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Hardware Setup
AD243x high Power
Evaluation boards
The AD243x high power evaluation boards used in the demos are explained in the following subsections.
EVAL-AD2435WA3LZ
Figure 1 shows a EVAL-AD2435WA3LZ board which can be used as a high power A2B main or a local powered A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ
Figure 2 shows EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ board which can be used as a high power bus powered A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
Evaluation boards
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2435WA3LZ (Main) → EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub 0) → EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub 1)
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Sub 0 board and the “A” connector on the Sub 1 board.
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector on Main board.
Note: This connection is recommended for running the High-power sample demo using PC as host.
USBi/Aardvark
For Aardvark, download and install the “USB Drivers – Windows” from Total Phase website.
Attach an USBi/Aardvark cable to the main board (SIGMA STUDIO PLUS) connector as shown in Figure 3. Other end of the cable should be connected to the PC.
This connection is required to override the schematic for the main node SigmaDSP ADAU1452. The connection is also used to directly control A2B system when PC is used as the target processor.
Audio In/out
Connect separate audio sources (
e.g., output from an iPod) to ‘Audio Line- in’ ports, shown in Figure 3, on A2B sub boards.
Connect separate audio sinks (
e.g., headphones and speakers) to ‘Audio Line-out’ and output of Class-D amplifier ports as shown in Figure 3, on A2B main and sub boards.
AD2437
Evaluation boards
The Evaluation boards used in the AD2437 demos are explained in the following subsections.
EVAL-AD2437WA1NZ
Figure 4 shows an EVAL-AD2437WA1NZ board which can be used as either an A2B main or local powered sub node. The board has following components.
AD2437 A2B transceiver
ADAU1452 SigmaDSP Audio Processor
512K Self-Boot Memory (EEPROM)
S/PDIF Coaxial connectors
Codec AD1938
EVAL-AD2437WB1NZ
The Figure 5 shows an EVAL-AD2437WB1NZ board which can be used as an A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
Evaluation boards
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2437WA1NZ (Main) <–>EVAL-AD2437WB1NZ (Sub 0) <–> EVAL-AD2437WB1NZ (Sub 1) as shown in Figure 6.
Connect XLR cable between the A2B connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board.
Connect XLR cable between the “B” connector on the Sub 0 board and the “A” connector on the Sub 1 board.
Connect 24V 3A power supply to the power connector (P14) on AD2437WA1NZ board.
USBi
Attach an USBi cable to the main board connector P6 as shown in Figure 6. Other end of the cable should be connected to the PC.
This connection is required to override the schematic for the main node SigmaDSP ADAU1452. The connection is also used to directly control A2B system when PC is used as the target processor.
Audio In/out
Connect separate audio sink (
e.g., Headphones/speaker) to P16(3.5mm headphone jack) on AD2437WA1NZ.
Note:
Sample Demo Setup with PC
Using SigmaStudio+ the A2B system can be directly controlled from a connected computer without involving a microcontroller or a DSP. This mode is helpful for quick testing of the capabilities of AD24xx without the need for a microcontroller in the system.
Note: Please refer Appendices A and B for information about navigating in SigmaStudio+ for A2B use-case. A block diagram of a 3 node A2B system with PC as Host is shown below
SC59x SOM (Target) mode
This section describes the steps to run the demo using EV-SC594-SOM with AD2437.
Note: Running this demo requires CrossCore Embedded Studio to be installed on the machine. For details, refer section 2.1.1 .
Setup
The hardware connections to be done are described below.
SC594 SOM is mounted on Eval-AD2437WA1NZ(Main) board.
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EV-SC594-SOM (Rev B) ↔ Eval-AD2437WA1NZ(Main) ↔ Eval-AD2437WB1NZ(Sub 0) <–> Eval-AD2437WB1NZ(Sub 1) as shown in Figure 9.
Connect XLR cable between the “B” connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board. Repeat the same connection between Sub 0 and Sub 1
Connect 24V power supply to the power connector (P14) on Eval-AD2437WA1NZ(Main) board.
Attach
JTAG to P1 on EV-SC594-SOM board and other end of
JTAG to
USB port of PC.
Connect passive speakers to class D header as shown in Figure 9, on Eval-AD2437WB1NZ(Sub 0).
