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FEATURES
On-Chip High Performance 10-Bit DAC and High Speed
Comparator with Hysteresis
32-Bit Frequency Tuning Word
Simpli ed Control Interface: Parallel or Serial
Asynchronous Loading Format
5-Bit Phase Modulation and Offset Capability
Comparator Jitter <80 ps p-p @ 20 MHz
2.7 V to 5.25 V Single-Supply Operation
Low Power: 555 mW @ 180 MHz
Power-Down Function, 4 mW @ 2.7 V
Ultrasmall 28-Lead SSOP Packaging
APPLICATIONS
Frequency/Phase-Agile Sine Wave Synthesis
Clock Recovery and Locking Circuitry for Digital
Digitally Controlled ADC Encode Generator
Agile Local Oscillator Applications in Communications
CW, AM, FM, FSK, MSK Mode Transmitter
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
32-BIT
TUNING
WORD
PHASE
AND
CONTROL
WORDS
FREQUENCY/PHASE
DATA REGISTER
DATA INPUT REGISTER
10-BIT
DAC
DAC R
SET
ANALOG
OUT
ANALOG
IN
CLOCK OUT
CLOCK OUT
HIGH SPEED
DDS
FREQUENCY
UPDATE/DATA
REGISTER
RESET
WORD LOAD
CLOCK
MASTER
RESET
REF
CLOCK IN
6 REFCLK
MULTIPLIER
COMPARATOR
SERIAL
LOAD
1 BIT
40 LOADS
PARALLEL
LOAD
8 BITS
5 LOADS
FREQUENCY, PHASE
AND CONTROL DATA INPUT
AD9851
+V
S
GND
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9851 is a highly integrated device that uses advanced
DDS technology, coupled with an internal high speed, high
performance D/A converter, and comparator, to form a dig i tal ly
programmable frequency synthesizer and clock generator func-
tion. When referenced to an accurate clock source, the AD9851
generates a stable frequency and phase-programmable digitized
analog output sine wave. This sine wave can be used directly as
a frequency source, or internally converted to a square wave for
agile-clock generator applications. The AD9851’s innovative
high speed DDS core accepts a 32-bit frequency tuning word,
which results in an output tuning res o lu tion of approximately
0.04 Hz with a 180 MHz system clock. The AD9851 con tains
REFCLK Multiplier circuit that eliminates the
need for a high speed reference oscillator. The 6
Multiplier has min i mal impact on SFDR and phase noise char-
ac ter is tics. The AD9851 provides ve bits of programmable
phase mod u la tion resolution to enable phase shifting of its
output in in cre ments of 11.25°.
The AD9851 contains an internal high speed comparator that
can be con gured to accept the (externally) ltered output of the
DAC to generate a low jitter output pulse.
The frequency tuning, control, and phase modulation words are
asynchronously loaded into the AD9851 via a parallel or serial
loading format. The parallel load format consists of ve it er a tive
loads of an 8-bit control word (byte). The rst 8-bit byte controls
REFCLK Multiplier, power-down enable and
loading for mat; the remaining bytes comprise the 32-bit frequency
tuning word. Serial loading is accomplished via a 40-bit serial data
stream entering through one of the parallel input bus lines. The
AD9851 uses advanced CMOS technology to provide this break-
through level of functionality on just 555 mW of power dissipation
The AD9851 is available in a space-saving 28-lead SSOP,
surface-mount package that is pin-for-pin compatible with the
popular AD9850 125 MHz DDS. It is speci ed to operate over
the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C
at >3.0 V supply voltage. Below 3.0 V, the speci cations apply
over the commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C.
REFCLK Multiplier Disabled, External Ref er ence
Clock = 180 MHz, except as noted.)
CLOCK INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
REFCLK Multiplier Disabled)
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled)
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled)
Minimum Switching Thresholds
DAC OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Full-Scale Output Current
Differential Nonlinearity
Residual Phase Noise, 5.2 MHz, 1 kHz Offset
Voltage Com pli ance Range
Wideband Spu ri ous-Free Dynamic Range
20.1 MHz An a log Out (DC to 72 MHz)
40.1 MHz Analog Out (DC to 72 MHz)
50.1 MHz An a log Out (DC to 72 MHz)
70.1 MHz Analog Out (DC to 72 MHz)
Narrowband Spurious-Free Dynamic Range
COMPARATOR INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
COMPARATOR OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Logic 1 Voltage 5 V Supply
Logic 1 Voltage 3.3 V Supply
Logic 1 Voltage 2.7 V Supply
Continuous Output Current
Toggle Frequency (1 V p-p Input Sine Wave)
Rise/Fall Time, 15 pF Output Load
CLOCK OUTPUT CHAR AC TER IS TICS
Output Jitter (Clock Generator Con guration,
40 MHz 1 V p-p Input Sine Wave)
(W_CLK Min Pulse Width High/Low)
(W_CLK Min Pulse Width High/Low)
(Data to W_CLK Setup and Hold Times)
(FQ_UD Min Pulse Width High/Low)
(FQ_UD Min Pulse Width High/Low)
(REFCLK Delay After FQ_UD)
(FQ_UD Min Delay After W_CLK)
(Out put Latency from FQ_UD)
(CLKIN Delay After RESET Rising Edge)
(RESET Falling Edge After CLKIN)
(RESET Falling Edge After CLKIN)
Wake-Up Time from Power-Down Mode
Logic 1 Voltage, 5 V Supply
Logic 1 Voltage, 3.3 V Supply
Logic 1 Voltage, 2.7 V Supply
62.5 MHz Clock, 2.7 V Supply
62.5 MHz Clock, 3.3 V Supply
62.5 MHz Clock, 5 V Supply
62.5 MHz Clock, 5 V Supply
62.5 MHz Clock, 3.3 V Supply
62.5 MHz Clock, 2.7 V Supply
collectively refers to the positive voltages applied to DVDD, PVCC, and AVDD. Voltages applied to these pins should be of the same po ten tial.
