2017 CML Microsystems Plc 2 UM9790/1
CONTENTS
Section Page
1Brief Description....................................................................................................................................................... 1
2History...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4Preliminary Information ........................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Laboratory Equipment.......................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.1 Power Supply.....................................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................5
4.2.1 SSD Devices .......................................................................................................................................................................5
4.2.2 Contents - Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Approvals...........................................................................................................................................................................5
5Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Setting-Up .........................................................................................................................................................................6
5.2 Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
5.3 Signal Lists .........................................................................................................................................................................7
6Circuit Schematics and Board Layouts....................................................................................................................... 9
7Detailed Description............................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Hardware Description .....................................................................................................................................................11
7.1.1 RF VCO /PLL .....................................................................................................................................................................11
7.1.2 IF PLL/VCO .......................................................................................................................................................................11
7.1.3 Reference Oscillator ........................................................................................................................................................11
7.1.4 Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................................................12
7.1.5 Reset Circuit ....................................................................................................................................................................12
7.1.6 C-BUS Interface ...............................................................................................................................................................12
7.1.7 Inductors .........................................................................................................................................................................12
7.2 Adjustments and Controls ...............................................................................................................................................13
7.3 Script/GUI Control ...........................................................................................................................................................13
7.3.1 The C-BUS Control Tab ....................................................................................................................................................14
7.3.2 The C-BUS Control Extended Tabs (C-BUS Ctrl Ext. 1 / Ext. 2) .........................................................................................15
7.3.3 The General Control Tab .................................................................................................................................................16
7.3.4 The VCO Calibration Tab..................................................................................................................................................16
7.3.5 The RF PLL Tab.................................................................................................................................................................17
7.3.6 The IF PLL Tab..................................................................................................................................................................17
7.3.7 The Script Handler Tab ....................................................................................................................................................18
7.4 Application Information ..................................................................................................................................................20
7.4.1 Typical Performance........................................................................................................................................................20
7.5 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................23
7.5.1 RF PLL Operation .............................................................................................................................................................23
7.5.2 IF PLL Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................23
8Performance Specification...................................................................................................................................... 24
8.1 Electrical Performance ....................................................................................................................................................24
8.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................................................................24
8.1.2 Operating Limits ..............................................................................................................................................................24
8.1.3 Operating Characteristics ................................................................................................................................................25
Table Page
Table 1 Connector List .........................................................................................................................................................................7
Table 2 External C-BUS Host Interface.................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3 Optional PE0003 Host /Interface DC connector......................................................................................................................7
Table 4 Test Points...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Table 5 Test Loops ...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Table 6 Jumpers...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Table 7 3rd Order Loop Filter Values for a VCO Frequency of 2.925GHz/3.5GHz...............................................................................11
Table 8 RF PLL –Possible Errors.........................................................................................................................................................23
Table 9 IF PLL –Possible Errors..........................................................................................................................................................23
Figure.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Page
Figure 1 CMX979 Block Diagram..........................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2 EV9790 Block Diagram ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3 HB0003 Interface Board.........................................................................................................................................................5
