ADF4030

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10-Channel Precision Synchronizer

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Overview

  • 10 BSYNC channels
  • Precise BSYNC time alignment (<5 ps)
  • Enables clock synchronization in large distribution networks
  • Independent programmable BSYNC channel delay
  • Precise path delay compensation of each BSYNC channel using bidirectional loopback capability
  • Flexible physical interface supports PCB trace or cable connections with DC or AC coupling
  • Each BSYNC channel supports gapped periodic clocking
  • Integrated TDC
  • Integrated Temperature Sensor

The ADF4030 provides for 10 bidirectional synchronized clock (BSYNC) channels and accepts a reference clock input (REFIN) signal as a frequency reference for generating an output clock on any BSYNC channels that are configured as an output. The hallmark feature of the ADF4030 is the ability to time align the clock edges of any one or more BSYNC channels to <5 ps (at the device pins) with respect to the BSYNC channel selected as the reference BSYNC channel.

The ADF4030 is well adapted for multiple connections with other ADF4030 devices for synchronizing clock signals in a system. Each BSYNC is bidirectional, allowing for reversing the direction of the clock signal to measure the propagation delay of the transmission medium. Round trip constructions that use replica paths are also supported. The bidirectional nature of the round trip delay measurement greatly reduces the error in determining the propagation delay through the BSYNC transmission medium as compared to using a replica path. This feature makes the ADF4030 capable to time align the clock edges of BSYNC channels across multiple ADF4030 devices, independent of the tree or cascade architecture in which the ADF4030 system is designed. The benefits of bidirectional clocking extend to devices other than the ADF4030 (assuming those devices support bidirectional clock exchanges).

The output divider block associated with each BYSNC channel has an optional pseudorandom binary sequence (PRBS) generator for Rev. 0 DOCUMENT FEEDBACK TECHNICAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram producing gapped periodic clock signals that supports JESD204B and JESD204BC operation.

The ADF4030 may be used as a standalone differential time-to-digital converter (TDC) to measure the difference in time between clocks arriving at the inputs.

The RMS jitter of one ADF4030 BSYNC clock is 4.3 ps typical.

The ADF4030 is available in a 48-lead, 7 mm × 7 mm, land grid array [LGA] package and operates over the −40°C to +105°C ambient temperature range.

Throughout the data sheet, the letter x is used to mean any integer. For example, in BSYNCx, x refers to any channel from Channel 0 to Channel 9.

APPLICATIONS

  • 5G timing transport high precision synchronization
  • Phased array radar
  • Automatic test equipment (ATE) pin electronics
  • JESD204B/JESD204C support for analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) clocking

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10-Channel Precision Synchronizer
ADF4030 Functional Block Diagram ADF4030 Pin Configuration
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Evaluation Kits

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EVAL-ADF4030

Features and Benefits

  • EV-ADF4030SD1Z evaluation board including the ADF4030 10channel precision synchronizer, Arduino interface, and voltage regulators
  • Allows multiple ways to provide a reference clock to the ADF4030
    • Single-ended from a signal generator
    • Differential from another device or additional ADF4030 devices
  • Gives access to all 10 ADF4030 BSYNC bidirectional I/O lines using twinax and SMA connectors
  • Facilitates interfacing the ADF4030 clocks with an oscilloscope or other boards using an interposer board
  • SDP-K1 controller board functions as an interface between a PC and the evaluation board
  • Up to 16 EV-ADF4030SD1Z evaluation boards can be stacked up using the Arduino connector
  • Windows®-based software allows control of all ADF4030 functions from a PC

Product Details

The EV-ADF4030SD1Z evaluates the performance of the ADF4030 10-channel precision synchronizer. The SDP-K1 controller board must be connected to the EV-ADF4030SD1Z using the Arduino connector underneath the evaluation board. Multiple EVADF4030SD1Z evaluation boards can be stacked up onto the SDP-K1 controller board using the Arduino connector.

A photograph of the evaluation board with the SDP-K1 controller board is shown in Figure 1. The evaluation board contains the ADF4030 10-channel precision synchronizer, the power supply connectors, and the Arduino connector used to connect to the SDP K1 board. This combination allows software programming of the evaluation board using ACE software.

Full specifications for the ADF4030 precision synchronizer are available in the product data sheet, which must be consulted in conjunction with this user guide when working with the evaluation board.

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