ANALOG DEVICES UG-167 Service Manual
Evaluation Board User Guide
UG-167
09157-001
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Evaluation Board for the ADF4153 Fractional-N PLL Frequency Synthesizer
FEATURES
Self-contained evaluation board including synthesizer, VCO,
TCXO for reference frequency, and loop filter
Designed for 25 MHz PFD frequency, 2.5 mA charge pump
current, and 50 kHz loop bandwidth
Accompanying software allows complete control of
synthesizer functions from a PC
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
EV-ADF4153SD1Z board
CD that includes
Self-installing software that allows users to control the
board and exercise all functions of the device
Electronic version of the ADF4153 data sheet
Electronic version of the UG-167 user guide
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
PC running Windows XP or more recent version
SDP-S board (system demonstration platform, serial only)
Spectrum analyzer
Oscilloscope (optional)
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
ADF4153 data sheet
REQUIRED SOFTWARE
Analog Devices ADF4153-4-6-7 PLL software (Revision 4 or
higher)
ADIsimPLL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This board is designed to allow the user to evaluate the performance of the ADF4153 frequency synthesizer for phase-locked
loops (PLLs). Figure 1 shows the board, which contains the
ADF4153 synthesizer, an edge mounted SMA connector for the
RF output signal, power supply connectors, a temperature
compensated reference oscillator (TCXO) of 25 MHz frequency,
and an SDP connector. There is also a loop filter (50 kHz) and a
VCO (Mini-Circuits ROS-1800+) on board.
The package also contains Windows® software (XP or later) to
allow easy programming of the synthesizer.
This board requires an SDP-S (system demonstration platformserial) board (shown in Figure 1, but not supplied with the kit).
The SDP-S allows software programming of the ADF4153 device.
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 1. EV-ADF4153SD1Z with SDP-S
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1
Additional Equipment ..................................................................... 1
Documents Needed .......................................................................... 1
Required Software ........................................................................ 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Evaluation Board .............................................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 3
Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 4
Power Supplies .............................................................................. 4
REVISION HISTORY
7/12—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section and General Description Section . 1
Replaced Figure 1 ............................................................................. 1
Added Evaluation Kit Contents, Additional Equipment,
Documents Needed, and Required Software Sections ................ 1
Added Quick Start Guide Section .................................................. 3
Deleted Figure 3; Renumbered Sequentially................................. 3
Deleted Overview Section and Local Oscillator Components
Section ................................................................................................ 3
Changes to Evaluation Board Hardware Section, Power Supplies
Section, and Figure 2 ........................................................................ 4
Added Input Signals Section and Output Signals Section .......... 4
Added Default Operation and Jumper Selection Settings
Section and System Demonstration Platform (SDP) Section ..... 5
Added Table 1; Renumbered Sequentially .................................... 5
Deleted Test Setup Section and Figure 6 ....................................... 5
Added Evaluation Board Setup Procedure Section...................... 6
Added Figure 3 and
Deleted PLL Simulations Section, Figure 9, Figure 10, and
Figure 11 ............................................................................................ 7
Added Figure 5 to Figure 8 .............................................................. 7
Added Figure 9 to Figure 12............................................................ 8
Figure 4; Renumbered Sequentially ........... 6
Input Signals...................................................................................4
Output Signals ...............................................................................4
Default Operation and Jumper Selection Settings ....................5
System Demonstration Platform (SDP) .....................................5
Evaluation Board Setup Procedure .................................................6
Software Installation .....................................................................6
Evaluation Board Software ............................................................ 10
Evaluation and Test ........................................................................ 12
Evaluation Board Schematics and Artwork ................................ 13
Bill of Materials ............................................................................... 20
Related Links ................................................................................... 21
Added Figure 13 to Figure 16 .......................................................... 9
Replaced Software Section with Evaluation Board Software
Section .............................................................................................. 10
Replaced Figure 17 ......................................................................... 10
Replaced Figure 18 ......................................................................... 11
Added Evaluation and Test Section, Figure 19, and
Figure 20 .......................................................................................... 12
Replaced Schematics Section with Evaluation Board
Schematics and Artwork Section ................................................. 13
Changes to Figure 21...................................................................... 13
Changes to Figure 22...................................................................... 14
Added Figure 23 ............................................................................. 15
Added Figure 24 ............................................................................. 16
Added Figure 25 ............................................................................. 17
Added Figure 26 ............................................................................. 18
Added Figure 27 ............................................................................. 19
Added Bill of Materials Section and Table 2 ............................... 20
Added Related Links Section ........................................................ 21
5/11—Revision 0: Initial version
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QUICK START GUIDE
Follow these steps to quickly evaluate the ADF4153 device:
1. Install the system development platform (SDP) drivers.
2. Install the Analog Devices ADF4153-4-6-7 software.
3. Connect the SDP-S motherboard to the PC and to the
EV-ADF4153SD1Z.
4. Follow the hardware driver installation procedure.
5. Connect the power supplies to banana connectors (6 V
to 12 V).
6. Run the ADF4153-4-6-7 software.
7. Select the SDP board and the ADF4153 device in the Select
Device and Connection tab of the software front panel
window.
8. Click the Main Controls tab. Update all registers.
9. Connect the spectrum analyzer to J2.
10. Measure the results.
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EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE
The evaluation board requires the use of an SDP-S motherboard
to program the device. This is not included and must be
purchased separately. The EV-ADF4153SD1Z schematics are
shown in Figure 21, Figure 22, and Figure 23.
POWER SUPPLIES
The board is powered from external banana connectors. The
voltage can vary between 6 V and 12 V. The power supply
circuit provides 3.0 V to V
ADF4153 AV
and DVDD pins) and allows the user to choose
DD
either 3.0 V or 5 V for the ADF4153 V
3.0 V for the ADF4153 V
that V
should never exceed 3.3 V. This can damage the device.
