AD AD9951

400 MSPS 14-Bit, 1.8 V CMOS
Direct Digital Synthesizer
AD9951
PLL REFCLK multiplier (4× to 20×)
Internal oscillator, can be driven by a single crystal
Phase modulation capability
Multichip synchronization
FEATURES
400 MSPS internal clock speed
Integrated 14-bit DAC
32-bit tuning word
Phase noise ≤ –120 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz offset (DAC output)
Excellent dynamic performance
>80 dB SFDR @ 160 MHz (±100 kHz offset) AOUT
Serial I/O control
1.8 V power supply
Software and hardware controlled power-down
48-lead TQFP/EP package
Support for 5 V input levels on most digital inputs
APPLICATIONS
Agile LO frequency synthesis
Programmable clock generators
Test and measurement equipment
Acousto-optic device drivers
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DDS CORE
AD9951
PHASE
ACCUMULATOR
FREQUENCY
TUNING WORD
Z–1
19
COS(X)
AMPLITUDE
SCALE FACTOR
CLEAR PHASE
ACCUMULATOR
DDS CLOCK
Z–1
14
M
U
X
DAC
IOUT
IOUT
SYSTEM
CLOCK
SYNC_IN
OSK
TIMING AND CONTROL LOGIC
I/O UPDATE
14
14
32
SYNC_CLK
DAC_RSET
PHASE
OFFSET
32
PWRDWNCTL
0
SYNC
CONTROL REGISTERS
÷4
OSCILLATOR/BUFFER
4×–20×
CLOCK
MULTIPLIER
REFCLK
REFCLK
M
U
X
SYSTEM
CLOCK
CRYSTAL OUT
03359-0-001
ENABLE
PS<1:0>
I/O PORT
RESET
Figure 1.
Rev. 0
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AD9951
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ......................................................................... 3
Programming AD9951 Features............................................... 17
AD9951—Electrical Specifications ................................................ 4
Serial Port Operation................................................................. 20
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Instruction Byte .......................................................................... 22
Pin Configuration............................................................................. 7
Serial Interface Port Pin Description....................................... 22
Pin Function Descriptions .............................................................. 8
MSB/LSB Transfers .................................................................... 22
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9
Suggested Application Circuits..................................................... 24
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 12
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 25
Component Blocks ..................................................................... 12
ESD Caution................................................................................ 25
Modes of Operation ................................................................... 17
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 25
REVISION HISTORY
Revision 0: Initial Version
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AD9951
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9951 is a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) featuring a
14-bit DAC operating up to 400 MSPS. The AD9951 uses
advanced DDS technology, coupled with an internal high speed,
high performance DAC to form a digitally programmable,
complete high frequency synthesizer capable of generating a
frequency-agile analog output sinusoidal waveform at up to
200 MHz. The AD9951 is designed to provide fast frequency
hopping and fine tuning resolution (32-bit frequency tuning
word). The frequency tuning and control words are loaded into
the AD9951 via a serial I/O port.
The AD9951 is specified to operate over the extended industrial
temperature range of –40°C to +105°C.
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AD9951
AD9951—ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Unless otherwise noted, AVDD, DVDD = 1.8 V ± 5%, DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V ± 5%, RSET = 3.92 kΩ, External Reference Clock
Frequency = 20 MHz with REFCLK Multiplier Enabled at 20×. DAC Output Must Be Referenced to AVDD, Not AGND.
Parameter
REF CLOCK INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency Range
REFCLK Multiplier Disabled
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled at 4×
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled at 20×
Input Capacitance
Input Impedance
Duty Cycle
Duty Cycle with REFCLK Multiplier Enabled
REFCLK Input Power1
DAC OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Resolution
Full-Scale Output Current
Gain Error
Output Offset
Differential Nonlinearity
Integral Nonlinearity
Output Capacitance
Residual Phase Noise @ 1 kHz Offset, 40 MHz AOUT
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled @ 20×
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled @ 4×
REFCLK Multiplier Disabled
Voltage Compliance Range
Wideband SFDR
1 MHz to 10 MHz Analog Out
10 MHz to 40 MHz Analog Out
40 MHz to 80 MHz Analog Out
80 MHz to 120 MHz Analog Out
120 MHz to 160 MHz Analog Out
Narrow-Band SFDR
40 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
40 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
40 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
40 MHz Analog Out (±10 kHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±10 kHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±10 kHz)
160 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
160 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
160 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
160 MHz Analog Out (±10 kHz)
Temp
Min
FULL
FULL
FULL
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
FULL
1
20
4
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
Typ
Max
Unit
400
100
20
MHz
MHz
MHz
pF
kΩ
%
%
dBm
3
1.5
50
35
–15
5
–10
0
14
10
65
+3
15
+10
0.6
1
2
5
–105
–115
–132
AVDD – 0.5
AVDD + 0.5
Bits
mA
%FS
µA
LSB
LSB
pF
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
V
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
73
67
62
58
52
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
87
89
91
93
85
87
89
91
83
85
87
89
81
83
85
87
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
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AD9951
Parameter
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Serial Control Bus
Maximum Frequency
Minimum Clock Pulse Width Low
Minimum Clock Pulse Width High
Maximum Clock Rise/Fall Time
Minimum Data Setup Time DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V
Minimum Data Setup Time DVDD_I/O = 1.8 V
Minimum Data Hold Time
Maximum Data Valid Time
Wake-Up Time2
Minimum Reset Pulse Width High
I/O UPDATE to SYNC_CLK Setup Time DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V
I/O UPDATE to SYNC_CLK Setup Time DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V
I/O UPDATE, SYNC_CLK Hold Time
Latency
I/O UPDATE to Frequency Change Prop Delay
I/O UPDATE to Phase Offset Change Prop Delay
I/O UPDATE to Amplitude Change Prop Delay
CMOS LOGIC INPUTS
Logic 1 Voltage @ DVDD_I/O (Pin 43) = 1.8 V
Logic 0 Voltage @ DVDD_I/O (Pin 43) = 1.8 V
Logic 1 Voltage @ DVDD_I/O (Pin 43) = 3.3 V
Logic 0 Voltage @ DVDD_I/O (Pin 43) = 3.3 V
Logic 1 Current
Logic 0 Current
Input Capacitance
CMOS LOGIC OUTPUTS (1 mA Load) DVDD_I/O = 1.8 V
Logic 1 Voltage
Logic 0 Voltage
CMOS LOGIC OUTPUTS (1 mA Load) DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V
Logic 1 Voltage
Logic 0 Voltage
POWER CONSUMPTION (AVDD = DVDD = 1.8 V)
Single-Tone Mode
Rapid Power-Down Mode
Full-Sleep Mode
SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTION4
Maximum SYNC Clock Rate (DVDD_I/O = 1.8 V)
Maximum SYNC Clock Rate (DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V)
SYNC_CLK Alignment Resolution5
Temp
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
Min
Typ
Max
25
Unit
5
4
6
0
Mbps
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ms
SYSCLK Cycles3
ns
ns
ns
25°C
25°C
25°C
24
24
16
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
1.25
25°C
25°C
1.35
25°C
25°C
2.8
7
7
2
3
5
0
25
1
0.6
2.2
3
2
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
25°C
1
0.8
12
12
162
150
20
62.5
100
±1
V
V
V
V
µA
µA
pF
0.4
V
V
0.4
V
V
171
160
27
mW
mW
mW
MHz
MHz
SYSCLK Cycles
To achieve the best possible phase noise, the largest amplitude clock possible should be used. Reducing the clock input amplitude will reduce the phase noise performance of the device.
2
Wake-up time refers to the recovery from analog power-down modes (see the Power-Down Functions of the AD9951 section). The longest time required is for the
reference clock multiplier PLL to relock to the reference. The wake-up time assumes there is no capacitor on DACBP and that the recommended PLL loop filter values
are used.
