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Valon Technology 5009a Operations Manual – Version 1.38 

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5009a Dual Frequency Synthesizer Module 

Operations Manual 

 

Version 1.38 

June 01, 2022 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 5009a

Page 1: ...Valon Technology 5009a Operations Manual Version 1 38 Page 1 5009a Dual Frequency Synthesizer Module Operations Manual Version 1 38 June 01 2022...

Page 2: ...eans Function Sanitize 12 1 12 Place of Manufacture 12 2 Quick Start Instructions 13 3 Configuration Manager CM graphical user interface GUI 15 3 1 Configuration Manager Menu Bar 15 3 2 Configuration...

Page 3: ...STARt F U 27 4 7 3 Source 1 2 STOP F U 28 4 7 4 Source 1 2 STEP F U 28 4 7 5 Source 1 2 SINC F U 28 4 7 6 Source 1 2 RATE ms 28 4 7 7 Source 1 2 Run 0 1 2 3 28 4 7 8 Source 1 2 Halt 28 4 7 9 Source 1...

Page 4: ...Enable Disable 32 4 10 6Source 1 2 REFerenceDIVider Enable Disable 32 4 10 7Source 1 2 ChargePump 0 1 2 15 32 4 10 8Source 1 2 SDN 00 10 11 33 4 10 9Source 1 2 INTFRAC 0 1 2 33 4 10 10 Source 1 2 NAMe...

Page 5: ...by machined aluminum RF tight housing and use low noise circuit techniques to ensure high signal purity The 5009 can be controlled using simple human readable commands either through the micro USB po...

Page 6: ...o 200MHz The VCTCXO allows the user to correct any frequency error to within about 0 010ppm using the Also the VCTCXO option allows for electronic frequency control EFC by applying a dc tune voltage t...

Page 7: ...12 B4 black 20 dc cables supplied with synthesizer additional cables available Full performance is obtained when the dc input voltage is in the operational range If the input voltage is increased abov...

Page 8: ...nal Source Analyzer 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz 10MHz 6GHz 54 59 85 90 94 126 147 dBc Hz 5GHz 57 61 86 93 94 127 149 dBc Hz 4GHz 76 82 89 98 95 129 150 dBc Hz 3GHz 60 65 93 101 100 134 150 dBc H...

Page 9: ...ence Trim Range Reference Trim Resolution 20 000MHz 2ppm 23 C 0 5ppm 20 C to 70 C case temp 10ppm 10 bit 8 bit before 2016 Internal Phase Frequency Detector PFD Max 140MHz 125MHz Fractional mode Min 1...

Page 10: ...230400 460800 921600 Environmental Operational full specifications No damage functional Humidity IP rating 20 C 70 C case temperature 40 C 85 C case temperature 5 95 minimal condensation allowed 50 N...

Page 11: ...e command set to be sent directly to the ARM processor from a host processor without requiring any USB connection This port can also be used with the optional external RS 232 to TTL serial adapter Thi...

Page 12: ...se is manufactured using only aluminum with steel fasteners Valon Technology LLC certifies that the 5009 is RoHS compliant and conforms with the requirements of EC directive 2002 95 EC RoHS by having...

Page 13: ...rs Note If you don t want to use the GUI and would prefer to use a terminal program go to section 4 1 From the website link click the V5009CM exe and save the program to your desktop or any other fold...

Page 14: ...e your synthesizer s register setting to a disk file 5 Now you are ready to change your frequency settings using the CM Once you are satisfied with your settings use the Synthesizer Save to Flash comm...

Page 15: ...le in the directory that the CM is in and captures all CM commands and responses File Exit Closes the CM Synthesizer Synthesizer Read Registers Read registers will fill the CM with the all the paramet...

Page 16: ...N mode or Integer N mode The lowest spur mode will be the Integer N mode but that will limit the frequency resolution see specifications above The Fractional N mode provides the finest frequency resol...

Page 17: ...e a fine frequency control For example with an output frequency of setting of 1GHz the 8 bit reference trim range would be 10kHz in 78Hz steps Ref Doubler Reference Doubler multiplies the reference fr...

