AD9854ASQ [ADI]

CMOS 300 MHz Quadrature Complete-DDS; CMOS 300 MHz的正交完整DDS
AD9854ASQ
型号: AD9854ASQ
厂家: ADI    ADI
描述:

CMOS 300 MHz Quadrature Complete-DDS
CMOS 300 MHz的正交完整DDS

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CMOS 300 MHz Quadrature  
Complete-DDS  
a
AD9854  
FEATURES  
300 MHz Internal Clock Rate  
Integrated 12-Bit Output DAC  
3.3 V Single Supply  
Multiple Power-Down Functions  
Single-Ended or Differential Input Reference Clock  
Small 80-Lead LQFP Packaging  
Ultrahigh-Speed, 3 ps RMS Jitter Comparator  
Excellent Dynamic Performance: 80 dB SFDR @ 100 MHz  
(؎1 MHz) AOUT  
4
؋
 to 20
؋
 Programmable Reference Clock Multiplier  
Dual 48-Bit Programmable Frequency Registers  
Dual 14-Bit Programmable Phase Offset Registers  
12-Bit Amplitude Modulation and Programmable  
Shaped On/Off Keying Function  
APPLICATIONS  
Agile, Quadrature L.O. Frequency Synthesis  
Programmable Clock Generator  
FM Chirp Source for Radar and Scanning Systems  
Test and Measurement Equipment  
Commercial and Amateur RF Exciter  
Single Pin FSK and PSK Data Interface  
Linear or Nonlinear FM Chirp Functions with Single  
Pin Frequency “Hold” Function  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The AD9854 digital synthesizer is a highly integrated device  
that uses advanced DDS technology, coupled with two internal  
high-speed, high-performance quadrature D/A converters and a  
comparator to form a digitally-programmable I and Q synthesizer  
function. When referenced to an accurate clock source, the  
AD9854 generates highly stable, frequency-phase-amplitude-  
programmable sine and cosine outputs that can be used as an  
agile L.O. in communications, radar, and many other applications.  
The AD9854’s innovative high-speed DDS core provides 48-bit  
frequency resolution (1 microHertz tuning steps). Phase trunca-  
Frequency-Ramped FSK  
<25 ps RMS Total Jitter in Clock Generator Mode  
Automatic Bidirectional Frequency Sweeping  
SIN(x)/x Correction  
Simplified Control Interface  
10 MHz Serial, 2-Wire or 3-Wire SPI-Compatible or  
100 MHz Parallel 8-Bit Programming  
tion to 17 bits assures excellent SFDR. The AD9854’s circuit  
(continued on page 14)  
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM  
DAC R  
SET  
DIGITAL  
MULTIPLIERS  
300MHz  
DDS  
DIFF/SINGLE  
SELECT  
INV.  
SINC  
12-BIT "I"  
DAC  
I
ANALOG OUT  
ANALOG OUT  
FILTER  
4
؋
–20
؋
 
REF CLK  
MULTI-  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK IN  
PLEXER  
INV.  
SINC  
FILTER  
12-BIT  
"Q" OR  
CONTROL DAC  
MUX  
Q
PHASE/OFFSET  
MODULATION  
SYSTEM  
CLOCK  
RAMP-UP/-DOWN  
CLOCK/LOGIC  
AND  
SHAPED  
ON/OFF KEYING  
FSK/BPSK/HOLD  
DATA IN  
FREQUENCY TUNING WORD/PHASE WORD  
MULTIPLEXER AND RAMP START STOP LOGIC  
MULTIPLEXER  
12-BIT CONTROL  
DAC DATA  
48-BIT  
FREQUENCY  
TUNING WORD  
14-BIT PHASE  
OFFSET/  
MODULATION  
12-BIT  
AM  
MOD  
AD9854  
ANALOG IN  
CLOCK OUT  
BIDIRECTIONAL  
I/O UPDATE  
PROGRAMMING REGISTERS  
READ  
PROGRAMMABLE RATE  
AND UPDATE CLOCKS  
I/O PORT BUFFERS  
WRITE  
COMPARATOR  
MASTER  
RESET  
+V  
GND  
SERIAL/PARALLEL  
SELECT  
S
6-BIT ADDRESS  
OR SERIAL  
8-BIT PARALLEL  
LOAD  
PROGRAMMING  
LINES  
REV. 0  
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use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties  
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or  
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.  
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Tel: 781/329-4700  
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© Analog Devices, Inc., 1999  
(V = 3.3 V ؎ 5%, RSET = 3.9 kexternal reference clock frequency = 30 MHz with  
REFCLK Multiplier enabled at 10
؋
 for AD9854ASQ, external reference clock frequency = 20 MHz with REFCLK Multiplier enabled at 10
؋
 for  
AD9854–SPECIFICATIONS  
S
AD9854AST unless otherwise noted.)  
Test  
Level  
AD9854ASQ  
Typ  
AD9854AST  
Typ  
Parameter  
Temp  
Min  
Max  
Min  
Max  
Unit  
REF CLOCK INPUT CHARACTERISTICS1  
Internal Clock Frequency Range  
External REF Clock Frequency Range  
REFCLK Multiplier Enabled  
REFCLK Multiplier Disabled  
Duty Cycle  
FULL  
VI  
5
300  
5
200  
MHz  
FULL  
FULL  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
VI  
VI  
IV  
IV  
IV  
5
5
45  
75  
300  
55  
5
5
45  
50  
200  
55  
MHz  
MHz  
%
pF  
kΩ  
50  
3
100  
50  
3
100  
Input Capacitance  
Input Impedance  
Differential Mode Common-Mode Voltage Range  
Minimum Signal Amplitude  
Common-Mode Range  
VIH (Single-Ended Mode)  
VIL (Single-Ended Mode)  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
800  
1.6  
2.3  
800  
1.6  
2.3  
mV p-p  
1.75  
1.9  
1
1.75  
1.9  
1
V
V
V
DAC STATIC OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS  
Output Update Speed  
Resolution  
I and Q Full-Scale Output Current  
I and Q DAC DC Gain Imbalance2  
Gain Error  
Output Offset  
Differential Nonlinearity  
Integral Nonlinearity  
Output Impedance  
Voltage Compliance Range  
FULL  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
I
300  
200  
MSPS  
Bits  
mA  
dB  
% FS  
µA  
LSB  
LSB  
kΩ  
IV  
IV  
I
I
I
I
I
IV  
I
12  
10  
+0.15  
12  
10  
+0.15  
5
–0.5  
–6  
20  
5
–0.5  
–6  
20  
+0.5  
+2.25  
2
1.25  
1.66  
+0.5  
+2.25  
2
1.25  
1.66  
0.3  
0.6  
100  
0.3  
0.6  
100  
–0.5  
+1.0  
1
–0.5  
+1.0  
1
V
DAC DYNAMIC OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS  
I and Q DAC Quad. Phase Error  
DAC Wideband SFDR  
1 MHz to 20 MHz AOUT  
20 MHz to 40 MHz AOUT  
40 MHz to 60 MHz AOUT  
60 MHz to 80 MHz AOUT  
80 MHz to 100 MHz AOUT  
100 MHz to 120 MHz AOUT  
DAC Narrowband SFDR  
10 MHz AOUT (±1 MHz)  
10 MHz AOUT (±250 kHz)  
10 MHz AOUT (±50 kHz)  
41 MHz AOUT (±1 MHz)  
41 MHz AOUT (±250 kHz)  
41 MHz AOUT (±50 kHz)  
119 MHz AOUT (±1 MHz)  
119 MHz AOUT (±250 kHz)  
119 MHz AOUT (±50 kHz)  
Residual Phase Noise  
25°C  
IV  
0.2  
0.2  
Degrees  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
V
V
V
V
V
58  
56  
52  
48  
48  
48  
58  
56  
52  
48  
48  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
83  
83  
91  
82  
84  
89  
71  
77  
83  
83  
83  
91  
82  
84  
89  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
(AOUT = 5 MHz, Ext. CLK = 30 MHz,  
REFCLK Multiplier Engaged at 10×)  
1 kHz Offset  
10 kHz Offset  
100 kHz Offset  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
V
V
140  
138  
142  
140  
138  
142  
dBc/Hz  
dBc/Hz  
dBc/Hz  
(AOUT = 5 MHz, Ext. CLK = 300 MHz,  
REFCLK Multiplier Bypassed)  
1 kHz Offset  
10 kHz Offset  
100 kHz Offset  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
V
V
142  
148  
152  
142  
148  
152  
dBc/Hz  
dBc/Hz  
dBc/Hz  
Pipeline Delays  
Phase Accumulator and DDS Core  
Inverse Sinc Filter  
Digital Multiplier  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
IV  
IV  
IV  
17  
12  
10  
17  
12  
10  
SysClk Cycles  
SysClk Cycles  
SysClk Cycles  
REV. 0  
–2–  
AD9854  
Test  
Level  
AD9854ASQ  
Typ  
AD9854AST  
Typ  
Parameter  
Temp  
Min  
Max  
Min  
Max  
Unit  
MASTER RESET DURATION  
25°C  
IV  
10  
10  
SysClk Cycles  
COMPARATOR INPUT CHARACTERISTICS  
Input Capacitance  
Input Resistance  
Input Current  
Hysteresis  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
IV  
I
3
3
pF  
kΩ  
µA  
mV p-p  
500  
±1  
10  
500  
±1  
10  
±5  
20  
±5  
20  
IV  
COMPARATOR OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS  
Logic “1” Voltage, High Z Load  
Logic “0” Voltage, High Z Load  
Output Power, 50 Load, 120 MHz Toggle Rate  
Propagation Delay  
FULL  
FULL  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
VI  
VI  
I
IV  
I
3.1  
9
3.1  
9
V
V
dBm  
ns  
%
0.16  
+10  
0.16  
+10  
11  
3
±1  
2
350  
400  
11  
3
±1  
2
350  
400  
Output Duty Cycle Error3  
–10  
–10  
Rise/Fall Time, 5 pF Load  
Toggle Rate, High Z Load  
V
ns  
IV  
IV  
IV  
300  
375  
300  
375  
MHz  
MHz  
ps rms  
Toggle Rate, 50 Load  
Output Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter4  
4.0  
4.0  
COMPARATOR NARROWBAND SFDR4  
10 MHz (±1 MHz)  
10 MHz (±250 kHz)  
10 MHz (±50 kHz)  
41 MHz (±1 MHz)  
41 MHz (±250 kHz)  
41 MHz (±50 kHz)  
119 MHz (±1 MHz)  
119 MHz (± 250 kHz)  
