EV-ADF4150HVEB2Z User Guide: Evaluating the ADF4150HV PLL Frequency Synthesizer
User guide for the EV-ADF4150HVEB2Z evaluation board, featuring the ADF4150HV frequency synthesizer with a 1 GHz to 2 GHz VCO and high-voltage charge pump support.
Overview
This document describes the EV-ADF4150HVEB2Z evaluation board designed for the ADF4150HV fractional-N frequency synthesizer. The board operates from 500 MHz to 3 GHz and includes an integrated 1 GHz to 2 GHz octave range VCO, a 25 MHz TCXO, and a fourth-order passive loop filter. It features an on-board ADP1613 step-up converter to generate a 28V supply for the ADF4150HV's high-voltage charge pump. The board also includes an ADF5001 prescaler to facilitate the use of external microwave VCOs up to 18 GHz. The guide covers hardware configuration, power supply requirements (15V input), software control via USB, and phase noise measurement procedures.
Use Cases
- Evaluation of ADF4150HV PLL performance
- Local oscillator (LO) generation for RF communications
- Prototyping high-voltage frequency synthesis circuits
- Testing octave range voltage controlled oscillators
- Microwave frequency generation with external VCOs
Topics
Referenced Parts
Coilcraft
L4, L5 | Coilcraft EPL2014 series shielded power inductor | Coilcraft EPL2014-472ML
Kemet
C10, C13, C18, C19, C21, C25, C44, C45, C46, C53, C54, C55, C57, C58,C59, C60, C61 | Kemet C0402C104K4RAC
AVX
C14, C15, C16, C20, C22, C52, C56 10 pF 50 V NPO ceramic capacitor AVX 04025U100GAT2A
Murata
C6, C17, C33, C36, C37, C38, C62, C63 100 pF 50 V C0G ceramic capacitor Murata GRM1555C1H101JD01D
Murata
C5, C8, C28, C30, C85 1 μF Capacitor, 0603 1 μF 10 V X5R Murata GRM188R61A105KA61D
HSMG-C170
Avago Technologies
D1, D6 | Green LED | Avago Technologies, HSMG-C170
HSMS-C170
Avago Technologies
D3 | Red LED | Avago Technologies HSMS-C170
0805LS-111
Coilcraft
L7 | 0805 inductor | Coilcraft 0805LS-111
EPL2014-222ML
Coilcraft
L6 | Coilcraft EPL2014 series shielded power inductor | Coilcraft EPL2014-222ML
CY7C68013A-56LFXC
Cypress Semiconductor
U6 | USB microcontroller | Cypress Semiconductor CY7C68013A-56LFXC
B0530W-7-F
Diodes Inc.
D4 | Schottky diode, 30 V, 0.5 A, SOD123 | Diodes Inc. B0530W-7-F
DDZ9689-7
Diodes Inc.
D5 | Zener Diode, 5.1 V, 500 mW, SOD123 | Diodes, Inc. DDZ9689-7
ECS-240-12-20A-TR
ECS International
Y2 | 24 MHz SMD crystal | ECS International ECS-240-12-20A-TR
142-0701-851
Emerson Network
End-launch 50 Ω SMA jack | Emerson Network 142-0701-851
24LC64-ISN
Microchip
U7 | 64 k I 2 C serial EEPROM | Microchip Technology 24LC64-ISN
ERJ3BQFR33V
Panasonic
R61, R 70 | Panasonic, ERJ3BQFR33V
ERJP14F160OU
Panasonic
R71 | Panasonic ERJP14F160OU
2238 867 15129
Phycomp
C26, C27 | Phycomp 2238 867 15129
TXO225B
Rakon
Y1 (ALT) | Rakon TXO225B
DCYS100200-12
Synergy Microwave Corp.
