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Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Self contained evaluation board containing the ADF5709 wideband, MMIC VCO
  • Externally powered by a single 5 V supply

Product Details

The EV-ADF5709 evaluates the performance of the ADF5709 wideband, voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). Figure 1, found in the user guide, shows a photograph of the EV-ADF5709. The EV-ADF5709 contains the ADF5709, external supply headers, supply decoupling capacitors, a VTUNE Subminiature Version A (SMA) connector, and a 2.92 mm, RF output K connector. No software interface is required to control the ADF5709 while the device is operating as a standalone VCO in open-loop mode.

For full details on the ADF5709, see the ADF5709 data sheet, which must be consulted in conjunction with the user guide when using the EV-ADF5709.

Applicable Parts

Package Contents

EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS

  • EV-ADF5709 evaluation board

    • Getting Started

    EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • 5 V power supply
  • Low noise, variable, 0 V to 23 V power supply
  • Signal source analyzer
  • Spectrum analyzer

    • ONLINE RESOURCES

  • ADF5709 data sheet
  • ADF5709 user guide

    • Documentation & Resources

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