Evaluation Board User Guide
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Evaluation Board for Fractional-N PLL Frequency Synthesizer
FEATURES
Self-contained board including synthesizer, VCO, 10 MHz
TCXO reference, USB interface, voltage regulators, and
loop filter (5.8 GHz)
Designed for 10 MHz PFD frequency, minimum charge pump
current, and 20 kHz loop bandwidth
Accompanying software allows control of synthesizer
functions from a PC (via USB interface)
Battery operated: choice of 3 V or 5 V supplies
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z evaluates the performance of the
ADF4158 frequency synthesizer for phase locked loops (PLL).
A digital picture is shown in Figure 1. It contains the ADF4158
synthesizer, a PC connector, SMA connectors for the power
supplies, and an RF output. There is also a low pass loop filter
(20 kHz) and a VCO (Z Communications, Inc., VCO940ME03
5.8 GHz) on board. The evaluation board is set up for a 10 MHz
PFD comparison frequency. An on-board TCXO provides the
10 MHz reference frequency. A USB cable is included with the
board to connect to a PC USB port.
The package also contains Windows® software (2000- and XPcompatible) to allow easy programming of the synthesizer.
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
Antistatic bag with USB warning label (free issue by Analog
Devices, Inc.)
Fractional-N synthesizer CD (with USB control) (issue by
Analog Devices)
Evaluation board box (Europaks K-645/1) with EVAL-
ADF4158EB1Z barcode label
Wrapping material (antistatic bubble wrap)
DIGITAL PICTURE OF THE EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 1.
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PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1
Digital Picture of the Evaluation Board ......................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 3
Overview ........................................................................................ 3
Power Supplies .............................................................................. 3
Loop Filter ..................................................................................... 3
REVISION HISTORY
5/10—Revision 0: Initial Version
Local Oscillator Components ......................................................3
Evaluation Setup ................................................................................4
Evaluation Board Software ...............................................................5
Main Window ................................................................................5
Ramp Setup Window ....................................................................5
Evaluation Board Schematic ............................................................8
Ordering Information .................................................................... 11
Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 11
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EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE
OVERVIEW
The EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z is supplied with a cable for
connecting to the USB port of a PC. The silk screen for the
evaluation board is shown in Figure 2. The board schematic
is shown in Figure 7, Figure 8, and Figure 9.
It is very important to note that the AV
pins of the ADF4158 should never exceed the V
ADF4158. This can cause damage to the device.
If the user wishes, external power supplies can be used. In this
case, insert SMA connectors as shown on the silk screen (see
Figure 2) and the digital picture (see Figure 1) of the evaluation
board.
LOOP FILTER
The loop filter schematic is included in the board schematic
in Figure 7, Figure 8, and Figure 9. The loop filter component
placements are clarified in Figure 3.
, DVDD, and SDVDD
DD
pin of the
P
Figure 2. Evaluation Board Silk Screen
POWER SUPPLIES
The board is powered from a single 9 V battery. The power
supply circuitry allows the user to choose 3 V for the AV
DV
, and SDVDD pins of the ADF4158 and either 3 V or 5 V
DD
for the V
default settings are 3 V for AV
for V
pin of the ADF4158 and for the VCO supply. The
P
, DVDD, and SDVDD and 5 V
DD
.
P
DD
C3 R1
R2 C2 C1
Figure 3. Loop Filter Placement
R2A
R1A
R3
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LOCAL OSCILLATOR COMPONENTS
The 10 MHz TCXO provides the reference frequency. The
on-chip R divider should be set to 1 so that the PFD frequency
is also 10 MHz. The PLL is made up of the 10 MHz TCXO, the
ADF4158, a passive loop filter (20 kHz bandwidth), and the
VCO V940ME03 VCO from Z Communications. The output is
available at RF
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The on-board loop filter has been designed for a charge pump
current of 0.3125 mA. ADIsimPLL, a free download available at
www.analog.com/pll, can be used to design other loop filters.
,
through a standard SMA connector.
OUT
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EVALUATION SETUP
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
9V BATTERY
ON OFF
PC
5.8GHz VCO
RF
OUT
TCXO
EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z
REF
IN
MUXOUT
ADF4158
PC CONNECTOR
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Figure 4. Evaluation Setup
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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE
The control software for EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z is on the CD
that accompanies the board. To set up the software, use the
following steps:
1. Click setup.exe.
2. The installation wizard appears. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
3. The software is installed in a default directory called
C:/Program Files/Analog Devices/ADF4x5x. To run
the software, click the .exe file. Ensure that Version 3.3
was downloaded (Help > About).
While starting the software, choose USB Port in the
Communication Selection section of the device window. The
EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z cannot be programmed by the parallel
port. Once the board is detected, a blue USB Detected box
appears in the bottom left corner of the main window (see
Figure 5).