119 MHz (± 50 kHz)  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
84  
84  
92  
76  
82  
89  
73  
73  
83  
84  
84  
92  
76  
82  
89  
73  
73  
83  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
dBc  
CLOCK GENERATOR OUTPUT JITTER5  
5 MHz AOUT  
40 MHz AOUT  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
V
V
V
23  
12  
7
23  
12  
7
ps rms  
ps rms  
ps rms  
100 MHz AOUT  
PARALLEL I/O TIMING CHARACTERISTICS  
TASU (Address Setup Time to WR Signal Active)  
TADHW (Address Hold Time to WR Signal Inactive)  
TDSU (Data Setup Time to WR Signal Inactive)  
TDHD (Data Hold Time to WR Signal Inactive)  
TWRLOW (WR Signal Minimum Low Time)  
TWRHIGH (WR Signal Minimum High Time)  
TWR (WR Signal Minimum Period)  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
V
8.2  
0
2.1  
0
2.2  
7
10  
15  
5
7.8  
1.6  
1.8  
8.2  
0
2.1  
0
2.2  
7
10  
15  
5
7.8  
1.6  
1.8  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
TADV (Address to Data Valid Time)  
TADHR (Address Hold Time to RD Signal Inactive)  
TRDLOV (RD Low-to-Output Valid)  
15  
15  
IV  
IV  
IV  
15  
10  
15  
10  
TRDHOZ (RD High-to-Data Three-State)  
SERIAL I/O TIMING CHARACTERISTICS  
TPRE (CS Setup Time)  
TSCLK (Period of Serial Data Clock)  
TDSU (Serial Data Setup Time)  
TSCLKPWH (Serial Data Clock Pulsewidth High)  
TSCLKPWL (Serial Data Clock Pulsewidth Low)  
TDHLD (Serial Data Hold Time)  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
FULL  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
IV  
V
30  
100  
30  
40  
40  
0
30  
100  
30  
40  
40  
0
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
TDV (Data Valid Time)  
30  
30  
CMOS LOGIC INPUTS  
Logic “1” Voltage  
Logic “0” Voltage  
Logic “1” Current  
Logic “0” Current  
Input Capacitance  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
I
I
IV  
IV  
V
2.7  
2.7  
V
V
µA  
µA  
pF  
0.4  
±5  
±5  
0.4  
±12  
±12  
3
3
REV. 0  
–3–  
AD9854–SPECIFICATIONS  
Test  
Level  
AD9854ASQ  
Typ  
AD9854AST  
Typ  
Parameter  
Temp  
Min  
Max  
Min  
Max  
Unit  
POWER SUPPLY6  
+VS Current7  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
25°C  
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
1050  
710  
600  
3.475  
2.345  
1.975  
1
1210  
816  
685  
4.190  
2.825  
2.375  
50  
755  
515  
435  
2.490  
1.700  
1.435  
1
865  
585  
495  
3.000  
2.025  
1.715  
50  
mA  
mA  
mA  
W
W
W
+VS Current8  
+VS Current9  
7
PDISS  
8
PDISS  
9
PDISS  
PDISS Power-Down Mode  
mW  
NOTES  
1The reference clock inputs are configured to accept a 1 V p-p (minimum) dc offset sine wave centered at one-half the applied V DD or a 3 V TTL-level pulse input.  
2The I and Q gain imbalance is digitally adjustable to less than 0.01 dB.  
3Change in duty cycle from 1 MHz to 100 MHz with 1 V p-p sine wave input and 0.5 V threshold.  
4Represents comparator’s inherent cycle-to-cycle jitter contribution. Input signal is a 1 V, 40 MHz square wave. Measurement device Wavecrest DTS – 2075.  
5Comparator input originates from analog output section via external 7-pole elliptic LPF. Single-ended input, 0.5 V p-p. Comparator output terminated in 50 .  
6Simultaneous operation at the maximum ambient temperature of 85°C and the maximum internal clock frequency of 200 MHz for the 80-lead LQFP, or 300 MHz  
for the thermally-enhanced 80-lead LQFP may cause the maximum die junction temperature of 150 °C to be exceeded. Refer to the section titled Power Dissipation  
and Thermal Considerations for derating and thermal management information.  
7All functions engaged.  
8All functions except inverse sinc engaged.  
9All functions except inverse sinc and digital multipliers engaged.  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*  
EXPLANATION OF TEST LEVELS  
Test Level  
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150°C  
VS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 V  
Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.7 V to +VS  
Digital Output Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mA  
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C  
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C  
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C  
Maximum Clock Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 MHz  
I
– 100% Production Tested.  
III – Sample Tested Only.  
IV – Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization  
testing.  
V
– Parameter is a typical value only.  
VI – Devices are 100% production tested at 25°C and  
guaranteed by design and characterization testing  
for industrial operating temperature range.  
*Absolute maximum ratings are limiting values, to be applied individually, and  
beyond which the serviceability of the circuit may be impaired. Functional  
operability under any of these conditions is not necessarily implied. Exposure of  
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect device  
reliability.  
ORDERING GUIDE  
Package Description  
Model  
Temperature Range  
Package Option  
AD9854ASQ  
AD9854AST  
AD9854/PCB  
–40°C to +85°C  
–40°C to +85°C  
0°C to 70°C  
Thermally-Enhanced 80-Lead LQFP  
80-Lead LQFP  
Evaluation Board  
SQ-80  
ST-80  
CAUTION  
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily  
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although  
the AD9854 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on  
devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are  
recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.  
WARNING!  
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE  
REV. 0  
–4–  
AD9854  
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS  
Pin  
No.  
Pin Name  
Function  
1–8  
D7–D0  
DVDD  
Eight-Bit Bidirectional Parallel Programming Data Inputs. Used only in parallel programming mode.  
Connections for the Digital Circuitry Supply Voltage. Nominally 3.3 V more positive than AGND  
and DGND.  
9, 10, 23,  
24, 25, 73,  
74, 79, 80  
11, 12, 26, DGND  
27, 28, 72,  
75, 76, 77,  
78  
Connections for Digital Circuitry Ground Return. Same potential as AGND.  
13, 35, 57, NC  
58, 63  
No Internal Connection.  
14–19  
A5–A0  
Six-Bit Parallel Address Inputs for Program Registers. Used only in parallel programming mode. A0, A1,  
and A2 have a second function when the serial programming mode is selected. See immediately below.  
(17)  
A2/IO RESET Allows a RESET of the serial communications bus that is unresponsive due to improper program-  
ming protocol. Resetting the serial bus in this manner does not affect previous programming nor  
does it invoke the “default” programming values seen in the Table V. Active HIGH.  
(18)  
(19)  
20  
A1/SDO  
A0/SDIO  
I/O UD  
Unidirectional Serial Data Output for Use in 3-Wire Serial Communication Mode.  
Bidirectional Serial Data Input/Output for Use in 2-Wire Serial Communication Mode.  
Bidirectional Frequency Update Signal. Direction is selected in control register. If selected as an input,  
a rising edge will transfer the contents of the programming registers to the internal works of the IC for  
processing. If I/O UD is selected as an output, an output pulse (low to high) of eight system clock cycle  
duration indicates that an internal frequency update has occurred.  
21  
22  
29  
WRB/SCLK  
RDB/CSB  
Write Parallel Data to Programming Registers. Shared function with SCLK. Serial clock signal  
associated with the serial programming bus. Data is registered on the rising edge. This pin is shared with  
WRB when the parallel mode is selected.  
Read Parallel Data from Programming Registers. Shared function with CSB. Chip-select signal  
associated with the serial programming bus. Active LOW. This pin is shared with RDB when  
the parallel mode is selected.  
Multifunction Pin According to the Mode of Operation Selected in the Programming Control Register.  
If in the FSK mode logic low selects F1, logic high selects F2. If in the BPSK mode, logic low selects  
Phase 1, logic high selects Phase 2. If in the Chirp mode, logic high engages the HOLD function  
causing the frequency accumulator to halt at its current location. To resume or commence Chirp,  
logic low is asserted.  
