Evaluating the ADA4351-2 Compact, Dual-Channel, Precision, Programmable Gain Transimpedance Amplifier (PGTIA)
FEATURES
Full featured evaluation board for the ADA4351-2, a dual-chan-
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nel, PGTIA in a 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP with no exposed
pad
Enables quick prototyping
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Provisions for user-defined circuit configuration, including provi-
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sions for photodiodes
Available edge-mounted SMA connectors and test points for
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simple connection with test equipment
EVALUATION BOARD KIT CONTENTS
1 populated EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ evaluation board
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5 shunt connectors (2 usable and 3 extra)
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DOCUMENTS NEEDED
ADA4351-2 data sheet
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Hardware
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Digital multimeter (Agilent 34401A)
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Power supplies (Agilent E3631)
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Source meter (Keithley 2400) for current source input
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High precision voltage source (Datel DVC-8500) for voltage
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source input
Cables and components
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SMA (male) to BNC connector (male) cables
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BNC connector (female) to dual banana plug adapter
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Banana to grabber cables
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SMA 50 Ω termination
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ evaluation board is designed to help
users evaluate the ADA4351-2, a two-channel programmable gain
transimpedance amplifier (PGTIA) that features an integrated gain
switching network with two user-defined gain states that can be set
via external resistors, offered in a 3 mm × 3mm × 0.78 mm, 16-lead
lead frame chip scale package (LFCSP).
The EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ is a 4-layer printed circuit board (PCB)
with dimensions at 2.9 inches x 2.25 inches.
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shows the top and bottom view of the EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ,
respectively. The EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ comes populated with
the key components that allow users to run and to evaluate
the board quickly and with relative ease. That aside, the EVAL-
ADA4351-2EBZ also provides open resistor and capacitor slots on
its input and output stages, allowing the user to install components
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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User Guide | EVAL-ADA4351-2
EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPHS
Figure 1. EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ Photograph (Top View)
Figure 2. EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ Photograph (Bottom View)
with user-defined values for connections such as a low-pass filter
(LPF) or voltage divider.
The EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ is accessible through Subminiature
Version A (SMA) female socket edge mounts that allow users
to directly connect test equipment to the inputs and outputs of
both channels, as well as the gain switch control pins. The EVAL-
ADA4351-2EBZ also comes with an unpopulated photodiode slot
on each channel, allowing for quick prototyping.
For full details on the ADA4351-2, see the ADA4351-2 data sheet,
which should be consulted in conjunction with this user guide when
using the EVAL-ADA4351-2EBZ.
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