Indicates the minimum signal levels required to reliably clock the device at the indicated supply voltages. This speci es the p-p signal level and dc offset needed when the
clocking signal is not of CMOS/TTL origin, i.e., a sine wave with 0 V dc offset.
The comparator’s jitter contribution to any input signal. This is the minimum jitter on the outputs that can be expected from an ideal input. Considerably more output
jitter is seen when nonideal input signals are presented to the comparator inputs. Nonideal characteristics include the presence of extraneous, nonharmonic signals (spur’s,
noise), slower slew rate, and low comparator overdrive.
Timing of input signals FQ_UD, WCLK, RESET are asynchronous to the reference clock; however, the presence of a reference clock is required to implement those
functions. In the absence of a reference clock, the AD9851 automatically enters power-down mode rendering the IC, including the comparator, inoperable until a refer-
ence clock is restored. Very high speed updates of frequency/phase word will require FQ_UD and WCLK to be externally synchronized with the ex ter nal reference clock to
REFCLK Multiplier is engaged.
Assumes no capacitive load on DACBP (Pin 17).
Speci cations subject to change without notice.
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily ac cu mu late on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although the AD9851 features
proprietary ESD pro tec tion circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD pre cau tions are rec om mend ed to avoid per for mance
deg ra da tion or loss of functionality.
Users are cautioned not to apply digital input signals prior to power-up of this device.
Doing so may result in a latch-up condition.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Maximum Junction Temperature
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Lead Temperature (10 sec) Soldering
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Absolute maximum ratings are limiting values, to be applied individually, and beyond
which the serviceability of the circuit may be impaired. Functional operability under
any of these conditions is not necessarily implied. Exposure of absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect device reliability.
EXPLANATION OF TEST LEVELS
Pa ram e ter is guaranteed by design and char ac ter iza tion
Parameter is a typical value only.
Devices are 100% pro duc tion tested at 25°C and guar an -
teed by design and characterization testing for in dus tri al
operating temperature range.
ORDERING GUIDE
Shrink Small Outline (SSOP)
Shrink Small Outline (SSOP)
Evaluation Board Clock Generator
Evaluation Board Frequency Synthesizer
8-Bit Data Input. The data port for loading the 32-bit frequency and 8-bit phase/control words. D7 = MSB;
D0 = LSB. D7, Pin 25, also serves as the input pin for 40-bit serial data word.
REFCLK Multiplier Ground Connection.
REFCLK Multiplier Positive Supply Voltage Pin.
Word Load Clock. Rising edge loads the parallel or serial frequency/phase/control words asynchronously
into the 40-bit input register.
Frequency Update. A rising edge asynchronously transfers the contents of the 40-bit input register to be
acted upon by the DDS core. FQ_UD should be issued when the contents of the input register are known
to contain only valid, allowable data.
Reference Clock Input. CMOS/TTL-level pulse train, direct or via the 6
REFCLK Multiplier. In direct
mode, this is also the SYSTEM CLOCK. If the 6
REFCLK Multiplier is engaged, then the out put of the
multiplier is the SYS TEM CLOCK. The rising edge of the SYSTEM CLOCK initiates op er a tions.
Analog Ground. The ground return for the analog circuitry (DAC and Comparator).
Positive supply voltage for analog circuitry (DAC and Comparator, Pin 18) and bandgap volt age ref er ence,
connection—nominally a 3.92 k
resistor to ground for 10 mA out. This sets
the DAC full-scale output current available from IOUT and IOUTB. R
Voltage Output Negative. The comparator’s complementary CMOS logic level output.
Voltage Output Positive. The comparator’s true CMOS logic level output.
Voltage Input Negative. The comparator’s inverting input.
Voltage Input Positive. The comparator’s noninverting input.
DAC Bypass Connection. This is the DAC voltage reference bypass connection normally NC (NO
CONNECT) for optimum SFDR performance.