FSK/BPSK/  
HOLD  
30  
SHAPED  
KEYING  
Must First Be Selected in the Programming Control Register to Function. A logic high will cause the  
I and Q DAC outputs to ramp-up from zero-scale to full-scale amplitude at a preprogrammed rate.  
Logic low causes the full-scale output to ramp-down to zero-scale at the preprogrammed rate.  
31, 32, 37, AVDD  
38, 44, 50,  
Connections for the Analog Circuitry Supply Voltage. Nominally 3.3 V more positive than AGND  
and DGND  
54, 60, 65  
33, 34, 39, AGND  
40, 41, 45,  
46, 47, 53,  
59, 62, 66,  
67  
Connections for Analog Circuitry Ground Return. Same potential as DGND.  
36  
VOUT  
Internal High-Speed Comparator’s Noninverted Output Pin. Designed to drive 10 dBm to 50 load  
as well as standard CMOS logic levels.  
42  
43  
48  
49  
51  
52  
VINP  
VINN  
IOUT1  
IOUT1B  
IOUT2B  
IOUT2  
Voltage Input Positive. The internal high-speed comparator’s noninverting input.  
Voltage Input Negative. The internal high-speed comparator’s inverting input.  
Unipolar Current Output of the I or Cosine DAC.  
Complementary Unipolar Current Output of the I or Cosine DAC.  
Complementary Unipolar Current Output of the Q or Sine or DAC.  
Unipolar Current Output of the Q or Sine DAC. This DAC can be programmed to accept  
external 12-bit data in lieu of internal sine data. This allows the AD9854 to emulate the AD9852  
control DAC function.  
REV. 0  
–5–  
AD9854  
Pin  
No.  
Pin Name  
Function  
55  
DACBP  
Common Bypass Capacitor Connection for Both I and Q DACs. A 0.01 µF chip cap from this pin to  
AVDD improves harmonic distortion and SFDR slightly. No connect is permissible (slight SFDR  
degradation).  
56  
61  
DAC RSET  
Common Connection for Both I and Q DACs to Set the Full-Scale Output Current. RSET = 39.9/IOUT.  
Normal RSET range is from 8 k(5 mA) to 2 k(20 mA).  
This pin provides the connection for the external zero compensation network of the REFCLK  
Multiplier’s PLL loop filter. The zero compensation network consists of a 1.3 kresistor in series  
with a 0.01 µF capacitor. The other side of the network should be connected to AVDD as close as  
PLL FILTER  
possible to Pin 60. For optimum phase noise performance, the REFCLK Multiplier can be bypassed  
by setting the “Bypass PLL” bit in control register 1E.  
64  
DIFF CLK  
ENABLE  
Differential REFCLK Enable. A high level of this pin enables the differential clock inputs, REFCLK  
and REFCLKB (Pins 69 and 68 respectively). The minimum differential signal amplitude  
required is 800 mV p-p. The centerpoint or common-mode range of the differential signal ranges  
from 1.6 V to 1.9 V.  
68  
69  
70  
71  
REFCLKB  
REFCLK  
The Complementary (180 Degrees Out-of-Phase) Differential Clock Signal. User should tie this pin  
high or low when single-ended clock mode is selected. Same signal levels as REFCLK.  
Single-Ended Reference Clock Input or One of Two Differential Clock Signals. Normal 3.3 V CMOS  
logic levels or 1 V p-p sine wave centered about 1.6 V.  
Selects Between Serial Programming Mode (Logic LOW) and Parallel Programming Mode  
(Logic High).  
Initializes the serial/parallel programming bus to prepare for user programming; sets programming  
registers to a “do-nothing” state defined by the default values seen in the Table V. Active on logic  
high. Asserting MASTER RESET is essential for proper operation upon power-up.  
S/P SELECT  
MASTER  
RESET  
REV. 0  
–6–  
AD9854  
PIN CONFIGURATION  
80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61  
60  
59  
58  
57  
56  
55  
54  
53  
52  
51  
50  
49  
AVDD  
AGND  
NC  
1
2
D7  
D6  
PIN 1  
IDENTIFIER  
3
D5  
NC  
4
D4  
DAC R  
SET  
5
D3  
DACBP  
AVDD  
6
D2  
D1  
7
AGND  
IOUT2  
IOUT2B  
AVDD  
D0  
8
DVDD  
DVDD  
9
AD9854  
TOP VIEW  
(Not to Scale)  
10  
DGND 11  
DGND 12  
NC 13  
80-LEAD LQFP 14 
؋
 14 
؋
 1.4  
IOUT1B  
48 IOUT1  
47  
46  
45  
44  
43  
42  
AGND  
AGND  
AGND  
AVDD  
VINN  
14  
15  
A5  
A4  
A3 16  
17  
A2/IO RESET  
A1/SDO 18  
VINP  
19  
20  
A0/SDIO  
I/O UD  
40 AGND  
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40  
NC = NO CONNECT  
V
DD  
V
DD  
V
DD  
V
DD  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
VINP/  
VINN  
I
I
OUTB  
OUT  
a. DAC Outputs  
b. Comparator Output  
c. Comparator Input  
d. Digital Input  
Figure 1. Equivalent Input and Output Circuits  
REV. 0  
–7–  
AD9854  
Figures 2–7 indicate the wideband harmonic distortion performance of the AD9854 from 19.1 MHz to 119.1 MHz Fundamental  
Output, Reference Clock = 30 MHz, REFCLK Multiplier = 10. Each graph plotted from 0 MHz to 150 MHz.  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
START 0Hz  
15MHz/  
STOP 150MHz  
START 0Hz  
15MHz/  
STOP 150MHz  
Figure 2. Wideband SFDR, 19.1 MHz  
Figure 5. Wideband SFDR, 79.1 MHz  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
START 0Hz  
15MHz/  
STOP 150MHz  
START 0Hz  
15MHz/  
STOP 150MHz  
Figure 3. Wideband SFDR, 39.1 MHz  
Figure 6. Wideband SFDR, 99.1 MHz  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
START 0Hz  
15MHz/  
STOP 150MHz  
START 0Hz  
15MHz/  
STOP 150MHz  
Figure 4. Wideband SFDR, 59.1 MHz  
Figure 7. Wideband SFDR, 119.1 MHz  
REV. 0  
–8–  
AD9854  
Figures 8–11 show the trade-off in elevated noise floor, increased phase noise, and occasional discrete spurious energy when the  
internal REFCLK Multiplier circuit is engaged. Plots with wide (1 MHz) and narrow (50 kHz) spans are shown.  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
100kHz/  
SPAN 1MHz  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
100kHz/  
SPAN 1MHz  
Figure 8. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 1 MHz BW,  
300 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiply Bypassed  
Figure 10. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 1 MHz BW,  
30 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiply = 10×  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
5kHz/  
SPAN 50kHz  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
5kHz/  
SPAN 50kHz  
Figure 9. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 50 kHz BW,  
300 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiplier Bypassed  
Figure 11. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 50 kHz BW,  
30 MHz EXTCLK/REFCLK Multiplier = 10×  
Figures 12 and 13 show the slight increase in noise floor both with and without the PLL when slower clock speeds are used to generate  
the same fundamental frequency, that is, with a 100 MHz clock as opposed to a 300 MHz clock in Figures 10 and 12.  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
5kHz/  
SPAN 50kHz  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
5kHz/  
SPAN 50kHz  
Figure 12. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 50 kHz BW,  
100 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiplier Bypassed  
Figure 13. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 50 kHz BW,  
10 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiplier = 10×  
REV. 0  
–9–  
AD9854  
Figures 14 and 15 show the effects of utilizing “sweet spots” in the tuning range of a DDS. Figure 14 represents a tuning word that  
accentuates the aberrations associated with truncation in the DDS algorithm. Figure 16 is essentially the same output frequency (a  
few tuning codes over), but it displays much fewer spurs on the output due to the selection of a tuning “sweet spot.” Consideration  
should be given to all DDS applications to exploit the benefit of sweet spot tuning.  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
CENTER 112.499MHz  
50kHz/  
SPAN 500kHz  
CENTER 112.469MHz  
50kHz/  
SPAN 500kHz  
Figure 14. The Opposite of a “Sweet Spot.” 112.469 MHz  
with multiple high energy spurs close around the  
fundamental.  
Figure 15. A slight change in tuning word yields  
dramatically better results. 112.499 MHz with all  
spurs shifted out-of-band.  
Figures 16 and 17 show the narrowband performance of the AD9854 when operating with a 20 MHz reference clock and the  
REFCLK Multiplier enabled at 10× vs. a 200 MHz external reference clock.  
