Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Simple power connection using 6 V wall adapter and on-board LDO voltage regulators
  • LDOs are easily bypassed for power measurements
  • 5 ac-coupled differential LVDS SMA connectors
  • 7 LVDS differential headers for additional outputs
  • SMA connectors for
    2 reference inputs
    Charge pump output
    Clock distribution input
  • USB connection to PC
  • Microsoft Windows-based evaluation software with simple graphical user interface
  • On-board PLL loop filter
  • Easy access to digital I/O and diagnostic signals via I/O header
  • Status LEDs for diagnostic signals

Product Details

The AD9522-x (hereafter referred to as AD9522) is a very low noise PLL clock synthesizer featuring an integrated VCO, clock dividers, and up to 24 outputs. The AD9522 features automatic holdover and a flexible reference input circuit allowing for very smooth reference clock switching. The AD9522 family also features the necessary provisions for an external VCXO.

The AD9522 evaluation board is a compact, easy to use platform for evaluating all features of the AD9522.

Applicable Parts

Software

Evaluation Software

ZIP
4.38 M
AD9522 Evaluation Software Installer (Rev. 2.1.0)
This installer contains USB drivers that are both 32- and 64-bit compatible. Note: Older AD9520 evaluation boards will need to have the USB controller EEPROM re-flashed in order to use this driver.
EXE
7.35 M
Evaluation Board USB Flash Programmer
Contains the EXE file for re-flashing the USB EEPROM.
AD9522 Evaluation Board USB Flash Programmer Readme
EVB flash readme: This file contains instructions for re-flashing the USB controller on an older eval board so that the evaluation board is compatible with the newer 64-bit USB driver. The USB driver is also 32-bit compatible.
ZIP
7.1 M
AD9520/22 Configuration Tool
This handy tool will automatically calculate divider values based on the user’s input/output frequencies, as well as assist with designing the loop filter based on the user’s parameters. Be sure to install the MATLAB runtime installer first.
ZIP
171.38 M
MATLAB Runtime Installer for AD9520/22 Configuration Tool
Install this before installing the Configuration Tool (if not installed already.)