[DSP-10] EZKit-Lite

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:48:03 -0000

A kit wouldn't make sense if the assembled version is $149. If the price
stays at $245 then there will be an advantage. Considering that only a DSP
chip, EPROM, RS-232 interface and a few miscellaneous gates and op amps are
all that is required for this application, a two layer board would probably
suffice.

73,

John
KD6OZH

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Bible" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, 13 February 2002 14:18 UTC
Subject: RE: [DSP-10] EZKit-Lite

> Another thing to bear in mind is the PCB used in the EZ-KIT is four layer.
> The PCB cost for small runs (say 100 or so) would be ~US$16.00 my cheapest
> guess.
>
> The CODEC on the EZ-KIT though discontinued, is manufacturered by a
company
> licensed by ADI to produce it.  Thus the reason you still see it on
present
> day EZ-KITs.
>
> Keep in mind that the EZ-KIT at $149.00 (give or take) is a bargin at any
> price!  And please make a good impression on ADI so that we can continue
> learning with their DSPs.
>
> No, I do not have any connection, own stock, or otherwise have any
personal
> interest in ADI other than my wish is amateur experimenters around the
world
> get a good deal on parts and evaluation kits.  Evaluation kits along with
> TAPR kits are what enable us to experiment.  Otherwise we'd be behind the
> eight ball.  We can't make kit runs of 100 or so economical enough for
most
> hams.  Trust me, I've designed a number of kits.
>
> - Steve, N7HPR
>   ([email protected])
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of John Stephensen,
> > KD6OZH
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:03 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [DSP-10] EZKit-Lite
> >
> >
> > It would be expensive setting up manufacturing for small volumes but if
> > people are willing to assemble the board it would be possible to
> > make kits.
> > I checked on the CODEC used in the ADDS-2181 EZ-KIT and it is no longer
> > manufactured -- the last shipment from the factory was 12-31-99. Any kit
> > would have to use a different CODEC so the DSP-10 software would
> > have to be
> > modified.
> >
> > Luckily Analog Devices still manufactures the ADSP-2181 in the
> > large 28x28mm
> > package with 0.8mm (0.031") pin spacing so soldering by hand is
practical.
> > It should be possible to obtain the other parts in SOIC (0.05"
> > lead spacing)
> > or DIP (0.1" lead spacing) packages. The DSP chips come in trays
> > of 120 so a
> > few people need to be interested to make this practical. The kit price
may
> > be slightly more than $89.00 but could be well below the new EZ-KIT
price.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > John
> > KD6OZH
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, 12 February 2002 22:00 UTC
> > Subject: Re: [DSP-10] EZKit-Lite
> >
> >
> > > At Tue, 12 Feb 2002 12:28:39 -0600,
> > > Perry Ogletree <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Some time back, someone asked if there was interest in a "generic"
> > > > clone of the EZ-Lite.  Seems to be the correct time.
> > >
> > > Is this practical?  Could you put out a little DSP board at hobbiest
> > > volumes for around $100?  Most bare PC boards I've seen for ham
> > > projects seem to run almost that much.  I don't have the skills to
> > > design such a thing or set up the manufacturing but I could put some
> > > money towards the project and work on the software.
> > >
> > >  -Dave
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