3
SYSCLK cycle refers to the actual clock frequency used on-chip by the DDS. If the reference clock multiplier is used to multiply the external reference clock frequency,
the SYSCLK frequency is the external frequency multiplied by the reference clock multiplication factor. If the reference clock multiplier is not used, the SYSCLK frequency is the same as the external reference clock frequency.
4
SYNC_CLK = ¼ SYSCLK rate. For SYNC_CLK rates ≥ 50 MHz, the high speed sync enable bit, CFR2<11>, should be set.
5
This parameter indicates that the digital synchronization feature cannot overcome phase delays (timing skew) between system clock rising edges. If the system clock
edges are aligned, the synchronization function should not increase the skew between the two edges.
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AD9951
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
Maximum Junction Temperature
DVDD_I/O (Pin 43)
AVDD, DVDD
Digital Input Voltage (DVDD_I/O = 3.3 V)
Digital Input Voltage (DVDD_I/O = 1.8 V)
Digital Output Current
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Lead Temperature (10 sec Soldering)
θJA
θJC
Rating
150°C
4V
2V
–0.7 V to +5.25 V
–0.7 V to +2.2 V
5 mA
–65°C to +150°C
–40°C to +105°C
300°C
38°C/W
15°C/W
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
DIGITAL
INPUTS
DAC OUTPUTS
DVDD_I/O
IOUT
IOUT
AVOID OVERDRIVING
DIGITAL INPUTS.
FORWARD BIASING
ESD DIODES MAY
COUPLE DIGITAL NOISE
ONTO POWER PINS.
MUST TERMINATE
OUTPUTS TO AVDD. DO
NOT EXCEED THE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
COMPLIANCE RATING.
Figure 2. Equivalent Input and Output Circuits
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03374-0-032
INPUT
AD9951
DGND
DGND
OSK
SYNC_CLK
SYNC_IN
DVDD_I/O
DGND
SDIO
SCLK
CS
SDO
IOSYNC
PIN CONFIGURATION
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
1
36
RESET
DVDD
2
35
PWRDWNCTL
DGND
3
34
DVDD
AVDD
4
33
DGND
AGND
5
32
AGND
AVDD
6
31
AGND
AGND
7
30
AGND
OSC/REFCLK
8
29
AVDD
OSC/REFCLK
9
28
AGND
CRYSTAL OUT 10
27
AVDD
CLKMODESELECT 11
26
AGND
LOOP_FILTER 12
25
AVDD
AD9951
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
AGND
AVDD
AVDD
IOUT
IOUT
AGND
DACBP
DAC_RSET
AVDD
15
AVDD
14
AGND
13
AGND
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
03359-0-002
I/O UPDATE
Figure 3. 48-Lead TQFP/EP
Note that the exposed paddle on the bottom of the package forms an electrical connection for the DAC and must be attached to
analog ground. Note that Pin 43, DVDD_I/O, can be powered to 1.8 V or 3.3 V; however, the DVDD pins (Pin 2 and Pin 34) can only
be powered to 1.8 V.
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AD9951
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions—48-Lead TQFP/EP
Pin No.
1
Mnemonic
I/O UPDATE
I/O
I
2, 34
3, 33, 42, 47,
48
4, 6, 13, 16,
18, 19, 25,
27, 29
5, 7, 14, 15,
17, 22, 26,
28, 30, 31,
32
8
DVDD
DGND
I
I
Description
The rising edge transfers the contents of the internal buffer memory to the I/O registers. This pin
must be set up and held around the SYNC_CLK output signal.
Digital Power Supply Pins (1.8 V).
Digital Power Ground Pins.
AVDD
I
Analog Power Supply Pins (1.8 V).
AGND
I
Analog Power Ground Pins.
OSC/REFCLK
I
9
OSC/REFCLK
I
10
11
CRYSTAL OUT
CLKMODESELECT
O
I
12
LOOP_FILTER
I
20
21
23
24
IOUT
IOUT
DACBP
DAC_RSET
O
O
I
I
35
36
PWRDWNCTL
RESET
I
I
37
IOSYNC
I
38
SDO
O
39
40
41
CS
SCLK
SDIO
I
I
I/O
43
44
DVDD_I/O
SYNC_IN
I
I
45
46
SYNC_CLK
OSK
O
I
<49>
AGND
I
Complementary Reference Clock/Oscillator Input. When the REFCLK port is operated in singleended mode, REFCLKB should be decoupled to AVDD with a 0.1 µF capacitor.
Reference Clock/Oscillator Input. See Clock Input section for details on the OSCILLATOR/REFCLK
operation.
Output of the Oscillator Section.
Control Pin for the Oscillator Section. When high, the oscillator section is enabled. When low, the
oscillator section is bypassed.
This pin provides the connection for the external zero compensation network of the REFCLK
multiplier’s PLL loop filter. The network consists of a 1 kΩ resistor in series with a 0.1 µF capacitor
tied to AVDD.
Complementary DAC Output. Should be biased through a resistor to AVDD, not AGND.
DAC Output. Should be biased through a resistor to AVDD, not AGND.
DAC Biasline Decoupling Pin.
A resistor (3.92 kΩ nominal) connected from AGND to DAC_RSET establishes the reference current
for the DAC.
Input Pin Used as an External Power-Down Control (see Table 8 for details).
Active High Hardware Reset Pin. Assertion of the RESET pin forces the AD9951 to the initial state,
as described in the I/O port register map.
Asynchronous Active High Reset of the Serial Port Controller. When high, the current I/O
operation is immediately terminated, enabling a new I/O operation to commence once IOSYNC is
returned low. If unused, ground this pin; do not allow this pin to float.
When operating the I/O port as a 3-wire serial port, this pin serves as the serial data output. When
operated as a 2-wire serial port, this pin is unused and can be left unconnected.
This pin functions as an active low chip select that allows multiple devices to share the I/O bus.
This pin functions as the serial data clock for I/O operations.
When operating the I/O port as a 3-wire serial port, this pin serves as the serial data input, only.
When operated as a 2-wire serial port, this pin is the bidirectional serial data pin.
Digital Power Supply (for I/O Cells Only, 3.3 V).
Input Signal Used to Synchronize Multiple AD9951s. This input is connected to the SYNC_CLK
output of a master AD9951.
Clock Output Pin that Serves as a Synchronizer for External Hardware.
Input Pin Used to Control the Direction of the Shaped On-Off Keying Function when
Programmed for Operation. OSK is synchronous to the SYNC_CLK pin. When OSK is not
programmed, this pin should be tied to DGND.
The exposed paddle on the bottom of the package is a ground connection for the DAC and must
be attached to AGND in any board layout.