0
0
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
–100  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
5kHz/  
SPAN 50kHz  
CENTER 39.1MHz  
5kHz/  
SPAN 50kHz  
Figure 17. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 50 kHz BW,  
10 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiplier = 10×  
Figure 16. Narrowband SFDR, 39.1 MHz, 50 kHz BW,  
200 MHz EXTCLK with REFCLK Multiplier Bypassed  
REV. 0  
–10–  
AD9854  
–110  
–115  
–120  
–125  
–130  
–135  
–140  
–145  
–150  
–155  
–110  
–115  
–120  
–125  
–130  
–135  
–140  
–145  
–150  
–155  
80MHz  
80MHz  
5MHz  
5MHz  
100  
1k  
10k  
FREQUENCY – Hz  
100k  
100  
1k  
10k  
FREQUENCY – Hz  
100k  
b. Residual Phase Noise, 300 MHz (10× REFCLK Multiplier  
Enabled)  
a. Residual Phase Noise, 300 MHz Direct Clocking  
Figure 18. Residual Phase Noise (5.2 MHz AOUT), REFCLK Multiplier Disabled, EXTCLK = 300 MHz  
55  
54  
53  
52  
51  
50  
49  
48  
RISE TIME  
1.04ns  
JITTER  
[10.6ps RMS]  
–33ps  
0ps  
+33ps  
500ps/DIV  
232mV/DIV  
50INPUT  
0
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
DAC CURRENT – mA  
Figure 19. SFDR vs. DAC Current, 59.1 AOUT, 300 MHz  
EXTCLK  
Figure 21. Typical Comparator Output Jitter, 40 MHz  
A
OUT, 300 MHz EXTCLK/REFCLK Multiplier Disabled  
620  
615  
610  
605  
600  
595  
590  
REF1 RISE  
1.174ns  
C1 FALL  
1.286ns  
CH1  
500mV⍀  
M
500ps CH1  
980mV  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
140  
FREQUENCY – MHz  
Figure 20. Supply Current vs. Output Frequency; Variation  
Is Minimal as a Percentage and Heavily Dependent on  
Tuning Word  
Figure 22. Comparator Rise/Fall Times  
REV. 0  
–11–  
AD9854  
LPF  
I BASEBAND  
SIN  
LPF  
LPF  
CHANNEL  
SELECT  
FILTERS  
1200  
1000  
800  
RF/IF  
INPUT  
AD9854  
REFCLK  
COS  
LPF  
Q BASEBAND  
MINIMUM COMPARATOR  
INPUT DRIVE  
V
= 0.5V  
a. Quadrature Downconversion  
CM  
600  
I BASEBAND  
400  
SIN  
LPF  
AD9854  
LPF  
RF OUTPUT  
200  
REFCLK  
COS  
Q BASEBAND  
0
0
100  
200  
300  
400  
500  
FREQUENCY – MHz  
b. Direct Conversion Quadrature Upconverter  
Figure 24. Director Quadrature Up/Down Conversion  
Applications for the AD9854  
Figure 23. Comparator Toggle Voltage Requirement  
8
I
I/Q MIXER  
AND  
LOW-PASS  
FILTER  
DUAL  
8-/10-BIT  
ADC  
Rx BASEBAND  
DIGITAL  
Rx  
RF IN  
DIGITAL DATA  
DEMODULATOR  
Q
8
OUT  
VCA  
AGC  
ADC CLOCK FREQUENCY  
LOCKED TO Tx CHIP/  
SYMBOL/PN RATE  
ADC ENCODE  
AD9852  
CLOCK  
48  
GENERATOR  
CHIP/SYMBOL/PN  
RATE DATA  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK  
Figure 25. Chip Rate Generator in Spread Spectrum Application  
BANDPASS  
FILTER  
AMPLIFIER  
I
OUT  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK  
AD9854  
RF  
FREQUENCY  
OUT  
50⍀  
50⍀  
PHASE  
COMPARATOR  
LOOP  
FILTER  
VCO  
FILTER  
AD9854  
SPECTRUM  
FINAL OUTPUT  
SPECTRUM  
REF CLK IN  
AD9854  
DDS  
FUNDAMENTAL  
– F  
DAC OUT  
PROGRAMMABLE  
"DIVIDE-BY-N" FUNCTION  
(WHERE N = 2 /TUNING WORD)  
F
+ F  
O
C
F
F + F  
C O  
IMAGE  
C
O
IMAGE  
IMAGE  
48  
TUNING  
WORD  
F
BANDPASS  
FILTER  
CLK  
Figure 27. Programmable “Fractional Divide-by-N”  
Synthesizer  
Figure 26. Using an Aliased Image to Generate a High  
Frequency  
REV. 0  
–12–  
AD9854  
DIFFERENTIAL  
TRANSFORMER-COUPLED  
OUTPUT  
REF  
CLOCK  
RF  
FREQUENCY  
OUT  
I
OUT  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK  
FILTER  
AD9854  
DDS  
FILTER  
DDS  
50⍀  
PHASE  
COMPARATOR  
LOOP  
FILTER  
VCO  
AD9854  
I
OUT  
TUNING  
WORD  
50⍀  
DIVIDE-BY-N  
1:1 TRANSFORMER  
I.E. MINI-CIRCUITS T1–1T  
Figure 28a. Agile High-Frequency Synthesizer  
Figure 29. Differential Output Connection for Reduction of  
Common-Mode Signals  
AD8346 QUADRATURE  
MODULATOR  
36dB  
TYPICAL  
SSB  
COSINE (DC TO 70MHz)  
LO  
REJECTION  
50⍀  
90  
V
OUT  
AD9854  
QUADRATURE  
DDS  
0.8 TO  
2.5 GHz  
PHASE  
SPLITTER  
0
LO  
SINE (DC TO 70MHz)  
DDS – LO  
NOTES:  
LO  
DDS  
+ LO  
FLIP DDS QUADRATURE SIGNALS TO SELECT ALTERNATE SIDE-BAND.  
ADJUST DDS SINE OR COSINE SIGNAL AMPLITUDE FOR GREATEST  
SIDE-BAND SUPPRESSION.  
DDS DAC OUTPUTS MUST BE LOW-PASS FILTERED PRIOR TO USE  
WITH THE AD8346.  
Figure 28b. Image Reject Mixer  
ANALOG MULTIPLIER  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK  
SIN  
LPF  
LPF  
IF  
AD9854  
COS  
Analog Frequency Double Application  
COMPARATORS  
A
= 100MHz  
OUT  
SIN  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK  
LPF  
AD9854  
CLOCK OUT = 200MHz  
LPF  
COS  
Clock Frequency Doubler  
AD9854  
LOW-PASS  
FILTER  
8-BIT PARALLEL OR  
SERIAL PROGRAMMING  
DATA AND CONTROL  
SIGNALS  
"I" DAC  
NOTES:  
= APPROX 20mA MAX WHEN R  
PROCESSOR/  
CONTROLLER  
FPGA, ETC.  
1
I
= 2k⍀  
SET  
OUT  
LOW-PASS  
FILTER  
SWITCH POSTION 1 PROVIDES COMPLEMENTARY  
SINUSOIDAL SIGNALS TO THE COMPARATOR  
TO PRODUCE A FIXED 50% DUTY CYCLE FROM  
THE COMPARATOR.  
2
"Q" DAC OR  
"CONTROL  
DAC"  
300MHz MAX DIRECT  
MODE OR 15 TO 75MHz  
MAX IN THE 4
؋
–20
؋
 
CLOCK  
REFERENCE  
CLOCK  
+
SWITCH POSTION 2 PROVIDES THE SAME DUTY CYCLE  
USING QUADRATURE SINUSOIDAL SIGNALS TO THE  
COMPARATOR OR A DC THRESHOLD VOLTAGE TO  
ALLOW SETTING OF THE COMPARATOR  
DUTY CYCLE (DEPENDS ON THE "Q" DAC's  
CONFIGURATION)  
MULTIPLIER MODE  
2k⍀  
R
SET  
CMOS LOGIC "CLOCK" OUT  
Figure 30. Frequency Agile Clock Generator Applications for the AD9854  
–13–  
REV. 0  
AD9854  
(continued from page 1)  
An externally generated Update Clock is internally synchronized  
with the system clock to prevent partial transfer of program  
register information due to violation of data setup or hold times.  
This mode gives the user complete control of when updated  
program information becomes effective. The default mode is set  
for internal update clock (Int Update Clk control register bit is  
logic high). To switch to external update clock mode, the Int  
Update Clk register bit must be set to logic low. The internal  
update mode generates automatic, periodic update pulses whose  
time period is set by the user.  
architecture allows the generation of simultaneous quadrature out-  
puts at frequencies up to 150 MHz, which can be digitally tuned  
at a rate of up to 100 million new frequencies per second. The  
(externally filtered) sine wave output can be converted to a  
square wave by the internal comparator for agile clock generator  
applications. The device provides 14 bits of digitally-controlled  
phase modulation and single-pin PSK. The on-board 12-bit I  
and Q DACs, coupled with the innovative DDS architecture,  
provide excellent wideband and narrowband output SFDR. The  
Q-DAC can also be configured as a user-programmable control  
DAC if the quadrature function is not desired. When configured  
with the on-board comparator, the 12-bit control DAC facilitates  
static duty cycle control in the high-speed clock generator appli-  
cations. Two 12-bit digital multipliers permit programmable  
amplitude modulation, shaped on/off keying and precise ampli-  
tude control of the quadrature outputs. Chirp functionality is  
also included which facilitates wide bandwidth frequency  
sweeping applications. The AD9854’s programmable 4×–20×  
REFCLK multiplier circuit generates the 300 MHz clock inter-  
nally from a lower frequency external reference clock. This saves  
the user the expense and difficulty of implementing a 300 MHz  
clock source. Direct 300 MHz clocking is also accommodated  
with either single-ended or differential inputs. Single-pin con-  
ventional FSK and the enhanced spectral qualities of “ramped”  
FSK are supported. The AD9854 uses advanced 0.35 micron  
CMOS technology to provide this high level of functionality on  
a single 3.3 V supply.  