MAIN WINDOW
In the main window, basic PLL settings can be chosen (see
Figure 5). Most important are the parameters in both RF
sections. Initially they are set to values that allow for correct
operation of the EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z. The RF VCO output
frequency should be within the range of the chosen VCO. The
PFD frequency should be the value for which the loop filter was
designed. REF
reference signal. For VCO frequencies below 3 GHz, use a
prescaler of 4/5 and for VCO frequencies above 3 GHz, use a
prescaler of 8/9
In the RF section on the right side, program the charge pump
current setting to the value for which the loop filter was
designed. Charge pump polarity should usually be positive
unless inverting active loop filter configuration is used. The
CSR Disabled/CSR Enabled button offers cycle slip reduction
(one of the fast-lock mechanisms). The RF Counter Reset
Disabled/RF Counter Reset Enabled button brings PLL
counters out/in of the reset state. The CP 3 State Off/CP 3 State
On button brings the charge pump out/in of tristate.
In the top left corner, the RF Powerdown Disabled/RF
Powerdow n Enabled button powers up/down the part. The
Program Fast Lock button is used for configuring switched-R
fast lock. The Fastlock Disabled/Fastlock Enabled button is
used for deactivating/activating switched-R fastlock. The LDP
= 3 button is used for setting lock detect precision. Muxout
chooses the signal that is connected to the output of the
multiplexer.
In the bottom right corner, the FSK Setup button opens the
window for setting FSK modulation parameters, the
button opens the window for activating PSK modulation, the
Ramp Setup button programs ramps, and the Frequency Hop
button enables jumping between frequencies.
frequency should be the same as the applied
IN
PSK Setup
RAMP SETUP WINDOW
The Ramp Setup window chooses various types of ramps with
their specific options (see Figure 6). Ramp selection allows for
selecting a continuous triangular, sawtooth ramp, single sawtooth
burst ramp, or single ramp burst. Basic settings that configure a
ramp are located in the Deviation Frequency/No of Steps and
Timer Setting sections. Deviation Frequency determines the
frequency step of a ramp, and Dev. Offset sets frequency resolu-
tion. Dev. Freq. Res. specifies is the smallest frequency deviation
that can be used. Use a small value of frequency resolution for
precise but short ramps and big value of frequency resolution
for long, but less precise ramps. The No. of steps text box determines the number of steps that comprise a ramp. The Timer
text boxes are used for setting the duration of a single step.
After choosing the aforementioned settings, activate the ramp
by clicking the Start Ramp button in the bottom right corner
of the software window.
The software also allows for evaluating other ADF4158 features:
frequency readback, dual ramp rates mode, ramp mode with
FSK signal on ramp, delayed start, and delay between ramps.
In the Dual Ramp Rates Mode section, program both Ramp1
and Ramp2. This is done by selecting On and Ramp1 first.
Once Ramp1 is selected, settings for this particular ramp
should be updated in the Deviation Frequency/No of Steps
and Timer Setting sections. Then select Ramp2; settings for
this ramp should also be updated in the Deviation Frequency/
No of Steps and Timer Setting sections.
In the Ramp Mode with FSK Signal on Ramp section, set
the deviation frequency of the FSK signal superimposed on a
ramp. Ramp settings are chosen in Deviation Frequency/No
of Steps and Timer Setting sections.
The Delayed Start section chooses the delay of the ramp’s
start. The first option (Delay = t
selected for short delays (it also gives better resolution of time
delay). The second option (Delay = t
should be selected for long delays.
The Delay between Ramps section chooses the delay between
ramps. The first option (Delay = t
selected for short delays (it also gives better resolution of time
delay). The second option (Delay = t
should be selected for long delays. There is also a fast-lock
option in this section, which can be used for reducing the
overshoot in a sawtooth ramp.
× Delay Word) should be
PFD
× MOD × Delay Word)
PFD
× Delay Word) should be
PFD
× MOD × Delay Word)
PFD
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Figure 5. Software Main Window
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Figure 6. Ramp Setup Window
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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC
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Figure 7. Evaluation Board Schematic (Page 1)
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Figure 8. Evaluation Board Schematic (Page 2)
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Figure 9. Evaluation Board Schematic (Page 3)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 1.