Y3 | 1000 MHz to 2000 MHz VCO | Synergy Microwave Corp. DCYS100200-12
GRM32RR71H105KA01L
Taiyo Yuden
C7, C29, C70, C71, C72, C75, C76, C79 | Taiyo/Yuden GRM32RR71H105KA01L
CRCW040213K3FKED
Vishay Dale
R74 | Vishay Dale CRCW040213K3FKED
CRCW0402232KFKED
Vishay Dale
R75 | Vishay Dale CRCW0402232KFKED
CRCW0402287KFKED
Vishay Dale
R73 | Vishay Dale CRCW0402287KFKED
7427-92642
Wuerth Elektronik
R100 | Ferrite bead | Wuerth Elektronik 7427-92642
ERJP14F160OU
Panasonic
R71 160 Ω 1206 SMD resistor Panasonic ERJP14F160OU
12NF
AVX
C92 12 nF Capacitor, MLCC, 0603, 50V, 12NF AVX 06031C123JAT2A
SOD123
Diodes
D4 Schottky diode, 30 V, 0.5 A, SOD123 Diodes Inc. B0530W-7-F
X7R
Kemet
C87 8.2 nF Capacitor, 0402, 8200 PF, 50 V, X7R Kemet C0402C822K5RACTU
X5R
Murata
C5, C8, C28, C30, C85 1 μF Capacitor, 0603 1 μF 10 V X5R Murata GRM188R61A105KA61D
| 04025A121JAT2A | AVX | C24 | AVX 04025A121JAT2A |
| 04025U100GAT2A | AVX | C14, C15, C16, C20, C22, C52, C56 | AVX 04025U100GAT2A |
| 06031C123JAT2A | AVX | C92 | AVX 06031C123JAT2A |
| 06035A102JAT2A | AVX | C11, C12, C49 | AVX 06035A102JAT2A |
| TAJA226K006R | AVX | C48, C51 | AVX TAJA226K006R |
| TAJB107K006RNJ | AVX | C78 | AVX TAJB107K006RNJ |
| TAJB226K016RNJ | AVX | C74 | AVX TAJB226K016RNJ |
| ADF4150HVBCPZ | Analog Devices | U1 | PLL | Analog Devices ADF4150HVBCPZ |
| ADF5001BCPZ | Analog Devices | U9 | 4 GHz to 18 GHz divide-by-4 prescaler | Analog Devices ADF5001BCPZ |
| ADL5541ACPZ | Analog Devices | U8 | 50 MHz to 6 GHz RF/IF gain block | Analog Devices ADL5541ACPZ |
| ADP3334ARMZ | Analog Devices | U10 | Adjustable LDO regulator | Analog Devices ADP3334ARMZ |
| 0402CS-27NXJLU | Coilcraft | L1, L2 | Coilcraft 0402CS SMD inductor | Coilcraft 0402CS-27NXJLU |
| 0402CS-47NXJLU | Coilcraft | L3 | Coilcraft 0402CS SMD inductor | Coilcraft 0402CS-47NXJLU |
| EPL2014-472ML | Coilcraft | L4, L5 | Coilcraft EPL2014 series shielded power inductor | Coilcraft EPL2014-472ML |
| 571-0100-01 | Deltron | GND | Black 4 mm banana socket | Deltron 571-0100-01 |
| 571-0500-01 | Deltron | VSUPPLY | Red 4 mm banana socket | Deltron 571-0500-01 |
| C0402C104K4RAC | Kemet | C10, C13, C18, C19, C21, C25, C44, C45, C46, C53, C54, C55, C57, C58,C59, C60, C61 | Kemet C0402C104K4RAC |
| C0402C822K5RACTU | Kemet | C87 | Kemet C0402C822K5RACTU |
| 54819-0578 | Molex | USB | USB Mini-B connector | Molex 54819-0578 |
| LL4002G | Multicomp | D2 | LL4002G | Power rectifier diode | Multicomp LL4002G |
| GRM1555C1H101JD01D | Murata | C6, C17, C33, C36, C37, C38, C62, C63 | Murata GRM1555C1H101JD01D |
| GRM1555C1H102JA01D | Murata | C42, C43 | Murata GRM1555C1H102JA01D |
| GRM1555C1H330JZ01D | Murata | C68, C69 | Murata GRM1555C1H330JZ01D |
| GRM1555C1H680JZ01D | Murata | C23, C34 | Murata GRM1555C1H680JZ01D |
