ANALOG DEVICES UG-098 handbook

This user guide introduces the features of the evaluation board for the ADF4360-3 integrated PLL and VCO frequency synthesizer.

Brand: Analog Devices
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 12
File format: PDF
File size: 1.3 MB
Published: 02 August, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 9E04CAA76BE2F22CF54F4DF0558EFB9F
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About this manual

The document is a user guide for the EV-ADF4360-3EB1Z evaluation board designed to evaluate the ADF4360-3 integrated PLL and VCO frequency synthesizer. The board features a self-contained design with USB connectivity, battery or 9V power options, and includes software for PC-based control of synthesizer functions.

What's inside

Evaluation Board Hardware
RF Output Stages
Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures
Windows XP OS
Windows Vista OS and Windows 7 (32-Bit) OS
Using the Evaluation Board Software
Evaluation Board Schematic

Specifications

Power Supply Options	USB/battery-operated 9 V supplies
Typical Phase Noise Performance	-141 dBc/Hz at 3 MHz offset
Typical Spurious Performance	-65dBc at 200 kHz offset (1.8 GHz output)

Frequently asked questions

How can the evaluation board be powered?

The board is powered from a single 9 V battery, or from the USB supply.

What power sources can operate the evaluation board?

The board is powered from a single 9 V battery or from the USB supply by changing the position of Switch SW1.

What reference frequency does the on-board TCXO provide?

The reference TCXO on the evaluation board runs at 10 MHz.

What is the required bandwidth for the on-board loop filter?

The design parameters specify a low-pass filter bandwidth of 10 kHz.

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