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AD9951
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
1R
LOG
–10
10dB/
MKR1 98.0MHz
–70.68dB
ATTEN 10dB
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
–20
–30
MARKER
100.000000MHz
–70.68dB
–50
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
03374-0-016
1
–90
–100
CENTER 100MHz
#RES BW 3kHz
VBW 3kHz
–90
–100
SPAN 200MHz
SWEEP 55.56 s (401 PTS)
CENTER 100MHz
#RES BW 3kHz
Figure 4. FOUT = 1 MHz FCLK = 400 MSPS, WBSFDR
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
1R
LOG
10dB/ –10
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
10dB/ –10
–20
–20
–30
–30
MARKER
80.000000MHz
–69.12dB
–40
–50
–50
03374-0-017
1
–90
CENTER 100MHz
#RES BW 3kHz
VBW 3kHz
ATTEN 10dB
1R
1
–90
–100
SPAN 200MHz
SWEEP 55.56 s (401 PTS)
CENTER 100MHz
#RES BW 3kHz
Figure 5. FOUT = 10 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, WBSFDR
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
MKR1 40.0MHz
–56.2dB
ATTEN 10dB
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
–100
SPAN 200MHz
SWEEP 55.56 s (401 PTS)
MARKER
40.000000MHz
–56.2dB
–40
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
VBW 3kHz
Figure 7. FOUT = 80 MHz FCLK = 400 MSPS, WBSFDR
MKR1 80.0MHz
–69.12dB
ATTEN 10dB
1
03374-0-019
–50
MARKER
80.000000MHz
–61.55dB
–40
03374-0-020
–40
VBW 3kHz
SPAN 200MHz
SWEEP 55.56 s (401 PTS)
Figure 8 FOUT = 120 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, WBSFDR
MKR1 0Hz
–68.44dB
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
1R
–20
–20
–30
–30
–50
1R
–20
–30
–40
MKR1 80.0MHz
–61.55dB
ATTEN 10dB
MARKER
40.000000MHz
–68.44dB
–40
–50
ATTEN 10dB
MKR1 0Hz
–53.17dB
1R
MARKER
80.000000MHz
–53.17dB
1
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
03374-0-018
1
–90
–100
CENTER 100MHz
#RES BW 3kHz
VBW 3kHz
SPAN 200MHz
SWEEP 55.56 s (401 PTS)
03374-0-021
–60
–90
–100
CENTER 100MHz
#RES BW 3kHz
Figure 6. FOUT = 40 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, WBSFDR
VBW 3kHz
SPAN 200MHz
SWEEP 55.56 s (401 PTS)
Figure 9. FOUT = 160 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, WBSFDR
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AD9951
REF –4dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
ATTEN 10dB
1
MKR1 1.105MHz
–5.679dBm
REF –4dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
–20
–20
–30
–30
MARKER
1.105000MHz
–5.679dBm
–40
–50
–40
–50
03374-0-022
–90
ST
–100
CENTER 1.105MHz
#RES BW 30Hz
VBW 30Hz
SPAN 2MHz
SWEEP 199.2 s (401 PTS)
–90
ST
–100
SPAN 2MHz
SWEEP 199.2 s (401 PTS)
CENTER 80.25MHz
#RES BW 30Hz
Figure 10. FOUT = 1.1 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, NBSFDR, ±1 MHz
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
10dB/ –10
Figure 13. FOUT = 80.3 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, NBSFDR, ±1 MHz
MKR1 85kHz
–93.01dB
ATTEN 10dB
REF –4dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
10dB/ –10
1R
–20
ATTEN 10dB
1
MKR1 120.205MHz
–6.825dBm
–20
–30
–30
MARKER
40.000000MHz
–56.2dB
–40
–50
–40
–50
MARKER
120.205000MHz
–6.825dBm
–90
1
–100
CENTER 10MHz
#RES BW 30Hz
VBW 30Hz
–90
ST
–100
CENTER 120.2MHz
#RES BW 30Hz
SPAN 2MHz
SWEEP 199.2 s (401 PTS)
Figure 11. FOUT = 10 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, NBSFDR, ±1 MHz
REF 0dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
VBW 30Hz
SPAN 2MHz
SWEEP 199.2 s (401 PTS)
Figure 14. FOUT = 120.2 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, NBSFDR, ±1 MHz
MKR1 39.905MHz
–5.347dBm
ATTEN 10dB
03374-0-026
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
03374-0-023
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
REF –4dBm
0
PEAK
LOG
–10
10dB/
1
–20
–20
–30
–30
MARKER
39.905000MHz
–5.347dBm
–40
ATTEN 10dB
1
MKR1 600kHz
–0.911dB
CENTER
160.5000000MHz
–50
–60
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
03374-0-024
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
–90
–100
CENTER 39.9MHz
#RES BW 30Hz
VBW 30Hz
SPAN 2MHz
SWEEP 199.2 s (401 PTS)
03374-0-027
–50
VBW 30Hz
MARKER
80.301000MHz
–6.318dBm
–60
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
W1 S2
S3 FC –70
AA
–80
–40
MKR1 80.301MHz
–6.318dBm
03374-0-025
–60
1
ATTEN 10dB
–90
ST
–100
CENTER 160.5MHz
#RES BW 30Hz
Figure 12. FOUT = 39.9 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, NBSFDR, ±1 MHz
VBW 30Hz
SPAN 2MHz
SWEEP 199.2 s (401 PTS)
Figure 15. FOUT = 160 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS, NBSFDR, ±1 MHz
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AD9951
Figure 16. Residual Phase Noise with FOUT = 159.5 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS
(Green), 4 × 100 MSPS (Red), and 20 × 20 MSPS (Blue)
Figure 17. Residual Phase Noise with FOUT = 9.5 MHz, FCLK = 400 MSPS (Green),
4 ×100 MSPS (Red), and 20 × 20 MSPS (Blue)
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AD9951
THEORY OF OPERATION
COMPONENT BLOCKS
DDS Core
Clock Input
The output frequency (fO) of the DDS is a function of the frequency of the system clock (SYSCLK), the value of the frequency tuning word (FTW), and the capacity of the accumulator (232, in this case). The exact relationship is given below with
fS defined as the frequency of SYSCLK.
The AD9951 supports various clock methodologies. Support for
differential or single-ended input clocks and enabling of an
on-chip oscillator and/or a phase-locked loop (PLL) multiplier
are all controlled via user programmable bits. The AD9951 may
be configured in one of six operating modes to generate the
system clock. The modes are configured using the CLKMODESELECT pin, CFR1<4>, and CFR2<7:3>. Connecting the external pin CLKMODESELECT to Logic High enables the on-chip
crystal oscillator circuit. With the on-chip oscillator enabled,
users of the AD9951 connect an external crystal to the REFCLK
and REFCLKB inputs to produce a low frequency reference
clock in the range of 20 MHz to 30 MHz. The signal generated
by the oscillator is buffered before it is delivered to the rest of
the chip. This buffered signal is available via the CRYSTAL
OUT pin. Bit CFR1<4> can be used to enable or disable the
buffer, turning on or off the system clock. The oscillator itself is
not powered down in order to avoid long startup times associated with turning on a crystal oscillator. Writing CFR2<9> to
Logic High enables the crystal oscillator output buffer. Logic
Low at CFR2<9> disables the oscillator output buffer.
fO = (FTW )( f S )/ 232 with 0 ≤ FTW ≤ 231
( (
fO = f S × 1 – FTW / 232
))
with 231 < FTW < 232 – 1
The value at the output of the phase accumulator is translated to
an amplitude value via the COS(x) functional block and routed
to the DAC.
In certain applications, it is desirable to force the output signal
to zero phase. Simply setting the FTW to 0 does not accomplish
this; it only results in the DDS core holding its current phase
value. Thus, a control bit is required to force the phase accumulator output to zero.
At power-up, the clear phase accumulator bit is set to Logic 1,
but the buffer memory for this bit is cleared (Logic 0). Therefore, upon power-up, the phase accumulator will remain clear
until the first I/O UPDATE is issued.
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
The PLL allows multiplication of the REFCLK frequency. Control of the PLL is accomplished by programming the 5-bit
REFCLK multiplier portion of Control Function Register No. 2,
Bits <7:3>.
When programmed for values ranging from 0x04 to 0x14
(4 decimal to 20 decimal), the PLL multiplies the REFCLK input
frequency by the corresponding decimal value. However, the
maximum output frequency of the PLL is restricted to
400 MHz. Whenever the PLL value is changed, the user should
be aware that time must be allocated to allow the PLL to lock
(approximately 1 ms).
