This document describes the evaluation board for the PLL frequency synthesizer, including features, design description, connection diagram, and usage instructions.
The document is a user guide for the UG-164 Evaluation Board, designed to evaluate the performance of the ADF4113 frequency synthesizer. The board is a self-contained unit featuring the synthesizer, a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), and a loop filter, capable of generating frequencies between 1700 MHz and 1800 MHz. It supports a 20 kHz loop bandwidth and can be powered by a 9 V battery or external supplies, allowing for 3 V or 5 V operation of the synthesizer and VCO.
The guide details the hardware configuration, including the connection of a 10 MHz TCXO for the reference input and the RF output via an SMA connector. It also provides instructions for installing and using the accompanying Windows software to control synthesizer functions such as output frequency, prescaler settings, and charge pump current from a PC.
| Frequency Range | 1700 MHz to 1800 MHz |
|---|---|
| Loop Bandwidth | 20 kHz |
| Power Supply | 9 V battery |
| Operating Voltages | 3 V or 5 V |
| Reference Input | 10 MHz TCXO |
| VCO Model | 190-1750 |
The board is designed to allow the user to evaluate the performance of the ADF4113 frequency synthesizer for phase locked loops (PLLs).
It is powered from a single 9 V battery, which allows the user to choose either 3 V or 5 V for the ADF4113 and VCO supply.
The package includes Windows software to allow easy programming of the synthesizer, installed via a setup.exe file.