2.7 GHz DDS-Based AgileRFTM Synthesizer
AD9956
3.3 V supply for I/O and charge pump
Software controlled power-down
48-lead LFCSP package
Automatic linear frequency sweeping capability (in DDS)
Programmable charge pump current (up to 4 mA)
Phase modulation capability
Multichip synchronization
Dual-mode PLL lock detect
655 MHz CML-mode PECL-compliant driver
FEATURES
400 MSPS internal DDS clock speed
48-bit frequency tuning word
14-bit programmable phase offset
Integrated 14-bit DAC
Excellent dynamic performance
Phase noise ≤ 135 dBc/Hz @ 1 KHz offset
−80 dB SFDR @ 160 MHz (±100 KHz offset IOUT)
25 Mb/s write-speed serial I/O control
200 MHz phase frequency detector inputs
655 MHz programmable input dividers for the phase
frequency detector (÷M, ÷N) {M, N = 1..16} (bypassable)
Programmable RF divider (÷R) {R = 1, 2, 4, 8} (bypassable)
8 phase/frequency profiles
1.8 V supply for device operation
APPLICATIONS
Agile LO frequency synthesis
FM chirp source for radar and scanning systems
Automotive radars
Test and measurement equipment
Acousto-optic device drivers
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DAC_RSET
DELTA
FREQUENCY
TUNING WORD
48
FREQUENCY
ACCUMULATOR
24
PHASE TO
AMPLITUDE
CONVERSION
PHASE
ACCUMULATOR
DELTA
FREQUENCY
RAMP RATE
FTW
48
PHASE
OFFSET
WORD
16
PLL_LOCK/SYNC_IN
IOUT
14
DAC
IOUT
14
SYSCLK
SYSCLK
I/O_RESET
TIMING AND CONTROL LOGIC
I/O_UPDATE
SYNC_OUT
DDS CORE
PHASE
OFFSET
19
SYNC_CLK
÷4
OSCILLATOR
SYSCLK
RF-DIVIDER
÷R
LOCK
DETECT
CHARGE
PUMP
SCALER
÷M
3
REFCLK
REFCLK
Φ
BUFFER
CML CLOCK DRIVER
CP_OUT
÷N
3
PS RESET I/O PORT
PLLREF/
PLLREF
PLLOSC/
PLLOSC
CP_RSET
04806-0-001
BUFFER
FROM PLLOSC
DRV DRV DRV_RSET
CHARGE
PUMP
Figure 1.
Rev. B
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AD9956
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview ............................................................................. 3
CML Driver ................................................................................. 19
Specifications .................................................................................... 4
Modes of Operation ....................................................................... 20
Loop Measurement Conditions ................................................. 9
DDS Modes of Operation ......................................................... 20
Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................................................... 10
Synchronization Modes for Multiple Devices ............................. 20
ESD Caution................................................................................ 10
Serial Port Operation ..................................................................... 22
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions .......................... 11
Instruction Byte .......................................................................... 23
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 13
Serial Interface Port Pin Description ...................................... 23
Typical Application Circuits ......................................................... 16
MSB/LSB Transfers .................................................................... 23
Application Circuit Explanations ............................................ 17
Register Map and Description ...................................................... 24
General Description ....................................................................... 18
Control Function Register Descriptions ................................. 27
DDS Core .................................................................................... 18
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 32
PLL Circuitry .............................................................................. 18
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 32
REVISION HISTORY
8/2020—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Figure 3........................................................................ 11
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 32
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 32
9/2004—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to the Pin Configuration ............................................... 11
Changes to the Pin Function Descriptions ................................. 12
Changes to Table 5 ......................................................................... 24
Changes to CFR2 PLLREF Divider
Control Bits (÷N) ........................................................................... 31
Changes to CFR2 PLLREF Divider
Control Bits (÷M) ........................................................................... 31
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 32
7/2004—Revision: Initial Version
Rev. B | Page 2 of 32
AD9956
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The AD9956 is Analog Devices’ newest AgileRF synthesizer.
The device is comprised of DDS and PLL circuitry. The DDS
features a 14-bit DAC operating at up to 400 MSPS and a 48-bit
frequency tuning word (FTW). The PLL circuitry includes a
phase frequency detector with scaleable 200 MHz inputs
(divider inputs operate up to 655 MHz) and digital control over
the charge pump current. The device also includes a 655 MHz
CML-mode PECL-compliant driver with programmable slew
rates. The AD9956 uses advanced DDS technology, an internal
high speed, high performance DAC, and an advanced phase
frequency detector/charge pump combination, which, when
used with an external VCO, enables the synthesis of digitally
programmable, frequency-agile analog output sinusoidal waveforms up to 2.7 GHz. The AD9956 is designed to provide fast
frequency hopping and fine tuning resolution (48-bit frequency
tuning word). Information is loaded into the AD9956 via a
serial I/O port that has a device write-speed of 25 Mb/s. The
AD9956 DDS block also supports a user-defined linear sweep
mode of operation.
The AD9956 is specified to operate over the extended
automotive range of −40°C to +125°C.
Rev. B | Page 3 of 32
AD9956
SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = DVDD = 1.8 V ± 5%; DVDD_I/O = CP_VDD = 3.3 V ± 5% (@ TA = 25°C) DAC_RSET = 3.92 kΩ, CP_RSET = 3.09 kΩ,
DRV_RSET = 4.02 kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
RF DIVIDER (REFCLK ) INPUT SECTION (÷R)
RF Divider Input Range
Input Capacitance (DC)
Input Impedance (DC)
Input Duty Cycle
Input Power/Sensitivity
Input Voltage Level
PHASE FREQUENCY DETECTOR/CHARGE PUMP
PLLREF Input
Input Frequency 2
÷M Set to Divide by at Least 4
÷M Bypassed
Input Voltage Levels
Input Capacitance
Input Resistance
PLLOSC Input
Input Frequency
÷N Set to Divide by at Least 4
÷N Bypassed
Input Voltage Levels
Input Capacitance
Input Resistance
Charge Pump Source/Sink Maximum Current
Charge Pump Source/Sink Accuracy
Charge Pump Source/Sink Matching
Charge Pump Output Compliance Range 3
PLL_LOCK Drive Strength
PHASE FREQUENCY DETECTOR NOISE FLOOR
@ 50 kHz PFD Frequency
@ 2 MHz PFD Frequency
@ 100 MHz PFD Frequency
@ 200 MHz PFD Frequency
CML OUTPUT DRIVER (DRV)
Differential Output Voltage Swing 4
Maximum Toggle Rate
Common-Mode Output Voltage
Output Duty Cycle
Output Current
Continuous 5
Rising Edge Surge
Falling Edge Surge
Output Rise Time
Min
Typ
1
42
−10
350
200
3
1500
50
Max
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
2700
MHz
DDS SYSCLK not to exceed
400 MSPS
58
+4
1000
pF
Ω
%
dBm
mV p-p
655
200
600
10
MHz
MHz
mV p-p
pF
Ω
655
200
600
10
2
MHz
MHz
mV p-p
pF
Ω
mA
%
%
V
mA
149
133
116
113
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
720
mV
MHz
V
%
450
1500
200
450
1500
4
+5
+5
CP_VDD − 0.5
−15
−5
0.5
655
42
1.75
50
58
7.2
20.9
13.5
250
Rev. B | Page 4 of 32
mA
mA
mA
ps
Single-ended, into a 50 Ω load 1
50 Ω load to supply, both lines
100 Ω terminated, 5 pF load
AD9956
Parameter
LOGIC INPUTS (SDI/O, I/O_RESET, RESET,
I/O_UPDATE, PS0 to PS2, SYNC_IN)
VIH, Input High Voltage
VIL, Input Low Voltage
IINH, IINL Input Current
CIN, Maximum Input Capacitance
LOGIC OUTPUTS (SDO, SYNC_OUT, PLL_LOCK) 6
