Summary of ARROW ELECTRONICS INTRODUCES LOW-COST, RAPID PROTOTYPING DATA ACQUISITION PLATFORMS
Analog Devices, Arrow Electronics, and Trenz released three compact AnalogMAX-DAQ data-acquisition platforms that combine Analog Devices precision analog front ends, Intel MAX 10 FPGAs, and memory subsystems in an 86.5mm x 25mm module. Designed for rapid prototyping and production, the platforms offer low-noise, high-accuracy signal chains (including AD4003/AD4001/AD4020 ADC options, AD8251 PGA, and AD8475 funnel amp), Micro USB, 23 GPIOs, and SMA connectors. They target portable and desktop instruments such as medical devices, process controllers, and automated test equipment, with Jupyter notebook demos and customization services available.
Parts used in the AnalogMAX-DAQ1:
- Analog Devices AD4003 18-bit 2Msample/s Easy Drive differential SAR ADC
- Analog Devices AD4001 differential SAR ADC (pin-compatible option)
- Analog Devices AD4020 differential SAR ADC (pin-compatible option)
- Analog Devices AD8251 10MHz programmable-gain instrumentation amplifier
- Analog Devices AD8475 funnel amplifier
- Intel MAX 10 FPGA
- Up to 64Mb 166MHz SDRAM
- 64Mb Quad SPI Flash
- 4Kb EEPROM
- Micro USB receptacle
- 23 GPIOs (general-purpose input/output)
- Two SMA connectors
Low-power, low-noise Analog Devices ICs and Intel MAX 10 FPGA in compact 86.5mm x 25mm outline
Analog Devices and Arrow Electronics have worked with Trenz Electronic GmbH to produce three ready-to-use data-acquisition platforms that relieve design and manufacturing challenges for developers of professional measurement instruments.
Benefits of the AnalogMAX-DAQ1 Platform:
- High-accuracy analog front-end: Ideal for applications requiring accurate data capture at high throughputs
- Flexible platform: Based on the programmable Intel® MAX® 10 FPGA, easily adjusts to a wide range of use cases and production needs
- Rapid prototyping and product development: Rapid development and testing with an out-of-the-box experience that includes a Jupyter notebook demo with Python code
- Quick customization services: Add new functionality, lower BOM cost, or have the complete product designed
The AnalogMAX-DAQ1, AnalogMAX-DAQ2 and AnalogMAX-DAQ3 each combine an Analog Devices’ high-performance precision data acquisition signal chain and power solution, an Intel MAX 10 FPGA and a memory subsystem comprising up to 64Mb 166MHz SDRAM, 64Mb Quad SPI Flash, and 4Kb EEPROM in a compact 86.5mm x 25mm form factor. With a Micro USB receptacle, 23 GPIOs, and two SMA connectors, these platforms can be deployed in portable instrumentation and desktop equipment such as medical devices, as well as process-controllers and automated test equipment (ATE).
The AnalogMAX-DAQ1 is a high-accuracy programmable data-acquisition platform that integrates a complete precision signal chain for capturing high-frequency signals. This platform is based on the Analog Devices’ AD4003 18-bit 2Msample/s Easy Drive differential SAR ADC (analog-to-digital converter). An AD8251 10MHz programmable-gain instrumentation amplifier and AD8475 funnel amplifier provide low-noise gain and single-ended to differential signal conversion for driving the ADC. This platform can also be used with the pin-compatible AD4001, or AD4020 differential SAR ADC, offering users the choice of 16-, 18-, or 20-bit resolution and throughput from 500ksample/s to 2Msample/s.
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- What is the form factor of the AnalogMAX-DAQ1?
The platform is in a compact 86.5mm x 25mm form factor. - Which ADC does the AnalogMAX-DAQ1 integrate?
It integrates the Analog Devices AD4003 18-bit 2Msample/s Easy Drive differential SAR ADC, with pin-compatible options AD4001 and AD4020. - What FPGA is used on the AnalogMAX-DAQ platforms?
They use the Intel MAX 10 FPGA. - What memory components are included on the platform?
The platform includes up to 64Mb 166MHz SDRAM, 64Mb Quad SPI Flash, and 4Kb EEPROM. - What analog front-end amplifiers are used?
It uses an AD8251 10MHz programmable-gain instrumentation amplifier and an AD8475 funnel amplifier. - Can the platform capture high-frequency signals?
Yes, the AnalogMAX-DAQ1 integrates a complete precision signal chain for capturing high-frequency signals. - What I/O and connectors are available?
It provides a Micro USB receptacle, 23 GPIOs, and two SMA connectors. - Is there software support for prototyping?
Yes, the platform includes a Jupyter notebook demo with Python code for rapid development and testing. - What applications are these platforms aimed at?
They target portable instrumentation, desktop equipment such as medical devices, process controllers, and automated test equipment. - Are customization services available?
Yes, quick customization services are offered to add functionality, lower BOM cost, or design a complete product.
