ADF4159

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ADF4159

Direct Modulation/Fast Waveform Generating, 13 GHz, Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

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Features

RF bandwidth to 13 GHz
High and low speed FMCW ramp generation
25-bit fixed modulus allows subhertz frequency resolution
PFD frequencies up to 110 MHz
Normalized phase noise floor of −224 dBc/Hz
FSK and PSK functions
Sawtooth, triangular, and parabolic waveform generation
Ramp superimposed with FSK
Ramp with 2 different sweep rates
Ramp delay, frequency readback, and interrupt functions
Programmable phase control
2.7 V to 3.45 V analog power supply
1.8 V digital power supply
Programmable charge pump currents
3-wire serial interface
Digital lock detect
ESD performance: 3000 V HBM, 1000 V CDM
Qualified for automotive applications

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The ADF4159 is a 13 GHz, fractional-N frequency synthesizer with modulation and both fast and slow waveform generation capability. The part uses a 25-bit fixed modulus, allowing subhertz frequency resolution.

The ADF4159 consists of a low noise digital phase frequency detector (PFD), a precision charge pump, and a programmable reference divider. The Σ-Δ-based fractional interpolator allows programmable fractional-N division. The INT and FRAC registers define an overall N divider as N = INT + (FRAC/2²⁵).

The ADF4159 can be used to implement frequency shift keying (FSK) and phase shift keying (PSK) modulation. Frequency sweep modes are also available to generate various waveforms in the frequency domain, for example, sawtooth and triangular waveforms. Sweeps can be set to run automatically, or each step manually triggered by an external pulse. The ADF4159 features cycle slip reduction circuitry, which enables faster lock times without the need for modifications to the loop filter.

Control of all on-chip registers is via a simple 3-wire interface. The ADF4159 operates with an analog power supply in the range of 2.7 V to 3.45 V and a digital power supply in the range of 1.62 V to 1.98 V. The device can be powered down when not in use.

Applications

Communications infrastructure
Communications test equipment
Instrumentation
FMCW radars

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Technical Documents 8

ADF4159: Direct Modulation/Fast Waveform Generating, 13 GHz, Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev.E) 05/01/2013

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UG-476: PLL Software Installation Guide 08/10/2015

UG-383: Evaluating the ADF4159 Frequency Synthesizer for Phase-Locked Loops 08/08/2013

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High Performance Integrated 24 GHz FMCW Radar Transceiver Chipset for Auto and Industrial Sensor Applications 11/01/2015

24 GHz Demorad Radar Solutions Enable New Contactless Sensors for Emerging Industrial Mass Market 06/01/2017

Technological Solutions to Overcoming Hurdles in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems Market 01/10/2018

Radar Basics: How to Build a 24 GHz FMCW Radar System 01/24/2023

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Enabling Smart Traffic with Advanced Traffic Control Systems 07/18/2018

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Reference Materials 19

ADF4159 Device Driver 04/03/2024

Enabling Smart Traffic with Advanced Traffic Control Systems 07/18/2018

CN-0302: Ultra-Fast Settling PLL with RF to 13 GHz 11/01/2013

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RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Product Selection Guide 07/13/2018

Latest Developments in Analog Devices PLL Portfolio 02/01/2018

Getting the Most from ADI PLL Products 07/19/2016

Signal Integrity: Optimizing RF Signal Chains 12/17/2020

Advances In Unmanned Systems Technology Electronics Solutions 05/25/2017

Fundamentals of Frequency Synthesis, Part 2: Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) 04/10/2017

Fundamentals of Frequency Synthesis, Part 1: Phased Locked Loops 04/10/2017

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ADF4159CCPZ	24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)	HTML Material Declaration HTML Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
ADF4159CCPZ-RL7	24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)	HTML Material Declaration HTML Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
ADF4159WCCPZ	24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)	HTML Material Declaration HTML Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
ADF4159WCCPZ-RL7	24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)	HTML Material Declaration HTML Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

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ADF4159CCPZ-RL7
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24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)
Documentation

HTML Material Declaration

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HTML Reliablity Data

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SamacSys

ADF4159WCCPZ
Pin/Package Drawing
24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)
Documentation

HTML Material Declaration

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HTML Reliablity Data

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CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
Ultra Librarian
SamacSys

ADF4159WCCPZ-RL7
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24-Lead LFCSP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm w/ EP)
Documentation

HTML Material Declaration

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Software 1

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Evaluation Software 1

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Evaluating the TINYRAD 24 GHz Demonstration Platform

Features and Benefits

24 GHz to 24.25 GHz MIMO FMCW radar
Flexible FMCW measurement timing
Suitable for target detection and tracking
Range resolution of 60 cm, range = 100 m (for RCS = 1 m²)
3 dB beam width = 75° in azimuth and 15° in elevation, azimuth resolution using MIMO angle estimation = 20°
1 PCB, 85 mm × 55 mm
2 front side transmit antennas
4 front side receive antennas

Reverse side ADF5901 24 GHz transmit monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC)
Reverse side ADF5904 24 GHz receive MMIC
Reverse side ADF4159 13 GHz phase-locked loop (PLL)
Reverse side ADAR7251 16-bit, 4-channel ADC
Reverse side ADSP-BF706 Blackfin DSP
Accompanying software controls all functions from a PC
Externally powered via the USB connection

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The EV-TINYRAD24G is a radar evaluation module that allows the implementation and testing of radar sensing applications in the 24 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. The EV-TINYRAD24G uses frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radio signals and an integrated antenna array in a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar scheme. The combined antennas, similar to digital beamforming (DBF), allow the TINYRAD module to detect the distance, speed, and angular position of multiple targets simultaneously. The raw analog-to-digital converter (ADC) data is forwarded by the onboard Blackfin^® ADSP-BF706 digital signal processor (DSP) to the PC. The PC evaluation software, with an included graphical user interface (GUI), performs radar signal processing steps to yield radar point clouds that can be visualized as range doppler or range angle plots. The radar algorithms are also available as MATLAB^™ and Python^™ code and enable quick development of user defined, application specific code.

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UG-1709: Evaluating the TinyRad 24 GHz Demonstration Platform (Rev.0)

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This page contains ordering information for the evaluation board used to evaluate the ADF4159 Direct Modulation/Fast Waveform Generating, 13 GHz, Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer.

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ADIsimPLL™

ADIsimPLL™

ADIsimPLL enables the rapid and reliable evaluation of new high performance PLL products from ADI. It is the most comprehensive PLL Synthesizer design and simulation tool available today. Simulations performed include all key non-linear effects that are significant in affecting PLL performance. ADIsimPLL removes at least one iteration from the design process, thereby speeding the design- to-market.

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Features and Benefits

10 GHz to 10.5 GHZ Beamsteering Platform
360 degree Phase Shift w/ 2.8 Degree Resolution
31 dB Amplitude Tuning Range w/ 0.5 dB Resolution.
8-Element Linear Array Antenna
Digitized with PlutoSDR
Runs directly on a Raspberry Pi

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Ultra-Fast Settling PLL with RF to 13 GHz

Features and Benefits

Up to 13GHz RF output PLL
5μs settling time for 200MHz frequency jump

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