Connecting CLKMODESELECT to Logic Low disables the
on-chip oscillator and the oscillator output buffer. With the
oscillator disabled, an external oscillator must provide the
REFCLK and/or REFCLKB signals. For differential operation,
these pins are driven with complementary signals. For singleended operation, a 0.1 µF capacitor should be connected
between the unused pin and the analog power supply. With the
capacitor in place, the clock input pin bias voltage is 1.35 V. In
addition, the PLL may be used to multiply the reference
frequency by an integer value in the range of 4 to 20. Table 4
summarizes the clock modes of operation. Note that the PLL
multiplier is controlled via the CFR2<7:3> bits, independent of
the CFR1<4> bit.
The PLL is bypassed by programming a value outside the range
of 4 to 20 (decimal). When bypassed, the PLL is shut down to
conserve power.
Table 4.Clock Input Modes of Operation
CFR1<4>
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
CLKMODESELECT
High
High
Low
Low
X
CFR2<7:3>
3 < M < 21
M < 4 or M > 20
3 < M < 21
M < 4 or M > 20
X
Oscillator Enabled?
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
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System Clock
FCLK = FOSC × M
FCLK = FOSC
FCLK = FOSC × M
FCLK = FOSC
FCLK = 0
Frequency Range (MHz)
80 < FCLK < 400
20 < FCLK < 30
80 < FCLK < 400
10 < FCLK < 400
N/A
AD9951
DAC Output
The AD9951 incorporates an integrated 14-bit current output
DAC. Unlike most DACs, this output is referenced to AVDD,
not AGND.
Two complementary outputs provide a combined full-scale
output current (IOUT). Differential outputs reduce the amount of
common-mode noise that might be present at the DAC output,
offering the advantage of an increased signal-to-noise ratio. The
full-scale current is controlled by an external resistor (RSET)
connected between the DAC_RSET pin and the DAC ground
(AGND_DAC). The full-scale current is proportional to the
resistor value as follows:
RSET = 39.19 / IOUT
The maximum full-scale output current of the combined DAC
outputs is 15 mA, but limiting the output to 10 mA provides the
best spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) performance. The DAC
output compliance range is AVDD + 0.5 V to AVDD – 0.5 V.
Voltages developed beyond this range will cause excessive DAC
distortion and could potentially damage the DAC output circuitry.
Proper attention should be paid to the load termination to keep the
output voltage within this compliance range.
Serial IO Port
The AD9951 serial port is a flexible, synchronous serial communications port that allows easy interface to many industry-standard
microcontrollers and microprocessors. The serial I/O port is compatible with most synchronous transfer formats, including both the
Motorola 6905/11 SPI® and Intel® 8051 SSR protocols.
The interface allows read/write access to all registers that configure
the AD9951. MSB first or LSB first transfer formats are supported.
The AD9951’s serial interface port can be configured as a single pin
I/O (SDIO), which allows a 2-wire interface or two unidirectional
pins for in/out (SDIO/SDO), which in turn enables a 3-wire interface. Two optional pins, IOSYNC and CS, enable greater flexibility
for system design in the AD9951.
Register Map and Descriptions
The register map is listed in Table 5.
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Table 5. Register Map
Register
Name
(Serial
Address)
Control
Function
Register
No.1
(CFR1)
(0x00)
Control
Function
Register No.
2 (CFR2)
(0x01)
Amplitude
Scale Factor
(ASF)
(0x02)
Amplitude
Ramp Rate
(ARR)
(0x03)
Frequency
Tuning
Word
(FTW0)
(0x04)
Phase
Offset Word
(POW0)
(0x05)
Bit
Range
(MSB)
Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
Bit 4
<7:0>
Digital
PowerDown
Not Used
DAC
PowerDown
Clock Input
PowerDown
<15:8>
Not Used
Not Used
AutoClr
Phase
Accum
Enable SINE
Output
<23:16>
Automatic
Sync
Enable
Software
Manual
Sync
Bit 3
External
PowerDown
Mode
Bit 2
Not Used
SYNC_CLK
Out
Disable
Not
Used
Clear
Phase
Accum.
SDIO
Input
Only
LSB First
0x00
Load ARR
@ I/O UD
<7:0>
REFCLK Multiplier
0x00 or 0x01, or 0x02 or 0x03: Bypass Multiplier
0x04 to 0x14: 4× to 20× Multiplication
VCO
Range
OSK
Enable
Auto Ramp Rate Speed
Control <1:0>
Auto
OSK
Keying
Charge Pump Current
<1:0>
High
Hardware
Speed
Manual
Not Used
Sync
Sync
Enable
Enable
Not Used
Amplitude Scale Factor Register <7:0>
<23:16>
<7:0>
0x00
Not Used
Not Used
<15:8>
Default
Value
0x00
Not Used
<31:24>
<15:8>
Bit 1
(LSB)
Bit 0
CRYSTAL
OUT Pin
Active
0x00
0x00
0x00
Not
Used
0x00
0x00
0x00
Amplitude Scale Factor Register <13:8>
0x00
<7:0>
Amplitude Ramp Rate Register <7:0>
<7:0>
<15:8>
<23:16>
Frequency Tuning Word No. 0 <7:0>
Frequency Tuning Word No. 0 <15:8>
Frequency Tuning Word No. 0 <23:16>
<31:24>
Frequency Tuning Word No. 0 <31:24>
<7:0>
Phase Offset Word No. 0 <7:0>
<15:8>
Not Used<1:0>
Phase Offset Word No. 0 <13:8>
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0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
AD9951
Control Register Bit Descriptions
Control Function Register No. 1 (CFR1)
CFR1<31:27>: Not Used
CFR1<22> = 1. The software controlled manual synchronization feature is executed. The SYNC_CLK rising edge is
advanced by one SYNC_CLK cycle and this bit is cleared. To
advance the rising edge multiple times, this bit needs to be set
for each advance. See the Synchronizing Multiple AD9951s section for details.
CFR1<26>: Amplitude Ramp Rate Load Control Bit
CFR1<21:14>: Not Used
CFR1<26> = 0 (default). The amplitude ramp rate timer is
loaded only upon timeout (timer == 1) and is not loaded due to
an I/O UPDATE input signal.
CFR1<13>: Auto-Clear Phase Accumulator Bit
The CFR1 is used to control the various functions, features,
and modes of the AD9951. The functionality of each bit is
detailed below.
CFR1<26> = 1. The amplitude ramp rate timer is loaded upon
timeout (timer == 1) or at the time of an I/O UPDATE input signal.
CFR1<25>: Shaped On-Off Keying Enable Bit
CFR1<25> = 0 (default). Shaped on-off keying is bypassed.
CFR1<25> = 1. Shaped on-off keying is enabled. When enabled,
CFR1<24> controls the mode of operation for this function.
CFR1<24>: Auto Shaped On-Off Keying Enable Bit (Only Valid
when CFR1<25> Is Active High)
CFR1<24> = 0 (default). When CFR1<25> is active, a Logic 0
on CFR1<24> enables the manual shaped on-off keying operation. Each amplitude sample sent to the DAC is multiplied by
the amplitude scale factor. See the Shaped On-Off Keying section for details.
CFR1<24> = 1. When CFR1<25> is active, a Logic 1 on
CFR1<24> enables the auto shaped on-off keying operation.
Toggling the OSK pin high will cause the output scalar to ramp
up from zero scale to the amplitude scale factor at a rate determined by the amplitude ramp rate. Toggling the OSK pin low
will cause the output to ramp down from the amplitude scale
factor to zero scale at the amplitude ramp rate. See the Shaped
On-Off Keying section for details.
CFR1<13> = 0 (default), the current state of the phase accumulator remains unchanged when the frequency tuning word is
applied.
CFR1<13> = 1. This bit automatically synchronously clears
(loads 0s into) the phase accumulator for one cycle upon reception of an I/O UPDATE signal.