Reference Designator Description Manufacturer/Part Number Supplier Stock Code
C1 Capacitor 680 pF 0603 MCCA000220 FEC 1759083
C2 Capacitor 8.2 nF 0603 MCCA000236 FEC 1759101
C3 Capacitor 330 pF 0603 MCCA000212 FEC 1759075
C4, C6, C10, C28 to C30,
C37 to C44
C5, C7, C9, C11, C13 Capacitor 10 pF 0603 06035A100JAT2A FEC 499110
C8, C12 Capacitor 22 μF 0805 GRM21BR60J226ME39L Digi-Key 490-1719-1-ND
C14, C15 Capacitor 1 nF 0603 06035A102JAT2A FEC 317202
C16 to C19 Capacitor 100 pF 0603 06035A101JAT2A FEC 499122
C20, C23 Capacitor 1 μF 16 V 0603 GRM188R71C105KA12D Digi-Key 490-3900-1-ND
C21 Capacitor 10 nF 0603 CC0603KRX7R8BB103 FEC 3019561
C22, 25 Capacitor 4.7 μF 10 V 0603 LMK107BJ475KA-T Digi-Key 587-1441-1-ND
C24 Capacitor 10 nF 0603 CC0603KRX7R8BB103 FEC 3019561
C26, C27, C31 Capacitor 22 pF 0603 06035A220JAT2A FEC 498543
C32, C33 Capacitor 0.1 μF 0603 CM105X7R104K16AT FEC 1216538
C34 to C36 Capacitor 10 μF 0805 GRM21BR71A106KE51L Digi-Key 490-3905-1-ND
D1 LED DNI DNI
D2 Diode 1N4001 DO-41 1N4001 FEC 9564993
D3, D6 SD103C 20 V DO35 SD103C-TP Digi-Key SD103CTPMSCT-ND
D4 Red LED TLLR4401 FEC 1045504
D5 Green LED 0805 HSMG-C170 FEC 579-0852
J1 to J10 SMA SMA_CARD_EDGE_RF_VIAS 142-0701-851 FEC 1019325
J12 CON\POWER CTB5000/2 FEC 151789
J13 USB-MINI-B 56579-0576 FEC 9786490
LK2 JUMPER_2_INVTEXT M20-9980345 and M7567-05 FEC 1022230 and FEC 150410
LK3 to LK5 JUMPER2\SIP3, LINK-3P-NOTEXT M20-9980345 and M7567-05 FEC 1022248 and FEC 150410
P1 BATT_PP3 593+594 FEC 723988
R1 Resistor 2.4 kΩ 0805 MC 0.1W 0805 1% 2K4 FEC 9332880
R1A Resistor DNI 0805 DNI DNI
R2 Resistor 5.1 kΩ 0805 MC 0.1W 0805 1% 5K1 FEC 9333320
R2A Resistor DNI 0805 DNI DNI
R3, R21 Resistor 4.7 kΩ 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 4K7 FEC 9331247
R4, R5, R6 Resistor 330 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 330R FEC 9331018
R7, R8, R9 Resistor 18 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 18R FEC 9330747
R10, R17 Resistor 51 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 51R FEC 9331336
R11 Resistor 0 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 0R FEC 9331662
R12, R13 Resistor 10 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 10K FEC 9330399
R14, R15, R16, R18, R27,
R28, R30 to R34
R19, R20 Resistor 330 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 330K FEC 9331042
R22, R23 Resistor 2.2 kΩ 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 2K2 FEC 9330810
R24, R25 Resistor 100 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 100K FEC 9330402
R26, R29 Resistor 1 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 1K FEC 9330380
S1 SW_POWER, SW_SIP-3P TL36P0050 FEC 1082496
T2, T4 to T17 Test point 20-313137 FEC 8731144
T3 Test point 20-2137 FEC 8731128
Capacitor 0.1 μF 0603 CM105X7R104K16AT FEC 1216538
Resistor 0 Ω 0603 MC 0.063W 0603 0R FEC 9331662
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Reference Designator Description Manufacturer/Part Number Supplier Stock Code
U1 Fractional-N frequency synthesizer Analog Devices ADF4158BCPZ ADF4158BCPZ
U2 Low dropout linear regulator Analog Devices ADP3300ARTZ-3 ADP3300ARTZ-3
U3 Low drop out linear regulator Analog Devices ADP3300ARTZ-5 ADP3300ARTZ-5
U4 IC EEPROM 64 kB 400 KHz Microchip Technologies24LC64-ISN Digi-Key 24LC64-I/SN-ND
U5 Low drop out linear regulator Analog Devices ADP3303ARZ-3.3 ADP3303ARZ-3.3
U6 USB microcontroller
Cypress Semiconductor
CY7C68013A-56LFXC
Y1 Voltage controlled oscillator Z Communication VCO V940ME03 VCO V940ME03
Y2 OSC_TCXO 10.0 MHz OSC_TCXO 801-BELF-100 Fox 801-BELF-100 (10 MHz)
Y3 XTAL-CM309S 24 MHz X24M000000S244 FEC 9509658
9 V PP3 battery GP1604-10 FEC 5057050
Rubber stick-on feet 4× SJ5076BLACK FEC 1165061
Bare PCB Analog Devices EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z EVAL-ADF4158EB1Z
Cable MINI-USB A to MINI-B 1M
Hirosi Electric Co., Ltd.
UX40-MB-5PA-1000-2003
Digi-Key 428-1669-ND
Digi-Key H2957-ND
ESD Caution
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection
circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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