EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z

Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 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 ADF4360-8 Integrated PLL and VCO Frequency Synthesizer FEATURES GENERAL DESCRIPTION Self-contained board for generating RF frequencies Flexibility for reference input, PFD frequency, and loop bandwidth Accompanying software allows complete control of synthesizer functions from a PC Flexibility for changing external inductor to allow different VCO output frequency ranges USB-/battery-operated 9 V supplies The EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z board is designed to allow the user to evaluate the performance of the ADF4360-8 frequency synthesizer consisting of an integrated PLL and VCO (see Figure 1). It contains the ADF4360-8BCPZ, a USB connector, and SMA connectors for the RF outputs. Unpopulated SMA footprints are available for the power supplies, the chip enable (CE), and the external reference input. The evaluation board also contains the loop filter to complete the PLL. It can be modified as necessary for the user’s PLL requirements. A USB cable is included with the board to allow software programmability. The package also contains a CD with Windows® software to allow quick, user-friendly programming of the synthesizer. The CD contains numerous other PLL data sheets, technical notes, articles, and ADIsimPLL™ V3.4, Analog Devices, Inc., PLL simulation software. More information is available at www.analog.com/pll. EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPH Figure 1. PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Rev. B | Page 1 of 16 UG-105 Evaluation Board User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Windows XP OS ............................................................................5 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Windows Vista OS and Windows 7 (32-Bit) OS...........................5 Evaluation Board Photograph ......................................................... 1 Windows 7 (64-Bit) OS ................................................................6 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Using the Evaluation Board Software .............................................7 Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 3 Evaluation Board Schematics...........................................................9 RF Output Stage ............................................................................ 3 Ordering Information .................................................................... 12 External Inductor Options .......................................................... 3 Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 12 Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures .................... 5 Related Links ................................................................................... 13 REVISION HISTORY 2/12—Rev. A to Rev. B Changed EVAL-ADF4360-8EBZ1 to EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z Throughout ....................................................................................... 1 11/11—Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changes to Features Section, General Description Section, and Figure 1 .............................................................................................. 1 Changes to Evaluation Board Hardware Section and Figure 2 .. 3 Deleted Figure 3; Renumbered Sequentially ................................. 3 Changes to External Inductor Options Section and Figure 3..... 3 Replaced Evaluation Board Software Section with Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures Section .......................... 5 Added Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7; Renumbered Sequentially ........................................................................................5 Added Figure 8 and Figure 9............................................................6 Replaced Programmable Software Settings Section with Using the Evaluation Board Software Section ..........................................7 Changes to Figure 10.........................................................................8 Changes to Figure 11.........................................................................9 Changes to Figure 12...................................................................... 10 Changes to Figure 13...................................................................... 11 Changes to Table 1.......................................................................... 