Evaluation Board User Guide
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Evaluation Board for ADF4360-9 Integrated PLL and VCO Frequency Synthesizer
FEATURES
Self-contained board for generating RF frequencies
Flexibility for reference input, PFD frequency, and loop
bandwidth
Accompanying software allows complete control of
synthesizer functions from a PC
Flexibility for changing external inductor to allow different
VCO output frequency ranges
USB-/battery-operated 9 V supplies
Typical DIVOUT jitter performance of 1.4 ps
EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPH
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z board is designed to allow the
user to evaluate the performance of the ADF4360-9 frequency
synthesizer consisting of an integrated PLL and VCO (see
Figure 1). It contains the ADF4360-9BCPZ, a USB connector,
and SMA connectors for the RF outputs. Unpopulated SMA
footprints are available for the power supplies, lock detect, and
the external reference input. The evaluation board also contains
the loop filter to complete the PLL. It can be modified as necessary
for the user’s PLL requirements. A USB cable is included with
the board to allow software programmability.
The package also contains a CD with Windows® software to allow
quick, user-friendly programming of the synthesizer. The CD
contains numerous other PLL data sheets, technical notes, articles,
and ADIsimPLL™ V3.4, Analog Devices, Inc., PLL simulation
software. More information is available at www.analog.com/pll.
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Figure 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Evaluation Board Photograph ......................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 3
RF Output Stage ............................................................................ 3
External Inductor Options .......................................................... 3
Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures .................... 5
REVISION HISTORY
2/12—Rev. B to Rev. C
Changed EVA L-ADF4360-9EBZ1 to EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z
Throughout ....................................................................................... 1
11/11—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Features Section, General Description Section, and
Figure 1 .............................................................................................. 1
Changes to Evaluation Board Hardware Section and Figure 2 .. 3
Changes to Figure 3 .......................................................................... 4
Replaced Evaluation Board Software Section with Evaluation
Board Software Quick Start Procedures Section .......................... 5
Added Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7; Renumbered
Sequentially ....................................................................................... 5
Added Figure 8 and Figure 9 ........................................................... 6
Replaced Programmable Software Settings Section with Using
the Evaluation Board Software Section ......................................... 7
Changes to Figure 10 ........................................................................ 8
Windows XP OS ............................................................................5
Windows Vista OS and Windows 7 (32-Bit) OS .......................5
Windows 7 (64-Bit) OS ................................................................6
Using the Evaluation Board Software .............................................7
Evaluation Board Schematics...........................................................9
Ordering Information .................................................................... 12
Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 12
Related Links ................................................................................... 13
Changes to Figure 11......................................................................... 9
Changes to Figure 12...................................................................... 10
Changes to Figure 13...................................................................... 11
Changes to Table 1 .......................................................................... 12
8/10—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Document Title Changed from EVAL-ADF4360-9 to
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Changes to Features and General Description Sections .............. 1
Changes to Programmable Software Settings Section .................. 5
Changed EVAL-ADF4360-9EB1 to EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z
Throughout ........................................................................................ 6
Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................. 9
Deleted Ordering Guide and ESD Caution ................................ 11
9/08—Revision 0: Initial Version
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EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE
The evaluation board comes with a mini-USB cable to connect
to the USB port of a PC. The silkscreen for the evaluation board
is shown in Figure 2. It is important that the software be
installed before connecting the board. If the user encounters
any installation warning messages during connection, select
Continue Anyway. If another Install hardware procedure
wizard runs when the software is executed, allow it to install.
The board schematics are shown in Figure 11, Figure 12, and
Figure 13.
Users can provide their own power supplies using the J4 and J5
connectors, as shown in Figure 2.
The on-board filter is a third-order, passive low-pass filter. It
contains three capacitors (C13, C14, and C15) and two resistors
(R10 and R11). The footprint for R10 is located on the underside
of the board. The design parameters for the loop filter are for a
center frequency of 360 MHz, a PFD frequency of 1600 kHz, and a
low-pass filter bandwidth of 40 kHz. To design a filter for different
frequency setups, use the ADIsimPLL simulation software.
Note that only very high performance measurement equipment
is capable of measuring good jitter performance below 180 MHz.