VOH, Output High Voltage
VOH, Output Low Voltage
IOH
IOL
POWER CONSUMPTION
Total Power Consumed, All Functions On
IAVDD
IDVDD
IDVDD_I/O
ICP_VDD
Power-Down Mode
WAKE-UP TIME (from Power-Down Mode)
Digital Power-Down (CFR1)
DAC Power-Down (CFR2)
RF Divider Power-Down (CFR2)
Clock Driver Power-Down (CFR2)
Charge Pump Full Power-Down (CFR2)
Charge Pump Quick Power-Down (CFR2)
DAC OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Resolution
Full-Scale Output Current
Gain Error
Output Offset
Output Capacitance
Voltage Compliance Range
Wideband SFDR (DC to Nyquist)
10 MHz Analog Out
40 MHz Analog Out
80 MHz Analog Out
120 MHz Analog Out
160 MHz Analog Out
Narrowband SFDR
10 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
10 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
10 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
40 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
40 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
40 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
80 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
120 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.8
±5
V
V
µA
pF
2.0
±1
3
2.7
0.4
100
100
400
85
45
20
15
V
V
µA
µA
80
mW
mA
mA
mA
mA
mW
12
7
400
6
10
150
ns
µs
ns
µs
µs
ns
14
10
−10
15
+10
0.6
5
AVDD − 0.50
AVDD + 0.50
Bits
mA
% FS
µA
pF
V
−64
−62
−60
−55
−55
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−89
−91
−93
−87
−89
−91
−85
−87
−89
−83
−85
−87
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
Rev. B | Page 5 of 32
Test Conditions/Comments
AD9956
Parameter
160 MHz Analog Out (±1 MHz)
160 MHz Analog Out (±250 kHz)
160 MHz Analog Out (±50 kHz)
DAC Residual Phase Noise
19.7 MHz FOUT
@ 10 Hz Offset
@ 100 Hz Offset
@ 1 kHz Offset
@ 10 kHz Offset
@ 100 kHz Offset
>1 MHz Offset
51.84 MHz FOUT
@ 10 Hz Offset
@ 100 Hz Offset
@ 1 kHz Offset
@ 10 kHz Offset
@ 100 kHz Offset
>1 MHz Offset
105.3 MHz Analog Out
@ 10 Hz Offset
@ 100 Hz Offset
@ 1 kHz Offset
@ 10 kHz Offset
@ 100 kHz Offset
>1 MHz Offset
155.52 MHz Analog Out
@ 10 Hz Offset
@ 100 Hz Offset
@ 1 kHz Offset
@ 10 kHz Offset
@ 100 kHz Offset
>1 MHz Offset
CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (ON PLLREF INPUT)
Operating Range
Residual Phase Noise (@ 25 MHz)
@ 10 Hz Offset
@ 100 Hz Offset
@ 1 kHz Offset
@ 10 kHz Offset
@ 100 kHz Offset
>1 MHz Offset
DIGITAL TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
CS to SCLK Setup Time TPRE
Period of SCLK (Write Speed) TSCLKW
Period of SCLK (Read Speed) TSCLKR
Serial Data Setup Time TDSU
Serial Data Hold Time TDHLD
TDV Data Valid Time TDV
I/O Update to SYNC_CLK Setup Time TUD
PS to SYNC_CLK Setup Time TPS
Min
20
Typ
−81
−83
−85
Max
Unit
dBc
dBc
dBc
125
135
143
152
158
163
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
119
125
132
142
150
155
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
105
115
122
131
139
142
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
105
110
119
127
135
142
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
25
30
95
120
137
156
164
170
6
40
400
6.5
0
40
7
7
Rev. B | Page 6 of 32
MHz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
Test Conditions/Comments
AD9956
Parameter
Latencies/Pipeline Delays 7
I/O Update to DAC Frequency Change
I/O Update to DAC Phase Change
PS to DAC Frequency Change
PS to DAC Phase Change
I/O Update to CP_OUT Scaler Change
I/O Update to Frequency Accumulator
Step Size Change
I/O Update to Frequency Accumulator
Ramp Rate Change
RF DIVIDER/CML DRIVER EQUIVALENT
INTRINSIC TIME JITTER
FIN = 414.72 MHz, FOUT = 51.84 MHz
BW = 12 kHz −> 400 kHz
FIN = 1244.16 MHz, FOUT = 155.52 MHz
BW = 12 kHz −> 1.3 MHz
FIN = 2488.32 MHz, FOUT = 622.08 MHz
BW = 12 kHz −> 5 MHz
RF DIVIDER/CML DRIVER RESIDUAL PHASE NOISE
FIN = 157.6 MHz, FOUT = 19.7 MHz
@ 10 Hz
@ 100 Hz
@ 1 kHz
@ 10 kHz
@ 100 kHz
> 1 MHz
FIN = 1240 MHz, FOUT = 155 MHz
@ 10 Hz
@ 100 Hz
@ 1 kHz
@ 10 kHz
@ 100 kHz
@ 1 MHz
>3 MHz
FIN = 2488MHz, FOUT = 622 MHz
@ 10 Hz
@ 100 Hz
@ 1 kHz
@ 10 kHz
@ 100 kHz
@ 1 MHz
>3 MHz
TOTAL SYSTEM TIME JITTER FOR 622 MHz CLOCK
12 kHz to 5 MHz Bandwidth
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
33
33
29
29
4
4
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
SYSCLK Cycles
4
SYSCLK Cycles
136
fS rms
OC1, RF Divider R = 8
101
fS rms
OC3, RF Divider R = 8
108
fS rms
OC12, RF Divider R = 4
−115
−126
−134
−143
−150
−151
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−111
−122
−129
−138
−146
−150
−153
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−97
−110
−120
−126
−136
−141
−144
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
RF Divider R = 8
RF Divider R = 8
RF Divider R = 4
See the Loop Measurement Conditions section
0.7
Rev. B | Page 7 of 32
ps rms
AD9956
Parameter
TOTAL SYSTEM JITTER AND PHASE NOISE FOR
105.33 MHz ADC CLOCK GENERATION CIRCUIT
Converter Limiting Jitter
Resultant SNR
Phase Noise of Fundamental
@ 10 Hz Offset
@ 100 Hz Offset
@ 1 kHz Offset
@ 10 kHz Offset
@ 100 kHz Offset
@ ≥1 MHz Offset
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.53
67
ps rms
dB
−75
−87
−93
−105
−145
−152
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
Test Conditions/Comments
See the Loop Measurement Conditions section
The input impedance of the REFCLK input is 1500 Ω. However, in order to provide matching on the clock line, an external 50 Ω load is used.
Driving the PLLREF input buffer, the crystal oscillator section of this input stage performs up to only 30 MHz.
3
The charge pump output compliance range is functionally 0.2 V to (CP_VDD − 0.2 V). The value listed here is the compliance range for 5% matching.
4
Measured as peak-to-peak from DRV to DRV.
5
For a 4.02 kΩ resistor from DRV_RSET to GND.
6
Assumes a 1 mA load.
7
I/O_UPDATE/PS are detected by the AD9956 synchronous to the rising edge of SYNC_CLK. Each latency measurement is from the first SYNC_CLK rising edge
after the I/O_UPDATE/PS state change.
1
2
Rev. B | Page 8 of 32
AD9956
LOOP MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS
622 MHz OC-12 Clock
105 MHz Converter Clock
VCO = Sirenza 190-640T
VCO = Sirenza 190-845T
Reference = Wenzel 500-10116 (30.3 MHz)
Reference = Wenzel 500-10116 (30.3 MHz)
Loop Filter = 10 kHz BW, 60° Phase Margin
Loop Filter = 10 kHz BW, 45° Phase Margin
C1 = 170 nF, R1 = 14.4 Ω, C2 = 5.11 µF, R2 = 89.3 Ω,
C3 Omitted
C1 = 117 nF, R1 = 28 Ω, C2 = 1.6 µF, R2 = 57.1 Ω, C3 = 53.4 nF
CP_OUT = 4 mA (Scaler = ×8)
CP_OUT = 4 mA (Scaler = ×8)
÷R = 8, ÷M = 1, ÷N = 1
÷R = 2, ÷M = 1, ÷N = 1
R2
INPUT
OUTPUT
R1
C1
Figure 2. Generic Loop Filter
Rev. B | Page 9 of 32
04806-0-033
C3
C2
AD9956
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
Analog Supply Voltage (AVDD)
Digital Supply Voltage (DVDD)
Digital I/O Supply Voltage
(DVDD_I/0)
Charge Pump Supply Voltage
(CPVDD)
Maximum Digital Input Voltage
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Lead Temperature Range
(Soldering 10 sec)
Junction Temperature
Thermal Resistance (θJA)
Rating
2V
2V
3.6 V
3.6 V
−0.5 V to DVDD_I/O + 0.5 V
−65°C to +150°C
−40°C to +125°C
300°C
150°C
26°C/W
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; 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.
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.
Rev. B | Page 10 of 32
AD9956
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
AVDD
DAC_RSET
DRV_RSET
CP_RSET
AVDD
AGND
PLLOSC
PLLOSC
PLLREF
PLLREF
AVDD
AGND
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
CP_OUT
CP_VDD
AGND
DRV
DRV
CP_VDD
AGND
REFCLK
REFCLK
AVDD
AGND
DVDD
04806-0-008
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
NC = NO CONNECT
AD9956
SDO
SDI/O
SCLK
CS
DVDD_I/O
SYNC_OUT
PLL_LOCK/SYNC_IN
I/O_UPDATE
PS0
PS1
PS2
DGND
AGND 1
AVDD 2
AGND 3
AVDD 4
IOUT 5
IOUT 6
AVDD 7
AGND 8
I/O_RESET 9
RESET 10
DVDD 11
DGND 12
Figure 3. 48-Lead LFCSP Pin Configuration
Note that the exposed paddle on this package is an electrical connection (Pin 49) as well as a thermal enhancement. For the device to
function properly, the paddle MUST be attached to analog ground.
Rev. B | Page 11 of 32
AD9956
Table 3. 48-Lead LFCSP Pin Function Description
Pin No.