12 8/10—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. B | Page 2 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE The evaluation board comes with a cable to connect to the USB port of a PC. The silkscreen for the evaluation board is shown in Figure 2. The board schematics are shown in Figure 11, Figure 12, and Figure 13. RF OUTPUT STAGE The RF output stage of the board allows the user to insert a tuned load for a particular frequency. The particular network inserted in the board is optimized for 120 MHz operation. For different frequencies, the output stage needs different component values. Consult the ADF4360-8 data sheet for further information. If in doubt, use a 50 Ω resistor instead of the shunt inductor and a 100 pF bypass capacitor and a 0 Ω resistor instead of the series inductor. It is important that the same components be placed on the RFOUTA and RFOUTB lines. In addition, it is essential that both outputs be terminated with 50 Ω loads. Otherwise, the output power is not optimal, and, in some cases, the part may malfunction. In applications that only use the divider, both RF outputs are best terminated with a shunt 50 Ω resistor to AVDD, a series 100 pF dc bypass capacitor, and a 50 Ω load to GND. EXTERNAL INDUCTOR OPTIONS 08892-002 The ADF4360-8 uses external inductors (L1 and L2) to set up the LC tank circuit of the VCO. The evaluation board has a footprint for the placement of these. A value of 220 nH is inserted on the board giving a VCO center frequency of 120 MHz. Insert two 470 Ω resistors (R25 and R26) parallel to ground for both L1 and L2 (see Figure 3). Figure 2. Evaluation Board Silkscreen—Top View The board is powered from a single 9 V battery or from the USB supply by changing the position of Switch SW1. All components necessary for LO generation are catered for on board. A 10 MHz TCXO from Fox Electronics provides the necessary reference input. Otherwise, an external reference signal can be connected via J3. The PLL comprises the ADF4360-8BCPZ and a passive loop filter. The VCO output from RFOUTA is available through the standard SMA connector, J1, and the complementary RFOUTB VCO output is available from J2. Users can provide their own power supplies using the J4 and J5 connectors, as shown in Figure 2. Hardware power-down using the CE pin can be controlled by inserting an SMA connector into J6 and removing R12. 08892-003 The on-board filter is a third-order, passive, low-pass filter. The filter contains three capacitors (C13, C14, and C15) plus two resistors (R10 and R11). The footprint for R10 is located on the underside of the board. The design parameters for the loop filter are for a center frequency of 120 MHz, a PFD frequency of 1 MHz, and a low-pass filter bandwidth of 40 kHz. To design a filter for different frequency setups, use the ADIsimPLL simulation software. Figure 3. External Inductors and Resistors for the ADF4360-8 Tank Circuit Rev. B | Page 3 of 16 UG-105 Evaluation Board User Guide To find the optimum frequency range for a given inductor, see Figure 4. Ensure that the desired frequency is between the two lines and determine the appropriate inductance needed. 450 400 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 100 200 300 400 INDUCTANCE (nH) 500 600 08892-004 FREQUENCY (MHz) 350 Figure 4. Output Center Frequency vs. External Inductor Value Rev. B | Page 4 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE QUICK START PROCEDURES The control software and USB drivers for EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z accompany the EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z on a CD. To install the software, use the following steps: The software requires Microsoft’s .NET Framework Version 3.5 or later to be installed on your machine. The installer automatically downloads the framework from the Microsoft website if you do not have this installed. If you do not have an Internet connection or have a slow connection on the PC, you can install the .NET framework directly from the CD. Do this by double-clicking dotnetfx.exe. Once installed, run ADF4360_Setup.msi again. WINDOWS XP OS WINDOWS VISTA OS AND WINDOWS 7 (32-BIT) OS 1. Plug a USB cable into the USB connector on the evaluation board. The Found New Hardware box opens. See Figure 5. Choose Install from a list or specified location (Advanced). 08892-005 2. Figure 6. Successful Installation For Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit), you must manually install the drivers. To do so, use the following steps: After you have installed the software, install the USB drivers. To do so, use the following steps: 1. 