Evaluation Boards

Evaluation Boards - Op Amps

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
OPA836IDBVEVM Texas Instruments	EVAL MODULE FOR OPA836 SOT23-6	2
DEM-OPA-SO-1A Texas Instruments	PCB DEMO GENERIC FOR 8SOIC OPAMP	16
MAX40016EVKIT# Maxim Integrated	EVAL BOARD FOR MAX40016	228
MAX9939EVKIT+ Maxim Integrated	KIT EVAL FOR MAX9939	114
DC1147A-D Analog Devices, Inc.	EVAL BOARD FOR LTC6406	2
AMC3330EVM Texas Instruments	AMC3330 PRECISION REINFORCED ISO	11
DC453B-B Analog Devices, Inc.	LT1970ACFE - POWER OP AMP WITH A	11
EVAL-HSOPAMP-E-1RZ Analog Devices, Inc.	EVAL BOARD FOR SOIC8 OPAMP	8
LMH730216/NOPB Texas Instruments	EVALUATION BOARD	12
AD8476-EVALZ Analog Devices, Inc.	BOARD EVAL FOR AD8476	26
LMH730231/NOPB Texas Instruments	EVALUATION BOARD	11
LME49720HABD Texas Instruments	BOARD EVALUATION FOR LME49720	1
INA253EVM Texas Instruments	DEVELOPMENT AMPLIFIER	0
AD604-EVALZ Analog Devices, Inc.	BOARD EVAL FOR AD604 AMP	1
ISL28534EV2Z Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)	EVAL BOARD FOR ISL28534	0
LMH6517EVAL-R1/NOPB Texas Instruments	BOARD EVAL LMH6517	1
STEVAL-CCA057V4 STMicroelectronics	BOARD DEMO BARE PCB OPAMP 8DFN	5
MAX4231EVKIT+ Maxim Integrated	KIT EVALUATION FOR MAX4231	111
ISL28117SOICEVAL1Z Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)	EVAL BOARD FOR ISL28117 SOIC	0
BOB-14874 SparkFun	CONFIGURABLE OPAMP BOARD TSH82	237

Evaluation Boards - Op Amps

1. Overview

Evaluation boards for operational amplifiers (op-amps) are specialized hardware platforms designed to test and validate the performance of op-amp integrated circuits (ICs) in various circuit configurations. These boards provide a controlled environment for engineers to assess key parameters such as gain stability, noise performance, and power efficiency. In modern electronics development, op-amp evaluation boards are critical for accelerating design cycles, reducing time-to-market, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
General-Purpose Op-Amp Evaluation Boards	Basic configuration support, wide supply voltage range, adjustable gain settings	Consumer electronics prototyping
High-Speed Op-Amp Evaluation Boards	Supports GHz-range signal processing, low parasitic capacitance design	Communication infrastructure testing
Low-Noise Precision Evaluation Boards	Ultra-low input-referred noise, laser-trimmed resistors	Medical imaging equipment development
Power Op-Amp Evaluation Boards	High current output capability, thermal management features	Industrial motor control systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical evaluation boards consist of:

PCB substrate with controlled impedance traces
Socketed op-amp IC for easy replacement
Onboard power management (LDO regulators, voltage references)
Standardized interface connectors (SMB, SMA, or header pins)
Adjustable compensation networks (trim pots, discrete component footprints)
Thermal vias and heatsinking structures
Calibration-grade passive components (0.1% tolerance resistors, NP0 capacitors)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance
Gain Bandwidth Product (GBWP)	Determines maximum operating frequency
Slew Rate	Impacts transient response performance
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)	Measures immunity to supply voltage variations
Input Offset Voltage	Affects DC precision accuracy
Quiescent Current	Key factor in low-power designs
Operating Temperature Range	Determines environmental robustness

5. Application Areas

Major industry applications include:

Industrial automation (sensor signal conditioning)
Telecommunications (RF front-end amplification)
Medical devices (ECG signal amplification)
Automotive (lidar sensor interfaces)
Consumer electronics (audio preamplifiers)
Aerospace (precision measurement systems)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Representative Products

Manufacturer	Product Example	Key Features
Texas Instruments	OPA847EVM	3.6GHz GBWP, voltage feedback architecture
Analog Devices	AD8021-EB	24-bit audio precision, low distortion
STMicroelectronics	STEVAL-OPA354	Low-voltage operation, rail-to-rail output
NXP Semiconductors	LM7171EVM	High-speed buffer applications

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations for selection:

Match board specifications to target application requirements
Verify compatibility with existing development tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators)
Evaluate available onboard calibration features
Assess documentation quality and reference designs
Consider ecosystem support (accessory boards, software tools)
Check component availability and lifecycle status

8. Industry Trends Analysis

Current trends shaping op-amp evaluation board development:

Integration of digital control interfaces (I2C, SPI)
Increased focus on energy-efficient designs for IoT applications
Development of modular evaluation systems with plug-and-play capability
Adoption of machine learning algorithms for automated performance optimization
Miniaturization for portable test equipment applications
Enhanced EMI/RFI shielding for automotive test environments