An internally generated Update Clock can be established by  
programming the 32-bit Update Clock registers (address 16–19  
hex) and setting the Int Update Clk (address 1F hex) control  
register bit to logic high. The update clock down-counter function  
operates at the system clock/2 (150 MHz maximum) and counts  
down from a 32-bit binary value (programmed by the user).  
When the count reaches 0, an automatic I/O Update of the DDS  
output or functions is generated. The update clock is internally  
and externally routed on Pin 20 to allow users to synchronize  
programming of update information with the update clock rate.  
The time period between update pulses is given as:  
(N+1) × (SYSTEM CLOCK PERIOD × 2)  
where N is the 32-bit value programmed by the user. Allow-  
able range of N is from 1 to (232 –1). The internally generated  
update pulse output on Pin 20 has a fixed high time of eight system  
clock cycles.  
Shaped On/Off Keying  
The AD9854 is available in a space-saving 80-lead LQFP  
surface mount package and a thermally-enhanced 80-lead LQFP  
package. The AD9854 is pin-for-pin compatible with the AD9852  
single-tone synthesizer. It is specified to operate over the extended  
industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.  
Allows user to control the ramp-up and ramp-down time of an  
“on/off” emission from the I and Q DACs. This function is  
used in “burst transmissions” of digital data to reduce the adverse  
spectral impact of short, abrupt bursts of data. Users must first  
enable the digital multipliers by setting the OSK EN bit (con-  
trol register address 20 hex) to logic high in the control register.  
OVERVIEW  
Otherwise, if the OSK EN bit is set low, the digital multipliers  
responsible for amplitude-control are bypassed and the I and Q  
DAC outputs are set to full-scale amplitude. In addition to set-  
ting the OSK EN bit, a second control bit, OSK INT (also at  
address 20 hex), must be set to logic high. Logic high selects the  
linear internal control of the output ramp-up or ramp-down  
function. A logic low in the OSK INT bit switches control of  
the digital multipliers to user programmable 12-bit registers  
allowing users to dynamically shape the amplitude transition in  
practically any fashion. These 12-bit registers, labeled “Output  
Shape Key I and Output Shape Key Q” are located at addresses  
21 through 24 hex in Table V. The maximum output amplitude  
is a function of the RSET resistor and is not programmable when  
OSK INT is enabled.  
The AD9854 quadrature output digital synthesizer is a highly  
flexible device that will address a wide range of applications.  
The device consists of an NCO with 48-bit phase accumulator,  
programmable reference clock multiplier, inverse sinc filters,  
digital multipliers, two 12-bit/300 MHz DACs, high-speed  
analog comparator, and interface logic. This highly integrated  
device can be configured to serve as a synthesized LO, agile clock  
generator, and FSK/BPSK modulator. The theory of operation of  
the functional blocks of the device, and a technical description  
of the signal flow through a DDS device, can be found in a  
tutorial from Analog Devices called “A Technical Tutorial on  
Digital Signal Synthesis.” This tutorial is available on CD-ROM  
and information on obtaining it can be found at the Analog  
Devices DDS website at www.analog.com/dds. The tutorial  
also provides basic applications information for a variety of  
digital synthesis implementations. The DDS background subject  
matter is not covered in this data sheet; the functions and features  
of the AD9854 will be individually discussed herein.  
ABRUPT ON/OFF KEYING  
USING THE AD9854  
Internal and External Update Clock  
This function is comprised of a bidirectional I/O pin, Pin 20, and a  
programmable 32-bit down-counter. In order for programming  
changes to be transferred from the I/O Buffer registers to the active  
core of the DDS, a clock signal (low to high edge) must be externally  
supplied to Pin 20 or internally generated by the 32-bit Update Clock.  
SHAPED ON/OFF KEYING  
Figure 31. Shaped On/Off Keying  
REV. 0  
–14–  
AD9854  
(BYPASS MULTIPLIER)  
OSK EN = 0  
OSK EN = 1  
OSK EN = 0  
OSK EN = 1  
DIGITAL  
SIGNAL IN  
12-BIT DIGITAL  
MULTIPLIER  
12  
12  
SINE DAC  
12  
USER PROGRAMMABLE  
12-BIT Q-CHANNEL  
MULTIPLIER  
OSK EN = 1  
12  
"OUTPUT SHAPE  
KEY Q MULT"  
REGISTER  
OSK EN = 0  
12  
1
12-BIT  
COUNTER  
SYSTEM  
CLOCK  
8-BIT DOWN-  
COUNTER  
SHAPING  
KEYING PIN  
Figure 32. Block diagram of Q-pathway of the digital multiplier section responsible for Shaped Keying function.  
The I-pathway is similar, except that no alternate 12-bit Q-DAC source register is provided.  
Next, the transition time from zero-scale to full-scale must  
be programmed. The transition time is a function of two fixed  
elements and one variable. The variable element is the program-  
mable 8-bit RAMP RATE COUNTER. This is a down-counter  
being clocked at the system clock rate (300 MHz max) that out-  
puts one pulse whenever the counter reaches zero. This pulse is  
routed to a 12-bit counter that increments one LSB for every  
pulse received. The outputs of the 12-bit counter are connected  
to the 12-bit digital multiplier. When the digital multiplier has a  
value of all zeros at its inputs, the input signal is multiplied  
by zero, producing zero-scale. When the multiplier has a value  
of all ones, the input signal is multiplied by a value of one, pro-  
ducing full-scale. There are 4094 remaining fractional multiplier  
values that will produce output amplitudes corresponding to  
their binary values.  
output current provides best spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR)  
performance. The value of RSET = 39.93/IOUT, where IOUT is in  
amps. DAC output compliance specification limits the maximum  
voltage developed at the outputs to –0.5 V to +1 V. Voltages  
developed beyond this limitation will cause excessive DAC  
distortion and possibly permanent damage. The user must choose  
a proper load impedance to limit the output voltage swing to  
the compliance limits. Both DAC outputs should be terminated  
equally for best SFDR, especially at higher output frequencies  
where harmonic distortion errors are more prominent.  
Both DACs are preceded by inverse SIN(x)/x filters (a.k.a. inverse  
sinc filters) that precompensate for DAC output amplitude varia-  
tions over frequency to achieve flat amplitude response from dc  
to Nyquist. Digital multipliers follow the inverse sinc filters to  
allow amplitude control, amplitude modulation and amplitude  
shaped keying. The inverse sinc filters (address 20 hex, Bypass  
Inv Sinc bit)) and digital multipliers (address 20 hex, OSK EN  
bit) can be bypassed for power conservation by setting those bits  
high. Both DACs can be powered down by setting the DAC PD  
bit high (address 1D of control register) when not needed.  
The two fixed elements are the clock period of the system clock,  
which drives the Ramp Rate Counter, and the 4096 amplitude  
steps between zero-scale and full-scale. To give an example,  
assume that the System Clock of the AD9854 is 100 MHz (10 ns  
period). If the Ramp Rate Counter is programmed for a minimum  
count of five, it will take two system clock periods (one rising  
edge loads the count-down value, the next edge decrements the  
counter from five to four). The relationship of the 8-bit count-  
down value to the time period between output pulses is given as:  
I-DAC outputs are designated as IOUT1 and IOUT1B, Pins  
48 and 49 respectively. Q-DAC outputs are designated as IOUT2  
AND IOUT2B, Pins 52 and 51 respectively.  
Control DAC  
(N+1) × SYSTEM CLOCK PERIOD,  
The 12-bit Q DAC can be reconfigured to perform as a “control”  
or auxiliary DAC. The control DAC output can provide dc  
control levels to external circuitry, generate ac signals, or enable  
duty cycle control of the on-board comparator. When the SRC  
QDAC bit in control register (parallel address 1F hex) is set  
high, the Q DAC inputs are switched from internal 12-bit Q  
data source (default setting) to external 12-bit, twos-complement  
data, supplied by the user. Data is channeled through the serial or  
parallel interface to the 12-bit Q DAC register (address 26 and 27  
hex) at a maximum 100 MHz data rate. This DAC is clocked at  
the system clock, 300 MSPS (maximum), and has the same maxi-  
mum output current capability as that of the I DAC. The single  
RSET resistor on the AD9854 sets the full-scale output current  
for both DACs. The control DAC can be separately powered  
down for power conservation when not needed by setting the  
Q DAC POWER-DOWN bit high (address 1D hex). Control  
DAC outputs are designated as IOUT2 and IOUT2B (Pins 52  
and 51 respectively).  
where N is the 8-bit count-down value. It will take 4096 of these  
pulses to advance the 12-bit up-counter from zero-scale to full-  
scale. Therefore, the minimum shaped keying ramp time for a  
100 MHz system clock is 4096 × 6 × 10 ns = approximately 246 µs.  
The maximum ramp time will be 4096 × 256 × 10 ns = approxi-  
mately 10.5 µs.  
Finally, changing the logic state of Pin 30, “shaped keying” will  
automatically perform the programmed output envelope functions  
when OSK INT is high. A logic high on Pin 30 causes the out-  
puts to linearly ramp up to full-scale amplitude and hold until  
the logic level is changed to low, causing the outputs to ramp  
down to zero-scale.  