08892-006 Open ADF4360_setup.msi. The install wizard guides you through the installation process. The software is installed in a default directory called C:/Program Files/Analog Devices/ADF4360. Figure 5. New Hardware Wizard 3. Click Continue Anyway when asked about Windows Logo testing. Rev. B | Page 5 of 16 Find the new unknown device (the evaluation board) in Device Manager and double-click it to open the properties. The device should be Unknown device, under Other devices (see Figure 7). 08892-007 1. 2. If the installation is successful, the message in Figure 6 appears. Figure 7. Device Manager UG-105 Click Update Driver in the properties window (see Figure 8). 08892-009 2. Evaluation Board User Guide Figure 9. Successful Installation WINDOWS 7 (64-BIT) OS Windows 7 64-bit uses a different driver than 32-bit systems. To install this driver: 08892-008 1. 2. 3. Figure 8. Unknown Device Properties 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4. On the Update Driver Software dialog box, choose Browse my computer for driver software. Browse to C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\ADF4360. Click OK or Next. If prompted by Windows security, choose Install this driver software anyway. If the installation is successful, the message in Figure 9 appears. Disconnect the USB evaluation board. Open ADF4360_setup.msi. The install wizard guides you through the installation process. The software is installed in a default directory called C:/Program Files/Analog Devices/ADF4360. Connect your USB evaluation board. The driver should be found automatically. Note that installing this driver package disables older versions of Analog Devices PLL software; therefore, only install if needed. Rev. B | Page 6 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 USING THE EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE The control software for the EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z accompanies the EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z on a CD. To install the software, see the Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures section. Use the Frequency Settings section to control the output frequency. You can input the desired output frequency in the RF Output Frequency text box (in megahertz). To run the software, double-click the ADF4360.exe file on the desktop or from the Start menu. In the Registers tab, you can manually input the desired value to be written to the registers. The main interface window opens (see Figure 10). Confirm that Analog Devices RFG.L Eval Board connected is displayed at the top of the window. Otherwise, the software has no connection to the evaluation board. The evaluation board can be connected and disconnected while the software is running. Note that, when connecting the board, it takes about 5 seconds for the status label to change. Under the File menu, the current settings can be saved to, and loaded from, a text file. Use the REF IN Frequency text box to set the correct reference frequency and the reference frequency divider. The reference TCXO on the evaluation board runs at 10 MHz. In the Sweep and hop tab, you can make the device sweep a range of frequencies or hop between two set frequencies. In the Latches to write section at the bottom of the window, 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 N counter Latch or Write R counter Latch to write that value to the device. Press the F2, F3, and F4 keys to switch between the three tabs. F12 increases the output frequency by one channel spacing and writes it to the device. F11 decreases the output frequency by one channel spacing. The Settings section controls the charge pump current setting, the output power setting, and the multiplexer output setting. Rev. B | Page 7 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide 08892-010 UG-105 Figure 10. Software Front Panel Display Rev. B | Page 8 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATICS 08892-011 Figure 11. EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z Schematic Rev. B | Page 9 of 16 UG-105 Evaluation Board User Guide 08892-012 Figure 12. EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z Schematic (Continued) Rev. B | Page 10 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 08892-013 Figure 13. EV-ADF4360-8EB1Z Schematic (Continued) Rev. B | Page 11 of 16 UG-105 Evaluation Board User Guide ORDERING INFORMATION BILL OF MATERIALS Table 1. Reference Designator C1, C3, C5, C29, C30, C32, C37, C38, C39, C40, C41, C42, C43 C2, C4, C6, C8 C7 C9, C10, C27 C11, C12, C21, C24 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17, C19 C18, C28 C20, C23 C22, C25 C26 C31, C33 C34 C35, C36 D1 D2 D3 Part Description Capacitor, 0402, 0.1 µF, 16 V Manufacturer/Part