1, 3, 8, 26, 30,
34, 37, 43, 49
2, 4, 7, 27, 38,
44, 48
5
6
9
Mnemonic
AGND
Description
Analog Ground.
AVDD
Analog Core Supply (1.8 V).
IOUT
IOUT
I/O_RESET
10
RESET
11, 25
12, 24
13
14
DVDD
DGND
SDO
SDI/O
15
16
SCLK
CS
17
18
19
DVDD_I/O
SYNC_OUT
PLL_LOCK/SYNC_IN
20
I/O_UPDATE
21 to 23
PS0 to PS2
28
29
32
33
31, 35
REFCLK
REFCLK
DRV
DRV
CP_VDD
36
39
40
41
42
45
46
47
CP_OUT
PLLREF
PLLREF
PLLOSC
PLLOSC
CP_RSET
DRV_RSET
DAC_RSET
DAC Analog Output.
DAC Analog Complementary Output.
Resets the serial port when synchronization is lost in communications but does not reset the device itself (ACTIVE HIGH). When not being used, this pin should be forced low, because it floats to
the threshold value.
Master RESET. Clears all accumulators and returns all registers to their default values (ACTIVE
HIGH).
Digital Core Supply (1.8 V).
Digital Ground.
Serial Data Output. Used only when device is programmed for 3-wire serial data mode.
Serial Data I/O. When the part is programmed for 3-wire serial data mode, this is input only; in
2-wire mode, it serves as both the input and output.
Serial Data Clock. Provides the clock signal for the serial data port.
Active Low Signal That Enables Shared Serial Busses. When brought high, the serial port ignores
the serial data clocks.
Digital Interface Supply (3.3 V).
Synchronization Clock Output.
Bidirectional Dual Function Pin. Depending on device programming, it is either the DDS’ synchronization input (allows alignment of multiple subclocks) or the PLL lock detect output signal.
This input pin, when set high, transfers the data from the I/O buffers to the internal registers on the
rising edge of the internal SYNC_CLK, which can be observed on SYNC_OUT.
Profile Select Pins. Specify one of eight frequency tuning word/phase offset word profiles. In linear
sweep mode, PS0 determines the state of the sweep. In linear sweep no dwell mode, PS0 is a trigger that initiates the sweep. PS1 and PS2 have no function during linear sweep mode or linear
sweep no dwell mode.
RF Divider and DDS REFCLK Complementary Input.
RF Divider and DDS REFCLK Input.
CML Driver Complementary Output.
CML Driver Output.
Charge Pump Supply Pin (3.3 V). To minimize noise on the charge pump, isolate this supply from
DVDD_I/O.
Charge Pump Output.
Phase Frequency Detector Reference Input.
Phase Frequency Detector Reference Complementary Input.
Phase Frequency Detector Oscillator (Feedback) Complementary Input.
Phase Frequency Detector Oscillator (Feedback) Input.
Charge Pump Current Set (Program Charge Pump Current with a Resistor to AGND).
CML Driver Output Current Set (Program CML Output Current with a Resistor to AGND).
DAC Output Current Set (Program DAC Output Current with a Resistor to AGND).
Note that the exposed paddle on this package is an electrical connection (Pin 49) as well as a thermal enhancement. In order for the
device to function properly, the paddle MUST be attached to analog ground.
Rev. B | Page 12 of 32
AD9956
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
REF LVL
0dBm
DELTA 1 [T1]
–84.82dB
–404.80961924kHz
0
RBW 500Hz
VBW 500Hz
SWT
20s
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
0
1
DELTA 1 [T1]
–67.45dB
74.50901804MHz
REF LVL
0dBm
dB
A
–10
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
–40
–40
RBW 10kHz
VBW 10kHz
SWT
4.3s
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
dB
1
A
1 AP
1 AP
–50
–50
–60
–60
–70
–70
04806-0-015
1
–100
CENTER 10.1MHz
100kHz/
–90
–100
SPAN 1MHz
START 0Hz
Figure 4. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
10 MHz FOUT, 1 MHz Span
REF LVL
0dBm
RBW 500Hz
VBW 500Hz
20s
SWT
DELTA 1 [T1]
–78.67dB
–100.20040080kHz
0
04806-0-018
–80
–80
–90
1
REF LVL
0dBm
dB
0
1
STOP 169MHz
Figure 7. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
10 MHz FOUT, 200 MHz Span
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
16.9MHz/
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
–40
RBW 10kHz
VBW 10kHz
SWT
5s
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
dB
1
A
–10
DELTA 1 [T1]
–62.65dB
100.20040080MHz
A
–40
1 AP
1 AP
–50
–50
–60
–60
–70
–70
1
–80
04806-0-016
1
–90
–100
CENTER 40.1MHz
100kHz/
–90
–100
SPAN 1MHz
START 0Hz
Figure 5. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
40 MHz FOUT, 1 MHz Span
REF LVL
0dBm
RBW 500Hz
VBW 500Hz
SWT
20s
DELTA 1 [T1]
–57.74dB
–400.80160321kHz
REF LVL
0dBm
dB
0
0
1
20MHz/
STOP 200MHz
Figure 8. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
40 MHz FOUT, 200 MHz Span
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
04806-0-019
–80
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
RBW 10kHz
VBW 10kHz
SWT
5s
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
dB
1
A
–10
DELTA 1 [T1]
–48.78dB
–400.80160321kHz
A
–40
–40
1 AP
1 AP
–50
–50
–60
1
–70
–80
–80
04806-0-017
–70
–90
–100
CENTER 100.1MHz
100kHz/
04806-0-020
–60
1
–90
–100
START 0Hz
SPAN 1MHz
20MHz/
STOP 200MHz
Figure 9. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
100 MHz FOUT, 200 MHz Span
Figure 6. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
100 MHz FOUT, 1 MHz Span
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AD9956
REF LVL
0dBm
DELTA 1 [T1]
–78.13dB
–100.20040080kHz
RBW 500kHz
VBW 500kHz
SWT
20s
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
REF LVL
0dBm
dB
0
DELTA 1 [T1]
–56.33dB
–80.96192385MHz
RBW 10kHz
VBW 10kHz
SWT
5s
RF ATT 20dB
UNIT
dB
0
1
1
A
–10
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–40
A
–40
1 AP
1 AP
–50
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04806-0-021
100kHz/
SPAN 1MHz
START 0Hz
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
0
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–170
10
100
10k
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
1M
Figure 11. AD9956 DDS/DAC Residual Phase Noise
400 MHz Clock, 10 MHz Output
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
0
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10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
Figure 14. AD9956 DDS/DAC Residual Phase Noise
400 MHz Clock, 103 MHz Output
04806-0-024
0
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–170
10
STOP 200MHz
Figure 13. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
160 MHz FOUT, 200 MHz Span
04806-0-023
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
Figure 10. AD9956 DAC Performance: 400 MSPS Clock,
160 MHz FOUT, 1 MHz Span
20MHz/
04806-0-025
CENTER 159.5MHz
–90
–100
1M
Figure 12. AD9956 DDS/DAC Residual Phase Noise
400 MHz Clock, 40 MHz Output
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
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–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
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–150
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10
04806-0-026
–90
–100
04806-0-022
–80
1
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
1
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
Figure 15. AD9956 DDS/DAC Residual Phase Noise
400 MHz Clock, 159 MHz Output
Rev. B | Page 14 of 32
10M
100k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
0
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10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
100
1k
100k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
100M
0
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10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
Figure 20. Total System Phase Noise for 105 MHz Converter Clock
04806-0-029
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
Figure 17. RF Divider and CML Driver Residual
Phase Noise (1240 MHz In, 155 MHz Out)
0
–10
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10
1k
Figure 19. RF Divider and CML Driver Residual
Phase Noise (2488 MHz In, 622 MHz Out)
04806-0-028
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
Figure 16. RF Divider and CML Driver Residual
Phase Noise (840 MHz In, 105 MHz Out)
100
04806-0-031
1k
10M
0
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04806-0-032
100
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04806-0-030
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
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04806-0-027
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
AD9956
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1M
10M
Figure 21. Total System Phase Noise for 622 MHz OC-12 Clock
Figure 18. RF Divider and CML Driver Residual
Phase Noise (1680 MHz In, 210 MHz Out)
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AD9956
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS
25MHz
CRYSTAL
PHASE FREQUENCY
DETECTOR/CHARGE PUMP
÷M
PLLREF
÷N
PLLOSC
400MHz
CP_OUT
VCO
LPF
CML
DRIVER
÷R
DAC
DDS
CLOCK1′
LPF
Figure 22. Dual-Clock Configuration
PLLREF
CP_OUT
PLLOSC
÷R
DDS
04806-0-011
DAC
VCO
LPF
LPF
AD9956
Figure 23. Fractional-Divider Loop
CML
DRIVER
DDS
8-LEVEL FSK
(FC = 100MHz)
DAC
BPF
÷R
AD9956
BPF
PLLREF
CP_OUT
÷N
PLLOSC
VCO
2.5GHz
TONE
LPF
Figure 24. LO and Baseband Modulation Generation
Rev. B | Page 16 of 32
04806-0-012
25MHz
CRYSTAL
04806-0-010
AD9956
CLOCK1
AD9956
EXTERNAL
REFERENCE
PHASE FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
÷M
÷N
REF
622MHz
CHARGE
PUMP
OSC
VCO
LPF
CML
DRIVER
÷R
AD9956
DAC
DDS
CLOCK2
04806-0-013
CLOCK1
Figure 25. Optical Networking Clock
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
DDS
DAC
PLLREF
LPF
÷N
CHARGE
PUMP
VCO
≤650MHz
LPF
04806-0-014
PLLOSC
Figure 26. Direct Upconversion
APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXPLANATIONS
Dual-Clock Configuration
In this loop, M = 1, N = 16, and R = 4. The DDS tuning word is
also equal to ¼ so that the frequency of CLOCK 1’ equals the
frequency of CLOCK 1. Phase adjustments in the DDS provide
a 14-bit programmable rising edge skew capability of CLOCK
1’ with respect to CLOCK 1 (see Figure 22).
