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EV-ADF411XSD1Z User Guide 

UG-161 

 

Rev. A | Page 3 of 28 

QUICK START GUIDE 

Follow these steps to evaluate the frequency synthesizer (

ADF4110

ADF4111

ADF4112

ADF4113

ADF4116

ADF4117

ADF4118

ADF4106

ADF4107

ADF4153

ADF4154

ADF4156

, or 

ADF4157

) after inserting all necessary components on the 

board and ensuring that the on-board links are correct with 
reference to Table 1: 
1.

 

Install the system development platform (SDP) drivers. 

2.

 

Install the Int-N or Frac-N PLL software. 

3.

 

Connect the 

SDP-S

 motherboard to the PC and to the  

EV-ADF411XSD1Z. 

4.

 

Connect the power supplies to banana connectors (6 V  
to 12 V). 

5.

 

Run the Int-N or Frac-N PLL software. 

6.

 

Select the SDP board and the frequency synthesizer in the 

Select Device and Connection

 tab of the main window. 

7.

 

Click the 

Main Controls

 tab, and then update all registers. 

8.

 

Connect the spectrum analyzer to J2.  

9.

 

Measure the results. 

 

Summary of Contents for EV-ADF411XSD1Z

Page 1: ...stration platform serial ADF41XXBRUZ see the Features section for applicable parts T package VCO loop filter components Spectrum analyzer oscilloscope optional DOCUMENTS NEEDED Frequency synthesizer d...

Page 2: ...peration and Jumper Selection Settings 5 System Demonstration Platform SDP 5 Evaluation Board Setup Procedure 6 Installing the Int N PLL Software 6 Installing the Frac N PLL Software 10 Evaluation Boa...

Page 3: ...orrect with reference to Table 1 1 Install the system development platform SDP drivers 2 Install the Int N or Frac N PLL software 3 Connect the SDP S motherboard to the PC and to the EV ADF411XSD1Z 4...

Page 4: ...0 MHz TCXO reference source from Fox Electronics is fitted as the default option An external reference generator can also be used as the reference input A low noise high slew rate reference source is...

Page 5: ...ghter board evaluation systems Controller boards connect to the PC via a USB 2 0 high speed port and provide a range of communication interfaces on a 120 pin connector The pinout for this connector is...

Page 6: ...gher The installer connects to the Internet and downloads Microsoft NET Framework automatically Alternatively before run ning ADI_Int N_Setup msi both the installer and NET Framework can be installed...

Page 7: ...Software Installation Installation Complete Windows VistaandWindows 7Int N PLL Software InstallationGuide 1 Click Next Figure 8 Windows Vista Windows 7 Int N PLL Software Installation Setup Wizard 2...

Page 8: ...dows 7 Int N PLL Software Installation Confirm Installation 4 Click Install Figure 11 Windows Vista Windows 7 Int N PLL Software Installation Start Installation 5 Click Close Figure 12 Windows Vista W...

Page 9: ...Installation Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Click Next Figure 14 Windows XP SDP S Board Driver Installation Installation Options 3 Wait for the installation program to copy all the neces sary files Figu...

Page 10: ...connects to the Internet and downloads Microsoft NET Framework automatically Alternatively before running ADI_PLL_Frac N_Setup msi both the installer and NET Framework can be installed from the CD pr...

Page 11: ...LL Software Installation Installation Complete Windows VistaandWindows 7Frac N PLL Software InstallationGuide 1 Click Next Figure 22 Windows Vista Windows 7 Frac N PLL Software Installation Setup Wiza...

Page 12: ...ows 7 Frac N PLL Software Installation Confirm Installation 4 Click Install Figure 25 Windows Vista Windows 7 Frac N PLL Software Installation Start Installation 5 Click Close Figure 26 Windows Vista...

Page 13: ...r Installation Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Click Next Figure 28 Windows XP SDP S Board Driver Installation Installation Options 3 Wait for the installation program to copy all the neces sary files Fig...

Page 14: ...On the Select Device and Connection tab choose the device and connection method and then click Connect Confirm that SDP board connected is displayed at the bottom left of the window see Figure 31 If...

Page 15: ...megahertz In the Registers tab you can manually input the desired value to be written to the registers In the Sweep and Hop tab you can make the device sweep a range of frequencies or hop between two...

Page 16: ...Device and Connection tab choose the device and connection method and then click Connect Confirm that SDP board connected is displayed at the bottom left of the window see Figure 33 If this message i...

Page 17: ...e RF VCO Output Frequency text box in megahertz In the Registers tab you can manually input the desired value to be written to the registers In the Sweep and Hop tab you can make the device sweep a ra...

Page 18: ...the evaluation board software 8 In the Main Controls tab in the main window of the evalu ation board software set the VCO center frequency in the RF VCO Output Frequency text box Figure 32 uses a 580...

Page 19: ...EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide UG 161 Rev A Page 19 of 28 EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATICS AND ARTWORK Figure 37 Evaluation Board Schematic Page 1 09146 021...

Page 20: ...UG 161 EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide Rev A Page 20 of 28 Figure 38 Evaluation Board Schematic Page 2 09146 022...

Page 21: ...EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide UG 161 Rev A Page 21 of 28 Figure 39 Evaluation Board Schematic Page 3 09146 023...

Page 22: ...UG 161 EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide Rev A Page 22 of 28 Figure 40 Layer 1 Component Side 09146 024...

Page 23: ...EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide UG 161 Rev A Page 23 of 28 Figure 41 Layer 2 Ground Plane 09146 025...

Page 24: ...UG 161 EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide Rev A Page 24 of 28 Figure 42 Layer 3 Power Plane 09146 026...

Page 25: ...EV ADF411XSD1Z User Guide UG 161 Rev A Page 25 of 28 Figure 43 Layer 4 Solder Side 09146 027...

Page 26: ...M7566 05 GND Black 4 mm banana socket Deltron 571 0100 01 VSUPPLY Red 4 mm banana socket Deltron 571 0500 01 R1A Resistor 0805 User supplied R1 Resistor 0805 User supplied R2 Resistor 0805 User suppli...

Page 27: ...LL ADF4106 Product Page PLL Frequency Synthesizer ADF4107 Product Page PLL Frequency Synthesizer ADF4153 Product Page Fractional N Frequency Synthesizer ADF4154 Product Page Fractional N Frequency Syn...

Page 28: ...r transfer any portion of the Evaluation Board to any other party for any reason Upon discontinuation of use of the Evaluation Board or termination of this Agreement Customer agrees to promptly return...

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