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Evaluating the
8 GHz to 16 GHz, 4-Channel, X Band and
Ku Band Beamformer
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Rev. A | Page 1 of 24
FEATURES
Based on the
4-channel beamformer
Controllable through SPI
Multiple forms of digital interface (3.3 V and 1.8 V logic)
On-board logic level translators with 1.8 V low dropout
regulator for supply
Software control from a Windows-based PC through USB
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
PC running Windows XP or a more recent software version
USB interface board
Network analyzer
Power supplies: 3.3 V, −5.0 V
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
data sheet
REQUIRED SOFTWARE
ADAR1000-EVALZ evaluation software
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADAR1000-EVALZ is designed for evaluating the
performance of the
4-channel, X band and Ku
band beamformer for radar systems. All radio frequency (RF)
input/output channels and detector inputs are brought out to
Subminiature Version A (SMA) connectors. On-board logic level
translators convert the on-chip 1.8 V logic signals to 3.3 V for
interfacing to external controllers running on 3.3 V. Two identical,
20-pin, dual row, rectangular headers provide the digital interface
signals to allow daisy-chaining up to four ADAR1000-EVALZ
boards together. A 24-pin connector provides control and bias
outputs to interface to four external transmit and receive
modules with each ADAR1000-EVALZ.
The ADAR1000-EVALZ can be used with an Analog Devices, Inc.,
system demonstration platform (SDP)
board
(supplied separately), which allows connection to a Microsoft
Windows®-based PC through the USB for controlling all
device functions.
For full details on the
data
sheet, which must be consulted in conjunction with this user
guide when using the ADAR1000-EVALZ.
EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPH
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Figure 1.