Page 18: ...s Manual Version 1 38 Page 18 4 Check Reference Frequency setting matches actual internal or external reference frequency in use 5 Check PFD frequency setting and actual PFD frequency Figure 4 Default...

Page 19: ...5009a Operations Manual Version 1 38 Page 19 Figure 5 Configuration Manager Main page after clicking Synthesizer Read Registers The Main page is now refreshed with the settings from the connected syn...

Page 20: ...mental Step Frequency at the sweep step Rate The Mode has to be set to Sweep for sweep setting to take effect Figure 6 Sweep Page Sweep Mode CW Sweep or List modes are selected and displayed This bar...

Page 21: ...e frequency list tables for both sources To edit the table click on the table entry and enter the desired frequency and attenuation Figure 7 List Page The List page provides a convenient method for qu...

Page 22: ...output power in approximately 3dB steps There are four selectable power levels This may be useful when it is desirable to offset the power level relative to the attenuator settings 2 Chg charge Pump...

Page 23: ...esizer However in this context each of the two internal synthsizers will be refered to as a source 4 2 Syntax notes means optional entry may be used SS1 f CW 2550 MHz String value to be entered SOURce...

Page 24: ...y of the allowable baud rates 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 460800 and 921600 Once the baud rate has been changed the terminal program will no longer be able to communicate Close the terminal p...

Page 25: ...nal program or Valon Configuration Manager GUI is not available then use the following procedure to cleanse the non volatile memory Connect the synthesizer to a 6Vdc power supply then increase the inp...

Page 26: ...MHz but can be expressed as Hz or GHz Follow the Source or just s command with either a 1 or 2 to select Source 1 or Source 2 If no source number is specified then the command will be set to source sh...

Page 27: ...e can be any value however it may be more practical to limit the maximum acceptable step size to 100MHz The minimum step size is complicated by whether the synthesizer is integer mode or Fractional mo...

Page 28: ...ommand The HALT command followed with no parameters stops the sweep of the active source HALT 1 stops the sweep of source 1 2 source 2 and 3 both sources 4 7 9 Source 1 2 TMODe AUT0 MANual EXTermal EX...

Page 29: ...An example of the list command S1 list 5 2155m would set source 1 LIST frequency number 5 to 2155MHz List List or LI will return the 32 list entries from current source Source 1 2 LIST will return th...

Page 30: ...the buffer amplifiers on OEN is automatically set to off if the power supply voltage rises above 8 0V Note this function is logically AND of LOCK so the buffer amplifier will only be enabled if LOCKed...

Page 31: ...s frequency when using the internal reference Reference trim changes the voltage sent to the VCTCXO by setting the reference DAC output voltage Reference trimming can be used to minimize the internal...

Page 32: ...PFD 26 666667MHz Example 3 PFD set to 22MHz with the Internal Reference of 40MHz Reference Doubler disabled x1 and reference divider disabled 1 1 The 5009 would select an R Divider value of 2 Sending...

Page 33: ...iples of the PFD frequency For example with a PFD of 20MHz 2000MHz is an integer 100 boundary 4 10 9 Source 1 2 INTFRAC 0 1 2 0 Fractional mode Default Fractional mode even when frequency is integer m...

Page 34: ...Lock Detector output high when both channels are locked Input for external trigger in external trigger sweep mode Output for sweep enabled in Auto Sweep or Manual Sweep mode 8 GND Common ground same a...

Page 35: ...ns for USER PORT In List mode the 32 preset frequency selection is accomplished by pulling M4 0 USER PORT pins LOW Figure 8 below shows the schematic of the Valon LSW 1 A 7 conductor cable assembly pl...

Page 36: ...Valon Technology 5009a Operations Manual Version 1 38 Page 36 6 Mechanical Dimensions 3 625 W x 2 685 L x 0 50 H Weight 0 2lbs 91g Material AL 6061 T6 Finish Clear Alodine conductive 5009a Dimension...

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