EVAL-ADL5960 Evaluation Board User Guide
User guide for the ADL5960-EVALZ, a 10 MHz to 20 GHz integrated vector network analyzer (VNA) front end featuring an integrated bidirectional bridge and downconversion mixers.
Overview
The EVAL-ADL5960 document provides a comprehensive overview of the ADL5960-EVALZ evaluation board, designed to test the ADL5960 vector network analyzer (VNA) front-end IC. The ADL5960 integrates a bidirectional bridge for incident and reflected power sampling from 10 MHz to 20 GHz with minimal insertion loss (1 dB to 2 dB). The system utilizes an SPI port for programmable LO features, IF gain, and bandwidth control. The evaluation board is constructed on a Rogers RO3003 low-loss substrate with 50 Ω controlled impedance lines. This guide includes hardware setup instructions using the DC2026C Linduino One, power sequencing, software GUI operation, functional RF demonstration procedures, complete schematics, and a bill of materials.
Use Cases
- RF system front-end evaluation
- Vector network analyzer design
- Return loss and directivity measurement
- Microwave signal downconversion
- Integrated RF bridge performance testing
Topics
Referenced Parts
Taiyo Yuden
Ceramic capacitor, X5R, 0603 4.7 μF, 10 V, 10% Taiyo Yuden LMK107BJ475KAHT
Kemet
C3, C4, C5, C10, C11, C14, C15, C16 Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0402 0.1 μF, 16 V, 10% Kemet C0402C104K4RACTU
Murata
C8, C9 Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0201 1000 pF, 25 V, 10% Murata GCM033R71E102KA03D
Taiyo Yuden
C1, C6, C13, C18 Ceramic capacitor, X5R, 0603 4.7 μF, 10 V, 10% Taiyo Yuden LMK107BJ475KAHT
Analog Devices
IC, 10 MHz to 20 GHz integrated VNA front end ADL5960 Analog Devices, Inc., ADL5960ACRZ
142-0701-851
Cinch
Connector, end launch SMA female Cinch 142-0701-851
142-0701-201
Cinch Connectivity Solutions
Connector PCB, coaxial, straight SMA female Cinch Connectivity Solutions 142-0701-201
142-0761-871
Emerson Network Power
Connector, end launch SMA female Emerson Network Power 142-0761-871
| 04023C102KAT2A | AVX | Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0402 1 nF, 25 V, 10% AVX 04023C102KAT2A |
| C0402C104K4RACTU | Kemet | Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0402 0.1 μF, 16 V, 10% Kemet C0402C104K4RACTU |
| GCM033R71E102KA03D | Murata | Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0201 1000 pF, 25 V, 10% Murata GCM033R71E102KA03D |
| ERJ-2RKF49R9X | Panasonic | Resistor, SMD, 0402 49.9 Ω, 1%, 1/10 W Panasonic ERJ-2RKF49R9X |
| ERJ-2RKF56R2X | Panasonic | Resistor, SMD, 0402 56.2 Ω, 1%, 1/10 W Panasonic ERJ-2RKF56R2X |
| ERJPA2F1003X | Panasonic | Resistor, SMD, 0402 100k Ω, 1%, 1/5 W Panasonic ERJ-PA2F1003X |
| 1092-03A-6 | Southwest Microwave | Connector, end launch 2.92 mm female Southwest Microwave 1092-03A-6 |
| LMK107BJ475KAHT | Taiyo Yuden | Ceramic capacitor, X5R, 0603 4.7 μF, 10 V, 10% Taiyo Yuden LMK107BJ475KAHT |
| 04023C102KAT2A | AVX | C2, C7, C12, C17 Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0402 1 nF, 25 V, 10% AVX 04023C102KAT2A |
| C0402C104K4RACTU | Kemet | C3, C4, C5, C10, C11, C14, C15, C16 Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0402 0.1 μF, 16 V, 10% Kemet C0402C104K4RACTU |
| GCM033R71E102KA03D | Murata | C8, C9 Ceramic capacitor, X7R, 0201 1000 pF, 25 V, 10% Murata GCM033R71E102KA03D |
| ERJ-2RKF49R9X | Panasonic | R1, R2, R3, R4 Resistor, SMD, 0402 49.9 Ω, 1%, 1/10 W Panasonic ERJ-2RKF49R9X |
| ERJ-2RKF56R2X | Panasonic | R6, R7 Resistor, SMD, 0402 56.2 Ω, 1%, 1/10 W Panasonic ERJ-2RKF56R2X |
| ERJPA2F1003X | Panasonic | R5 Resistor, SMD, 0402 100k Ω, 1%, 1/5 W Panasonic ERJ-PA2F1003X |
| LMK107BJ475KAHT | Taiyo Yuden | C1, C6, C13, C18 Ceramic capacitor, X5R, 0603 4.7 μF, 10 V, 10% Taiyo Yuden LMK107BJ475KAHT |
| ADL5960ACRZ | Analog Devices | IC, 10 MHz to 20 GHz integrated VNA front end ADL5960 Analog Devices, Inc., ADL5960ACRZ |
| ADL5960 | Analog Devices | ADL5960 Analog Devices, Inc., ADL5960ACRZ |
| 142-0701-851 | Cinch | Connector, end launch SMA female Cinch 142-0701-851 |
| 142-0701-201 | Cinch Connectivity Solutions | Connector PCB, coaxial, straight SMA female Cinch Connectivity Solutions 142-0701-201 |
| 142-0761-871 | Emerson Network Power | Connector, end launch SMA female Emerson Network Power 142-0761-871 |