I and Q DACs  
The 300 MSPS (maximum) sine and cosine wave outputs of the  
DDS. Their maximum output amplitudes are set by the DAC  
RSET resistor at Pin 56. These are current-out DACs with a  
full-scale maximum output of 20 mA; however, a nominal 10 mA  
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IMAGES  
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–80  
–90  
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–40  
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–60  
–70  
–80  
–90  
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FUNDAMENTAL OUTPUT POWER DECREASES  
WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY  
FUNDAMENTAL OUTPUT POWER IS  
"FLAT" FROM DC TO 1/2 FCLK  
CENTER 50MHz  
10MHz/  
SPAN 100MHz  
CENTER 50MHz  
10MHz/  
SPAN 100MHz  
Figure 33. Normal SIN(x)/x DAC Output Power Envelope  
Filter  
Figure 34. Inverse SIN(x)/x (Inverse SINC) Filter Engaged  
Inverse SINC Function  
The REFCLK Multiplier function can be bypassed to allow  
direct clocking of the AD9854 from an external clock source.  
The system clock for the AD9854 is either the output of the  
REFCLK Multiplier (if it is engaged) or the REFCLK inputs.  
REFCLK may be either a single-ended or differential input by  
setting Pin 64, DIFF CLK ENABLE, low or high respectively.  
This filter precompensates input data to both DACs for the  
SIN(x)/x roll-off function to allow wide bandwidth signals (such  
as QPSK) to be output from the DACs without appreciable  
amplitude variations that will cause increased EVM (error vector  
magnitude). The inverse SINC function may be bypassed to  
significantly reduce power consumption, especially at higher  
clock speeds. When the Q DAC is configured as a “control”  
DAC, the inverse SINC function does not apply.  
PLL Range Bit  
The PLL Range Bit selects the frequency range of the REFCLK  
Multiplier PLL. For operation from 200 MHz to 300 MHz  
(internal system clock rate) the PLL Range Bit should be set to  
Logic 1. For operation below 200 MHz, the PLL Range Bit  
should be set to Logic 0. The PLL Range Bit adjusts the PLL  
loop parameters for optimized phase noise performance within  
each range.  
Inverse SINC is engaged by default and is bypassed by bringing  
the “Bypass Inv SINC” bit high in control register 20 (hex) in  
Table V.  
REFCLK Multiplier  
This is a programmable PLL-based reference clock multiplier  
that allows the user to select an integer clock multiplying value  
over the range of 4× to 20× by which the REFCLK input will be  
multiplied. Use of this function allows users to input as little as  
15 MHz to produce a 300 MHz internal system clock. Five bits  
in control register 1E hex set the multiplier value as follows in  
Table I.  
Pin 61, PLL FILTER  
This pin provides the connection for the external zero compen-  
sation network of the PLL loop filter. The zero compensation  
network consists of a 1.3 kresistor in series with a 0.01 µF  
capacitor. The other side of the network should be connected to  
as close as possible to Pin 60, AVDD. For optimum phase noise  
performance the clock multiplier can be bypassed by setting the  
“Bypass PLL” bit in control register address 1E.  
Table I. REFCLK Multiplier Control Register Values  
Ref Mult 3 Ref Mult 2  
Multiplier Value  
Ref Mult 4  
Ref Mult 1  
Ref Mult 0  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
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Differential REFCLK Enable  
Table II. Mode Selection Table  
A high level on this pin enables the differential clock Inputs,  
REFCLOCK and REFCLOCKB (Pins 69 and 68 respec-  
tively). The minimum differential signal amplitude required  
is 800 mV p-p. The centerpoint or common-mode range of the  
differential signal can range from 1.6 V to 1.9 V.  
Mode 2  
Mode 1  
Mode 0  
Result  
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
SINGLE-TONE  
FSK  
RAMPED FSK  
CHIRP  
When Pin 64 (DIFF CLK ENABLE) is tied low, REFCLK  
(Pin 69) is the only active clock input. This is referred to as  
the single-ended mode. In this mode, Pin 68 (REFCLKB) should  
be tied low or high, but not left floating.  
BPSK  
In each mode, engaging certain functions may or may not be  
permitted. Shown in Table III is a listing of some important  
functions and their availability for each mode.  
Parallel/Serial Programming Mode  
Setting Pin 70 high invokes parallel mode, whereas setting Pin  
70 low will invoke the serial programming mode. Please refer to  
the text describing the serial and parallel programming proto-  
col contained in this data sheet for further information.  
Single-Tone (Mode 000)  
This is the default mode when master reset is asserted or when  
it is user-programmed into the control register. The Phase  
Accumulator, responsible for generating an output frequency, is  
presented with a 48-bit value from Frequency Tuning Word 1  
registers whose default values are zero. Default values from the  
remaining applicable registers will further define the single-tone  
output signal qualities.  
Two control bits located at address 20 hex in the Table V apply  
only to the serial programming mode. LSB First when high,  
dictates that serial data will be loaded starting with the LSB of  
the word. When low (the default value), serial data is loaded  
starting with the MSB of the word. SDO Active when high indi-  
cates that the SDO pin, Pin 18, is dedicated as an output to read  
back data from the AD9854 registers. When SDO Active is low  
(default value), this indicates that the SDIO pin, Pin 19, acts as  
a bidirectional serial data input and output pin and Pin 18 has  
no function in the serial mode.  
The default values after a master reset, define a safe, “no output”  
value resulting in an output signal of 0 Hertz, 0 phase. Upon  
power-up and reset the output from both I and Q DACs will be  
a dc value equal to the midscale output current. This is the  
default mode amplitude setting of zero. Refer to the digital multi-  
plier section for further explanation of the output amplitude  
control. It will be necessary to program all or some of the 28  
program registers to realize a user-defined output signal.  
DESCRIPTION OF AD9854 MODES OF OPERATION  
There are five programmable modes of operation of the AD9854.  
Selecting a mode requires that three bits in the Control Register  
(parallel address 1F hex) be programmed as follows in Table II.  
Figure 35 graphically shows the transition from the default con-  
dition (0 Hz) to a user defined output frequency (F1).  
As with all Analog Devices DDSs, the value of the frequency  
tuning word is determined using the following equation:  
FTW = (Desired Output Frequency × 2N)/SYSCLK.  
F1  
0
MODE  
TW1  
000 (DEFAULT)  
0
000 (SINGLE TONE)  
F1  
Figure 35. Default State to User-Defined Output Transition  
Table III. Function Availability vs. Mode of Operation  
Single-Pin  
Phase FSK/BPSK Shaped-  
Adjust 2 or HOLD  
Single-Pin  
Phase  
Offset or  
Modulation  
Amplitude  
Control or  
Modulation Filter  
Inverse  
SINC  
Frequency Frequency Automatic  
Phase  
Tuning  
Word 1  
Tuning  
Word 2  
Frequency  
Sweep  
Mode  
Adjust 1  
Keying  
Single-Tone  
FSK  
Ramped FSK  
CHIRP  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
BPSK  
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Where N is the phase accumulator resolution (48 bits in this  
instance), frequency is expressed in Hertz, and the FTW, Fre-  
quency Tuning Word, is a decimal number. Once a decimal  
number has been calculated, it must be rounded to an integer  
and then converted to binary format—a series of 48 binary-  
weighted 1s or 0s. The fundamental sine wave DAC output  
frequency range is from dc to 1/2 SYSCLK.  
Furthermore, all of these qualities can be changed or modulated  
via the 8-bit parallel programming port at a 100 MHz parallel-byte  
rate, or at a 10 MHz serial rate. Incorporating this attribute will  
permit FM, AM, PM, FSK, PSK, ASK operation in the single-  
tone mode.  
Unramped FSK (Mode 001)  
When selected, the output frequency of the DDS is a function  
of the values loaded into Frequency Tuning Word registers 1  
and 2 and the logic level of Pin 29 (FSK/BPSK/HOLD). A logic  
low on Pin 29 chooses F1 (frequency tuning word 1, parallel  
address 4–9 hex) and a logic high chooses F2 (frequency tuning  
word 2, parallel register address A–F hex). Changes in frequency  
are phase-continuous and practically instantaneous. (Please  
refer to pipeline delays in specification table.) Other than F2 and  
Pin 29 becoming active, this mode is identical to single-tone.  
Changes in frequency are phase continuous—that is, the new  
frequency uses the last phase of the old frequency as the reference  
point to compute the first new frequency phase.  
The I and Q DACs of the AD9854 are always 90 degrees out-  
of-phase. The 14-bit phase registers (discussed elsewhere in this  
data sheet) do not independently adjust the phase of each DAC  
output. Instead, both DAC’s are affected equally by a change in  
phase offset.  
The unramped FSK mode, Figure 36, is representative of  
traditional FSK, RTTY (Radio Teletype) or TTY (Teletype)  
transmission of digital data. Frequency transitions occur nearly  
instantaneously from F1 to F2. This simple method works  
extremely well and is the most reliable form of digital communica-  
tion, but it is also wasteful of RF spectrum.  
The single-tone mode allows the user to control the following  
signal qualities:  
• Output Frequency to 48-Bit Accuracy  
• Output Amplitude to 12-Bit Accuracy  
– Fixed, User-Defined, Amplitude Control  
– Variable, Programmable Amplitude Control  
– Automatic, Programmable, Single-Pin-Controlled, “Shaped  
On/Off Keying”  
See the following Ramped FSK section for an alternative FSK  
method that conserves bandwidth.  