Note:- In Figure 9 we have not connected passive speaker because as PDM mic on Sub 1 is near to Class D, it will cause audio loopbacks. Please make sure that Passive speaker and Sub 1 are as far as possible in your setup and connect passive speaker.
Running target framework on SC594 SOM.
Ensure that the “Boot Mode” switch is set to 0 on the EV-SC594-SOM board.
Connect the
JTAG (ICE 1000 or ICE 2000) and power on the board with the setup as shown in 3.2.4.1 .
Create Debug Session in CCES by clicking Run → Debug Configurations → Application with CrossCore Debugger → Sharc → SC594 → Emulator → ICE 1000 / 2000 → Finish
Select the SC59x dxe to be loaded and click Debug to start the session as shown below.
In the Debug Window, Run F5 to execute sample demo.
AD243x standard Power
Evaluation boards
The AD243x standard power evaluation boards used in the demos are explained in the following subsections.
EVAL-AD2433WA1BZ
Figure 11 shows a EVAL-AD2433WA1BZ board which can be used as a standard power A2B main or a local powered A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ
Figure 12 shows EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ board which can be used as a standard power bus powered A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
Evaluation boards
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2433WA1BZ (Main) → EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub 0) → EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub 1)
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Sub 0 board and the “A” connector on the Sub 1 board.
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector on Main board.
Note: This connection is recommended for running the standard power sample demo using PC as host.
Audio In/out
Connect separate audio sources (
e.g., output from an iPod) to ‘Audio Line- in’ ports, on A2B subordinate boards.
Connect separate audio sinks (
e.g., headphones and speakers) to ‘Audio Line-out’ on A2B main and subordinate boards.
AD2430
Evaluation boards
The Evaluation boards used in the AD2430 demos are explained in the following subsections.
EVAL-AD2430WD1BZ
Figure 14 shows an EVAL-AD2430WD1BZ board which can be used as either an A2B main or sub node. The board has following components
AD2430 A2B transceiver
ADAU1452 SigmaDSP Audio Processor
512K Self-Boot Memory (EEPROM)
S/PDIF Optical Connectors
Codec ADAU1761
EVAL-AD2430WC1BZ
The Figure 15 shows an EVAL-AD2430WC1BZ board which can be used as an A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
AD2430 A2B transceiver
4 PDM Microphones
EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
Evaluation boards
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2430WD1BZ (Main) <–>EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ (Sub 0) <–> EVAL-AD2430WC1BZ (Sub 1) as shown in Figure 16
Connect twisted-pair wire between the A2B connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Sub 0 board and the A2B connector on the Sub 1 board.
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector (P7) on AD2430WD1BZ board.
Note: This connection is recommended for running the sample demo using PC as host. Refer Section 5 for more details on using ADSP-21569 as host processor.
USBi
Attach an USBi cable to the main board connector P6 as shown in Figure 16. Other end of the cable should be connected to the PC.
This connection is required to override the schematic for the main node SigmaDSP ADAU1452. The connection is also used to directly control A2B system when PC is used as the target processor.
Audio In/out
Connect separate audio sources (
e.g., output from an iPod) to ‘Audio Line- in’ on AD2428WB1BZ as shown in Figure 16
Connect separate audio sinks (
e.g., active speakers) to ‘Audio Line-out’ ports, shown in Figure 16, on AD2430WD1BZ and AD2428WB1BZ.
Sample Demo Setup
Using SigmaStudio+ the A2B system can be directly controlled from a connected computer without involving a microcontroller or a DSP. This mode is helpful for quick testing of the capabilities of AD24xx without the need for a microcontroller in the system.
Note: Please refer Appendices A and B for information about navigating in SigmaStudio+ for A2B use-case. A block diagram of a 3 node A2B system with PC as Host is shown below.
For PC Software setup, refer section 2.1.1 and for Hardware Setup refer section 4.1.2.4 . To run the sample demo, refer section 4.1.3 .
SC59x EZ-Kit Mode
This section describes the steps to run the demo using EV-SC594-SOM with AD2430.
*Note:* Running this demo requires CrossCore Embedded Studio to be installed on the machine. For details, refer section 2.1.1
Setup
The hardware connections to be done are described below.