Fractional-Divider Loop
This loop offers the precise frequency division (48-bit) of the
DDS in the feedback path as well as the frequency sweeping
capability of the DDS. Programming the DDS to sweep from
24 MHz to 25 MHz sweeps the output of the VCO from
2.7 GHz to 2.6 GHz. The reference in this case is a simple
crystal (see Figure 23).
LO and Baseband Modulation Generation
Using the AD9956’s PLL section to generate an LO and the
DDS portion to generate a modulated baseband, this circuit
uses an external mixer to perform some simple modulation at
RF frequencies (see Figure 24).
Optical Networking Clock
This is the AD9956 configured as an optical networking clock.
The loop can be used to generate a 622 MHz clock for OC12.
The DDS can be programmed to output 8 kHz to serve as a base
reference for other circuits in the subsystem (see Figure 25).
Direct Upconversion
The AD9956 is configured to use the DDS as a precision reference to the PLL loop. Since the VCO is < 655 MHz, it can be
fed straight into the phase frequency detector feedback input
(with the divider enabled), as seen in Figure 26.
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AD9956
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DDS CORE
The DDS can create digital phase relationships by clocking a
48-bit accumulator. The incremental value loaded into the
accumulator, known as the frequency tuning word, controls the
overflow rate of the accumulator. Similar to a sine wave completing a 2π radian revolution, the overflow of the accumulator
is cyclical in nature and generates a base frequency according to
the following equation.
fo =
FTW × ( f s )
248
{0 ≤ FTW ≤ 247 }
The instantaneous phase of the sine wave is, therefore, the output of the phase accumulator block. This signal can be phaseoffset by programming an additive digital phase added to each
and every phase sample coming out of the accumulator.
These instantaneous phase values are then piped through a
phase-to-amplitude conversion (sometimes called an angleto-amplitude conversion or AAC) block. This algorithm follows a COS(x) relationship where x is the phase coming out of
the phase offset block, normalized to 2π.
Finally, the amplitude words are piped to a 14-bit DAC. Because the DAC is a sampled data system, the output is a reconstructed sine wave that needs to be filtered to take high frequency
images out of the spectrum. The DAC is a current-steering
DAC that is AVDD referenced. To get a measurable voltage
output, the DAC outputs must terminate through a load resistor to AVDD, typically 50 Ω. At positive full scale, IOUT sinks
no current and the voltage drop across the load resistor is zero.
However, the IOUT output sinks the DAC’s programmed fullscale output current, causing the maximum output voltage to
drop across the load resistor. At negative full-scale, the situation is reversed and IOUT sinks the full-scale current (and generates the maximum drop across the load resistor). At the same
time, IOUT sinks no current (and generates no voltage drop).
At
midscale, the outputs sink equal amounts of current, generating
equal voltage drops.
The RF divider accepts differential or single-ended signals up to
2.7 GHz. The RF divider also supplies the SYSCLK input to the
DDS. Because the DDS operates up to only 400 MSPS, device
function requires that for any RF input signal > 400 MHz, the
RF divider be engaged. The RF divider can be programmed to
take values of 1, 2, 4, or 8. The ratio for the divider is programmed in the control register. The output of the divider can
be routed to the input of the on-chip CML driver. For lower
frequency input signals, it is possible to use the divider to divide
the input signal to the CML driver and use the undivided input
of the divider as the SYSCLK input to the DDS, or vice versa. In
all cases, the clock to the DDS should not exceed 400 MSPS.
The on-chip phase frequency detector has two differential
inputs, PLLREF (the reference input) and PLLOSC (the feedback or oscillator input). These differential inputs can be driven
by single-ended signals; however, when doing so, tie the unused
input through a 100 pF capacitor to the analog supply (AVDD).
The maximum speed of the phase frequency detector inputs is
200 MHz. Each of the inputs has a buffer and a divider (÷M on
PLLREF and ÷N on PLLOSC) that operates at up to 655 MHz.
If the signal exceeds 200 MHz, however, the divider must be
used. The dividers are programmed through the control registers
and take any integer value between 1 and 16.
The PLLREF input also has the option of engaging an in-line
oscillator circuit. Engaging this circuit means that the PLLREF
input can be driven with a crystal in the of 20 MHz ≤ PLLREF
≤ 30 MHz range.
The charge pump outputs a current in response to an error
signal generated in the phase frequency detector. The output
current is programmed through by placing a resistor (CP_RSET)
from the CP_RSET pin to ground. The value is dictated by the
following equation:
CP_OUT =
1.55
CP_RSET
This sets the charge pump’s reference output current. Also, a
programmable scaler multiplies this base value by any integer
from 1 to 8, programmable through the CP current scale bits in
the Control Function Register 2, CFR2.
PLL CIRCUITRY
The AD9956 includes an RF divider (divide-by-R), a phase
frequency detector, and a programmable output current charge
pump. Incorporating these blocks together, users can generate
many useful circuits for frequency synthesis. A few simple
examples are shown in the Typical Application Circuits.
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AD9956
CML DRIVER
•
RF divider input
•
RF divider output
•
PLLOSC input
RISING EDGE SURGE
I(t)
CONTINUOUS
CONTINUOUS
FALLING EDGE SURGE
t
~250ps
~250ps
Figure 27. Rising Edge and Falling Edge Surge Current Output of the
CML Clock Driver, as Opposed to the Steady State Continuous Current
Rev. B | Page 19 of 32
04806-0-002
For clocking applications, an on-chip current mode logic
(CML) driver is included. This CML driver generates very low
jitter clock edges. The outputs of the CML driver are current
outputs and drives PECL levels when terminated into a 100 Ω
load. The base output current of the driver is programmed by
attaching a resistor from the DRV_RSET pin to ground (nominally 4.02 kΩ for a continuous current of 7.2 mA). An optional
on-chip current programming resistor is enabled by setting a
bit in the control register. The rising edge and falling edge slew
rates are independently programmable to help control overshoot and ringing through the application of surge current
during rising edge transitions and falling edge transitions (see
Figure 27). There is a default surge current of 7.6 mA on the
rising edge and 4.05 mA on the falling edge. Bits in the control
register enable additional rising edge and falling edge surge
current, as well disable the default surge current (see the Control Function Register Descriptions section for details). The
CML driver can be driven by the
AD9956
MODES OF OPERATION
DDS MODES OF OPERATION
Single-Tone Mode
This is the default mode of operation for the DDS core. The
phase accumulator runs at a fixed frequency, as per the active
profile’s tuning word. Likewise, any phase offset applied to the
signal is a static value, which comes from the phase offset word
of the active profile. The device has eight different
phase/frequency profiles, each with its own 48-bit frequency
tuning word and 14-bit phase offset word. Profiles are selected
by applying their digital value on the profile-select pins (PS2,
PS1, and PS0). It is impossible to use the phase offset of one
profile and the frequency tuning word of another.
Linear Sweep Mode
This mode is entered by setting the linear sweep enable bit in
the control register (CFR1 = 1) but leaving the linear
sweep no dwell bit clear (CFR1 = 0). When the part is in
linear sweep mode, the frequency accumulator ramps the
output frequency of the device from a programmed lower
frequency to a programmed upper frequency or from the upper
frequency to the lower frequency. The lower frequency is set by the
frequency tuning word stored in Profile 0, and the upper frequency
is set by the frequency tuning word stored in Profile 1.
The combinational logic within the frequency accumulator
requires that the value stored at FTW0 must always be less than
the value stored in FTW. The direction of the sweep (sweep up
to FTW1, sweep down to FTW0) is controlled by the PS0 pin.
A high state on this pin tells the part to sweep up to FTW1. A
low state on this pin tells the part to sweep down to FTW0. The
frequency accumulator requires four values, which are stored in
the register map. First, it requires an incremental frequency
value that tells the frequency accumulator how big of a frequency step to take each time it takes a step when ramping up.
