ADRF6780-EVALZ Evaluation Board User Guide
User guide for evaluating the ADRF6780 5.9 GHz to 23.6 GHz wideband upconverter, featuring on-board USB SPI control, 5V operation, and IQ or IF upconversion modes.
Overview
The ADRF6780-EVALZ evaluation board is designed to test the performance of the ADRF6780, a silicon germanium (SiGe) wideband upconverter optimized for microwave radio designs operating from 5.9 GHz to 23.6 GHz. The board supports two frequency translation modes: direct conversion from baseband IQ signals and single sideband (SSB) upconversion from intermediate frequencies (IF) ranging from 800 MHz to 3500 MHz. It features an integrated USB interface for serial port interface (SPI) control via the Analog Devices ACE software. The documentation includes detailed hardware setup instructions, software configuration procedures, and evaluation board schematics. The design incorporates an AD5601 DAC for electronic control of the VATT voltage and provides connectors for differential LO and RF signals.
Use Cases
- Performance evaluation of wideband microwave upconverters
- Development of point-to-point microwave radio systems
- Testing and calibration of IQ baseband signals
- Validation of SSB upconversion with sideband suppression
Topics
Referenced Parts
TSW10608GS6PIN
Samtec
SAMTECTSW10608GS6PIN