Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 One Technology Way • P.O. Box 9106 • Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. • Tel: 781.329.4700 • Fax: 781.461.3113 • www.analog.com Evaluation Board for the ADF4351 Fractional-N PLL Frequency Synthesizer FEATURES DOCUMENTS NEEDED Self-contained board including PLL, VCO, loop filter (35 kHz), 25 MHz TCXO reference, USB interface, and voltage regulators Accompanying software allows control of synthesizer functions from a PC Choice of power supply via USB or external feeding Typical phase noise performance of −104 dBc/Hz @ 3 kHz offset from carrier (1 GHz output frequency) ADF4351 data sheet EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z board USB Standard-A to Mini-B cable CD that includes Self-installing software that allows users to control the board and exercise all functions of the device Electronic version of the ADF4351 data sheet Electronic version of the UG-435 user guide ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED SOFTWARE Analog Devices ADF435xPLL software (Version 4 or higher) ADIsimPLL™ GENERAL DESCRIPTION This board is designed to allow the user to evaluate the performance of the ADF4351 frequency synthesizer for phase-locked loops (PLLs). Figure 1 shows the board, which contains the ADF4351 integrated synthesizer and VCO, SMA connectors for the output signal, power supplies, a reference oscillator, and an USB connector. There is also a loop filter (35 kHz) on board. The evaluation board is set up for a 25 MHz PFD comparison frequency. An on-board TCXO provides the 25 MHz reference frequency. The package also contains Windows® software (XP or later) to allow easy programming of the synthesizer. PC running Windows XP or more recent version Spectrum analyzer Oscilloscope (optional) 10844-001 EVALUATION BOARD Figure 1. EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Rev. 0 | Page 1 of 20 UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Input Signals...................................................................................4 Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1 Loop Filter ......................................................................................4 Additional Equipment ..................................................................... 1 Output Signals ...............................................................................4 Documents Needed .......................................................................... 1 Evaluation Board Setup Procedure .................................................5 Required Software ............................................................................ 1 Software Installation .....................................................................5 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Evaluation Board Software ...............................................................9 Evaluation Board .............................................................................. 1 Evaluation and Test ........................................................................ 11 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Evaluation Board Schematics and Artwork ................................ 12 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 3 Ordering Information .................................................................... 17 Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 4 Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 17 Power Supplies .............................................................................. 4 REVISION HISTORY 6/12—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 QUICK START GUIDE 6. Follow these steps to quickly evaluate the ADF4351 device: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the ADF435x software from the CD. Connect the EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z to the PC and install the necessary drivers. Follow the hardware driver installation procedure. Ensure that Switches SW1 and SW2 are closed. Run the ADF435x software. 7. 8. 9. Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 20 Select the USB board connection and the ADF4351 device in the Select Device and Connection tab of the software front panel window. Click the Main Controls tab. Update all registers. Connect the spectrum analyzer to J2. Measure the results. UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE The EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z schematics are shown in Figure 22 to Figure 24. POWER SUPPLIES The EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z can be powered either from the USB port or via dc power connectors (4 mm banana connectors). When feeding via banana connectors, 3.75 V to 5.5 V is a suitable feeding voltage. The power supply circuitry allows the user to use one or two separate LDOs to feed the ADF4351 (using fewer LDOs increases the risk of spur contaminated dc feeds). Consult the board schematic in Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24 to determine a suitable setting. An LED, D6, indicates when USB power is available, and another LED, D5, indicates when the ADF4351 is powered. Switch S1 is used to power the ADF4351 from the external dc connectors USB port and Switch S2 to power from the USB port. 10844-003 In case the USB processor or clock causes spurs on the RF output signal, the user may feed the evaluation board via the dc connectors and unplug the USB cable, thereby removing power from the USB interface circuitry. There is also a grounded frame surrounding the USB interface circuitry to allow mounting of a shielding box. Figure 3. Evaluation Board Silkscreen OUTPUT SIGNALS INPUT SIGNALS The 25 MHz TCXO from Rakon provides the necessary reference signal. An external REFIN may be used if desired. In this case, disable the on-board TCXO by removing L10 and R59. R9 can be populated with 50 Ω to adjust impedance matching of the evaluation board to the external reference source. LOOP FILTER The loop filter schematic is included in the board schematic on Figure 22. The loop filter component placements are clarified in Figure 2. The EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z has two SMA output connectors (differential outputs). The device is quite sensitive to impedance unbalance. If only one port of a differential pair is used, terminate the other with a 50 Ω load. The board contains 7.5 nH shunt inductors on the RF output stages, which is optimum for a frequency range of 1 GHz to 4.4 GHz. Lower frequencies than this require larger output stage inductors, or a 50 Ω resistor to VDD, which provides lower output power, but wider frequency bandwidth than the inductors. Consult the ADF4351 data sheet for more information. 10844-002 The MUXOUT signal can be monitored at the test point labeled MUXOUT. Figure 2. Loop Filter Placement Rev. 0 | Page 4 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 EVALUATION BOARD SETUP PROCEDURE 1. 2. Install the Analog Devices ADF435x PLL software by double-clicking ADF435x_Setup.msi. If you are using Windows XP, follow the instructions in the Windows XP Software Installation Guide section (see Figure 4 to Figure 8). If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, follow the instructions in the Windows Vista/7 Software Installation Guide section (see Figure 9 to Figure 13). 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 ADF435x_Setup.msi, both the installer and .NET Framework can be installed from the CD provided. 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 an USB adapter board on Windows XP, follow the steps in the Windows XP Driver Installation Guide section (see Figure 14 to Figure 17). Windows XP Software Installation Guide 10844-004 The control software and USB drivers for EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z are on the CD, which accompanies the board. If the user runs ADF435x_Setup.msi, then the install wizard guides the user through the install process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions. The software and USB drivers will be installed in the default directory called C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\ADF435x. The software requires Microsoft’s .NET framework version 3.5 or later to be installed on your machine. The installer will automatically download the framework from the Microsoft website if you do not have this installed. If you do not have an internet connection or a slow connection on the PC, then you can install the .NET framework directly from the CD. Do this by double-clicking dotnetfx35.exe. Once installed, run the ADF435x_Setup.msi again. Note that to install the dotnetfx35.exe, you need to have Windows Installer 3.1 or later installed. Figure 4. Windows XP ADF435x Software Installation, Setup Wizard 1. Click Next. 10844-005 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Figure 5. Windows XP ADF435x Software Installation, Select Installation Folder 2. On Windows Vista or Windows 7, the drivers install automatically. Rev. 0 | Page 5 of 20 Choose an installation directory and click Next. Figure 6. Windows XP ADF435x Software Installation, Confirm Installation 3. Click Next. 10844-008 Evaluation Board User Guide 10844-006 UG-435 Figure 8. Windows XP ADF435x Software Installation, Installation Complete 5. Click Close. 