This value is stored in the rising delta frequency tuning word
(RDFTW). The second value required is the rate at which the
frequency accumulator should increment, that is, how often it
should take a step. This value is stored in the rising sweep ramp
rate word (RSRR). The RSRR value specifies the number of
SYNC_CLK cycles the frequency accumulator should count
between steps. The third and fourth values are the falling ramp
equivalents, the falling delta frequency tuning word (FDFTW)
and the falling sweep ramp rate (FSRR).
When operating in the linear sweep default mode, combinational logic ensures that the part never ramps up past FTW1,
even if the next RDFTW increments the frequency past FTW1.
Once it reaches FTW1, as long as the PS0 pin stays high, the
frequency remains at FTW1. Likewise, the internal logic ensures that the part never ramps down past FTW0, even if the
next RDFTW increments the frequency past FTW0. During a
sweep down (PS0 = 0), once the part reaches FTW0, as long as
the PS0 pin stays low, the frequency remains at FTW0.
If a sweep is interrupted and the state of the PS0 pin is changed
during the midst of a sweep, the part begins sweeping in the
new direction at the rate dictated by the relevant delta frequency tuning word and sweep ramp rate word. For example, if the
part is programmed to sweep from 100 MHz to 140 MHz and
to take 1 kHz steps every 1000 sync clock cycles (rising and
falling sweep words are the same), it would take four seconds to
complete a sweep. If the PS0 has been low for a very long time
(more than four seconds), changing the PS0 pin to high starts a
sweep up to 140 MHz. If after two seconds (not enough time
for a full sweep in this example) the PS0 pin is brought low
again, the part begins sweeping down from the current value,
roughly 120 MHz.
Linear Sweep No Dwell Mode
This mode is entered by setting the linear sweep enable bit and
the linear sweep no dwell bit in the control register
(CFR =1). When the part is in linear sweep no dwell
mode, the frequency accumulator ramps the output frequency
of the device from a programmed lower frequency to a programmed upper frequency. Upon reaching the upper frequency, the accumulator returns to the lower frequency directly,
without ramping back down. Unlike the default mode of the
linear sweep, this mode uses only the rising delta frequency
tuning word (RDFTW) and the rising sweep ramp rate (RSRR).
The operation is still controlled by the PS0 pin. In this mode,
however, it acts as a trigger for the sweep, not a direction bit.
Once a PS0 low-to-high transition is detected, the part completes the entire sweep, regardless of whether or not the PS0 pin
is changed back to low during the sweep. After the sweep is
completed, another sweep may be initiated by applying another
rising edge on the PS0 pin. This means that the PS0 pin needs
to be brought low prior to the next sweep.
SYNCHRONIZATION MODES FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES
In a DDS system, the SYNC_CLK is derived internally off the
master system clock, SYSCLK, with a ÷4 divider. Because the
divider does not power up to a known state, it is possible for
multiple devices in a system to have staggered clock-phase
relationships. This is because each device could potentially generate the SYNC_CLK rising edge from any one of four rising
edges of SYSCLK. This ambiguity can be resolved by employing
digital synchronization logic to control the phase relationships
of the derived clocks among different devices in the system. It is
important to note that the synchronization functions included
on the AD9956 control only the timing relationships among
different digital clocks. They do not compensate for the analog
timing skew on the system clock due to mismatched phase
relationships on the input clock, REFCLK. Figure 28 illustrates
this concept.
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AD9956
Automatic Synchronization
Manual Synchronization, Software Controlled
In automatic synchronization mode, the device is placed into
slave mode and automatically aligns the internal SYNC_CLK to
a master SYNC_CLK signal, supplied on the SYNC_IN input.
When this bit is enabled, the PLL_LOCK is not available as an
output, however, an out-of-lock condition can be detected by
reading Control Function Register 1 and checking the status of
the PLL_LOCK_ERROR bit, CFR1. The automatic
synchronization function is enabled by setting the Control
Function Register 1 automatic synchronization bit, CFR1.
To employ this function at higher clock rates (SYNC_CLK >
62.5 MHz and SYSCLK > 250 MHz), the high speed sync
enable bit (CFR1) should be set as well.
In this mode, the user controls the timing relationship between
SYNC_CLK and SYSCLK through software programming.
When the software manual synchronization bit (CFR1) is
set high, the SYNC_CLK is advanced by one SYSCLK cycle.
Once this operation is complete, the bit is cleared. The user can
set this bit repeatedly to advance the SYNC_CLK rising edge
multiple times. Because the operation does not use the
PLL_LOCK/ SYNC_IN pin as a SYNC_IN input, the
PLL_LOCK signal can be monitored on the PLL_LOCK pin
during this operation.
Manual Synchronization, Hardware Controlled
SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTIONS CAN ALIGN DIGITAL CLOCK
RELATIONSHIPS, THEY CANNOT DESKEW THE EDGES OF CLOCKS
SYSCLK DUT 1
0
2
1
3
0
SYNC CLK
DUT1
SYSCLK DUT 2
3
0
1
2
3
SYNC CLK DUT2 WITHOUT
SYNC_CLK ALIGNED
SYNC CLK DUT2 WITH
SYNC_CLK ALIGNED
04806-0-003
In this mode, the user controls the timing relationship of the
SYNC_CLK with respect to SYSCLK. When hardware manual
synchronization is enabled, the PLL_LOCK/ SYNC_IN pin
becomes a digital input. For each and every rising edge detected
on the SYNC_IN input, the device advances the SYNC_IN
rising edge by one SYSCLK period. When this bit is enabled,
the PLL_LOCK is not available as an output. However, an outof-lock condition can be detected by reading Control Function
Register 1 and checking the status of the PLL Lock Error bit,
CFR1. This synchronization function is enabled by setting
the hardware manual synchronization enable bit, CFR1.
Figure 28. Synchronization Functions: Capabilities and Limitations
Rev. B | Page 21 of 32
AD9956
SERIAL PORT OPERATION
register being accessed. For example, when accessing Control
Function Register 2, which is four bytes wide, Phase 2 requires that
four bytes be transferred. If accessing a frequency tuning word,
which is six bytes wide, Phase 2 requires that six bytes be
transferred. After transferring all data bytes per the instruction,
the communication cycle is completed.
An AD9956 serial data-port communication cycle has two
phases. Phase 1 is the instruction cycle, which is the writing of
an instruction byte to the AD9956, coincident with the first
eight SCLK rising edges. The instruction byte provides the
AD9956 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.
At the completion of any communication cycle, the AD9956
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 AD9956 is registered on the rising edge of
SCLK. All data is driven out of the AD9956 on the falling edge
of SCLK. Figure 29 through Figure 32 are useful in understanding the general operation of the AD9956 serial port.
The first eight SCLK rising edges of each communication cycle
are used to write the instruction byte into the AD9956. The
remaining SCLK edges are for Phase 2 of the communication
cycle. Phase 2 is the actual data transfer between the AD9956
and the system controller. The number of bytes transferred
during Phase 2 of the communication cycle is a function of the
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
CS
SDI/O
I6
I7
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
04806-0-004
SCLK
D0
Figure 29. Serial Port Write Timing—Clock Stall Low
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
CS
SDI/O
I6
I7
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
04806-0-005
SCLK
Figure 30. 3-Wire Serial Port Read Timing—Clock Stall Low
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
CS
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
D0
04806-0-006
SDI/O
DO 7 DO 6 DO 5 DO 4 DO 3 DO 2 DO 1 DO 0
04806-0-007
SCLK
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
Figure 31. Serial Port Write Timing—Clock Stall High
INSTRUCTION CYCLE
DATA TRANSFER CYCLE
CS
SCLK
SDI/O
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
Figure 32. 2-Wire Serial Port Read Timing—Clock Stall High
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AD9956
INSTRUCTION BYTE
MSB/LSB TRANSFERS
The instruction byte contains the following information:
The AD9956 serial port can support both most significant bit
(MSB) first or least significant bit (LSB) first data formats. This
functionality is controlled by the LSB first bit in Control
Register 1 (CFR1). The default value of this bit is low
(MSB first). When CFR1 is set high, the AD9956 serial
port is in LSB first format. The instruction byte must be written
in the format indicated by CFR1 . If the AD9956 is in LSB
first mode, the instruction byte must be written from least
significant bit to most significant bit. However, the instruction
byte phase of the communications cycle still precedes the data
transfer cycle.
D6
X
D5
X
D4
A4
D3
A3
D2
A2
D1
A1
D0
A0
R/Wb—Bit 7 of the instruction byte determines whether a read
or write data transfer occurs after the instruction byte write.
Logic 1 indicates a read operation. Logic 0 indicates a write
operation.
X, X—Bits 6 and 5 of the instruction byte are Don’t Care.
A4 to A0—Bits 4 to 0 of the instruction byte determine which
register is accessed during the data transfer portion of the
communications cycle.
SERIAL INTERFACE PORT PIN DESCRIPTION
For MSB first operation, all data written to (read from) the
AD9956 are in MSB first order. If the LSB mode is active, all
data written to (read from) the AD9956 are in LSB first order.
TPRE
TSCLKW
CS
SCLK—Serial Clock. The serial clock pin is used to synchronize
data to and from the AD9956 and to run the internal state
machines. The SCLK maximum frequency is 25 MHz.
