF tantalum and 0.1 μF 
ceramic capacitors as are the VDD, VSS, and VCC pins of the 
AD7321/AD7322. 
INITIAL SETUP CONDITIONS 
Care should be taken before applying power and signals to the 
evaluation board to ensure that all link positions are as per the 
required operating mode. Failure to do so could result in 
damage to the evaluation board. 
Table 1 outlines the default positions off all links when the 
board is shipped. All links are set so that all power supplies and 
control signals are supplied by the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2. 
 
 
EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE 
POWER SUPPLIES 
When using this evaluation board with the EVAL-CONTROL 
BRD2, all supplies are provided from the controller board 
through the 96-way connector. 
When using the board as a standalone unit, external supplies 
must be provided. This evaluation board has five power supply 
inputs: EXT_VDD, AGND, +12 V, −12 V, and AGND. If the 
evaluation board is used in standalone mode, a 2.7 V to 5.5 V 
supply must be connected to the EXT_VDD input. The +12 V 
and −12 V supplies are required for the high voltage analog 
input on the AD7321/AD7322 and for the AD797 op amps. The 
supplies are decoupled to the ground plane with 10 μF tantalum 
and 0.1 μF multilayer ceramic capacitors at the point where they 
enter the board. The supply pins of all the op amps and the 
Table 1. Initial Link Positions 
Position  
Link No.  
Uninstalled  
LK1  
LK2  
A  
A  
LK3  
C  
LK4  
A  
LK5  
LK6  
C  
A  
LK7  
A  
LK8  
Uninstalled 
LK9, LK11  
LK10  
A  
B  
LK12 
A  
LK25  
A  
LK26  
LK27  
Installed 
 
Function  
AD780 supplies a 2.5 V reference to the AD7321/AD7322.  
AD780 supplies the reference to the AD7321/AD7322.  
VCC supply is taken from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
VDRIVE supply is taken from the VCC supply.  
CS is taken from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
SCLK signal is taken from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
DIN signal is taken from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
DOUT signal is sent to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
No 51 Ω termination on the inputs.  
SMB Connector J9 connected to input of AD797.  
Input to AD797 set to AGND.  
+12 V is supplied from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
−12 V is supplied from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
−12 V is supplied from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
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LINK OPTIONS 
Link options which must be set for the required operating setup before using the evaluation board. The functions of these options are 
outlined in Table 2. 
Table 2.  
Link No.  
LK1  
LK2  
 
 
LK3  
 
 
LK4  
 
 
 
LK5  
 
 
LK6  
 
 
 
LK7  
 
 
LK8  
 
 
LK9, LK11  
LK10, LK12 
 
 
LK25  
 
 
LK26  
 
 
LK27  
 
 
 
Function  
Controls the program pin of the AD780 voltage reference.  
Selects the source of the REFIN voltage to be applied to the REFIN pin of the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, the AD780 supplies the 2.5 V reference to the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position B, the REFIN is supplied through the J4 SMB connector. 
Selects the source of the VCC supply for the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, the VCC supply is taken from the 96-way connector to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
In Position B, the VCC supply is taken from the external J2 connector.  
Selects the source of the VDRIVE voltage for the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, the VDRIVE voltage is taken from the external J3 V drive socket.  
In Position B, the VDRIVE voltage is taken from the 96-way connector to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
In Position C, the VDRIVE voltage is tied to the VCC voltage.  
Selects the source of the CS signal.  
In Position A, CS is taken from the 96-way connector to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
In Position B, the CS signal is taken from the J5 CS SMB socket.  
Selects the source of the SCLK signal for the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, the SCLK signal comes from J6 SMB socket.  
In Position B, the SCLK signal comes from 7S04 inverter, which is an inverted SCLK signal from the 96-way connector.  
In Position C, the SCLK signal is taken directly from EVAL-CONTROL-BRD2 through the 96-way connector.  
Selects the source of the DIN signal to the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, DIN is taken from the 96-way connector to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
In Position B, the DIN signal is taken from the J7 DIN SMB socket.  
Selects the destination of the DOUT signal from the AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, DOUT goes to the 96-way connector to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
In Position B, the DOUT signal goes to the DOUT J8 SMB socket.  
Adds a 51 Ω termination resistor to AGND at the VIN0 to VIN1 input sockets.  
Selects the input to the AD797 op amps.  
In Position A, the AD797 noninverting input it tied to the SMB socket.  
In Position B, the AD797 noninverting input it tied to AGND.  
Selects the source of the +12 V supply for the EVAL-AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, the +12 V supply is sourced from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 via the 96-way connector.  
In Position B, the +12 V supply is sourced externally via the J17 connector.  
Selects the source of the −12 V supply for the EVAL-AD7321/AD7322.  
In Position A, the −12 V supply is sourced from the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 via the 96-way connector.  
In Position B, the −12 V supply is sourced externally via the J17 connector.  
Select the configuration of the noninverting input to U5. The configuration of this link depends on whether the board is 
being used in single-ended or differential mode.  
For single-ended mode, this link should be installed.  
For true differential mode, this link should be uninstalled.  
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INTERFACING THE EVALUATION BOARDS 
Interfacing to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 is accomplished via 
a 96-way connector, J1.  
J1 is used to connect the EVAL-AD7321/AD7322 to the EVAL-
CONTROL BRD2 or to another system.  
Table 3.  
Signal 
TFS0, 
RFS0 
SCLK  
DR0  
DT0  
AGND  
DGND  
AVDD  
−12 V  
+12 V  
Description  
Transmit/Receive Frame Sync 0. These two outputs 
are connected to the CS pin of the AD7321/AD7322.  
Serial Clock 0. This serial clock is connected to the 
SCLK pin on the AD7321/AD7322.  
Data Receive 0. This input is connected to the SDATA 
pin of the AD7321/AD7322.  
Data Transmit 0. This output is connected to the DIN 
pin on the AD7321/AD7322.  
Analog Ground. These lines are connected to the 
analog ground plane on the evaluation board.  
Digital Ground. These lines are connected to the 
digital ground plane on the evaluation board.  
Analog +5 V Supply. These lines are connected to the 
VCC supply line on the board via LK3.  
−12 V Supply. This line is connected to the −12 V 
supply line on the board via LK26.  
+12 V Supply. This line is connected to the +12 V 
supply line on the board via LK25.  
 