10844-009 10844-007 Windows Vista/7 Software Installation Guide Figure 7. Windows XP ADF435x Software Installation, Logo Testing 4. Click Continue Anyway. Figure 9. Windows Vista/7 ADF435x Software Installation, Setup Wizard 1. Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 20 Click Next. Figure 10. Windows Vista/7 ADF435x Software Installation, Select Installation Folder Figure 12. Windows Vista/7 ADF435x Software Installation, Start Installation Figure 13. Windows Vista/7 ADF435x Software Installation, Installation Complete Figure 11. Windows Vista/7 ADF435x Software Installation, Confirm Installation 3. Click Next. Click Install. 10844-013 4. Choose an installation directory and click Next. 10844-011 2. 10844-012 UG-435 10844-010 Evaluation Board User Guide 5. Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 20 Click Close. UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide Figure 14. Windows XP USB Adapter Board Driver Installation, Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 16. Windows XP USB Adapter Board Driver Installation, Logo Testing 3. Figure 15. Windows XP USB Adapter Board Driver Installation, Installation Options 2. Click Continue Anyway. 10844-017 Choose Yes, this time only, and click Next. 10844-015 1. 10844-016 10844-014 Windows XP Driver Installation Guide Figure 17. Windows XP USB Adapter Board Driver Installation, Complete Installation 4. Click Next. Note that Figure 15 may list Analog Devices RFG.L Eval Board instead of ADF4xxx USB Adapter Board. Rev. 0 | Page 8 of 20 Click Finish. Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE The control software for the EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z accompanies the EVAL-ADF4351EB1Z on a CD. To install the software, see the Software Installation section. To run the software, click the ADI ADF435x file on the desktop or in the Start menu. Note that, when connecting the board, it takes about 5 sec to 10 sec for the status label to change. Under the File menu, the current settings can be saved to and loaded from, a text file. 10844-018 On the Select Device and Connection tab, choose your device, your connection method, and click Connect. Confirm that SDP board connected, ADF4xxx USB Adapter Board connected, or Analog Devices RFG.L Eval Board connected is displayed at the bottom left of the window. Otherwise, the software has no connection to the evaluation board. Figure 18. Software Front Panel Display—Select Device and Connection Rev. 0 | Page 9 of 20 UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide The Main Controls tab controls the PLL settings (see Figure 19). Use the Reference Frequency text box to set the correct reference frequency and the reference frequency divider. The default reference on the software window is 25 MHz. Use the RF Settings section to control the output frequency. You can type the desired output frequency in the RF Frequency text box (in megahertz). In the Sweep and Hop tab, you can make the device sweep a range of frequencies, or hop between two set frequencies. In the Registers section at the bottom of the Main Controls tab, 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 Write Rx (where x = 0 to 5) to write that value to the device. 10844-019 In the Registers tab, you can manually input the desired value to be written to the registers. Figure 19. Software Front Panel Display—Main Controls Rev. 0 | Page 10 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 EVALUATION AND TEST To evaluate and test the performance of the ADF4351, use the following procedure: 7. 8. 9. 10844-020 3. 4. 5. 