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EV-SC594-SOM (Rev B) ↔ EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT (Rev A) <–>Eval-AD2430WD1BZ(Main) ↔ EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ (Sub 0) <–> EVAL-AD2430WC1BZ (Sub 1) as shown in Figure 18
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board. Repeat the same connection between Sub 0 and Sub 1
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector (P8) on EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT board.
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector (P7) on Eval-AD2430WDZ board.
Attach
JTAG to P1 on EV-SC594-SOM board and other end of
JTAG to
USB port of PC.
Connect audio source (
e.g., output from an iPod) to ‘Audio Line- in’ ports, shown in Figure 18, AD2428WB1BZ boards.
Connect separate audio sinks (
e.g., active speakers) to ‘Audio Line-out’ ports, shown Figure 18, on EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT and AD2428WB1BZ boards.
Jumper settings for EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT
There are no additional jumper settings needed for the purpose of this demo. The jumper settings should be maintained as mentioned in the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT manual default configuration.
Running target framework on EV-SOMCRR EZ-KIT
Ensure that the “Boot Mode” switch is set to 0 on the EV-SC594-SOM EZ-KIT board.
Connect the
JTAG (ICE 1000 or ICE 2000) and power on the board with the setup as shown in 3.4.4.1 .
Create Debug Session in CCES by clicking Run → Debug Configurations → Application with CrossCore Debugger → Sharc → SC594 → Emulator → ICE 1000 / 2000 → Finish
Select the SC59x dxe to be loaded and click Debug to start the session as shown below.
In the Debug Window, Run F5 to execute sample demo.
AD242x standard power
Evaluation boards
The Evaluation boards used in the AD242x demos are explained in the following subsections.
EVAL-AD2428WD1BZ
Figure 20 shows an EVAL-AD2428WD1BZ board which can be used as either an A2B main or sub node. The board has following components
AD2428 A2B transceiver
ADAU1452 SigmaDSP Audio Processor
512K Self-Boot Memory (EEPROM)
S/PDIF Optical Connectors
Codec ADAU1761
Jumper Settings
EVAL-AD2428WD1BZ without 1452 DSP Bypass
EVAL-AD2428WD1BZ with 1452 Without Bypass
EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ
The Figure 22 shows an EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ board which can be used as an A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
EVAL-AD2428WC1BZ
The Figure 23 shows an EVAL-AD2428WC1BZ board which can be used as an A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
AD2428 A2B transceiver
4 PDM Microphones
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
Bus power sub-nodes
Evaluation boards
A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2428WD1BZ (Main) <–>EVAL-AD2428WC1BZ (Sub 0) <–> EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ (Sub 1) as shown in Figure 24
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Main board and the “A” connector on the Sub 0 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the Sub 0 board and the “A” connector on the Sub 1 board.
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector (P4) on AD2428WD1BZ board.
Note: This connection is recommended for running the sample demo using PC as host. Refer Section 7 for more details on using BF27, ADSP-21489 or ADSP-SC584 as host processor.
USBi
Attach an USBi cable to the main board connector P1 as shown in Figure 24. Other end of the cable should be connected to the PC.
This connection is required to override the schematic for the main node SigmaDSP ADAU1452. The connection is also used to directly control A2B system when PC is used as the target processor (no SDP-B board connected).
Audio In/out
Connect separate audio sources (
e.g., output from an iPod) to ‘Audio Line- in’ ports, shown in Figure 24, on AD2428WD1BZ and AD2428WB1BZ boards.
Connect separate audio sinks (
e.g., active speakers) to ‘Audio Line-out’ ports, shown in Figure 24, on AD2428WD1BZ and AD2428WB1BZ boards.
Note: Do not connect the audio source directly from PC toWB1BZ board as they can cause ground loop issues. If connected discovery will fail for WB1BZ and subsequent nodes.
As per Figure 25 two local powered nodes can be connected to each other to form an A2B network. One of them is a main node and the other is a sub node. This figure represents one of the two audio stream configurations. Figure 26 and Figure 27 represent the audio configurations with and without bypassing the 1452 DSP respectively. Connect audio sources and sinks as per these two figures.
AD2435 with SOM carrier ez-kit
Evaluation boards
The AD243x high power evaluation boards used in the demos are explained in the following subsections.