The complementary DAC output with same characteristics as IOUT except that
The true output of the balanced DAC. Current is sourcing and requires current-to-voltage
conversion, usually a resistor or transformer referenced to GND.
IOUT = (full-scale output–IOUTB).
Master Reset pin; active high; clears DDS accumulator and phase offset register to achieve 0 Hz and 0°
output phase. Sets programming to parallel mode and disengages the 6
REFCLK Multiplier. Reset does
not clear the 40-bit input reg is ter. On pow er-up, as sert ing RE SET should be the rst pri or i ty before pro-
Positive supply voltage pin for digital circuitry.
Dig i tal Ground. The ground return pin for the digital circuitry.
PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AD9851
VOUTP
VOUTN
R
SET
AVDD
AGND
REFCLOCK
FQ UD
D3
D2
D1
LSB D0
PVCC
PGND
VINN
VINP
DACBP
AVDD
AGND
IOUTB
IOUT
D4
D5
D6
D7 MSB/SERIAL LOAD
RESET
DVDD
DGND
W CLK
AD9851–Typical Performance Characteristics
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
0Hz
START
72MHz
STOP
7.2MHz/
RBW = 5kHz
VBW = 5kHz
SWT = 7.2s
RF ATT = 20dB
REF LVL = –7dBm
2AP
REFCLK multiplier engaged),
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
2AP
0Hz
START
72MHz
STOP
7.2MHz/
RBW = 5kHz
VBW = 5kHz
SWT = 7.2s
RF ATT = 20dB
REF LVL = –7dBm
REFCLK multiplier engaged),
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
2AP
0Hz
START
72MHz
STOP
7.2MHz/
RBW = 5kHz
VBW = 5kHz
SWT = 7.2s
RF ATT = 20dB
REF LVL = –7dBm
REFCLK multiplier engaged),
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
2AP
1.1MHz
CENTER
200kHz
SPAN
20kHz/
RBW = 300Hz
VBW = 300Hz
SWT = 11.5s
RF ATT = 20dB
REF LVL = –7dBm
REFCLK multiplier engaged),
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
2AP
40.1MHz
CENTER
200kHz
SPAN
20kHz/
RBW = 300Hz
VBW = 300Hz
SWT = 11.5s
RF ATT = 20dB
REF LVL = –7dBm
REFCLK multiplier engaged),
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
2AP
70.1MHz
CENTER
200kHz
SPAN
20kHz/
RBW = 300Hz
VBW = 300Hz
SWT = 11.5s
RF ATT = 20dB
REF LVL = –7dBm
REFCLK multiplier engaged),
1
Ch1 200mV
T
[ ]
Tek Run 4.00GS/s Sample
M 12.5ns Ch 1 –200mV
D 200ps Runs After
: 208ps
@ : 1.940ns
= 5 V, system clock = 180 MHz, 70 MHz LPF.
= 5 V, system clock = 180 MHz, 70 MHz LPF.
1
Ch1 200mV
T
[ ]
Tek Run 4.00GS/s Sample
M 12.5ns Ch 1 –200mV
D 200ps Runs After
: 204ps
@ : 3.672ns
= 5 V, system clock = 180 MHz, 70 MHz LPF. Graph details
= 5 V, system clock = 180 MHz, 70 MHz LPF. Graph details
1
Ch1 200mV
T
[ ]
Tek Run 4.00GS/s Sample
: 280ps
@ : 2.668ns
M 12.5ns Ch 1 –200mV
D 200ps Runs After
jitter with the AD9851 con gured as a clock
FREQUENCY OFFSET – Hz
–145
100
MAGNITUDE – –dBc/Hz
1k 10k 100k
–135
–130
–125
–120
–115
–100
AD9851 PHASE NOISE
–140
FREQUENCY OFFSET – Hz
–155
100
MAGNITUDE – –dBc/Hz
1k 10k 100k
–145
–140
–135
–130
–125
–120
AD9851 RESIDUAL PHASE NOISE
–150
SYSTEM CLOCK FREQUENCY – MHz
45
10
SFDR – –dBc
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
50
55
60
65
70
75
VS = +3.3V
VS = +5V
FUNDAMENTAL OUTPUT =
SYSTEM CLOCK/3
1
Ch1 100mV
T
[ ]
Tek Stop 2.50GS/s 22 Acgs
: 2.0ns
@ : 105.2ns
C1 Rise
2.03ns
M 20.0ns Ch 1 252mV
D 5.00ns Runs After
1
Ch1 100mV
T
[ ]
Tek Stop 2.50GS/s 2227 Acgs
: 2.3ns
@ : 103.6ns
C1 Fall
2.33ns
M 20.0ns Ch 1 252mV
D 5.00ns Runs After
ANALOG OUTPUT FREQUENCY – MHz
30
10
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
20 30 40 50 600 70
50
70
80
90
110
120
VS = +3.3V
VS = +5V
100
60
40
SYSTEM CLOCK – MHz
0
140
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
20 40 60 10080 1200
20
40
60
80
100
120
VS = +3.3V
VS = +5V
160 180