DD
External power supplies can be used to directly drive the device.
In this case, the user must insert SMA connectors as shown in
Figure 2.
INPUT SIGNALS
The necessary reference input comes from an on-board temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) of 25 MHz
frequency.
Alternatively, this can be sourced from an external generator. In
this case, remove R16 and R14 to disconnect the TCXO from
the supply and from the reference path, insert Connector J11 or
the edge mount connector, J5, and connect the external generator to the connector. A low noise, high slew rate reference
source is best for achieving the stated performance of the
ADF4153.
Digital SPI signals are supplied through the SDP connector, J1.
Using the SDP-S platform is recommended. The SDP-B can
also be used, but Resistor R57 must be removed on the SDP-B
board. Some additional spurious low frequencies may appear if
the SDP-B connector is used.
on the board (which supplies the
DD
. The default settings are
P
and 5 V for the ADF4153 VP. Note
DD
Figure 2. Evaluation Board Silkscreen
OUTPUT SIGNALS
All components necessary for LO generation are inserted on
board. The PLL is made up of the ADF4153 synthesizer, a
passive loop filter, and the VCO. This board is supplied with a
VCO ROS1800+ from Mini-Circuits, which covers a frequency
range from 1700 MHz to 1800 MHz. A low-pass filter of 50 kHz
loop bandwidth is inserted between the charge pump output
and the VCO input. The 2.5 mA charge pump current setting
is used. The VCO output is available at RFOUT through a
standard SMA connector, J2. The MUXOUT signal can be
monitored at Test Point T8 or at SMA Connector J3.
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Link
Position
Options
Description
B
VDD
Normal operation
DEFAULT OPERATION AND JUMPER SELECTION SETTINGS
Link positions are outlined in Tab le 1.
Table 1. Link Positions and Functions
LK1 A
LK2 A
LK3 (VDD) A
LK4 (V
LK5 (VP) A
) A
VCO
B
B
B
B
R1A
RSET
GND
5 V
3 V
5 V
3 V
5 V
3 V
Not used
Normal operation
Not used
Not used
Normal operation
VCO supply (5 V)
VCO supply (3 V)
VP supply (5 V)
VP supply (3 V)
SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION PLATFORM (SDP)
The system demonstration platform (SDP) is a series of controller boards, interposer boards, and daughter boards that can be
used for easy low cost evaluation of Analog Devices, Inc.,
components and reference circuits. It is a reusable platform
whereby a single controller board can be reused in various
daughter board evaluation systems.
Controller boards connect to the PC via USB 2.0 and provide a
range of communication interfaces on a 120-pin connector.
The pinout for this connector is strictly defined. This 120-pin
connector’s receptacle is on all SDP daughter boards, component evaluation boards, and Circuits from the Lab™ reference
circuit boards. There are two controller boards in the platform:
the SDP-B, which is based on the Blackfin® ADSP-BF527, and
the SDP-S, which is a serial interface only controller board.
The SDP-S has a subset of the SDP-B functionality.
Interposer boards route signals between the SDP 120-pin connector and a second connector. When the second connector is
also a 120-pin connector, the interposer can be used for signal
monitoring of the 120-pin connector signals. Alternatively, the
second connector allows SDP platform elements to be integrated
into a second platform, for example, the BeMicro SDK. More
information on the SDP can be found at www.analog.com/sdp.
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EVALUATION BOARD SETUP PROCEDURE
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Use the following steps to install the SDP drivers and
ADF4153-4-6-7 software.
1. Install the SDP drivers by double-clicking SDPDrivers.exe
and following the relevant installation instructions. See the
UG-291 for further instructions on installation of the SDP-S
platform or the UG-277 if the SDP-B platform is used.
2. Install the Analog Devices ADF4153-4-6-7 software by
double-clicking ADF4153-4-6-7_Setup.msi.
If you are using Windows XP, follow the instructions in
the Windows XP Software Installation Guide section (see
Figure 3 to Figure 7).
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, follow the
instructions in the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Software
Installation Guide section (see Figure 8 to Figure 12).
Note that the software requires Microsoft Windows
Installer and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (or higher).
The installer connects to the Internet and downloads
Microsoft .NET Framework automatically. Alternatively,
before running the ADF4153-4-6-7_Setup.msi, both the
installer and .NET Framework can be installed from the
CD provided.
3. Connect your SDP board (black) or USB adapter board
(green) by USB. If you are using an SDP board, the drivers
install automatically, and you are ready to run the software.
If you are using a USB adapter board on Windows XP,
follow the steps in the Windows XP Driver Installation
Guide section (see Figure 13 to Figure 16).
On Windows Vista or Windows 7, the drivers install
automatically.
Windows XP Software Installation Guide
Figure 3. Windows XP ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation, Setup Wizard
1. Click Next.
Figure 4. Windows XP ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation, Select
Installation Folder
2. Choose an installation directory and click Next.
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Figure 5. Windows XP ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Confirm Installation
3. Click Next.
Figure 6. Windows XP ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation, Logo Testing
4. Click Continue Anyway.
Figure 7. Windows XP ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Installation Complete
5. Click Close.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Software Installation Guide
Figure 8. Windows Vista/7 ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Setup Wizard
1. Click Next.
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Figure 9. Windows Vista/7 ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Select Installation Folder
2. Choose an installation directory and click Next.
Figure 10. Windows Vista/7 ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Confirm Installation
3. Click Next.
Figure 11. Windows Vista/7 ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Start Installation
4. Click Install.
Figure 12. Windows Vista/7 ADF4153-4-6-7 Software Installation,
Installation Complete
5. Click Close.
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