| GRM155R71C103KA01D | Murata | C86, C88 | Murata GRM155R71C103KA01D |
| GRM155R71H122KA01D | Murata | C67 | Murata GRM155R71H122KA01D |
| GRM188R61A105KA61D | Murata | C5, C8, C28, C30, C85 | Murata GRM188R61A105KA61D |
| GRM31CR71H225KA88L | Murata | C90 | Murata GRM31CR71H225KA88L |
| EMK107ABJ475KA-T | Taiyo Yuden | C73 | Tayo-Yuden EMK107ABJ475KA-T |
| LMK107BJ106MALTD | Taiyo Yuden | C77, C84 | Tayo-Yuden LMK107BJ106MALTD |
| TMK107BJ105KA-T | Taiyo Yuden | C47, C50 | Taiyo/Yuden TMK107BJ105KA-T |
| UMK107BJ105KA-T | Taiyo Yuden | C91 | Tayo-Yuden UMK107BJ105KA-T |
| SI3458BDV-T1-E3 | Vishay | Q1 | MOSFET,N CH,60 V,4.1 A,TSOP-6 | Vishay SI3458BDV-T1-E3 |
| 04025A121JAT2A | AVX | C24 120 pF 50 V NP0 ceramic capacitor AVX 04025A121JAT2A |
| 04025U100GAT2A | AVX | C14, C15, C16, C20, C22, C52, C56 10 pF 50 V NPO ceramic capacitor AVX 04025U100GAT2A |
| 06031C123JAT2A | AVX | C92 12 nF Capacitor, MLCC, 0603, 50V, 12NF AVX 06031C123JAT2A |
| 06035A102JAT2A | AVX | C11, C12, C49 1 nF 50 V NP0 ceramic capacitor AVX 06035A102JAT2A |
| TAJA226K006R | AVX | AVX TAJA226K006R |
| TAJB107K006RNJ | AVX | C78 100 μF Capacitor, Case B, 100 μF, 6.3 V AVX TAJB107K006RNJ |
| TAJB226K016RNJ | AVX | C74 22 μF Capacitor, Case B, 22 μF, 16 V AVX TAJB226K016RNJ |
| ADF4150HVBCPZ | Analog Devices | U1 PLL Analog Devices ADF4150HVBCPZ |
| ADF5001BCPZ | Analog Devices | Analog Devices ADF5001BCPZ |
| ADL5541ACPZ | Analog Devices | U8 50 MHz to 6 GHz RF/IF gain block Analog Devices ADL5541ACPZ |
| ADP3334ARMZ | Analog Devices | U10 Adjustable LDO regulator Analog Devices ADP3334ARMZ |
| M20-9990345 | Harwin | LK1 3-pin SIL header and shorting link Harwin M20-9990345 and M7567-05 |
| C0402C104K4RAC | Kemet | 0.1 μF 16 V, X7R ceramic capacitor Kemet C0402C104K4RAC |
| C0402C822K5RACTU | Kemet | C87 8.2 nF Capacitor, 0402, 8200 PF, 50 V, X7R Kemet C0402C822K5RACTU |
| GRM1555C1H101JD01D | Murata | C6, C17, C33, C36, C37, C38, C62, C63 100 pF 50 V C0G ceramic capacitor Murata GRM1555C1H101JD01D |
| GRM1555C1H102JA01D | Murata | Murata GRM1555C1H102JA01D |
| GRM1555C1H330JZ01D | Murata | C68, C69 33 pF 50 V C0G ceramic capacitor Murata GRM1555C1H330JZ01D |
| GRM1555C1H680JZ01D | Murata | C23, C34 68 pF 50 V C0G ceramic capacitor Murata GRM1555C1H680JZ01D |
| GRM155R71C103KA01D | Murata | Murata GRM155R71C103KA01D |
| GRM155R71H122KA01D | Murata | C67 1.2 nF 50 V X7R ceramic capacitor Murata GRM155R71H122KA01D |
| GRM188R61A105KA61D | Murata | C5, C8, C28, C30, C85 1 μF Capacitor, 0603 1 μF 10 V X5R Murata GRM188R61A105KA61D |
| GRM31CR71H225KA88L | Murata | C90 2.2 μF Capacitor, 1206, X7R, 50 V, 2.2 μF Murata GRM31CR71H225KA88L |
| SI3458BDV-T1-E3 | Vishay | Q1 MOSFET,N CH,60 V,4.1 A,TSOP-6 Vishay SI3458BDV-T1-E3 |
| ADP150AUJZ-3.3 | Analog Devices | U4, U5 | 3.3 V linear regulator | Analog Devices ADP150AUJZ-3.3 |