CS—Chip Select Bar. CS is an active low input that allows more
than one device on the same serial communications line. The
SDO and SDI/O pins 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.
SDI/O—Serial Data Input/Output. Data is always written to the
AD9956 on this pin. However, this pin can be used as a bidirectional data line. CFR1 controls the configuration of this pin.
The default value (0) configures the SDI/O pin as bidirectional.
SDO—Serial Data Out. Data is read from this pin for protocols
that use separate lines for transmitting and receiving data.
When the AD9956 operates in a single bidirectional I/O mode,
this pin does not output data and is set to a high impedance state.
TDSU
SCLK
TDHLD
FIRST BIT
SDI/O
SYMBOL
TPRE
TSCLKW
TDSU
TDHLD
MIN
6ns
40ns
6.5ns
0ns
SECOND BIT
DEFINITION
CS SETUP TIME
PERIOD OF SERIAL DATA CLOCK (WRITE)
SERIAL DATA SETUP TIME
SERIAL DATA HOLD TIME
04806-0-034
D7
R/Wb
Figure 33. Timing Diagram for Data Write to AD9956
TSCLKR
CS
SCLK
SDI/O
SDO
I/O_RESET—A high signal on this pin resets the I/O port state
machines without affecting the addressable registers’ contents.
An active high input on the I/O_RESET pin causes the current
communication cycle to abort. After I/O_RESET returns low
(0), another communication cycle can begin, starting with the
instruction byte write. Note that when not in use, this pin
should be forced low, because it floats to the threshold value.
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FIRST BIT
SECOND BIT
TDV
SYMBOL
TDV
TSCLKR
MAX DEFINITION
40ns DATA VALID TIME
400ns PERIOD OF SERIAL DATA CLOCK (READ)
Figure 34. Timing Diagram for Data Read to AD9956
04806-0-035
Table 4.
AD9956
REGISTER MAP AND DESCRIPTION
Table 5.
Register
Name
(Serial
Address)
Control
Function
Register 1
(CFR1)
(0x00)
Control
Function
Register 2
(CFR2)
(0x01)
(MSB) Bit 7
Open 1
Bit 6
Open1
Bit 5
Open1
Bit 4
Open1
Bit 3
Open1
Bit 2
Open1
Bit 1
Open1
LOAD SRR @
I/O_UPDATE
Auto-Clr
Frequency
Accum.
Enable
Sine
Output
Clear
Frequency
Accum.
Clear
Phase
Accum.
Linear
Sweep
Enable
LSB First
Open1
Open1
Open1
Open1
Open1
0x00
Digital
PowerDown
SDI/O
Input
Only
PFD Input
PowerDown
AutoClr
Phase
Accum.
Open1
PLLREF
Crystal
Enable
SYNC_CLK
Disable
Auto Sync
Multiple
AD9956s
Software
Manual
Sync
Hardware
Manual
Sync
0x00
DAC
PowerDown
Open1
Open1
Open1
Open1
Internal
Band Gap
PowerDown
PLL Lock
Detect
Enable
Slew Rate
Control
High
Speed
Sync
Enable
Internal
CML Driver
DRV_RSET
PLL Lock
Detect
Mode
RF Div
REFCLK
Mux Bit
Rising Delta
Frequency
Tuning
Word
(RDFTW)
(0x02)
Falling Delta
Frequency
Tuning
Word
(FDFTW)
(0x03)
Rising
Sweep
Ramp Rate
(RSRR)
(0x04)
Falling
Sweep
Ramp Rate
(FSRR)
(0x05)
1
Default
Value/
Profile
0x00
Bit 0
(LSB)
PLL Lock
Error
Linear
Sweep
No Dwell
Bit
Range
Open1
Clock Driver Rising Edge
RF Divider
PowerDown
Open1
RF Divider Ratio
Clock Driver Falling Edge Control
Clock
Driver
PowerDown
Clock Driver Input
Select
Divider N Control
Divider M Control
CP
CP
CP
Open1
CP Current Scale
Polarity Full PD
Quick PD
Rising Delta Frequency Tuning Word
Rising Delta Frequency Tuning Word
Rising Delta Frequency Tuning Word
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x78
0x00
0x07
0x00
0x00
0x00
Falling Delta Frequency Tuning Word
Falling Delta Frequency Tuning Word
Falling Delta Frequency Tuning Word
0x00
0x00
0x00
Rising Sweep Ramp Rate
Rising Sweep Ramp Rate
0x00
0x00
Rising Sweep Ramp Rate
Rising Sweep Ramp Rate
0x00
0x00
In all cases, open bits must be written to 0.
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AD9956
Register Name
(Serial Address)
Profile Control Register
No. 0 (PCR0) (0x06)
Profile Control Register
No. 1 (PCR1) (0x07)
Profile Control Register
No. 2 (PCR2) (0x08)
Profile Control Register
No. 3 (PCR3) (0x09)
1
Bit Range
Bit 0
(MSB) Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
(LSB)
Open 1
Phase Offset Word 0 (POW0)
Phase Offset Word 0 (POW0)
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
Frequency Tuning Word 0 (FTW0)
Open1
Phase Offset Word 1 (POW1)
Phase Offset Word 1 (POW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 1 (FTW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 1 (FTW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 1 (FTW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 1 (FTW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 1 (FTW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 1 (FTW1)
Open1
Phase Offset Word 2 (POW2)
Phase Offset Word 2 (POW2)
Frequency Tuning Word 2 (FTW1)
Frequency Tuning Word 2 (FTW2)
Frequency Tuning Word 2 (FTW2)
Frequency Tuning Word 2 (FTW2)
Frequency Tuning Word 2 (FTW2)
Frequency Tuning Word 2 (FTW2)
Open1
Phase Offset Word 3 (POW3)
Phase Offset Word 3 (POW3)
Frequency Tuning Word 3 (FTW3)
Frequency Tuning Word 3 (FTW3)
Frequency Tuning Word 3 (FTW3)
Frequency Tuning Word. 3 (FTW3)
Frequency Tuning Word 3 (FTW3)
Frequency Tuning Word 3 (FTW3)
In all cases, open bits must be written to 0.
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Default Value/
Profile
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
AD9956
Register Name
(Serial Address)
Profile Control
Register
No. 4 (PCR4) (0x0A)
Profile Control
Register
No. 5 (PCR5) (0x0B)
Profile Control
Register
No. 6 (PCR6) (0x0C)
Profile Control
Register
No. 7 (PCR7) (0x0D)
1
Bit
Range
(MSB)
Bit 7
Bit 6
Open 1
Open1
Open1
Open1
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Phase Offset Word 4 (POW4)
Phase Offset Word 4 (POW4)
Frequency Tuning Word 4 (FTW4)
Frequency Tuning Word 4 (FTW4)
Frequency Tuning Word 4 (FTW4)
Frequency Tuning Word 4 (FTW4)
Frequency Tuning Word 4 (FTW4)
Frequency Tuning Word 4 (FTW4)
Phase Offset Word 5 (POW5)
Phase Offset Word 5 (POW5)
Frequency Tuning Word 5 (FTW5)
Frequency Tuning Word 5 (FTW5)
Frequency Tuning Word 5 (FTW5)
Frequency Tuning Word 5 (FTW5)
Frequency Tuning Word 5 (FTW5)
Frequency Tuning Word 5 (FTW5)
Phase Offset Word 6 (POW6)
Phase Offset Word 6 (POW6)
Frequency Tuning Word 6 (FTW6)
Frequency Tuning Word 6 (FTW6)
Frequency Tuning Word 6 (FTW6)
Frequency Tuning Word 6 (FTW6)
Frequency Tuning Word 6 (FTW6)
Frequency Tuning Word 6 (FTW6)
Phase Offset Word 7 (POW7)
Phase Offset Word 7 (POW7)
Frequency Tuning Word 7 (FTW7)
Frequency Tuning Word 7 (FTW7)
Frequency Tuning Word 7 (FTW7)
Frequency Tuning Word 7 (FTW7)
Frequency Tuning Word 7 (FTW7)
Frequency Tuning Word 7 (FTW7)
In all cases, open bits must be written to 0.
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Bit 0
(LSB)
Default
Value/
Profile
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
0x00
AD9956
CONTROL FUNCTION REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS
Control Function Register 1 (CFR1)
This control register is comprised of four bytes, all of which
must be written during a write operation involving CFR1.
CFR1 is used to control various functions, features, and operating modes of the AD9956. The functionality of each bit(s) is
described below. In general, the bit is named for the function it
serves when the bit is set.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Issuing an I/O_UPDATE has no effect on the current state of the frequency accumulator.
CFR1 Open. Unused locations. Write a Logic 0
CFR1 Auto-Clear Phase Accumulator
CFR1 PLL Lock Error (Read-Only)
When the device is operating in automatic synchronization
mode or hardware manual synchronization mode (see below),
the PLL_LOCK/ SYNC_IN pin behaves as the SYNC_IN. To
determine whether or not the PLL has become unlocked while
in synchronization mode, this bit serves as a flag to indicate
that an unlocked condition has occurred within the phase frequency detector. Once set, the flag stays high until it is cleared
by a readback of the value even though the loop might have
relocked. Readback of the CFR1 register clears this bit.