CFR1<12>: Sine/Cosine Select Bit
CFR1<12> = 0 (default). The angle-to-amplitude conversion
logic employs a COSINE function.
CFR1<12> = 1. The angle-to-amplitude conversion logic
employs a SINE function.
CFR1<11>: Not Used
CFR1<10>: Clear Phase Accumulator
CFR1<10> = 0 (default). The phase accumulator functions as
normal.
CFR1<10> = 1. The phase accumulator memory elements are
cleared and held clear until this bit is cleared.
CFR1<9>: SDIO Input Only
CFR1<9> = 0 (default). The SDIO pin has bidirectional operation (2-wire serial programming mode).
CFR1<23>: Automatic Synchronization Enable Bit
CFR1<9> = 1. The serial data I/O pin (SDIO) is configured as
an input only pin (3-wire serial programming mode).
CFR1<23> = 0 (default). The automatic synchronization feature
of multiple AD9951s is inactive.
CFR1<8>: LSB First
CFR1<23> = 1. The automatic synchronization feature of multiple AD9951s is active. The device will synchronize its internal
synchronization clock (SYNC_CLK) to align to the signal present on the SYNC_IN input. See the Synchronizing Multiple
AD9951s section for details.
CFR1<8> = 0 (default). MSB first format is active.
CFR1<22>: Software Manual Synchronization of Multiple
AD9951
CFR1<7> = 0 (default). All digital functions and clocks are active.
CFR1<22> = 0 (default). The manual synchronization feature is
inactive.
CFR1<8> = 1. The serial interface accepts serial data in LSB first
format.
CFR1<7>: Digital Power-Down Bit
CFR1<7> = 1. All non-IO digital functionality is suspended,
lowering the power significantly.
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CFR1<6>: Not Used
CFR2<11> = 1. The high speed sync enhancement is on. This
bit should be set when attempting to use the autosynchronization feature for SYNC_CLK inputs beyond 50 MHz,
(200 MSPS SYSCLK). See the Synchronizing Multiple AD9951s
section for details.
CFR1<5>: DAC Power-Down Bit
CFR1<5> = 0 (default). The DAC is enabled for operation.
CFR1<5> = 1. The DAC is disabled and is in its lowest power
dissipation state.
CFR2<10>: Hardware Manual Sync Enable Bit
CFR1<4>: Clock Input Power-Down Bit
CFR2<10> = 0 (default). The hardware manual sync function is off.
CFR1<4> = 0 (default). The clock input circuitry is enabled for
operation.
CFR2<10> = 1. The hardware manual sync function is enabled.
While this bit is set, a rising edge on the SYNC_IN pin will
cause the device to advance the SYNC_CLK rising edge by one
REFCLK cycle. Unlike the software manual sync enable bit, this
bit does not self-clear. Once the hardware manual sync mode is
enabled, it will stay enabled until this bit is cleared. See the
Synchronizing Multiple AD9951s section for details.
CFR1<4> = 1. The clock input circuitry is disabled and the
device is in its lowest power dissipation state.
CFR1<3>: External Power-Down Mode
CFR1<3> = 0 (default). The external power-down mode
selected is the rapid recovery power-down mode. In this mode,
when the PWRDWNCTL input pin is high, the digital logic
and the DAC digital logic are powered down. The DAC bias
circuitry, PLL, oscillator, and clock input circuitry are not
powered down.
CFR1<3> = 1. The external power-down mode selected is the
full power-down mode. In this mode, when the PWRDWNCTL
input pin is high, all functions are powered down. This includes
the DAC and PLL, which take a significant amount of time to
power up.
CFR1<2>: Not Used
CFR2<9>: CRYSTAL OUT Enable Bit
CFR2<9> = 0 (default). The CRYSTAL OUT pin is inactive.
CFR2<9> = 1. The CRYSTAL OUT pin is active. When active,
the crystal oscillator circuitry output drives the CRYSTAL OUT
pin, which can be connected to other devices to produce a reference frequency. The oscillator will respond to crystals in the
range of 20 MHz to 30 MHz.
CFR2<8>: Not Used
CFR2<7:3>: Reference Clock Multiplier Control Bits
This 5-bit word controls the multiplier value out of the clockmultiplier (PLL) block. Valid values are decimal 4 to 20 (0x04 to
0x14). Values entered outside this range will bypass the clock
multiplier. See the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) section for details.
CFR1<1>: SYNC_CLK Disable Bit
CFR1<1> = 0 (default). The SYNC_CLK pin is active.
CFR1<1> = 1. The SYNC_CLK pin assumes a static Logic 0
state to keep noise generated by the digital circuitry at a minimum. However, the synchronization circuitry remains active
(internally) to maintain normal device timing.
CFR2<2>: VCO Range Control Bit
CFR1<0>: Not Used, Leave at 0
This bit is used to control the range setting on the VCO.
When CFR2<2> == 0 (default), the VCO operates in a range of
100 MHz to 250 MHz. When CFR2<2> == 1, the VCO operates
in a range of 250 MHz to 400 MHz.
Control Function Register No. 2 (CFR2)
CFR2<1:0>: Charge Pump Current Control Bits
The CFR2 is used to control the various functions, features, and
modes of the AD9951, primarily related to the analog sections
of the chip.
These bits are used to control the current setting on the charge
pump. The default setting, CFR2<1:0>, sets the charge pump
current to the default value of 75 µA. For each bit added (01, 10,
11), 25 µA of current is added to the charge pump current:
100 µA, 125 µA, and 150 µA.
CFR2<23:12>: Not Used
CFR2<11>: High Speed Sync Enable Bit
CFR2<11> = 0 (default). The high speed sync enhancement is off.
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Other Register Descriptions
Amplitude Scale Factor (ASF)
The ASF register stores the 2-bit auto ramp rate speed value
and the 14-bit amplitude scale factor used in the output shaped
keying (OSK) operation. In auto OSK operation, ASF <15:14>
tells the OSK block how many amplitude steps to take for each
increment or decrement. ASF<13:0> sets the maximum value
achievable by the OSK internal multiplier. In manual OSK
mode, ASF<15:14> has no effect. ASF <13:0> provide the
output scale factor directly. If the OSK enable bit is cleared,
CFR1<25> = 0, this register has no effect on device operation.
Amplitude Ramp Rate (ARR)
The ARR register stores the 8-bit amplitude ramp rate used in
the auto OSK mode. This register programs the rate at which
the amplitude scale factor counter increments or decrements. If
the OSK is set to manual mode, or if OSK enable is cleared, this
register has no effect on device operation.
The second method of phase control is where the user regularly
updates the phase offset register via the I/O port. By properly
modifying the phase offset as a function of time, the user can
implement a phase modulated output signal. However, both the
speed of the I/O port and the frequency of SYSCLK limit the
rate at which phase modulation can be performed.
The AD9951 allows for a programmable continuous zeroing of
the phase accumulator as well as a clear and release or automatic zeroing function. Each feature is individually controlled
via the CFR1 bits. CFR1<13> is the automatic clear phase accumulator bit. CFR1<10> clears the phase accumulator and
holds the value to zero.
Continuous Clear Bit
The continuous clear bit is simply a static control signal that,
when active high, holds the phase accumulator at zero for the
entire time the bit is active. When the bit goes low, inactive, the
phase accumulator is allowed to operate.
Clear and Release Function
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
The frequency tuning word is a 32-bit register that controls the
rate of accumulation in the phase accumulator of the DDS core.
Its specific role is dependent on the device mode of operation.
Phase Offset Word (POW)
The phase offset word is a 14-bit register that stores a phase
offset value. This offset value is added to the output of the phase
accumulator to offset the current phase of the output signal. The
exact value of phase offset is given by the following formula:
POW
Φ = ⎛⎜ 14 ⎞⎟ × 360°
⎝ 2 ⎠
MODES OF OPERATION
Single-Tone Mode
In single-tone mode, the DDS core uses a single tuning word.