 
EVAL-AD7321/AD7322
The pinout for the J1 connector is shown in Figure 2 and its pin 
designations and descriptions are given in Table 3 and Table 4. 
The unused pins of the 96-way connector are not shown. 
A
B
C
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Figure 2. Pin Configuration for the 96-Way Connector J1 
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Table 4. Pin Designations for 96-Way Connector J11
Row C  
Pin 
 
1  
2  
 
 
3  
DGND  
4  
DR0  
5  
6  
RFS0  
 
7  
DVDD  
8  
 
9  
10  
CS  
 
11  
DGND  
12  
 
13  
 
14  
15  
 
DGND  
16  
 
17  
 
18  
19  
 
DGND  
20  
AGND  
21  
AGND  
22  
23  
AGND  
AGND  
24  
AGND  
25  
AGND  
26  
27  
 
 
28  
 
29  
+12 V  
30  
31  
 
32  
AVDD  
 
1 The unused pins of the 96-way connector are not shown. 
Row A  
 
 
 
DGND  
DT0  
TFS0  
SCLK0  
DVDD  
RD  
 
 
DGND  
 
 
 
DGND  
 
 
 
DGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
 
 
 
−12 V  
 
AVDD  
Row B  
 
 
 
DGND  
 
 
 
DVDD  
 
 
 
DGND  
 
 
 
DGND  
 
 
 
DGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
 
AVDD  
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SOCKETS 
Input/output sockets are relevant to the operation of the 
AD7321/AD7322 on this evaluation board. The functions  
of these sockets are outlined in Table 5. 
Table 5.  
Socket  
J1  
Function  
96-way connector for serial interface and power 
supply connections.  
External VDD and AGND power connector.  
J2  
External VDRIVE connector.  
J3  
J17  
External +12 V, −12 V, and AGND power connector.  
VIN0, VIN1   2 SMB sockets for bipolar input signal to op amps.  
REFIN  
SCLK  
CS  
DOUT  
DIN  
 
SMB socket for REFIN voltage.  
SMB socket for external SCLK input.  
SMB socket for external CS input.  
SMB socket for DOUT signal.  
SMB socket for external DIN signal.  
 
OPERATING THE EVAL-AD7321/AD7322 
The evaluation board can be operated in a standalone mode  
or in conjunction with the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2. When 
operated with the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2, all supplies and 
control signals to operate the AD7321/AD7322 are provided  
by the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2. Software to communicate 
between the controller board and the AD7321/AD7322 is 
provided with the AD7321/AD7322 evaluation board kit.  
The EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 operates with all Analog Devices 
evaluation boards with model numbers ending in the letters CB. 
The 96-way connector is powered from a 12 V ac transformer. 
This is a standard 12 V ac transformer capable of supplying 1 A 
current and is available as an accessory from Analog Devices 
under the following part numbers: 
• 
• 
• 
(For use in the U.S. or Japan) 
(For use in the U.K.) 
(For use in Europe) 
EVAL-110VAC-US  
EVAL-220VAC-UK  
EVAL-220VAC-EU  
These transformers are also available from Digi-Key Corp. 
(U.S.) and Campbell Collins, Ltd. (U.K.) 
Connection between the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 and the 
parallel port of a PC is via an IEEE 1284-compliant cable, 
provided as part of the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 kit.  
 
