AD8417R-EVALZ

One Technology Way · P.O. Box 9106 · Norwood, MA 02062-9106 · Tel: 781.329.4700 · Fax: 781.461.3113 · www.analog.com Evaluation Board for the AD8417 Current Sense Amplifier Features Enables quick breadboarding/protoyping Easily configurable for unidirectional or bidirectional operation Includes provision for current sense resistor Easy connection to test equipment General Description The AD8417RM-EVALZ and AD8417R-EVALZ are designed to aid in the evaluation of the AD8417 current sense amplifiers. The board is designed for easy configuration of different modes of operation. It can readily be mounted with a current sense resistor having a maximum standard size of 2818, and allows for flexibility with loads. The AD8417RM-EVALZ accommodates the AD8417 in the MSOP package, while the AD8417R-EVALZ accommodates the AD8417 in an SOIC package. The data sheet for this device should be consulted in conjunction with this evaluation board user guide. AD8417 Evaluation Board Rev 22 Apr 2014 03:00 | Page 1 Figure 1. Component Side Figure 2. Circuit Side Evaluation Board Hardware Power Supplies The AD8417 operates with a single supply ranging from 2.7 V to 5.5 V. Power is applied to the VS pin. Rev 22 Apr 2014 03:00 | Page 2 Decoupling capacitors of 10 µF and 0.1 µF come preinstalled on the board for ready operation. Components The AD8417 can be used for a variety of current monitoring applications. The board has a provision for a current shunt resistor with a maximum standard size of 2818. There are also provisions for capacitive and resistive loads at the output with 1206 footprints. Setting the Reference Voltage The AD8417 can be configured for unidirectional or bidirectional operation. The evaluation board can easily be set for these operations using Header P1 and Header P2. P1 sets the voltage at VREF1, while P2 sets the voltage at VREF2. Unidirectional Operation For unidirectional operation, the output can be set at the negative rail (near ground) or at the positive rail (near VS) when the differential input is 0 V. To set the evaluation board for a ground referenced output, place the jumpers for Header P1 and Header P2 at GND. For a VS referenced output, place the jumpers for both headers at VS. Bidirectional Operation For bidirectional operation, the output is typically set at half scale for equal range in both directions. To configure this on the evaluation board, place the jumper for P1 at VS and place the jumper for P2 at GND. This configuration biases the output to VS/2. External Referenced Output An external supply may also be used to set the reference voltage by placing the jumpers at EXT for both headers and applying a voltage to any one of the EXT pins. This configuration biases the output to the external supply. The external supply can also be divided by 2. For this reference level, place the jumper for P1 at EXT, place the jumper for P2 at GND, and apply the external supply to the EXT pin near P1. By default, the output of the evaluation board is biased at midsupply. Rev 22 Apr 2014 03:00 | Page 3 Evaluation Board Schematic Figure 3. Evaluation Board Schematic Evaluation Board Layout Rev 22 Apr 2014 03:00 | Page 4 Figure 4. Component Side Layout Figure 5. Circuit Side Layout Ordering Information Bill of Materials Table 1. Bill of Materials Rev 22 Apr 2014 03:00 | Page 5 Quantity Reference Designator Package Description 1 C1 C1206 Capacitor, 0.1 μF 1 C3 C3528 Capacitor, 10 μF 2 P1, P2 CNSAMTEC2X3H330LD36 6-pin header 1 U1 8-lead MSOP or 8-lead SOIC AD8417WBRMZ or AD8417WBRZ © Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Rev 22 Apr 2014 03:00 | Page 6 www.analog.com