Datasheet
Evaluation Board User Guide UG-405
Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 20
QUICK START GUIDE
Use the following steps to evaluate the ADF41020 device:
1. Install the Int-N software.
2. Follow the hardware driver installation procedure.
3. Connect the power supplies to the EV-ADF41020EB1Z:
a. The 5.5 V power supply to the on-board banana connectors.
b. The 15 V power supply to test points labeled +15V and AGND.
4. Connect the USB cable to the PC and to the EV-ADF41020EB1Z.
5. Run the Int-N software.
6. Select the ADF41020 device and the USB board in the Select Device and Connection tab of the software front panel window.
7. Ensure that the message Board connected appears on front panel.
8. Click the Main Controls tab to input RF settings and settings.
9. Note that the Phase Detector Polarity drop-down list in the Settings section should be set to Negative to suit the active loop filter in
inverting mode.
10. Update all registers.
11. Connect the EXT_VCOOUT output to a signal source analyzer.
12. Measure the results.