• Output Phase to 14-Bit Accuracy  
F2  
F1  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
001 (FSK NO RAMP)  
MODE  
TW1  
0
0
F1  
F2  
TW2  
FSK DATA (PIN 29)  
Figure 36. Traditional FSK Mode  
F2  
F1  
0
MODE  
TW1  
000 (DEFAULT)  
010 (RAMPED FSK)  
0
0
F1  
F2  
TW2  
FSK DATA (PIN 29)  
Figure 37. Ramped FSK Mode  
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F2  
F1  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
010 (RAMPED FSK)  
MODE  
TW1  
0
0
F1  
F2  
TW2  
FSK DATA  
Figure 38. Ramped FSK Mode  
Ramped FSK (Mode = 010)  
where N is the 20-bit ramp rate clock value programmed by the  
user. Allowable range of N is from 1 to (220 –1). The output of  
this counter clocks the 48-bit Frequency Accumulator shown  
below in Figure 39. The Ramp Rate Clock determines the amount  
of time spent at each intermediate frequency between F1 and F2.  
The counter stops automatically when the destination frequency  
is achieved. The “dwell time” spent at F1 and F2 is determined  
by the duration that the FSK input, Pin 29, is held high or low  
after the destination frequency has been reached.  
A method of FSK whereby changes from F1 to F2 are not  
instantaneous but, instead, are accomplished in a frequency  
sweep or “ramped” fashion. The “ramped” notation implies  
that the sweep is linear. While linear sweeping or frequency  
ramping is easily and automatically accomplished, it is only one  
of many possibilities. Other frequency transition schemes may  
be implemented by changing the ramp rate and ramp step size  
“on-the-fly,” in piecewise fashion.  
Frequency ramping, whether linear or nonlinear, necessitates  
that many intermediate frequencies between F1 and F2 will be  
output in addition to the primary F1 and F2 frequencies. Figures  
37 and 38 graphically depict the frequency versus time charac-  
teristics of a linear ramped FSK signal.  
OUT  
ADDER  
PHASE  
ACCUMULATOR  
FREQUENCY  
The purpose of ramped FSK is to provide better bandwidth  
containment than traditional FSK by replacing the instantaneous  
frequency changes with more gradual, user-defined frequency  
changes. The dwell time at F1 and F2 can be equal to or much  
greater than the time spent at each intermediate frequency. The  
user controls the dwell time at F1 and F2, the number of inter-  
mediate frequencies and time spent at each frequency. Unlike  
unramped FSK, ramped FSK requires the lowest frequency to be  
loaded into F1 registers and the highest frequency into F2 registers.  
ACCUMULATOR  
48-BIT DELTA-  
FREQUENCY  
WORD  
FREQUENCY  
TUNING  
WORD 1  
FREQUENCY  
TUNING  
WORD 2  
FSK  
(PIN 29)  
Several registers must be programmed to instruct the DDS  
regarding the resolution of intermediate frequency steps (48  
bits) and the time spent at each step (20 bits). Furthermore, the  
CLR ACC1 bit in the control register should be toggled (low-high-  
low) prior to operation to assure that the frequency accumulator  
is starting from an “all zeros” output condition. For piecewise,  
nonlinear frequency transitions, it is necessary to reprogram the  
registers while the frequency transition is in progress to affect the  
desired response.  
20-BIT  
RAMP RATE  
CLOCK  
SYSTEM  
CLOCK  
Figure 39. Block Diagram of Ramped FSK Function  
Parallel register addresses 10–15 hex comprise the 48-bit, straight  
binary, “Delta Frequency Word” registers. This 48-bit word  
is accumulated (added to the accumulator’s output) every time  
it receives a clock pulse from the ramp rate counter. The output  
of this accumulator is then added to or subtracted from the F1  
or F2 frequency word, which is then fed to the input of the 48-bit  
Phase Accumulator that forms the numerical phase steps for the  
sine and cosine wave outputs. In this fashion, the output frequency  
is ramped up and down in frequency, according to the logic-  
state of Pin 29. The rate at which this happens is a function of  
the 20-bit ramp rate clock. Once the destination frequency is  
achieved, the ramp rate clock is stopped, which halts the frequency  
accumulation process.  
Parallel register addresses 1A–1C hex comprise the 20-bit “Ramp  
Rate Clock” registers. This is a countdown counter that outputs  
a single pulse whenever the count reaches zero. The counter  
is activated any time a logic level change occurs on FSK input  
Pin 29. This counter is run at the System Clock Rate, 300 MHz  
maximum. The time period between each output pulse is given as  
(N+1) × (SYSTEM CLOCK PERIOD)  
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F2  
F2  
F1  
0
F1  
0
MODE  
TW1  
010 (RAMPED FSK)  
000 (DEFAULT)  
MODE  
TW1  
010 (RAMPED FSK)  
F1  
F2  
0
0
F1  
F2  
TW2  
TW2  
FSK DATA  
FSK DATA  
TRIANGLE BIT  
TRIANGLE  
BIT  
Figure 40. Effect of Triangle Bit in Ramped FSK Mode  
Figure 42. Automatic Linear Ramping Using the Triangle Bit  
Generally speaking, the Delta Frequency Word will be a much  
smaller value as compared to that of the F1 or F2 tuning word.  
For example, if F1 and F2 are 1 kHz apart at 13 MHz, the  
Delta Frequency Word might be only 25 Hz.  
The control register contains a Triangle bit at parallel register  
address 1F hex. Setting this bit high in Mode 010 causes an  
automatic ramp-up and ramp-down between F1 and F2 to occur  
without having to toggle Pin 29 as shown in Figure 40. In fact,  
the logic state of Pin 29 has no effect once the Triangle bit is set  
high. This function uses the ramp-rate clock time period and  
the delta-frequency-word step size to form a continuously sweeping  
linear ramp from F1 to F2 and back to F1 with equal dwell times  
at every frequency. Using this function, one can automatically  
sweep from dc to the Nyquist limit or any other two frequencies  
between dc and Nyquist.  
Figure 41 shows that premature toggling causes the ramp to  
immediately reverse itself and proceed at the same rate and resolu-  
tion back to originating frequency.  
F2  
F1  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
010 (RAMPED FSK)  
MODE  
TW1  
0
0
F1  
F2  
TW2  
FSK DATA  
Figure 41. Effect of Premature Ramped FSK Data  
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In the Ramped FSK mode, with the triangle bit set high, an  
automatic frequency sweep will begin at either F1 or F2,  
according to the logic level on Pin 29 (FSK input pin) when the  
triangle bit’s rising edge occurs as shown in Figure 42. If the  
FSK data bit had been high instead of low, F2 would have been  
chosen instead of F1 as the start frequency.  
accumulator (ACC2). When this bit is set high, the output of the  
phase accumulator will result in 0 Hz output from the DDS. As  
long as this bit is set high, the frequency and phase accumulators  
will be cleared, resulting in 0 Hz output. To return to previous  
DDS operation, CLR ACC2 must be set to logic low.  
Chirp (Mode 011)  
Additional flexibility in the ramped FSK mode is provided in  
the ability to respond to changes in the 48-bit delta frequency  
word and/or the 20-bit ramp-rate counter on-the-fly during the  
ramping from F1 to F2 or vice versa. To create these nonlinear  
frequency changes it is necessary to combine several linear ramps  
in a piecewise fashion whose slopes are different. This is done  
by programming and executing a linear ramp at some rate or  
“slope” and then altering the slope (by changing the ramp rate  
clock or delta frequency word or both). Changes in slope are made  
as often as needed to form the desired nonlinear frequency sweep  
response before the destination frequency has been reached. These  
piecewise changes can be precisely timed using the 32-bit Inter-  
nal Update Clock (see detailed description elsewhere in this  
data sheet).  
This mode is also known as pulsed FM. Most chirp systems use  
a linear FM sweep pattern although any pattern may be used.  
This is a type of spread spectrum modulation that can realize  
“processing gain.” In radar applications, use of chirp or pulsed  
FM allows operators to significantly reduce the output power  
needed to achieve the same result as a single-frequency radar  
system would produce. Figure 43 represents a very low-resolution  
nonlinear chirp meant to demonstrate the different “slopes” that  
are created by varying the time steps (ramp rate) and frequency  
steps (delta frequency word).  
The AD9854 permits precise, internally generated linear or  
externally programmed nonlinear pulsed or continuous FM over  
a user-defined frequency range, duration, frequency resolution and  
sweep direction(s). A block diagram of the FM chirp components  
is shown in Figure 44.  
Nonlinear ramped FSK will have the appearance of a chirp  
function that is graphically illustrated in Figure 43. The major  
difference between a ramped FSK function and a chirp function  
is that FSK is limited to operation between F1 and F2. Chirp  
operation has no F2 limit frequency.  
OUT  
ADDER  
PHASE  
ACCUMULATOR  
Two additional control bits are available in the ramped FSK mode  
that allow even more options. CLR ACC1, register address 1F hex,  
will, if set high, clear the 48-bit frequency accumulator (ACC1)  
output with a retriggerable one-shot pulse of one system clock  
duration. If the CLR ACC1 bit is left high, a one-shot pulse will  
be delivered on the rising edge of every Update Clock. The effect  
is to interrupt the current ramp, reset the frequency back to the  
start point, F1 or F2, and then continue to ramp up (or down)  
at the previous rate. This will occur even when a static F1 or F2  
destination frequency has been achieved. (See Figure 43.)  
