EV-ADF5709 Evaluation Board User Guide
UG-1872
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Evaluating the ADF5709 9.85 GHz to 20.5 GHz, Wideband, MMIC VCO
FEATURES GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Self contained evaluation board containing the ADF5709 The EV-ADF5709 evaluates the performance of the ADF5709
wideband, MMIC VCO wideband, voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). Figure 1 shows a
Externally powered by a single 5 V supply photograph of the EV-ADF5709. The EV-ADF5709 contains the
ADF5709, external supply headers, supply decoupling capacitors, a
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
VTUNE Subminiature Version A (SMA) connector, and a
EV-ADF5709 evaluation board
2.92 mm, RF output K connector. No software interface is required
to control the ADF5709 while the device is operating as a
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
standalone VCO in open-loop mode.
5 V power supply
For full details on the ADF5709, see the ADF5709 data sheet,
Low noise, variable, 0 V to 23 V power supply
which must be consulted in conjunction with this user guide
Signal source analyzer
when using the EV-ADF5709.
Spectrum analyzer
ONLINE RESOURCES
ADF5709 data sheet
EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPH
Figure 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1 VCO ................................................................................................4
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1 Buffer Amplifier ............................................................................4
Equipment Needed ........................................................................... 1 RF Output .......................................................................................4
Online Resources .............................................................................. 1 Loop Filter ......................................................................................4
General Description ......................................................................... 1 Default Configuration ..................................................................4
Evaluation Board Photograph ......................................................... 1 Evaluation and Test ...........................................................................5
Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Evaluation Board Schematic and Artwork .....................................6
Getting Started .................................................................................. 3 Ordering Information .......................................................................7
Evaluation Board Setup Procedure ............................................ 3 Bill of Materials ..............................................................................7
Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 4
Power Supplies .............................................................................. 4
REVISION HISTORY
12/2020Revision 0: Initial Version
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