EVAL-ADMV8809 User Guide: Evaluating Digitally Tunable HPF and LPF
Evaluation board user guide for the ADMV8809 0.5GHz to 9GHz digitally tunable filters. Includes hardware setup, SPI control via ACE software, and power management details.
Overview
The EVAL-ADMV8809 (ADMV8809-EVALZ) is a comprehensive evaluation platform for the ADMV8809 digitally tunable high-pass and low-pass filters, covering a frequency range of 0.5 GHz to 9 GHz. The board incorporates the ADMV8809 IC, a negative voltage generator, and low-dropout (LDO) regulators, allowing it to be powered via a 5V USB connection through the SDP-S controller board or via external VPOS (+3.5V to +5.5V) and VNEG (-5.5V to -2.7V) supplies. It features SMA connectors for RF input and output to facilitate performance measurement using a network analyzer. Users can configure filter states and program the 4-wire SPI through the Analog Devices Analysis, Control, Evaluation (ACE) software. The guide covers hardware configuration, software installation, SPI register mapping, and quick-start evaluation steps.
Use Cases
- Evaluating ADMV8809 filter performance across the 0.5 GHz to 9 GHz range.
- Prototyping RF front-ends with digitally selectable frequency responses.
- Testing SPI communication and register settings for ADMV8809 system integration.
- Demonstrating tunable filtering in radar, communications, and electronic warfare applications.
Topics
Referenced Parts
Murata
C31 to C33, C37 to C39 | Capacitors, 1μF, 6.3V, 10%, 0402 | Murata | GRM155R70J105KA12D
Panasonic
R3, R4, R6, R7, R9 to R11, R20, R21, R35 to R37 | Resistors, 330Ω, 1/10W, 5%, 0402 | Panasonic | ERJ-2GEJ331X
Samsung
C21, C22, C25 to C28 | Capacitors, 10μF, 16V, 10%, 0805 | Samsung | CL21B106KOQNNNE
Murata
6 C31 to C33, C37 to C39 Capacitors, 1μF, 6.3V, 10%, 0402 Murata GRM155R70J105KA12D
Samsung
6 C21, C22, C25 to C28 Capacitors, 10μF, 16V, 10%, 0805 Samsung CL21B106KOQNNNE
ADMV8809ACCZ
Analog Devices
U1 | IC, digitally tunable HPFs and LPFs, 0.5GHz to 9GHz | Analog Devices | ADMV8809ACCZ
142-0701-851
Cinch Connectivity
LUT0, VNEG, VPOS | Connectors, edge launch, SMA do not install (DNI) | Cinch Connectivity | 142-0701-851
TP-104-01-00
Components Corporation
GND1, GND2 | Test points, black | Components Corporation | TP-104-01-00
TP-104-01-02
Components Corporation
3P3V, TP_VPO | Test points, red | Components Corporation | TP-104-01-02
TP-104-01-06
Components Corporation
N2P5V, TP_VNE | Test points, blue | Components Corporation | TP-104-01-06
M20-9980546
Harwin Inc.
P2 | Connector, vertical, header, 10-pin | Harwin Inc. | M20-9980546
FX8-120S-SV(21
Hirose Electric Co.
P1 | Connector, vertical, surface-mount technology (SMT), 120-pin | Hirose Electric Co. | FX8-120S-SV(21)
HK-LR-SR2(12
Hirose Electric Co.
BYP1, BYP2, RF1, RF2, THRU1, THRU2 | Connectors, 2.92mm, 40GHz | Hirose Electric Co. | HK-LR-SR2(12)
500R07N101JV4T
Johanson Dielectrics
C1 and C2 | Capacitors, 100pF, 50V, 5%, 0402 | Johanson Dielectrics | 500R07N101JV4T
LTST-C190GKT
Lite-On Technology
DS1, DS3 | LED, LTST-C190GKT, green, 0603 | Lite-On Technology | LTST-C190GKT
BAT54H,115
NXP Semiconductor
D1 | Diode, BAT54H, 30V, SOD123F | NXP Semiconductor | BAT54H,115
CL-SB-22A-11T
Nidec Copal Electronics
