Mouser Product of the Week: Analog Devices’ EV-ADF4030SD1Z Evaluation Board
March 02, 2026
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Evaluating, testing, and prototyping are critical and widely recognized processes in the development of various applications. Applications such as 5G timing transport, high-precision synchronization, automatic test equipment (ATE) pin electronics, and phased array radar applications can benefit from evaluation boards combining both hardware and software for testing.
The EV-ADF4030SD1Z Evaluation Boards from Analog Devices are designed as complete hardware and software platforms for testing the ADF4030 10-channel precision synchronizer in the previously mentioned applications.
The EV-ADF4030SD1Z Evaluation Board in Action
The EV-ADF4030SD1Z evaluation board includes the ADF4030 10-channel precision synchronizer, Arduino interface, and voltage regulators. The solution provides access to 10 ADF4030 BSYNC bidirectional I/O lines via Twinax and SMA connectors, and it facilitates ADF4030 clock interfacing with oscilloscopes and other evaluation boards via interposer board support.
For control and software integration, the EV-ADF4030SD1Z evaluation board requires connection to the SDP-K1 controller board through Arduino connectors P5, P17, P18, and P16. Windows-based software enables the control of all ADF4030 functions from a PC.
For system stacking and scaling, the EV-ADF4030SD1Z supports up to 16 boards to be stacked onto the SDP-K1 controller board using the Arduino connector. For real-world timing support, the board features a single-ended input from a signal generator, a differential input from another device, or an additional ADF4030 synchronizer.
Getting Started with the EV-ADF4030SD1Z Evaluation Board
Equipment needed:
- Windows-based PC with a USB 2.0 port for evaluation software
- Reference clock source
- Optional oscilloscope with SMA cables
Required software:
- ACE software and version 1.30 or higher
- ADF4030 plugin and version 1.2024.26400-dev0030 or higher
Kit Content:
- EV-ADF4030SD1Z evaluation board
- Interposer board
- 1x SDK-K1 controller kit
- 1x 12V and 24W AC/DC external wall mount (Class II) adapter
- 1x Twinax cable
Additional Resources:
Product page: https://www.mouser.com/new/analog-devices/adi-ev-adf4030sd1z-eval-boards/
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