CFR1 = 0 indicates that the loop has maintained lock since
the last readback.
CFR1 = 1 indicates that the loop became unlocked at some
point since the last readback of this bit.
CFR1 Load Sweep Ramp Rate at I/O_UPDATE, also
known as Load SRR @ I/O_UPDATE
The sweep ramp rate is set by entering a value to a down counter that is clocked by the SYNC_CLK. Each time a new step is
taken in the linear sweep algorithm, the ramp rate value is
passed from the linear sweep ramp rate register to this down
counter. When set, CFR1, enables the user to force the
part to restart the countdown sequence for the current linear
sweep step by toggling the I/O_UPDATE pin.
CFR1 = 0 (default). The linear sweep ramp rate countdown value is loaded only upon completion of a countdown
sequence.
CFR1 = 1. The linear sweep ramp rate countdown value is
reloaded, if an I/O_UPDATE signal is sent to the part during a
sweep.
CFR1 Auto-Clear Frequency Accumulator
This bit enables the auto-clear function for the frequency accumulator. The auto-clear function serves as a clear and release
function for the frequency accumulator (which performs the linear
sweep operation), which then begins sweeping from a known value
of FTW0.
CFR1 = 1. Issuing an I/O_UPDATE signal to the part
clears the current contents of the frequency accumulator for
one sync-clock period.
This bit enables the auto-clear function for the phase accumulator. The auto-clear function serves as a reset function for the
phase accumulator, which then begins accumulating from a
known phase value of 0.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Issuing an I/O_UPDATE has no effect
on the current state of the phase accumulator.
CFR1 = 1. Issuing an I/O_UPDATE clears the current
contents of the phase accumulator for one SYNC_CLK period.
CFR1 Enable Sine Output
Two different trigonometric functions can be used to convert
the phase angle to an amplitude value, cosine or sine. This bit
selects the function used.
CFR1 = 0 (default). The phase-to-amplitude conversion
block uses a cosine function.
CFR1 = 1. The phase-to-amplitude conversion block uses
a sine function.
CFR1 Clear Frequency Accumulator
This bit serves as a static-clear or a clear-and-hold bit for the
frequency accumulator. It prevents the frequency accumulator
from incrementing the value as long as it is set.
CFR1 = 0 (default). The frequency accumulator operates
normally.
CFR1 = 1. The frequency accumulator is cleared and held
at a value of 0.
CFR1 Clear Phase Accumulator
This bit serves as a static-clear or a clear-and-hold it for the
phase accumulator. It prevents the phase accumulator from
incrementing the value as long as it is set.
CFR1 = 0 (default). The phase accumulator operates
normally.
CFR1 = 1. The phase accumulator is cleared and held at a
value of 0.
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AD9956
CFR1 Digital Power-Down
CFR1 Linear Sweep Enable
This bit turns on the frequency accumulator, which enables the
DDS to perform linear sweeping.
This bit powers down the digital circuitry not directly related to
the I/O port. The I/O port functionality is not suspended, regardless of the state of this bit.
CFR1 = 0 (default). The DDS generates frequencies in
single-tone mode.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Digital logic operating as normal.
CFR1 = 1. The DDS uses the frequency accumulator to
sweep the frequency tuning word being sent to the phase
accumulator according to the values set in the delta frequency
tuning word and delta frequency ramp rate registers. For a
detailed explanation of this mode, see the linear sweep mode of
operation section.
CFR1 Phase Frequency Detector Input Power-Down
CFR1 Linear Sweep No Dwell
This bit dictates the behavior of the DDS core upon completion
of a linear sweep.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Upon reaching the upper value of the
sweep (FTW1), the DDS holds at the frequency value stored in
FTW1.
CFR1 = 1. All digital logic not directly related to the I/O
port is powered down. Internal digital clocks are suspended.
This bit controls the input buffers on the phase frequency detector. It provides a way to gate external signals from the phase
frequency detector itself.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Phase frequency detector input buffers
are functioning normally.
CFR1 = 1. Phase frequency detector input buffers are powered down, isolating the phase frequency detector from the
outside world.
CFR1 PLLREF Crystal Enable
CFR1 = 1. Upon reaching the upper value of the sweep
(FTW1), the DDS returns to the initial value in the sweep
(FTW0) and continues to output that frequency until a new
sweep is initiated (by bringing PS0 low and then high).
The AD9956 phase frequency detector has an on-chip oscillator
circuit. When enabled, the reference input to the phase frequency detector (PLLREF/PLLREF) can be driven by a crystal.
CFR1 LSB First Serial Data Mode
CFR1 = 0 (default). Phase frequency detector reference
input operates as a standard analog input.
The serial data transfer to the device can be either MSB first or
LSB first. This bit controls that operation.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Serial data transfer to the device is in
MSB first mode.
CFR1 = 1. Serial data transfer to the device is in LSB first
mode.
CFR1 SDI/O Input Only (3-Wire Serial Data Mode)
CFR1 = 1. Reference input oscillator circuit is enabled,
allowing the use of a crystal for the reference of the phase
frequency detector.
CFR1 SYNC_CLK Disable
If synchronization of multiple devices is not required, the spectral energy resulting from this signal can be reduced by gating
the output buffer off. This function gates the internal clock
reference SYNC_CLK (SYSCLK/4) off of the SYNC_OUT pin.
The serial port on the AD9956 can act in 2-wire mode (SCLK
and SDI/O) or 3-wire mode (SCLK, SDI/O, and SDO). This bit
toggles the serial port between these two modes.
CFR1 = 0 (default). SYNC_CLK signal is present on the
SYNC_OUT pin and is ready to be ported to other devices.
CFR1 = 0 (default). Serial data transfer to the device is in
2-wire mode. The SDI/O pin is bidirectional.
CFR1 = 1. SYNC_CLK signal is gated off, putting the
SYNC_OUT pin into a high impedance state.
CFR1 = 1. Serial data transfer to the device is in 3-wire
mode. The SDI/O pin is input only.
CFR1 Automatic Synchronization
CFR1 Open
Unused locations. Write a Logic 0.
One of the synchronization modes of the AD9956 forces the
DDS core to derive the internal reference from an external reference supplied on the SYNC_IN pin. For details on synchronization modes for the DDS core, see the Synchronization Modes
for Multiple Devices section.
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AD9956
CFR1 = 0 (default). The automatic synchronization function of the DDS core is disabled.
CFR1 = 1. The automatic synchronization function is on.
The device is slaved to an external reference and adjusts the
internal SYNC_CLK to match the external reference, which is
supplied on the SYNC_IN input.
CFR1 Software Manual Synchronization
CFR2 DAC Power-Down Bit
This bit powers down the DAC portion of the AD9956 and puts
it into the lowest power dissipation state.
CFR2 = 0 (default). DAC is powered on and operating.
CFR2 = 1. DAC is powered down and the output is in a
high impedance state.
Rather than relying on the part to automatically synchronize
the internal clocks, the user can program the part to advance
the internal SYNC_CLK one system clock cycle. This bit is self
clearing and can be set multiple times.
CFR2 to CFR2 Open
CFR1 = 0 (default). The SYNC_CLK stays in the current
timing relationship to SYSCLK.
To shut off all internal quiescent current, the band gap needs to
be powered down. This is normally not done because it takes a
long time (~10 ms) for the band gap to power up and settle to
its final value.
CFR1 = 1. The SYNC_CLK advances the rising and falling
edges by one SYSCLK cycle. This bit is then self-cleared.
CFR1 Hardware Manual Synchronization
Similar to the software manual synchronization (CFR1),
this function enables the user to advance the SYNC_CLK rising
edge by one system clock period. This bit enables the
PLL_LOCK/SYNC_IN pin as a digital input. Once enabled,
every rising edge on the SYNC_IN input advances the
SYNC_CLK by one SYSCLK period. While enabled, the
PLL_LOCK signal is not available on an external pin. However,
loop out-of-lock events trigger a flag in the control register
(CFR1).
CFR1 = 0 (default). The hardware manual synchronization
function is disabled. Either the part is outputting the
PLL_LOCK (CFR1 = 0), or it is using the SYNC_IN to slave
the SYNC_CLK signal to an external reference provided on
SYNC_IN (CFR1 = 1).
CFR1 = 1. PLL_LOCK/SYNC_IN is set as a digital input.
Each subsequent rising edge on this pin advances the
SYNC_CLK rising edge by one SYSCLK period.
CFR1 High Speed Synchronization Enable Bit
This bit enables extra functionality in the auto synchronization
algorithm, which enables the device to synchronize high speed
clocks (SYNC_CLK > 62.5 MHz).
CFR1 = 0 (default). High speed synchronization is disabled.
CFR1 = 1. High speed synchronization is enabled.
Unused locations. Write a Logic 0.
CFR2 Internal Band Gap Power-Down
CFR2 = 0. Even when all other sections are powered
down, the band gap is powered up and is providing a regulated
voltage.