Whatever value is stored in FTW0 is supplied to the phase
accumulator. This value can only be changed manually, which is
done by writing a new value to FTW0 and by issuing an I/O
UPDATE. Phase adjustment is possible through the phase
offset register.
PROGRAMMING AD9951 FEATURES
Phase Offset Control
A 14-bit phase offset (θ) may be added to the output of the phase
accumulator by means of the control registers. This feature provides
the user with two different methods of phase control.
The first method is a static phase adjustment, where a fixed
phase offset is loaded into the appropriate phase offset register
and left unchanged. The result is that the output signal is offset
by a constant angle relative to the nominal signal. This allows
the user to phase align the DDS output with some external
signal, if necessary.
When set, the auto-clear phase accumulator clears and releases
the phase accumulator upon receiving an I/O UPDATE. The
automatic clearing function is repeated for every subsequent
I/O UPDATE until the appropriate auto-clear control bit is
cleared.
Shaped On-Off Keying
The shaped on-off keying function of the AD9951 allows the
user to control the ramp-up and ramp-down time of an on-off
emission from the DAC. This function is used in burst transmissions of digital data to reduce the adverse spectral impact of
short, abrupt bursts of data.
Auto and manual shaped on-off keying modes are supported.
The auto mode generates a linear scale factor at a rate determined by the amplitude ramp rate (ARR) register controlled by
an external pin (OSK). Manual mode allows the user to directly
control the output amplitude by writing the scale factor value
into the amplitude scale factor (ASF) register.
The shaped on-off keying function may be bypassed (disabled)
by clearing the OSK enable bit (CFR1<25> = 0).
The modes are controlled by two bits located in the most significant byte of the control function register (CFR). CFR1<25>
is the shaped on-off keying enable bit. When CFR1<25> is set,
the output scaling function is enabled and CFR1<25> bypasses
the function. CFR1<24> is the internal shaped on-off keying
active bit. When CFR1<24> is set, internal shaped on-off keying
mode is active; CFR1<24> is cleared, external shaped on-off
keying mode is active. CFR1<24> is a Don’t Care if the shaped
on-off keying enable bit (CFR1<25>) is cleared. The power up
condition is shaped on-off keying disabled (CFR1<25> = 0).
Figure 18 shows the block diagram of the OSK circuitry.
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AD9951
AUTO Shaped On-Off Keying Mode Operation
OSK Ramp Rate Timer
The auto shaped on-off keying mode is active when CFR1<25>
and CFR1<24> are set. When auto shaped on-off keying mode
is enabled, a single scale factor is internally generated and
applied to the multiplier input for scaling the output of the DDS
core block (see Figure 18). The scale factor is the output of a
14-bit counter that increments/decrements at a rate determined
by the contents of the 8-bit output ramp rate register. The scale
factor increases if the OSK pin is high and decreases if the OSK
pin is low. The scale factor is an unsigned value such that all 0s
multiply the DDS core output by 0 (decimal) and 0x3FFF multiplies the DDS core output by 16383 (decimal).
The OSK ramp rate timer is a loadable down counter, which
generates the clock signal to the 14-bit counter that generates
the internal scale factor. The ramp rate timer is loaded with the
value of the ASFR every time the counter reaches 1 (decimal).
This load and countdown operation continues for as long as the
timer is enabled, unless the timer is forced to load before reaching a count of 1.
For those users who use the full amplitude (14-bits) but need
fast ramp rates, the internally generated scale factor step size
is controlled via the ASF<15:14> bits. Table 6 describes the
increment/decrement step size of the internally generated scale
factor per the ASF<15:14> bits.
A special feature of this mode is that the maximum output
amplitude allowed is limited by the contents of the amplitude
scale factor register. This allows the user to ramp to a value less
than full scale.
Table 6. Auto-Scale Factor Internal Step Size
Increment/Decrement Size
1
2
4
8
Method one is by changing the OSK input pin. When the OSK
input pin changes state, the ASFR value is loaded into the ramp
rate timer, which then proceeds to count down as normal.
The second method in which the sweep ramp rate timer can be
loaded before reaching a count of 1 is if the load OSK timer bit
(CFR1<26>) is set and an I/O UPDATE is issued.
The last method in which the sweep ramp rate timer can be
loaded before reaching a count of 1 is when going from the
inactive auto shaped on-off keying mode to the active auto
shaped on-off keying mode; that is, when the sweep enable bit is
being set.
DDS CORE
0
TO DAC
1
COS(X)
AUTO DESK
ENABLE
CFR1<24>
OSK ENABLE
CFR<25>
0
SYNC_CLK
1
OSK PIN
AMPLITUDE RAMP
RATE REGISTER
(ASF)
0
0
1
AMPLITUDE SCALE
FACTOR REGISTER
(ASF)
OUT
LOAD OSK TIMER
CFR1<26>
HOLD
UP/DN
LOAD
DATA
EN
INC/DEC ENABLE
CLOCK
AUTO SCALE
FACTOR GENERATOR
RAMP RATE TIMER
Figure 18. On-Off Shaped Keying, Block Diagram
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ASF<15:14> (Binary)
00
01
10
11
If the load OSK timer bit (CFR1<26>) is set, the ramp rate timer
is loaded upon an I/O UPDATE or upon reaching a value of 1.
The ramp timer can be loaded before reaching a count of 1 by
three methods.
AD9951
External Shaped On-Off Keying Mode Operation
into the control registers of the device. The combination of the
SYNC_CLK and I/O UPDATE pins provides the user with
constant latency relative to SYSCLK, and also ensures phase
continuity of the analog output signal when a new tuning word
or phase offset value is asserted. Figure 19 demonstrates an I/O
UPDATE timing cycle and synchronization.
The external shaped on-off keying mode is enabled by writing
CFR1<25> to a Logic 1 and writing CFR1<24> to a Logic 0.
When configured for external shaped on-off keying, the
content of the ASFR becomes the scale factor for the data path.
The scale factors are synchronized to SYNC_CLK via the
I/O UPDATE functionality.
Notes to synchronization logic:
Synchronization; Register Updates (I/O UPDATE)
Functionality of the SYNC_CLK and I/O UPDATE
1)
The I/O UPDATE signal is edge detected to generate a
single rising edge clock signal that drives the register bank
flops. The I/O UPDATE signal has no constraints on duty
cycle. The minimum low time on I/O UPDATE is one
SYNC_CLK clock cycle.
2)
The I/O UPDATE pin is set up and held around the rising
edge of SYNC_CLK and has zero hold time and 4 ns setup
time.
Data into the AD9951 is synchronous to the SYNC_CLK signal
(supplied externally to the user on the SYNC_CLK pin). The
I/O UPDATE pin is sampled on the rising edge of the
SYNC_CLK.
Internally, SYSCLK is fed to a divide-by-4 frequency divider to
produce the SYNC_CLK signal. The SYNC_CLK signal is provided to the user on the SYNC_CLK pin. This enables synchronization of external hardware with the device’s internal clocks.
This is accomplished by forcing any external hardware to obtain
its timing from SYNC_CLK. The I/O UPDATE signal coupled
with SYNC_CLK is used to transfer internal buffer contents
SYNC_CLK
DISABLE
1
0
SYSCLK
0
÷4
OSK
PROFILE<1:0>
D
I/O UPDATE
D
Q
Q
D
Q
EDGE
DETECTION
LOGIC
TO CORE LOGIC
REGISTER
MEMORY
I/O BUFFER
LATCHES
Figure 19. I/O Synchronization Block Diagram
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SCLK
SDI
CS
03374-0-006
SYNC_CLK
GATING
AD9951
SYSCLK
A
B
SYNC_CLK
I/O UPDATE
DATA IN
I/O BUFFERS
DATA 2
DATA 1
DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 3
THE DEVICE REGISTERS AN I/O UPDATE AT POINT A. THE DATA IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE ASYNCHRONOUSLY LOADED I/O BUFFERS AT POINT B.