The Agilent E5052A/E5052B and Rohde & Schwarz FSUP are
both good instruments for this purpose.
RF OUTPUT STAGE
The RF output stage of the board allows the user to insert a
tuned load for a particular frequency. The particular network
inserted in the board is optimized for 360 MHz operation. For
different frequencies, the output stage needs different component
values. Consult the ADF4360-9 data sheet for further information.
If in doubt, use a 50 Ω resistor instead of the shunt inductor and
a 100 pF bypass capacitor and 0 Ω resistor instead of the series
in du ctor.
It is very important that the same components be placed on the
RF
A and RF
OUT
outputs be terminated with 50 Ω loads. Otherwise, the output
power is not optimal, and, in some cases, the part may
malfunction.
In applications that only use the divider, both RF outputs are
best terminated with a shunt 50 Ω resistor to AV
100 pF dc bypass capacitor, and a 50 Ω load to GND.
B lines. In addition, it is essential that both
OUT
, a series
DD
Figure 2. Evaluation Board Silkscreen—Top View
The board is powered from a single 9 V battery or USB connection. All components necessary for local oscillator (LO) or
DIVOUT generation are available on board. A 19.2 MHz TCXO
from Fox Electronics provides the necessary reference input.
Otherwise, an external reference signal can be connected via J3
(to disable the TCXO, remove R3 and R4). The PLL is composed
of the ADF4360-9 and a passive loop filter. The VCO output
from RF
J1, and the complementary output RF
A is available through the standard SMA connector,
OUT
B VCO output is
OUT
available from J2. DIVOUT is available from J8. Digital lock
detect is present on the SMA marked J6.
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EXTERNAL INDUCTOR OPTIONS
The ADF4360-9 uses external inductors (L1 and L2) to set up
the LC tank circuit of the VCO. The evaluation board has a
footprint for the placement of these. A value of 22 nH is
inserted on the board giving a VCO center frequency of
360 MHz. Insert two 470 Ω resistors (R25 and R26) parallel to
ground for both L1 and L2 (see Figure 3).
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FREQUENCY (MHz)
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To find the optimum frequency range for a given inductor, see
Figure 4. Ensure that the desired frequency is between the two
lines and determine the appropriate inductance needed.
Figure 3. External Inductors and Resistors for the ADF4360-9 Tank Circuit
Figure 4. Output Center Frequency vs. External Inductor Value
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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE QUICK START PROCEDURES
The control software and USB drivers for EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z
accompany the EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z on a CD.
To install the software, use the following steps:
1. Open ADF4360_setup.msi.
2. The install wizard guides you through the installation
process. The software is installed in a default directory called
C:/Program Files/Analog Devices/ADF4360.
The software requires Microsoft’s .NET Framework Version 2.0
or later to be installed on your machine. The installer automatically downloads the framework from the Microsoft website if you
do not have this installed. If you do not have an Internet connection or have a slow connection on the PC, you can install the
.NET framework directly from the CD. Do this by double-clicking
dotnetfx.exe. Once installed, run ADF4360_Setup.msi again.
WINDOWS XP OS
After you have installed the software, install the USB drivers.
To do so, use the following steps:
1. Plug a USB cable into the USB connector on the evaluation
board. The Found New Hardware box opens. See Figure 5.
2. Choose Install from a list or specified location
(Advanced).
4. If the installation is successful, the message in Figure 6
appears.
Figure 6. Successful Installation
WINDOWS VISTA OS AND WINDOWS 7 (32-BIT) OS
For Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit), you must manually
install the drivers. To do so, use the following steps:
1. Find the new unknown device (the evaluation board)
in Device Manager and double-click it to open the
properties. The device should be Unknown device,
under Other devices (see Figure 7).
Figure 5. New Hardware Wizard
3. Click Continue Anyway when asked about Windows Logo
testing.
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Figure 7. Device Manager
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2. Click Update Driver in the properties window (see
Figure 8).
7. If the installation is successful, the message in Figure 9
appears.
Figure 8. Unknown Device Properties
3. In the Update Driver Software dialog box, choose Browse
my computer for driver software.
