CLC2023ISO8EVB

The CLC2023ISO8EVB is an evaluation board designed to ease the prototyping of an operational amplifier (op-amp) application. These boards make testing and measurement of op-amps much simpler and significantly reduce the hardware setup time netting more accurate results for the solution designer. This article will outline the application field of the CLC2023ISO8EVB and it\'s working principle.

Application Field

The CLC2023ISO8EVB has a variety of applications in various fields. In particular, it can be used to prototype power amplifier systems, in audio processing and testing of audio amplifiers, in non-inverting amplifier solutions and in measuring the frequency response of amplifier components. Furthermore, this board can be used to evaluate the stability and linearity of amplifiers, to measure various kinds of noise in signal transmission, in maintaining high signal gain and maintaining open loop stability.

This evaluation board is suitable for testing a wide range of transimpedance amplifiers including the CLC203 family of op-amps, allowing quick evaluation of the performance of the amplifier during design prototyping. Furthermore, the board features a high common-mode rejection ratio that helps in improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the amplifier. Additionally, because of its rugged construction the CLC2023ISO8EVB is capable of withstanding voltage and current spikes without any damage to the components.

Working Principle

The CLC2023ISO8EVB works by connecting the amplifier component to the other components on the board through a series of wired connections the engineer has made. The board also includes unpopulated areas intended for the engineer to insert custom components to tailor the board to their specific requirements. Inside the CLC2023ISO8EVB is a 32-bit microcontroller with a Cortex-M0 core, which controls the board and provides the engineer with a range of data from the mains and from the amplifier.

The microcontroller also helps to reduce external components, providing more portability and supporting more complex applications. The board includes an on-board ADC that captures the output of the amplifier in order to provide the engineers with charts,  graphs and tables to help them visualize their assessment of the amplifier.

Conclusion

The CLC2023ISO8EVB evaluation board is an essential tool for designing and testing op-amps. By allowing engineers to quickly prototype and evaluate their amplifier solutions, the CLC2023ISO8EVB reduces the time and cost associated with design validation. Additionally, the inclusion of an on-board microcontroller helps to reduce the component count and supports more complex amplifier applications.