03374-0-007
DATA IN
REGISTERS
Figure 20. I/O Synchronization Timing Diagram
Synchronizing Multiple AD9951s
The AD9951 product allows easy synchronization of multiple
AD9951s. There are three modes of synchronization available
to the user: an automatic synchronization mode, a software
controlled manual synchronization mode, and a hardware
controlled manual synchronization mode. In all cases, when a
user wants to synchronize two or more devices, the following
considerations must be observed. First, all units must share a
common clock source. Trace lengths and path impedance of the
clock tree must be designed to keep the phase delay of the different clock branches as closely matched as possible. Second, the
I/O UPDATE signal’s rising edge must be provided synchronously to all devices in the system. Finally, regardless of the
internal synchronization method used, the DVDD_I/O supply
should be set to 3.3 V for all devices that are to be synchronized.
AVDD and DVDD should be left at 1.8 V.
In automatic synchronization mode, one device is chosen as a
master; the other device(s) will be slaved to this master. When
configured in this mode, the slaves will automatically synchronize their internal clocks to the SYNC_CLK output signal of the
master device. To enter automatic synchronization mode, set the
slave device’s automatic synchronization bit (CFR1<23> = 1).
Connect the SYNC_IN input(s) to the master SYNC_CLK
output. The slave device will continuously update the phase
relationship of its SYNC_CLK until it is in phase with the
SYNC_IN input, which is the SYNC_CLK of the master device.
When attempting to synchronize devices running at SYSCLK
speeds beyond 250 MSPS, the high speed sync enhancement
enable bit should be set (CFR2<11> = 1).
In software manual synchronization mode, the user forces the
device to advance the SYNC_CLK rising edge one SYSCLK
cycle (1/4 SYNC_CLK period). To activate the manual synchronization mode, set the slave device’s software manual synchronization bit (CFR1<22> = 1). The bit (CFR1<22>) will be cleared
immediately. To advance the rising edge of the SYNC_CLK multiple times, this bit will need to be set multiple times.
In hardware manual synchronization mode, the SYNC_IN
input pin is configured such that it will now advance the rising
edge of the SYNC_CLK signal each time the device detects a
rising edge on the SYNC_IN pin. To put the device into hardware manual synchronization mode, set the hardware manual
synchronization bit (CFR2<10> = 1). Unlike the software manual synchronization bit, this bit does not self-clear. Once the
hardware manual synchronization mode is enabled, all rising
edges detected on the SYNC_IN input will cause the device to
advance the rising edge of the SYNC_CLK by one SYSCLK
cycle until this enable bit is cleared (CFR2<10> = 0).
Using a Single Crystal to Drive Multiple AD9951 Clock
Inputs
The AD9951 crystal oscillator output signal is available on the
CRYSTAL OUT pin, enabling one crystal to drive multiple
AD9951s. In order to drive multiple AD9951s with one crystal,
the CRYSTAL OUT pin of the AD9951 using the external crystal
should be connected to the REFCLK input of the other AD9951.
The CRYSTAL OUT pin is static until the CFR2<9> bit is set,
enabling the output. The drive strength of the CRYSTAL OUT
pin is typically very low, so this signal should be buffered prior
to using it to drive any loads.
SERIAL PORT OPERATION
With the AD9951, the instruction byte specifies read/write
operation and register address. Serial operations on the AD9951
occur only at the register level, not the byte level. For the
AD9951, the serial port controller recognizes the instruction
byte register address and automatically generates the proper
register byte address. In addition, the controller expects that all
bytes of that register will be accessed. It is a required that all
bytes of a register be accessed during serial I/O operations,
with one exception. The IOSYNC function can be used to
abort an I/O operation, thereby allowing less than all bytes
to be accessed.
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AD9951
There are two phases to a communication cycle with the
AD9951. Phase 1 is the instruction cycle, which is the writing of
an instruction byte into the AD9951, coincident with the first
eight SCLK rising edges. The instruction byte provides the
AD9951 serial port controller with information regarding the
data transfer cycle, which is Phase 2 of the communication cycle.
The Phase 1 instruction byte defines whether the upcoming data
transfer is read or write and the serial address of the register
being accessed. [Note that the serial address of the register
being accessed is NOT the same address as the bytes to be
written. See the Example Operation section for details.]
and the system controller. The number of bytes transferred
during Phase 2 of the communication cycle is a function of the
register being accessed. For example, when accessing the Control
Function Register No. 2, which is three bytes wide, Phase 2 requires
that three bytes be transferred. If accessing the frequency tuning
word, which is four bytes wide, Phase 2 requires that four bytes
be transferred. After transferring all data bytes per the instruction, the communication cycle is completed.
At the completion of any communication cycle, the AD9951
serial port controller expects the next eight rising SCLK edges
to be the instruction byte of the next communication cycle. All
data input to the AD9951 is registered on the rising edge of
SCLK. All data is driven out of the AD9951 on the falling edge
of SCLK. Figure 21 through Figure 24 are useful in understanding the general operation of the AD9951 serial port.
The first eight SCLK rising edges of each communication cycle
are used to write the instruction byte into the AD9951. The
remaining SCLK edges are for Phase 2 of the communication
cycle. Phase 2 is the actual data transfer between the AD9951
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
CS
SDIO
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
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SCLK
D0
Figure 21. Serial Port Write Timing–Clock Stall Low
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
CS
SDIO
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
DON'T CARE
DO 7
SDO
DO 6 DO 5 DO 4 DO 3 DO 2 DO 1
DO 0
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SCLK
Figure 22. 3-Wire Serial Port Read Timing–Clock Stall Low
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
CS
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
D0
03374-0-010
SDIO
DO 7 DO 6 DO 5 DO 4 DO 3 DO 2 DO 1 DO 0
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SCLK
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
Figure 23. Serial Port Write Timing–Clock Stall High
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
CS
SCLK
SDIO
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
Figure 24. 2-Wire Serial Port Read Timing—Clock Stall High
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INSTRUCTION BYTE
The instruction byte contains the following information:
Table 7.
MSB
R/Wb
D6
X
D5
X
D4
A4
D3
A3
D2
A2
D1
A1
LSB
A0
R/Wb—Bit 7 of the instruction byte determines whether a read
or write data transfer will occur after the instruction byte write.
Logic High indicates read operation. Logic 0 indicates a write
operation.
serial port is in LSB first format. The instruction byte must be
written in the format indicated by Control Register 0x00 <8>. If
the AD9951 is in LSB first mode, the instruction byte must be
written from least significant bit to most significant bit.
X, X—Bits 6 and 5 of the instruction byte are Don’t Care.
For MSB first operation, the serial port controller will generate
the most significant byte (of the specified register) address first
followed by the next lesser significant byte addresses until the
I/O operation is complete. All data written to (read from) the
AD9951 must be (will be) in MSB first order. If the LSB mode is
active, the serial port controller will generate the least significant byte address first followed by the next greater significant byte
addresses until the I/O operation is complete. All data written to
(read from) the AD9951 must be (will be) in LSB first order.
A4, A3, A2, A1, A0—Bits 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 of the instruction byte
determine which register is accessed during the data transfer
portion of the communications cycle.
SERIAL INTERFACE PORT PIN DESCRIPTION
SCLK—Serial Clock. The serial clock pin is used to synchronize
data to and from the AD9951 and to run the internal state
machines. SCLK maximum frequency is 25 MHz.