4. Browse to C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\ADF4360.
5. Click OK or Next.
6. If prompted by Windows Security, choose Install this
driver software anyway.
Figure 9. Successful Installation
WINDOWS 7 (64-BIT) OS
Windows 7 64-bit uses a different driver than 32-bit systems. To
install this driver:
1. Disconnect the USB evaluation board.
2. Open ADF4360_setup.msi.
3. The install wizard guides you through the installation
process. The software is installed in a default directory called
C:/Program Files/Analog Devices/ADF4360.
4. Connect your USB evaluation board. The driver should be
found automatically.
Note that installing this driver package disables older versions
of Analog Devices PLL software; therefore, only install if needed.
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USING THE EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE
The control software for the EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z accompanies
the EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z on a CD. To install the software, see
the Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures section.
To run the software, double-click the ADF4360.exe file on the
desktop or from the Start menu.
The main interface window opens (see Figure 10). Confirm that
Analog Devices RFG.L Eval Board connected is displayed at
the top of the window. Otherwise, the software has no connection
to the evaluation board.
The evaluation board can be connected and disconnected while
the software is running. Note that when connecting the board,
it takes about 5 seconds for the status label to change.
Under the File menu, the current settings can be saved to, and
loaded from, a text file.
Use the REF IN Frequency text box to set the correct reference
frequency and the reference frequency divider. The reference
TCXO on the evaluation board runs at 19.2 MHz.
The Settings section controls the charge pump current setting,
the output power setting, and the multiplexer output setting.
Use the Frequency Settings section to control the output
frequency. You can input the desired output frequency
in the RF Output Frequency text box (in megahertz). Div Out
Frequency displays the VCO output frequency available from
the output divider.
In the Registers tab, you can manually input the desired value
to be written to the registers.
In the Sweep and hop tab, you can make the device sweep a
range of frequencies or hop between two set frequencies.
In the Latches to write section at the bottom of the window, the
values to be written to each register are displayed. If the
background on the text box is green, the value displayed is
different from the value actually on the device. Click Writ e N
counter Latch or Write R counter Latch to write that value to
the device.
Press the F2, F3, and F4 keys to switch between the three tabs.
F12 increases the output frequency by one channel spacing and
writes it to the device. F11 decreases the output frequency by
one channel spacing.
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Figure 10. Software Main Interface Window
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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATICS
Figure 11. EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z Schematic
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Figure 12. EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z Schematic (Continued)
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Figure 13. EV-ADF4360-9EB1Z Schematic (Continued)
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C17, C19
Capacitor, 0603, 100 pF, 50 V
Phycomp 2238 867 15101
D5
LED, SMD red
Avago HSMS-C170
L1, L2
Ceramic chip inductor, 220 nH, 5%, 0603 for
Coilcraft 0603CS-22NX_LU
ORDERING INFORMATION
BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 1.
Reference Designator Part Description Manufacturer/Part No.
C1, C3, C5, C29, C30, C32, C37, C38, C39, C40,
C41, C42, C43
C2, C4, C6, C8 Capacitor, 0402, 10 pF, 50 V Kemet C0402C100J5GACTU
C7 Capacitor, Case A, 22 µF, 6.3 V AVX TAJA226K006R
C9, C10, C27 Capacitor, 0603, 1 nF, 50 V AVX 06035A102JAT2A