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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE 
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 
Included in the EVAL-AD7321/AD7322CB evaluation kit  
is a CD-ROM, which contains software for controlling and 
evaluating the performance of the AD7321/AD7322 when it  
is operated with the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
When the CD is inserted into the PC, an installation program 
automatically begins. This program installs the evaluation 
software onto the PC as well as electronic versions of the eval-
uation board data sheets, the AD7321/AD7322 data sheet, and 
EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 data sheet. All literature on the CD  
is in the Adobe Systems, Inc. portable documentation format 
(PDF) and requires Acrobat Reader™ to be viewed or printed. 
The user interface on the PC is a dedicated program written 
especially for the AD7321/AD7322 when operated with the 
EVAL-CONTROL BRD2. 
CHECKING THE EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 
The EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 and evaluation board should  
be connected together as described in the Interfacing the 
Evaluation Boards section. The power is applied to the  
EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 via a 12 V ac transformer. 
EVAL-AD7321/AD7322
At this stage, the red LED on the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 
should be flashing. This indicates that the EVAL-CONTROL 
BRD2 is functional and ready to receive instructions.  
Note that the software should be installed before the printer 
port cable is connected between the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 
and the PC. This ensures that the printer port has been 
initialized properly.  
THE MAIN SCREEN 
The software that controls the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2 and, 
thus, the AD7321/AD7322 consists of two screens. The main 
screen, shown in Figure 3, allows you to read a predetermined 
number of samples from the evaluation board and display them 
in both the time and frequency domain. The screen can be 
divided into three sections. 
The upper portion of the screen contains the control buttons, 
the menu bar, busy status indicators, and selection windows.  
Control Buttons 
Use the control buttons to take samples (Sample), reset the 
board (Reset), to exit the program (EXIT) and to load a 
configuration file (Device Select).
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Menu Bar 
The menu bar (not visible in Figure 3) consists of the File and 
About menus.  
The File menu offers the following selections: 
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Load Raw Data. Select this option to load data saved by 
the software during a previous session. 
Save Raw Data. Select this option to save the current set of 
sample data points. The data can be reloaded to the EVAL-
CONTROL BRD2 at a later date or can be used by other 
programs for further analysis. 
Save Binary Data. Select this option to save the current set 
of sample data points. The data is saved in binary format as 
a text file. This method can be useful for examining code 
flicker and looking for stuck bits. 
• 
• 
•  Exit. Quits the program. 
The About drop-down menu provides information about the 
version of the software. 
Busy Status and Frequency/Num Samples Indicators 
•  The Busy Status indicates when the evaluation board is 
busy. 
•  The Frequency indicator shows the sample rate and Num 
Samples to be taken.  
Oscilloscope 
The middle portion of the main screen is a digital storage 
oscilloscope (DSO). Samples uploaded from the EVAL-
CONTROL BRD2 are displayed here.  
Zoom handles, which appear at the bottom left of the graph, 
allow you to zoom in and out to get a closer look at a sample, if 
 
desired. The right side of the middle portion of the screen 
contains information about the samples taken, such as the 
minimum (Min) and maximum (Max) position or velocity,  
the spread (Spread), and the standard deviation (Std. Dev)  
and the mean (Mean). 
Fast Fourier Transform/Histogram 
The lower portion of the main screen shows either a fast Fourier 
transform (FFT) of the data or a histogram. The FFT (the default 
option) is typically used to with examine the performance in 
the frequency domain while the histogram gives an indication 
of the performance in response to dc inputs. The option dis-
played can be changed by clicking on the Waveform, Histogram 
or FFT buttons, the right side of the lower portion of the screen 
contains information about the samples taken.  
LOAD CONFIGURATION SCREEN 
The Load Configuration screen, shown in Figure 4, loads  
the configuration file for the evaluation board. Once the 
configuration file is loaded, the software acquires detailed 
information about the AD7321/AD7322 evaluation board  
and the device connected to the EVAL-CONTROL BRD2.  
This includes information such as the number of bits, the 
maximum sampling rate, output coding, maximum sampling 
rate, and power supply requirements. 
The configuration file also communicates to the software  
the name of the DSP program file to download to the EVAL-
CONTROL BRD2.  
The Load Configuration screen also allows you to choose the 
sampling frequency and the number of samples to take. 
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