No. Kemet C0402C104K4RAC Capacitor, 0402, 10 pF, 50 V Capacitor, Case A, 22 µF, 6.3 V Capacitor, 0603, 1 nF, 50 V Capacitor, 0402, 10 nF, 16 V 2-pin capacitor, 120 pF, 0603, 50 V 2-pin capacitor, 1.5 nF, 0603, 50 V 2-pin capacitor, 47 pF, 0603, 50 V Multilayer ceramic capacitor, 50 V, X7R, 1 nF, ±10%, 0402 Capacitor, 0603, 100 pF, 50 V Capacitor 0603, 1 µF, 25 V Capacitor, Case A, 1 µF, 16 V Capacitor, Case A, 4.7 µF, 10 V Capacitor, Case A, 10 µF, 6.3 V Capacitor, 0805, 10 µF, 6.3 V Capacitor, 0402, 22 pF, 50 V NPO Capacitor 0402, 12 pF, 50V LED, SMD red Diode, 1 A, 50 V Schottky diode, 20 V D4 J1, J2 J3 to J6 J7 L1, L2 L3, L4 L5, L6 LK1, LK2 LED, SMD red Jack SMA end launch tab Jack SMA end launch tab (not inserted) USB mini-B Ceramic chip inductor, 220 nH, 5%, 0603 for ADF4360-8 Resistor, 0603, 0 Ω Ceramic chip inductor, 240 nH, 5%, 0603 Header, 1-row, 2-way and jumper socket black Kemet C0402C100J5GACTU AVX TAJA226K006R AVX 06035A102JAT2A Yageo (Phycomp) CC0402ZRY5V7BB103 Yageo CC0603KRX7R9BB121 Yageo CC0603KRX7R9BB152 Yageo CC0603JRNP09BN470 Murata GRM155R71H102KA01D Phycomp 2238 867 15101 Taiyo Yuden TMK107BJ105KA-T AVX TAJA105K016R AVX TPSA475K010R1400 Kemet T491A106M016AT Murata GRM21BR71A106KE51L Kemet C0402C220J5GACTU Kemet C0402C120J5GACTU Avago HSMS-C170 Multicomp 1N4001 Micro Commercial Components, Inc., SD103C-TP Avago HSMS-C170 Johnson Components 142-0701-851 P1 R1 to R4, R9, R13, R22 to R24 R27, R36, R37, R40, R41,R38, R5 R6, R15 R7, R8, R12, R28, R29, R30 R10 R11 R14, R16 R17 to R19 R20, R21 R25, R26 R31, R32 R34 R35 SW1 T1 to T8, T13 to T16 T9 to T12 Battery clip, PCB mounting Resistor, 0603, 0 Ω Resistor, 0603, 51 Ω Resistor, 0603, 4.7 kΩ Resistor, 0603, 10 kΩ 2-pin resistor, 12 kΩ, 0603, 1% 2-pin resistor, 5.1 kΩ, 0603, 1% Resistor, 0603, 330 kΩ Resistor, 0603, 330 Ω Resistor, 0603, 2.2 kΩ Resistor, 0402, 470 Ω Resistor, 0603, 100 kΩ Resistor, 0603, 140 kΩ Resistor, 0603, 78.7 kΩ Switch, PCB SPDT Terminal, PCB, red, PK100 Test point (not inserted) Rev. B | Page 12 of 16 Molex 56579-0576 Coilcraft 0603CS-R22X_L Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 0R Coilcraft 0603LS-36NX_LU Harwin Plc M20-9990245 and Harwin Plc M7567-05 Keystone Electronics Corp. 593+594 Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 0R Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 51R Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 4K7 Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 10K Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 12K Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 5K1 Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 330K Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 330R Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 2K2 Multicomp MC 0.063W 0402 1% 470R Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 100K Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 140K Multicomp MC 0.063W 0603 1% 78K7 APEM TL36P0050 Vero Technologies, Ltd. 20-313137 Evaluation Board User Guide Reference Designator U1 U2, U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 Y1 UG-105 Part Description Integrated integer-N synthesizer High accuracy low dropout linear 3 V regulator ADP3334 adjustable LDO regulator IC serial EEPROM 8-SOIC USB microcontroller ADCMP602 comparator 10 MHz TCXO (FOX801) Manufacturer/Part No. Analog Devices ADF4360-8BCPZ Analog Devices ADP3300ARTZ-3 Analog Devices ADP3334ARMZ Microchip 24LC64-ISN Cypress CY7C68013A-56LFXC Not inserted Fox Electronics FOX801-BELF RELATED LINKS Resource ADF4360-8 ADP3300 ADP3334 ADCMP602 Description Product Page, Integrated Integer-N Synthesizer and VCO—Output Frequency 65 MHz to 400 MHz Product Page, High Accuracy anyCAP® 50 mA Low Dropout Linear Regulator Product Page, High Accuracy Low IQ, 500 mA anyCAP® Adjustable Low Dropout Regulator Product Page, Rail-to-Rail, Very Fast, 2.5 V to 5.5 V, Single-Supply TTL/CMOS Comparator in 8-Lead MSOP and LSCFP Packages Rev. B | Page 13 of 16 UG-105 Evaluation Board User Guide NOTES Rev. B | Page 14 of 16 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-105 NOTES Rev. B | Page 15 of 16 UG-105 Evaluation Board User Guide NOTES ESD Caution ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. Legal Terms and Conditions By using the evaluation board discussed herein (together with any tools, components documentation or support materials, the “Evaluation Board”), you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below (“Agreement”) unless you have purchased the Evaluation Board, in which case the Analog Devices Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale shall govern. 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