C11, C12, C21, C24 Capacitor, 0402, 10 nF, 16 V Yageo (Phycomp)
C13 2-pin capacitor, 180 pF, 0603, 50 V Yageo (Phycomp)
C14 2-pin capacitor, 2.2 nF, 0603, 50 V Yageo (Phycomp)
C15 2-pin capacitor, 82 pF, 0603, 50 V Yageo (Phycomp)
C16 Multilayer ceramic capacitor, 50 V, X7R, 1 nF,
C18, C28 Capacitor, 0603, 1 µF, 25 V Taiyo Yuden TMK107BJ105KA-T
C20, C23 Capacitor, Case A, 1 µF, 16 V AVX TAJA105K016R
C22, C25 Capacitor, Case A, 4.7 µF, 10 V AVX TPSA475K010R1400
C26 Capacitor, Case A, 10 µF, 6.3 V Kemet T491A106M016AT
C31, C33 Capacitor, 0805, 10 µF, 6.3 V Murata GRM21BR71A106KE51L
C34 Capacitor, 0402, 22 pF, 50 V NPO Kemet C0402C220J5GACTU
C35, C36 Capacitor 0402, 12 pF, 50V Kemet C0402C120J5GACTU
D1 LED, SMD red Avago HSMS-C170
D2 Diode, 1 A, 50 V Multicomp 1N4001
D3 Schottky diode, 20 V Micro Commercial Components, Inc.,
D4 LED, SMD red Avago HSMS-C170
Capacitor, 0402, 0.1 µF, 16 V Kemet C0402C104K4RAC
CC0402ZRY5V7BB103
CC0603KRX7R9BB181
CC0603KRX7R9BB222
CC0603JRNP09BN820
Murata GRM155R71H102KA01D
±10%, 0402
SD103C-TP
J1, J2 Jack SMA end launch tab Johnson Components 142-0701-851
J3 to J6 Jack SMA end launch tab (not inserted)
J7 USB mini-B Molex 56579-0576
L3, L4 Resistor, 0603, 0 Ω Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 0R
L5, L6 Ceramic chip inductor, 240 nH, 5%, 0603 Coilcraft 0603LS-36NX_LU
LK1, LK2 Header, 1-row, 2-way and jumper socket black Harwin Plc M20-9990245 and
P1 Battery clip, PCB mounting Keystone Electronics Corp. 593+594
R1 to R4, R9, R13, R22 to R24, R27, R36, R37, R40,
R41,R38
R5 Resistor, 0603, 51 Ω Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 51R
R6, R15 Resistor, 0603, 4.7 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 4K7
R7, R8, R12, R28, R29, R30 Resistor, 0603, 10 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 10K
R10 2-pin resistor, 12 kΩ, 0603, 1% Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 8K2
R11 2-pin resistor, 5.1 kΩ, 0603, 1% Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 3K9
R14, R16 Resistor, 0603, 330 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 330K
R17 to R19 Resistor, 0603, 330 Ω Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 330R
R20, R21 Resistor, 0603, 2.2 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 2K2
ADF4360-9 only
Harwin Plc M7567-05
Resistor, 0603, 0 Ω Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 0R
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ADP3300
Product Page, High Accuracy anyCAP® 50 mA Low Dropout Linear Regulator
Reference Designator Part Description Manufacturer/Part No.
R25, R26 Resistor, 0402, 470 Ω Multicomp MC 0.063W 0402 1% 470R
R31, R32 Resistor, 0603, 100 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 100K
R34 Resistor, 0603, 140 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 140K
R35 Resistor, 0603, 78.7 kΩ Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 78K7
SW1 Switch, PCB SPDT APEM TL36P0050
T1 to T8, T13 to T16 Terminal, PCB, red, PK100 Vero Technologies, Ltd. 20-313137
T9 to T12 Test point (not inserted)
U1 Integrated integer-N synthesizer Analog Devices ADF4360-9BCPZ
U2, U3 High accuracy low dropout linear 3 V
regulator
U4 ADP3334 adjustable LDO regulator Analog Devices ADP3334ARMZ
U5 IC serial EEPROM 8-SOIC Microchip 24LC64-ISN
U6 USB microcontroller Cypress CY7C68013A-56LFXC
U7 ADCMP602 comparator Not inserted
Y1 19.2 MHz TCXO (FOX801) Fox Electronics FOX801-BELF
Y2 24 MHz XTAL ECS ECS-240-12-20A-TR
RELATED LINKS
Resource Description
ADF4360-9 Product Page, Clock Generator PLL with Integrated VCO
ADP3334 Product Page, High Accuracy Low IQ, 500 mA anyCAP® Adjustable Low Dropout Regulator
ADCMP602 Product Page, Rail-to-Rail, Very Fast, 2.5 V to 5.5 V, Single-Supply TTL/CMOS Comparator in 8-Lead MSOP and LSCFP
Packages
Analog Devices ADP3300ARTZ-3
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ESD Caution
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circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high e nergy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precaution s should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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