S1 | Switch, mechanical, slide, DPDT, 0.2A | Nidec Copal Electronics | CL-SB-22A-11T
RMCF0402ZT0R00
Stackpole
R22 to R24, R28 to R34 | Resistors, 0Ω, 1/16W, 0402 | Stackpole | RMCF0402ZT0R00
RC0402JR-07100KL
Yageo
R53, R54 | Resistors, 100kΩ, 1/16W, 5%, 0402 | Yageo | RC0402JR-07100KL
ADMV8809ACCZ
Analog Devices
Analog Devices ADMV8809ACCZ
RC0402JR-07100KL
Yageo
4 R49 to R52 Resistors, 100kΩ, 1/16W, 5%, 0402, DNI Yageo RC0402JR-07100KL
RC0402JR-07100KL
Yageo
2 R53, R54 Resistors, 100kΩ, 1/16W, 5%, 0402 Yageo RC0402JR-07100KL
10-pin
Harwin
1 P2 Connector, vertical, header, 10-pin Harwin Inc. M20-9980546
I2C
Microchip
1 U6 IC, 24LC32A, EEPROM, I2C Microchip Technology 24LC32A-I/MS
SOD123F
NXP
1 D1 Diode, BAT54H, 30V, SOD123F NXP Semiconductor BAT54H,115
6-pin
Samtec
1 P3 Connector, vertical, header, 6-pin Samtec TSW-106-09-G-S
| 77313-801-10LF | Amphenol | P4 | Connector, vertical, header, 10-pin | Amphenol | 77313-801-10LF |
| ADP7156ACPZ-3.3-R7 | Analog Devices | U2 | IC, LDO regulator, 3.3 V | Analog Devices | ADP7156ACPZ-3.3-R7 |
| ADP7183ACPZN2.5-R7 | Analog Devices | U5 | IC, LDO regulator, −2.5V | Analog Devices | ADP7183ACPZN2.5-R7 |
| LT1617ES5-1#PBF | Analog Devices | U4 | IC, inverting DC/DC converter | Analog Devices | LT1617ES5-1#PBF |
| LPD5030-223MRC | Coilcraft | L1 | Coupled inductor, 22μH, 20% | Coilcraft | LPD5030-223MRC |
| C0402C104J4RACTU | Kemet | C14, C16, C17 | Capacitors, 0.1μF, 16V, 5%, 0402 | Kemet | C0402C104J4RACTU |
| GRM155R70J105KA12D | Murata | C31 to C33, C37 to C39 | Capacitors, 1μF, 6.3V, 10%, 0402 | Murata | GRM155R70J105KA12D |
| GRM32ER71A476KE15L | Murata | C4 | Capacitor, 47μF, 10V, 10%, 1210 | Murata | GRM32ER71A476KE15L |
| ERJ-2GEJ331X | Panasonic | R3, R4, R6, R7, R9 to R11, R20, R21, R35 to R37 | Resistors, 330Ω, 1/10W, 5%, 0402 | Panasonic | ERJ-2GEJ331X |
| ERJ-2GEJ751X | Panasonic | R91 | Resistor, 750Ω, 1/16W, 5%, 0402 | Panasonic | ERJ-2GEJ751X |
| ERJ-2RKF2492X | Panasonic | R71 | Resistor, 24.9kΩ, 1/16W, 1%, 0402 | Panasonic | ERJ-2RKF2492X |
| ERJ-2RKF2942X | Panasonic | R61 | Resistor, 29.4kΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402 | Panasonic | ERJ-2RKF2942X |
| ERJ-2RKF33R0X | Panasonic | R1, R12 to R19 | Resistors, 33Ω, 1/10W, 1%, 0402 | Panasonic | ERJ-2RKF33R0X |
| CL21B106KOQNNNE | Samsung | C21, C22, C25 to C28 | Capacitors, 10μF, 16V, 10%, 0805 | Samsung | CL21B106KOQNNNE |
| TSW-106-09-G-S | Samtec | P3 | Connector, vertical, header, 6-pin | Samtec | TSW-106-09-G-S |
| CC0402JRNPO9BN100 | Yageo | C83 to C86 | Capacitor, 10pF, 50V, 5%, 0402, DNI | Yageo | CC0402JRNPO9BN100 |
| ADP7156ACPZ-3.3-R7 | Analog Devices | 1 U2 IC, LDO regulator, 3. V Analog Devices ADP7156ACPZ-3.3-R7 |
| ADP7183ACPZN2.5-R7 | Analog Devices | 1 U5 IC, LDO regulator, −2.5V Analog Devices ADP7183ACPZN2.5-R7 |
| LT1617ES5-1#PBF | Analog Devices | 1 U4 IC, inverting DC/DC converter Analog Devices LT1617ES5-1#PBF |
| C0402C104J4RACTU | Kemet | 2 C18, C19 Capacitors, 0.1μF, 16V, 5%, 0402, DNI Kemet C0402C104J4RACTU |
| C0402C104J4RACTU | Kemet | 3 C14, C16, C17 Capacitors, 0.1μF, 16V, 5%, 0402 Kemet C0402C104J4RACTU |
| GRM155R70J105KA12D | Murata | 6 C31 to C33, C37 to C39 Capacitors, 1μF, 6.3V, 10%, 0402 Murata GRM155R70J105KA12D |
| GRM32ER71A476KE15L | Murata | 1 C4 Capacitor, 47μF, 10V, 10%, 1210 Murata GRM32ER71A476KE15L |