| ADP1613ARMZ | Analog Devices | U11 | Step-up dc-to-dc switching converter | Analog Devices ADP1613ARMZ |
| ADP7104ACPZ-5.0 | Analog Devices | U3 | LDO regulator | Analog Devices ADP7104ACPZ-5.0 |
| ADP7104ARDZ | Analog Devices | U2 | Adjustable LDO regulator | Analog Devices ADP7104ARDZ |
| ADP150AUJZ-3.3 | Analog Devices | U4, U5 3.3 V linear regulator Analog Devices ADP150AUJZ-3.3 |
| ADP1613ARMZ | Analog Devices | Analog Devices ADP1613ARMZ |
| ADP7104ACPZ-5.0 | Analog Devices | U3 LDO regulator Analog Devices ADP7104ACPZ-5.0 |
| ADP7104ARDZ | Analog Devices | U2 Adjustable LDO regulator Analog Devices ADP7104ARDZ |
| HSMG-C170 | Avago Technologies | D1, D6 | Green LED | Avago Technologies, HSMG-C170 |
| HSMS-C170 | Avago Technologies | D3 | Red LED | Avago Technologies HSMS-C170 |
| 0805LS-111 | Coilcraft | L7 | 0805 inductor | Coilcraft 0805LS-111 |
| EPL2014-222ML | Coilcraft | L6 | Coilcraft EPL2014 series shielded power inductor | Coilcraft EPL2014-222ML |
| CY7C68013A-56LFXC | Cypress Semiconductor | U6 | USB microcontroller | Cypress Semiconductor CY7C68013A-56LFXC |
| B0530W-7-F | Diodes Inc. | D4 | Schottky diode, 30 V, 0.5 A, SOD123 | Diodes Inc. B0530W-7-F |
| DDZ9689-7 | Diodes Inc. | D5 | Zener Diode, 5.1 V, 500 mW, SOD123 | Diodes, Inc. DDZ9689-7 |
| ECS-240-12-20A-TR | ECS International | Y2 | 24 MHz SMD crystal | ECS International ECS-240-12-20A-TR |
| 142-0701-851 | Emerson Network | End-launch 50 Ω SMA jack | Emerson Network 142-0701-851 |
| 24LC64-ISN | Microchip | U7 | 64 k I 2 C serial EEPROM | Microchip Technology 24LC64-ISN |
| ERJ3BQFR33V | Panasonic | R61, R 70 | Panasonic, ERJ3BQFR33V |
| ERJP14F160OU | Panasonic | R71 | Panasonic ERJP14F160OU |
| 2238 867 15129 | Phycomp | C26, C27 | Phycomp 2238 867 15129 |
| TXO225B | Rakon | Y1 (ALT) | Rakon TXO225B |
| DCYS100200-12 | Synergy Microwave Corp. | Y3 | 1000 MHz to 2000 MHz VCO | Synergy Microwave Corp. DCYS100200-12 |
| GRM32RR71H105KA01L | Taiyo Yuden | C7, C29, C70, C71, C72, C75, C76, C79 | Taiyo/Yuden GRM32RR71H105KA01L |
| CRCW040213K3FKED | Vishay Dale | R74 | Vishay Dale CRCW040213K3FKED |
| CRCW0402232KFKED | Vishay Dale | R75 | Vishay Dale CRCW0402232KFKED |
| CRCW0402287KFKED | Vishay Dale | R73 | Vishay Dale CRCW0402287KFKED |
| 7427-92642 | Wuerth Elektronik | R100 | Ferrite bead | Wuerth Elektronik 7427-92642 |
| ERJP14F160OU | Panasonic | R71 160 Ω 1206 SMD resistor Panasonic ERJP14F160OU |
| 12NF | AVX | C92 12 nF Capacitor, MLCC, 0603, 50V, 12NF AVX 06031C123JAT2A |
| SOD123 | Diodes | D4 Schottky diode, 30 V, 0.5 A, SOD123 Diodes Inc. B0530W-7-F |
| X7R | Kemet | C87 8.2 nF Capacitor, 0402, 8200 PF, 50 V, X7R Kemet C0402C822K5RACTU |
| X5R | Murata | C5, C8, C28, C30, C85 1 μF Capacitor, 0603 1 μF 10 V X5R Murata GRM188R61A105KA61D |