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included on the Evaluation Board CD, or can be downloaded from the DPG website at
. This will install DPGDownloader (for generating and loading vectors into
the DPG3) and AD9136/AD9135 SPI software.
Hardware Setup
C5.0V to P5, GND to P6. A low phase noise high frequency clock source should be connected
to the SMA connector, J1. This is the DACCLK input. The spectrum analyzer should be connected to
the SMA connector, J17. This is the DAC0 output. The evaluation board connects to the DPG3 through
the connector P4. The PC should be connected to the EVB using the mini-USB connector XP2 after
installation of the Evaluation Board software. Figure 1 shows the block diagram of the set-up.
Figure 1. Block diagram of the AD9136/AD9135 lab bench set-up
Figure 2. Top view of AD9136-EBZ
Getting Started
The PC software comes on the included Evaluation Board CD, but may also be downloaded from the
DPG Web site at
. The installation will include the DPG Downloader
software as well as all the necessary AD9136/AD9135 files including schematic, board layout,
datasheet, AD9136/AD9135 SPI, and other files.
Initial Set-Up
1. Install the DPG Downloader and AD9136/AD9135 SPI software and support files on your PC. Follow
the instructions in the installation wizard and use the default (recommended) installation settings.
2. Use a USB cable to connect the EVB to your PC and connect the lab equipment to the EVB.
3. Connect the DGP3 unit to your PC and turn on the unit.