| ERJ-2GEJ331X | Panasonic | Resistors, 330Ω, 1/10W, 5%, 0402 Panasonic ERJ-2GEJ331X |
| ERJ-2GEJ751X | Panasonic | 1 R91 Resistor, 750Ω, 1/16W, 5%, 0402 Panasonic ERJ-2GEJ751X |
| ERJ-2RKF2492X | Panasonic | 1 R71 Resistor, 24.9kΩ, 1/16W, 1%, 0402 Panasonic ERJ-2RKF2492X |
| ERJ-2RKF2942X | Panasonic | 1 R61 Resistor, 29.4kΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402 Panasonic ERJ-2RKF2942X |
| ERJ-2RKF33R0X | Panasonic | 9 R1, R12 to R19 Resistors, 33Ω, 1/10W, 1%, 0402 Panasonic ERJ-2RKF33R0X |
| CL21B106KOQNNNE | Samsung | 6 C21, C22, C25 to C28 Capacitors, 10μF, 16V, 10%, 0805 Samsung CL21B106KOQNNNE |
| TSW-106-09-G-S | Samtec | 1 P3 Connector, vertical, header, 6-pin Samtec TSW-106-09-G-S |
| CC0402JRNPO9BN100 | Yageo | 4 C83 to C86 Capacitor, 10pF, 50V, 5%, 0402, DNI Yageo CC0402JRNPO9BN100 |
| 24LC32A-I/MS | Microchip | U6 | IC, 24LC32A, EEPROM, I2C | Microchip Technology | 24LC32A-I/MS |
| ADMV8809ACCZ | Analog Devices | U1 | IC, digitally tunable HPFs and LPFs, 0.5GHz to 9GHz | Analog Devices | ADMV8809ACCZ |
| 142-0701-851 | Cinch Connectivity | LUT0, VNEG, VPOS | Connectors, edge launch, SMA do not install (DNI) | Cinch Connectivity | 142-0701-851 |
| TP-104-01-00 | Components Corporation | GND1, GND2 | Test points, black | Components Corporation | TP-104-01-00 |
| TP-104-01-02 | Components Corporation | 3P3V, TP_VPO | Test points, red | Components Corporation | TP-104-01-02 |
| TP-104-01-06 | Components Corporation | N2P5V, TP_VNE | Test points, blue | Components Corporation | TP-104-01-06 |
| M20-9980546 | Harwin Inc. | P2 | Connector, vertical, header, 10-pin | Harwin Inc. | M20-9980546 |
| FX8-120S-SV(21 | Hirose Electric Co. | P1 | Connector, vertical, surface-mount technology (SMT), 120-pin | Hirose Electric Co. | FX8-120S-SV(21) |
| HK-LR-SR2(12 | Hirose Electric Co. | BYP1, BYP2, RF1, RF2, THRU1, THRU2 | Connectors, 2.92mm, 40GHz | Hirose Electric Co. | HK-LR-SR2(12) |
| 500R07N101JV4T | Johanson Dielectrics | C1 and C2 | Capacitors, 100pF, 50V, 5%, 0402 | Johanson Dielectrics | 500R07N101JV4T |
| LTST-C190GKT | Lite-On Technology | DS1, DS3 | LED, LTST-C190GKT, green, 0603 | Lite-On Technology | LTST-C190GKT |
| BAT54H,115 | NXP Semiconductor | D1 | Diode, BAT54H, 30V, SOD123F | NXP Semiconductor | BAT54H,115 |
| CL-SB-22A-11T | Nidec Copal Electronics | S1 | Switch, mechanical, slide, DPDT, 0.2A | Nidec Copal Electronics | CL-SB-22A-11T |
| RMCF0402ZT0R00 | Stackpole | R22 to R24, R28 to R34 | Resistors, 0Ω, 1/16W, 0402 | Stackpole | RMCF0402ZT0R00 |
| RC0402JR-07100KL | Yageo | R53, R54 | Resistors, 100kΩ, 1/16W, 5%, 0402 | Yageo | RC0402JR-07100KL |
| ADMV8809ACCZ | Analog Devices | Analog Devices ADMV8809ACCZ |
| RC0402JR-07100KL | Yageo | 4 R49 to R52 Resistors, 100kΩ, 1/16W, 5%, 0402, DNI Yageo RC0402JR-07100KL |
| RC0402JR-07100KL | Yageo | 2 R53, R54 Resistors, 100kΩ, 1/16W, 5%, 0402 Yageo RC0402JR-07100KL |
| 10-pin | Harwin | 1 P2 Connector, vertical, header, 10-pin Harwin Inc. M20-9980546 |
| I2C | Microchip | 1 U6 IC, 24LC32A, EEPROM, I2C Microchip Technology 24LC32A-I/MS |
| SOD123F | NXP | 1 D1 Diode, BAT54H, 30V, SOD123F NXP Semiconductor BAT54H,115 |
| 6-pin | Samtec | 1 P3 Connector, vertical, header, 6-pin Samtec TSW-106-09-G-S |