ADZS2435-MINI
Figure 28 shows a ADZS2435-MINI board which can be used as a high power A2B master. The board has following peripherals
Hardware modifications
The following hardware modifications are required:-
For all ADZS2435-MINI boards, remove R70, R71, R85, R39.
For all ADZS2435-MINI boards, add R40.
For all ADZS2435-MINI boards, add R40.
For the board with
I2C address 0x6A, remove R43 and add R42.
Jumper settings
The jumpers on the board must be in the following positions
P5 – connect 2 & 3
P6 – No connection
P10 – No connection
EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ
Figure 29 shows EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ board which can be used as a high power bus powered A2B slave node. The board has following peripherals
Jumper settings
The following jumper settings are required:-
JP1 – No connection
JP2 – 5-6, 7-8, 19-20, 21-22, 23-24
JP3 – 1-2
JP5 – 2-3
EV-21569-SOM Rev B
Figure 30 shows EV-21569-SOM evaluation board which should be used with EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. This pair will be used an audio host to the ADZS2435-MINI. It consists of the following peripherals.
8 Gb DDR3 (1.35V) Memory
512Mb
SPI Flash Quad Memory
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EV-SC594-SOM Rev B
Figure 31 shows EV-SC594-SOM evaluation board which should be used with EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. This pair will be used an audio host to the ADZS2435-MINI. It consists of the following peripherals.
8 Gb DDR3 (800
MHz) Memory
512
Mb Quad
SPI Flash Memory
256
Mb Octal
SPI Flash Memory
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EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT Rev A
Figure 32 shows the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT which can be used with EV-21569-SOM or EV-SC594-SOM. This board along with a processor SOM board will be used as an audio host to the ADZS2435-MINI. It consists of the following peripherals.
ADAU1979 – Quad Analog-to-Digital Converter
ADAU1962A – 12 Channel, 192kHz, 24-bit DAC
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Macronix MX66LM1G45G 1 Gbit OSPI Flash Memory
Gigabit Ethernet TI DP83867
10/100 Ethernet TI DP83848
USB 2.0
PHY Microchip USB3340
-
MicroSD Card Socket
2× A2B Interface Connectors
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
The steps described in this section are recommended to run the following configurations
AD2435 multi-main sample demo using
ADSP-21569 platform and PC as host.
AD2435 multi-main sample demo using
ADSP-SC594 platform as a host
The Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order.
For using both
ADSP-21569 platform and PC as a host, connect the EV-21569-SOM to the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. For using just
ADSP-SC594 platform as a host, connect the EV-SC594-SOM to the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT
Connect one of the two ADZS2435-MINI boards to J10 A2B interface of the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. Let this be “main node 0” with
I2C address configured to be 0x68.
Connect the other ADZS2435-MINI to J11 A2B interface of the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. Let this be “main node 1” with
I2C address configured to be 0x6A.
For A2B chain 0:- ADZS2435-MINI (Main node 0) → EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub node 0) → EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub node 1), the connections are as follows
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the main node 0 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 0 board.
Ordered List ItemConnect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the sub node 0 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 1 board.
For A2B chain 1:- ADZS2435-MINI (Main node 1) → EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub node 2) → EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub node 3), the connections are as follows
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the main node 1 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 2 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the sub node 2 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 3 board.
Connect 12V power supplies to the power connectors of EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT and both the ADZS2435-MINI boards.
Audio In/out for ADSP-21569 and PC as a host – multi-main
Audio In/out for ADSP-SC594 as a host – multi-main
AD2433 with SOM carrier ez-kit
Evaluation boards
The AD243x standard power evaluation boards used in the demos are explained in the following subsections.
ADZS2433-MINI
Figure 39 shows a ADZS2433-MINI board which can be used as a standard power A2B master. The board has following peripherals
Hardware modifications
The following hardware modifications are required:-
For all ADZS2433-MINI boards, remove R21, R18, R58, R59.
For all ADZS2433-MINI boards, add R17.
For the board with
I2C address 0x68, remove R33 and add R34.
For the board with
I2C address 0x6A, remove R34 and add R33.
Jumper settings
The jumpers on the board must be in the following positions
EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ
Figure 40 shows EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ board which can be used as a standard power bus powered A2B sub node. The board has following peripherals
Jumper settings
The following jumper settings are required:-
EV-21569-SOM Rev B
EV-SC594-SOM Rev B
This is same as 3.6.1.4 .
EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT Rev A
This is same as 3.7.1.5 .
Connections
To run the sample demo, the following setup connections are to be made.
The step described in this section are recommended to run the following configurations
AD2433 multi-main sample demo using
ADSP-21596 platform and PC as host.
The Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order.
Connect the EV-21569-SOM to the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT.
Connect one of the two ADZS2433-MINI boards to J10 A2B interface of the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. Let this be “main node 0” with
I2C address configured to be 0x68.
Connect other ADZS2433-MINI to J11 A2B interface of the EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT. Let this be “main node 1” with
I2C address configured to be 0x6A.
For A2B chain 0:- ADZS2433-MINI (Main node 0) → EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub node 0) → EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub node 1), the connections are as follows
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the main node 0 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 0 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the sub node 0 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 1 board.
For A2B chain 1:- ADZS2433-MINI (Main node 1) → EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub node 2) → EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub node 3), the connections are as follows
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the main node 1 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 2 board.
Connect twisted-pair wire between the “B” connector on the sub node 2 board and the “A” connector on the sub node 3 board.
Connect 12V power supply to the power connector of EV-SOMCRR-EZKIT.
Audio In/out for ADSP-21569 and PC as a host – multi-main
A2B Bus Analyzer
The A2B Bus Analyzer device can be used along with the A2B Evaluation boards to run the A2B Bus Analyzer demos
Connections
To run the sample demos, the following setup connections are to be made.
Standard Power Main Node Emulation and Bus Monitor
A2B Bus Analyzer device and A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
A2B Bus Analyzer (Main Node Emulator) <–>EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub 0) <–> A2B Bus Analyzer (Bus Monitor) <–> EVAL-A2433WB1BZ (Sub 1)
Refer the A2B Bus Analyzer QSG for setting up the A2B Bus Analyzer as a Standard Power Main Node Emulator and Bus Monitor.
Standard Power Sub Node Emulation and Bus Monitor
A2B Bus Analyzer device and A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2433WA1BZ (Main) <–>A2B Bus Analyzer (Bus Monitor) <–>A2B Bus Analyzer (Sub 0 Emulation) <–> EVAL-AD2433WB1BZ (Sub 1)
Refer the A2B Bus Analyzer QSG for setting up the A2B Bus Analyzer as a Standard Power Sub Node Emulator and Bus Monitor.
High Power Main Node Emulation and Bus Monitor
A2B Bus Analyzer device and A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
A2B Bus Analyzer (High Power Main Node Emulator) <–>EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub 0) <–> A2B Bus Analyzer (Bus Monitor) <–> EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub 1)
Refer the A2B Bus Analyzer QSG for setting up the A2B Bus Analyzer as a High-Power Main Node Emulator and Bus Monitor
High Power Sub Node Emulation and Bus Monitor
A2B Bus Analyzer device and A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2435WA3LZ (Main) <–>A2B Bus Analyzer (Sub 0 Emulation) <–> A2B Bus Analyzer (Bus Monitor) <–>EVAL-AD2435WJ3LZ (Sub 1)
Refer the A2B Bus Analyzer QSG for setting up the A2B Bus Analyzer as a High-Power Sub Node Emulator and Bus Monitor.
242x Main Node Emulation and Bus Monitor
A2B Bus Analyzer device and A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
A2B Bus Analyzer (242x Main Node Emulator) <–>EVAL-AD2428WC1BZ (Sub 0) <–> A2B Bus Analyzer (Bus Monitor) <–> EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ (Sub 1)
Refer the A2B Bus Analyzer QSG for setting up the A2B Bus Analyzer as a 242x Main Node Emulator and Bus Monitor
242x Sub Node Emulation and Bus Monitor
A2B Bus Analyzer device and A2B Evaluation boards shall be connected in the following order
EVAL-AD2428WD1Z (Main) <–>A2B Bus Analyzer (Bus Monitor) <–> A2B Bus Analyzer (Sub 0 Emulation) <–>EVAL-AD2428WB1BZ (Sub 1)
Refer the A2B Bus Analyzer QSG for setting up the A2B Bus Analyzer as a 242x Sub Node Emulator and Bus Monitor.