CFR2 = 1. The band gap is powered down.
CFR2 Internal CML Driver DRV_RSET
To program the CML driver’s output current, a resistor
must be placed between the DRV_RSET pin and ground. This
bit enables an internal resistor to program the output current of
the driver.
CFR2 = 0 (default). The DRV_RSET pin is enabled,
and an external resistor must be attached to the CP_RSET pin
to program the output current.
CFR2 = 1. The CML current is programmed by the internal resistor and ignores the resistor on the DRV_REST pin.
CFR2 Clock Driver Rising Edge
These bits control the slew rate of the CML clock driver output’s rising edge. When these bits are on, additional current is
sent to the output driver to increase the rising edge slew rate
capability; the contributions of each bit are cumulative. Table 6
describes how the bits increase the current. Note that the additional current is on only during the rising edge of the waveform
for approximately 250 ps, but not on during the entire transition.
Table 6. CML Clock Driver Rising Edge Slew Rate
Control Bits and Associated Surge Current
Control Function Register 2 (CFR2)
This control register is comprised of five bytes, which must be
written during a write operation involving CFR2. With some
minor exceptions, the CFR2 primarily controls analog and timing functions on the AD9956.
CFR2 = 1
CFR2 = 1
CFR2 = 1
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7.6 mA
3.8 mA
1.9 mA
AD9956
CFR2 = 10. RF Divider R= 4.
CFR2 = 01. RF Divider R = 2.
CFR2 Clock Driver Falling Edge Control
These bits control the slew rate of the CML clock driver output’s falling edge. When these bits are on, additional current is
sent to the output driver to increase the rising edge slew rate
capability. Table 7 describes how the bits increase the current;
the contributions of each bit are cumulative. Note that the additional current is on only during the rising edge of the waveform, for approximately 250 ps, but not on during the entire
transition.
CFR2 Clock Driver Power-Down
This bit powers down the CML clock driver circuit.
CFR2 =1 (default). CML clock driver circuit is powered
down.
CFR2 = 0. CML clock driver is powered up.
Table 7. CML Clock Drive Falling Edge Slew Rate
Control Bits and Associated Surge Current
CFR2 = 1
CFR2 = 1
CFR2 = 1
CFR2 = 00. RF Divider R = 1. Note that this is not the
same as bypassing the RF divider.
CFR2 Clock Driver Input Select
5.4 mA
2.7 mA
1.35 mA
These bits control the mux on the input for the CML clock driver.
CFR2 = 00. The CML clock driver is disconnected from
all inputs (and does not toggle).
CFR2 PLL_LOCK_DETECT Enable
This bit enables the PLL_LOCK/SYNC_IN pin as a lock detect
output for the PLL.
CFR2 = 0 (default).The PLL_LOCK_DETECT signal is
disabled.
CFR2 = 01. The CML clock driver is driven by the
PLLOSC input pin.
CFR2 = 10 (default). The CML clock driver is driven by
the output of the RF divider.
CFR2 = 1. The PLL_LOCK_DETECT signal is enabled.
CFR2 = 11. The CML clock driver is driven by the input of the RF divider
CFR2 PLL_LOCK_DETECT Mode
CFR2 Slew Rate Control Bit
This bit toggles the modes of the PLL_LOCK_DETECT function. The lock detect can either be a status indicator (locked or
unlocked), or it can indicate a lead-lag relationship between the
two phase frequency detector inputs.
Even without the additional surge current supplied by the rising edge slew rate control bits and the falling edge slew rate
control bits, the device applies a default 7.6 mA surge current to
the rising edge and a 4.05 mA surge current to the falling edge.
This bit disables all slew rate enhancement surge current, including the default values.
CFR2 = 0 (default). The lock detect acts as a status indicator (PLL is locked 0 or unlocked 1).
CFR2 = 1. The lock detect acts as a lead/lag indicator. A
1 on the PLL_LOCK pin means that the PLLOSC pin lags the
reference. A 0 means that the PLLOSC pin leads the reference.
CFR2 RF Divider Power-Down
This bit powers the RF divider down to save power when not in
used.
CFR2 = 0 (default). RF divider is on.
CFR2 = 1. RF divider is powered down and an alternate
path between the REFCLK inputs and SYSCLK is enabled.
CFR2 RF Divider Ratio
These two bits control the RF divider ratio (÷R).
CFR2 = 0 (default). The CML driver applies default surge
current to rising and falling edges.
CFR2 = 1. Driver applies no surge current during transitions. The only current is the continuous current.
CFR2 RF Divider SYSCLK Mux Bit
This bit toggles the mux to control whether the RF divider output or input is supplying SYSCLK to the device.
CFR2 = 0 (default). The RF divider output supplies the
DDS SYSCLK.
CFR2 = 1. The RF divider input supplies the DDS SYSCLK (bypass the divider). Note that regardless of the condition
of the configuration of the clock input, the DDS SYSCLK must
not exceed the maximum rated clock speed.
CFR2 = 11 (default). RF Divider R = 8.
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AD9956
CFR2 PLLREF Divider Control Bits (÷N)
These 4 bits set the PLLREF divider (÷N) ratio where N is a
value equal to 1 to 16. CFR2 = 0000 means that
N = 1 and CFR2 = 1111 means that N = 16, or simply,
N = CFR2 + 1.
CFR2 =
0000
0001
0010
0011
0100
0101
0110
0111
N=
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CFR2 =
1000
1001
1010
1011
1100
1101
1110
1111
N=
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
CFR2 PLLREF Divider Control Bits (÷M)
These 4 bits set the PLLOSC divider (÷M) ratio where
M is a value equal to 1 to 16. CFR2 = 0000 means
that M = 1 and CFR2 = 1111 means that M = 16, or
M = CFR2 + 1.
CFR2 =
0000
0001
0010
0011
0100
0101
0110
0111
M=
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CFR2 =
1000
1001
1010
1011
1100
1101
1110
1111
CFR2 = 1. The charge pump is configured to operate with a
ground referenced VCO. If PLLOSC lags PLLREF, the charge
pump will attempt to drive the VCO control node voltage lower. If PLLOSC leads PLLREF, the charge pump will attempt to
drive the VCO control node voltage higher.
CFR2 Charge Pump Full Power-Down
This bit, when set, will put the charge pump into a full powerdown mode.
CFR2 = 0 (default). The charge pump is powered on and
operating normally.
CFR2 = 1. The charge pump is completely powered down.
CFR2 Charge Pump Quick Power-Down
Rather than power down the charge pump, which can take a
long time to recover from, a quick power-down mode, which
powers down only the charge pump output buffer, is included.
While this doesn’t reduce the power consumption significantly,
it does shut off the output to the charge pump and allows it to
come back on in a rapidly.
CFR2 = 0 (default). The charge pump is powered on and
operating normally.
M=
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
CFR2 = 1. The charge pump is on and running, but the
output buffer is powered down.
CFR2 Charge Pump Current Scale.
A base output current from the charge pump is determined by
a resistor connected from the CP_RSET pin to ground (see the
PLL Circuitry section). However, it is possible to multiply the
charge pump output current by a value from 1:8 by programming these bits. The charge pump output current is scaled by
CFR2 +1.
CFR2 = 000 (default). Scale factor = 1 to CFR2 = 111 (8).
CFR2 Open
Unused locations. Write a Logic 0.
CFR2 CP Polarity
This bit sets the polarity of the charge pump, in response to a
ground referenced or a supply referenced VCO.
CFR2 = 0 (default). The charge pump is configured to
operate with a supply referenced VCO. If PLLOSC lags
PLLREF, the charge pump will attempt to drive the VCO control node voltage higher. If PLLOSC leads PLLREF, the charge
pump will attempt to drive the VCO control node voltage lower.
CFR2
000
001
010
011
100
101
110
111
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Scale Factor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AD9956
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
7.10
7.00 SQ
6.90
PIN 1
INDICATOR
AREA
DETAIL A
(JEDEC 95)
0.30
0.23
0.18
37
36
48
1
0.50
BSC
P IN 1
IN D IC ATO R AR E A OP T IO N S
(SEE DETAIL A)
5.20
5.10 SQ
5.00
EXPOSED
PAD
12
0.80
0.75
0.70
END VIEW
PKG-004509
SEATING
PLANE
0.45
0.40
0.35
24
13
BOTTOM VIEW
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.203 REF
0.20 MIN
5.50 REF
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-WKKD-4
10-10-2018-C
TOP VIEW
Figure 35. 48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
7 mm × 7 mm Body and 0.75 mm Package Height (CP-48-4)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
AD9956YCPZ 1
AD9956YCPZ-REEL1
AD9956/PCB
AD9956-VCO/PCB
1
Temperature Range
–40°C to +125°C
–40°C to +125°C
Package Description
48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP)
48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP), Tape and Reel
Evaluation Board with No VCO and Charge Pump Filter
Evaluation Board with 2.4 GHz VCO and Charge Pump Filter
Z = Pb-free part.
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Package Option
CP-48-4
CP-48-4
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