6. Install ADF435x software. Connect the evaluation board to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Follow the hardware driver installation procedure that appears. Connect spectrum analyzer to Connector RFOUTA+. Connect 50 Ω termination to RFOUTA−. Run the ADF435x software. Select the USB board and the ADF4351 device in the Select Device and Connection tab of the software front panel window. In the software window, click Write All Registers. See Figure 19 for the suggested setup. Measure the output spectrum. Figure 20 shows a phase noise plot at 2.5 GHz output. Different combinations of reference and PFD frequency may require changes to the REFIN stage or PFD frequency. Low output frequencies may require different output stage elements. Figure 20. Spectrum Analyzer Display REFERENCE (OPTIONAL) REFERENCE IN/ REFERENCE OUT PC USB CRYSTAL AND PROCESSOR USB POWER LED TCXO LOCK DETECT LED EXTERNAL DC SUPPLY EXTERNAL DC GND EXTERNAL POWER SWITCH USB POWER SWITCH ADF4351 PLL POWER LED SPECTRUM ANALYZER LOOP FILTER 50Ω TERMINATION Figure 21. Typical Evaluation Setup Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 20 10844-000 1. 2. UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATICS AND ARTWORK 10844-022 Figure 22. Evaluation Board Schematic (Page 1) Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 10844-023 Figure 23. Evaluation Board Schematic (Page 2) Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 20 UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide 10844-024 Figure 24. Evaluation Board Schematic (Page 3) Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 20 UG-435 10844-025 Evaluation Board User Guide 10844-026 Figure 25. Top Side Figure 26. Layer 2 (GND Plane) Rev. 0 | Page 15 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide 10844-027 UG-435 10844-028 Figure 27. Layer 3 (Power Plane) Figure 28. Bottom Side Rev. 0 | Page 16 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 ORDERING INFORMATION BILL OF MATERIALS Table 1. Qty 1 1 1 4 21 10 1 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 11 13 3 1 4 2 3 3 1 1 13 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Reference Designator C1 C2 C3 C4, C27, C32, C34 C5, C8, C10, C13, C17, C18, C21, C22, C25, C28, C29, C30, C53, C54, C55, C57, C58, C59, C60, C61, C69 C6, C7, C14, C15, C16, C19, C20, C23, C52, C56 C9 C11, C12, C49 C24, C36 C26, C35 C31, C62 C33 C47, C50 D1, D6 D2, D4 D5 L1, L4 L2, L3 L10 R1 R2, R38 R3, R4, R10, R13, R20, R22, R51, R52, R56, R58, R59 R5, R6, R8, R9, R11, R14, R18, R21, R46, R53, R54, R55, R57 R7, R44, R45 R12 R15, R16, R17, R19 R23, R27 R24 to R26 R39, R49, R50 R40 R41 3V3_USB, 5V_USB, AVDD, CE, CLK, DATA, LD, LE, MUXOUT, PDRF, T1, T2, VOUT REFIN, RFOUTA+, RFOUTA− S1, S2 U1 U2, U3 U5 U6 U7 USB GND VSUPPLY Y1 Y1 (ALT) Y2 Description Ceramic capacitor, 2.7 nF, 0603, 100 V, X7R Ceramic capacitor, 47 nF, 0603, 25 V, X7R Ceramic capacitor, 680 pF, 0603, 50 V, X7R, SMD Capacitor, 1 µF, 0603, 10 V, X5R Ceramic capacitor, 0.1 µF, 0402, 16 V, X7R Ceramic capacitor, 10 pF, 0402, 50 V, NP0 Ceramic capacitor+, 1 µF, 0805, RTAJ_A, 16 V, X7R Ceramic capacitor, 1 nF, 0603, 50 V, NP0 Ceramic capacitor, 120 pF, 0402, 50 V, NP0 Ceramic capacitor, 1 nF, 0402, 50 V, NP0 Ceramic capacitor, 12 pF, 0603, 50 V, NPO, SMD Capacitor+, 22 µF, 16 V, RTAJ_B, tantalum TAJ-B 22UF, 10% Ceramic capacitor, 1 µF, 0603, 25 V, X5R 0805 green LED Zener diode, 6.8 V, SOT23, 350 MW 0805 red LED Inductor, 0 Ω 0402 SMD resistor Inductor, 7.5 nH L0402 0402 chip inductor 0603 ferrite bead Resistor, 360 Ω, 0603, SMD Resistor, 1 kΩ, 0603, SMD Resistor, 0 Ω, 0603, SMD Resistor location, DNI, 0603—not inserted Resistor 100 Ω 0603 SMD Resistor 4.7 kΩ, 0603, SMD Resistor, 10 kΩ, 0603, SMD Resistor, 0 Ω, 0402, SMD Resistor, DNI, 0603, SMD Resistor, 2.2 kΩ, 0603, SMD Resistor, 140 kΩ, 0603, SMD Resistor, 78.7 kΩ, 0603, SMD Red test point SMA_CARD_EDGE_RF, end-launch 50 Ω SMA jack SW_POWER SW_SIP-3P PCB mount SPDT switch ADF4351 LFCSP-32 PLL ADP150-TSOT TSOT-5 linear regulator ADP3334 MSO8 adjustable LDO regulator CY7C68013-CSP, LFCSP-56_RP, USB microcontroller 24LC64, SO8NB, 64K I2C serial EEPROM USB mini-B connector (usb-otg) Black 4 mm banana socket Red 4 mm banana socket OSC_TCXO_IT3200C 26MHz TCXO-IT3200C TCXO OSC_TCXO-RAKON-TXO200B, 25 MHz, SMD temperature compensated crystal oscillator XTAL1-CSM-8A, 24.0 MHz, XTAL-CSM-8A, SMD crystal Rev. 0 | Page 17 of 20 UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide NOTES Rev. 0 | Page 18 of 20 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-435 NOTES Rev. 0 | Page 19 of 20 UG-435 Evaluation Board User Guide NOTES I2C refers to a communications protocol originally developed by Philips Semiconductors (now NXP Semiconductors). 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