CSB—Chip Select Bar. CSB is active low input that allows more
than one device on the same serial communications line. The
SDO and SDIO pins will go to a high impedance state when this
input is high. If driven high during any communications cycle,
that cycle is suspended until CS is reactivated low. Chip select
can be tied low in systems that maintain control of SCLK.
SDIO — Serial Data I/O. Data is always written into the
AD9951 on this pin. However, this pin can be used as a
bidirectional data line. Bit 7 of Register Address 0x00 controls
the configuration of this pin. The default is Logic 0, which
configures the SDIO pin as bidirectional.
SDO—Serial Data Out. Data is read from this pin for protocols
that use separate lines for transmitting and receiving data. In the
case where the AD9951 operates in a single bidirectional I/O
mode, this pin does not output data and is set to a high impedance state.
IOSYNC—It synchronizes the I/O port state machines without
affecting the addressable register’s contents. An active high input on the IOSYNC pin causes the current communication
cycle to abort. After IOSYNC returns low (Logic 0), another
communication cycle may begin, starting with the instruction
byte write.
MSB/LSB TRANSFERS
The AD9951 serial port can support both most significant bit
(MSB) first or least significant bit (LSB) first data formats. This
functionality is controlled by the Control Register 0x00 <8> bit.
The default value of Control Register 0x00 <8> is low (MSB
first). When Control Register 0x00 <8> is set high, the AD9951
Example Operation
To write the amplitude scale factor register in MSB first format,
apply an instruction byte of 0x02 (serial address is 00010(b)).
From this instruction, the internal controller will generate an
internal byte address of 0x07 (see the register map) for the first
data byte written and an internal address of 0x08 for the next
byte written. Since the amplitude scale factor register is two
bytes wide, this ends the communication cycle.
To write the amplitude scale factor register in LSB first format,
apply an instruction byte of 0x40. From this instruction, the
internal controller will generate an internal byte address of
0x08 (see the register map) for the first data byte written and an
internal address of 0x07for the next byte written. Since the
amplitude scale factor register is two bytes wide, this ends the
communication cycle.
Power-Down Functions of the AD9951
The AD9951 supports an externally controlled or hardware
power-down feature as well as the more common software programmable power-down bits found in previous ADI DDS products.
The software control power-down allows the DAC, PLL, input
clock circuitry, and digital logic to be individually powered
down via unique control bits (CFR1<7:4>). With the exception
of CFR1<6>, these bits are not active when the externally controlled power-down pin (PWRDWNCTL) is high. External
power-down control is supported on the AD9951 via the
PWRDWNCTL input pin. When the PWRDWNCTL input pin
is high, the AD9951 will enter a power-down mode based on
the CFR1<3> bit. When the PWRDWNCTL input pin is low,
the external power-down control is inactive.
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AD9951
When the CFR1<3> bit is 0 and the PWRDWNCTL input pin is
high, the AD9951 is put into a fast recovery power-down mode.
In this mode, the digital logic and the DAC digital logic are
powered down. The DAC bias circuitry, PLL, oscillator, and
clock input circuitry is NOT powered down.
Table 8 indicates the logic level for each power-down bit that
drives out of the AD9951 core logic to the analog section and
the digital clock generation section of the chip for the external
power-down operation.
When the CFR1<3> bit is high, and the PWRDWNCTL input
pin is high, the AD9951 is put into the full power-down mode.
In this mode, all functions are powered down. This includes the
DAC and PLL, which take a significant amount of time to
power up.
For the best performance, the following layout guidelines
should be observed. Always provide the analog power supply
(AVDD) and the digital power supply (DVDD) on separate
supplies, even if just from two different voltage regulators
driven by a common supply. Likewise, the ground connections
(AGND, DGND) should be kept separate as far back to the
source as possible (i.e., separate the ground planes on a localized board, even if the grounds connect to a common point in
the system). Bypass capacitors should be placed as close to the
device pin as possible. Usually, a multitiered bypassing scheme
consisting of a small high frequency capacitor (100 pF) placed
close to the supply pin and progressively larger capacitors (0.1 µF,
10 µF) further away from the actual supply source works best.
When the PWRDWNCTL input pin is high, the individual
power-down bits (CFR1<7>, <5:4>) are invalid (Don’t Care)
and unused. When the PWRDWNCTL input pin is low, the
individual power-down bits control the power-down modes of
operation.
Note that the power-down signals are all designed such that a
Logic 1 indicates the low power mode and a Logic 0 indicates
the active or powered up mode.
Layout Considerations
Table 8. Power-Down Control Functions
Control
PWRDWNCTL = 0 CFR1<3> Don’t Care
Mode Active
Software Control
PWRDWNCTL = 1 CFR1<3> = 0
External Control,
Fast Recovery Power-Down Mode
PWRDWNCTL = 1 CFR1<3> = 1
External Control,
Full Power-Down Mode
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Description
Digital Power-Down = CFR1<7>
DAC Power-Down = CFR1<5>
Input Clock Power-Down = CFR1<4>
Digital Power-Down = 1’b1
DAC Power-Down = 1’b0
Input Clock Power-Down = 1’b0
Digital Power-Down = 1’b1
DAC Power-Down = 1’b1
Input Clock Power-Down = 1’b1
AD9951
SUGGESTED APPLICATION CIRCUITS
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LPF
AD9951
FREQUENCY
TUNING
WORD
MODULATED/
DEMODULATED
SIGNAL
RF/IF INPUT
REFCLK
PHASE
OFFSET
WORD 1
I/I-BAR
BASEBAND
REFCLK
SAW
CRYSTAL
AD9951 DDS
IOUT
IOUT
LPF
REFCLK
Figure 25. Synchronized LO for Upconversion/Down Conversion
CRYSTAL OUT
SYNC OUT
RF OUT
SYNC IN
AD9951 DDS
PHASE
COMPARATOR
IOUT
REFCLK
LOOP
FILTER
VCO
FREQUENCY
TUNING
WORD
FILTER
LPF
PHASE
OFFSET
WORD 2
Q/Q-BAR
BASEBAND
AD9951
TUNING
WORLD
03374-0-013
Figure 27. Two AD9951s Synchronized to Provide I and
Q Carriers with Independent Phase Offsets for Nulling
Figure 26. Digitally Programmable Divide-by-N Function in PLL
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REF
SIGNAL
IOUT
AD9951
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
9.00
BSC SQ
37
36
48
1
7.00
BSC SQ
TOP VIEW
2.00
SQ
EXPOSED
PAD
(PINS DOWN)
BOTTOM VIEW
12
(PINS UP)
25
24
13
0.50
BSC
1.20
MAX
VIEW A
1.05
1.00
0.95
SEATING
PLANE
0.27
0.22
0.17
7°
3.5°
0°
0.15
0.05
VIEW A
0.75
0.60
0.45
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-026-ABC
Figure 28. 48-Lead Thin Plastic Quad Flat Package, Exposed Pad [TQFP/EP] (SV-48)—Dimensions shown in millimeters
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the
human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
WARNING—Please note that this device in its current form does not meet Analog Devices’ standard requirements for ESD as
measured against the charged device model (CDM). As such, special care should be used when handling this product, especially in
a manufacturing environment. Analog Devices will provide a more ESD hardy product in the near future at which time this warning will be removed from this data sheet.
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
AD9951YSV
AD9951YSV-REEL7
AD9951/PCB
Temperature Range
–40°C to +105°C
–40°C to +105°C
Package Description
48-Lead Thin Plastic Quad Flat Package, Exposed Pad, TQFP/EP
48-Lead TQFP/EP (500 Piece REEL7)
Evaluation Board
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Package Outline
SV-48
SV-48
AD9951
NOTES
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NOTES
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NOTES
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