FREQUENCY  
ACCUMULATOR  
CLR ACC2  
48-BIT DELTA-  
FREQUENCY  
WORD  
CLR ACC1  
FREQUENCY  
TUNING  
WORD 1  
20-BIT  
RAMP RATE  
CLOCK  
SYSTEM  
CLOCK  
HOLD  
Next, CLR ACC2 control bit (register address 1F hex) is avail-  
able to clear both the frequency accumulator (ACC1) and the phase  
Figure 44. FM Chirp Components  
F1  
0
MODE  
TW1  
000 (DEFAULT)  
0
010 (RAMPED FSK)  
F1  
DFW  
RAMP RATE  
Figure 43. Example of a Nonlinear Chirp  
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Basic FM Chirp Programming Steps  
1. Program a start frequency into Frequency Tuning Word 1  
(parallel register addresses 4–9 hex) hereafter called FTW1.  
Two control bits are available in the FM Chirp mode that will  
allow practically instantaneous return to the beginning frequency,  
FTW1, or to 0 Hz. First, CLR ACC1 bit, register address 1F  
hex, will, if set high, clear the 48-bit frequency accumulator (ACC1)  
output with a retriggerable one-shot pulse of one system clock  
duration. The 48-bit Delta Frequency Word input to the accu-  
mulator is unaffected by CLR ACC1 bit. If the CLR ACC1 bit  
is left high, a one-shot pulse will be delivered to the Frequency  
Accumulator (ACC1) on every rising edge of the I/O Update  
Clock. The effect is to interrupt the current chirp, reset the  
frequency back to FTW1, and continue the chirp at the previously  
programmed rate and direction. Clearing the Frequency Accu-  
mulator in the chirp mode is illustrated in Figure 45. Not shown  
in the diagram is the I/O update signal, which is either user-  
supplied or internally generated. A discussion of I/O Update is  
presented elsewhere in this data sheet.  
2. Program the frequency step resolution into the 48-bit, twos  
complement, Delta Frequency Word (parallel register addresses  
10–15 hex).  
3. Program the rate of change (time at each frequency) into the  
20-bit Ramp Rate Clock (parallel register addresses 1A–C).  
4. When programming is complete, an I/O update pulse at Pin  
20 will engage the program commands.  
The necessity for a twos complement Delta Frequency Word is  
to define the direction in which the FM chirp will move. If the  
48-bit delta frequency word is negative (MSB is high) then the  
incremental frequency changes will be in a negative direction  
from FTW1. If the 48-bit word is positive (MSB is low) then  
the incremental frequency changes will be in a positive direction.  
Next, CLR ACC2 control bit (register address 1F hex) is available to  
clear both the frequency accumulator (ACC1) and the phase  
accumulator (ACC2). When this bit is set high, the output of the  
phase accumulator will result in 0 Hz output from the DDS. As  
long as this bit is set high, the frequency and phase accumulators  
will be cleared, resulting in 0 Hz output. To return to previous  
DDS operation, CLR ACC2 must be set to logic low. This bit is  
useful in generating pulsed FM.  
It is important to note that the FTW1 is only a starting point for  
FM chirp. There is no built-in restraint requiring a return to  
FTW1. Once the FM chirp has left FTW1 it is free to move  
(under program control) within the Nyquist bandwidth (dc to  
1/2 system clock). Instant return to FTW1 is easily achieved,  
though, and this option is explained in the next few paragraphs.  
F1  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
0
011 (CHIRP)  
F1  
MODE  
FTW1  
DELTA FREQUENCY WORD  
RAMP RATE  
DFW  
RAMP RATE  
I/O UPDATE  
CLOCK  
CLR ACC1  
Figure 45. Effect of CLR ACC1 in FM Chirp Mode  
REV. 0  
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F1  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
0
011 (CHIRP)  
MODE  
TW1  
DPW  
RAMP RATE  
CLR ACC2  
Figure 46. Effect of CLR ACC2 in FM Chirp Mode  
F1  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
0
011 (CHIRP)  
F1  
MODE  
TW1  
DELTA FREQUENCY WORD  
RAMP RATE  
DFW  
RAMP RATE  
HOLD  
Figure 47. Illustration of HOLD Function  
FM Chirp  
Users may utilize the 32-bit automatic I/O Update counter when  
constructing complex chirp or ramped FSK sequences. Since  
this internal counter is synchronized with the AD9854 System  
Clock, it allows precisely timed program changes to be invoked. In  
this manner, user is only required to reprogram the desired  
registers before the automatic I/O Update pulse is generated.  
A complete discussion of this function is presented elsewhere  
in this data sheet.  
Figure 46 graphically illustrates the effect of CLR ACC2 bit upon  
the DDS output frequency. Note that reprogramming the registers  
while the CLR ACC2 bit is high allows a new FTW1 frequency  
and slope to be loaded.  
Another function that is available only in the chirp mode is the  
HOLD pin, Pin 29. This function will stop the clocking signal to  
the ramp rate counter that will, in turn, halt any further clocking  
pulses to the frequency accumulator, ACC1. The effect is to  
halt the chirp and hold the output frequency in a static condition  
at the frequency existing just before HOLD was pulled high.  
When the HOLD pin is returned low, the clocks are resumed  
and chirp continues. During a hold condition, user may change  
the programming registers; however, the ramp rate counter must  
resume operation at its previous rate until a count of zero is  
obtained before a new ramp rate count can be loaded. Figure 47  
illustrates the effect of the hold function on the DDS output  
frequency.  
In the chirp mode, the destination frequency is not directly  
specified. If the user fails to control the chirp, the DDS will control  
itself by naturally confining its output between dc and Nyquist;  
however, unless terminated by the user, the chirp will continue  
until power is removed.  
It is the user’s choice as to what occurs when the chirp destination  
frequency is reached. Here are a few of the choices:  
1. Stop and hold at the destination frequency using the HOLD  
pin, or by loading all zeros into the Delta Frequency Word  
registers of the frequency accumulator (ACC1).  
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2. Stop using the hold pin function, then ramp-down the output  
amplitude using the digital multiplier stages and the Shaped  
Keying pin, Pin 30, or via program register control (addresses  
21–24 hex).  
If phase shift keying is not the objective, but rather a broader  
range of phase offsets is needed, the user should select the Single  
Tone mode and program Phase Adjust register 1 using the serial or  
high-speed parallel programming bus.  
3. Stop and abruptly terminate the transmission using the CLR  
ACC2 bit.  
I/O Port Buffers—100 MHz, 8-bit parallel or 10 MHz serial  
loading, SPI-compatible. The programming mode is selected  
externally via the serial/parallel (S/P Select) pin. I/O Buffers can  
be written to, or read from, according to the signals supplied to  
the Read (RDB) and Write pins (WRB) and the 6-bit address  
(A0–A5) in the parallel mode or to CSB, SCLK and SDIO pins  
in the Serial mode.  
4. Continue chirp by reversing direction and returning to the  
previous, or another, destination frequency in a linear or user-  
directed manner. If this involves going down in frequency, a  
negative 48-bit Delta Frequency Word (the MSB is set to  
“1”) must be loaded into registers 10–15 hex. Any decreasing  
frequency step of the Delta Frequency Word requires the MSB  
to be set to logic high.  
Data in the I/O Port Buffers is stored until overwritten by changes  
in program instructions supplied by the user or until power is  
removed. An I/O Update clocks-in the data from the I/O Buffers  
to the DDS Programming Registers where it is executed.  
5. Continue chirp by immediately returning to the F1 beginning  
frequency in a sawtooth fashion and repeat the previous chirp  
process again. This is where CLR ACC1 control bit is used.  
An automatic, repeating chirp can be setup using the 32-bit  
Update Clock to issue CLR ACC1 commands at precise time  
intervals. Adjusting the timing intervals or changing the Delta  
Frequency Word will change the chirp range. It is incumbent  
upon the user to balance the chirp duration and frequency  
resolution to achieve the proper frequency range.  
AM—amplitude modulation of the I and Q DACs is possible  
using the I/O port to control 12-bit digital multiplier stages that  
precede the DACs. The multipliers can also be used to set the  
DAC outputs between zero- and full-scale for static amplitude  
adjustment. Both I and Q DAC amplitudes are individually  
programmable. See the “Shaped On/Off Keying” description  
for more information. Shaped keying function does not apply to  
the Q DAC when configured as a Control DAC. In this instance,  
the user is in control of the Control DAC output level via the  
12-bit QDAC register at address 26 and 27 hex of the pro-  
gramming registers  
BPSK (Mode 100)  
Binary, biphase or bipolar phase shift keying is a means to rapidly  
select between two preprogramming 14-bit output phase offsets  
that will identically affect both the I and Q outputs of the AD9854.  
The logic-state of Pin 29, BPSK pin, controls the selection of  
Phase Adjust register number 1 or 2. When low, Pin 29 selects  
Phase Adjust register 1; when high, Phase Adjust register 2 is  
selected. Figure 48 illustrates phase changes made to four cycles  
of an output carrier.  
High-Speed Comparator—optimized for high speed, >300 MHz  
toggle rate, low jitter, sensitive input, built-in hysteresis and  
an output level of 1 V p-p minimum into 50 or CMOS logic  
levels into high impedance loads. The comparator can be sepa-  
rately powered down to conserve power. This comparator is used  
in “clock generator” applications to square up a bandpass or  
low-pass filtered sine wave.  
Basic BPSK programming steps:  
1. Program a carrier frequency into Frequency Tuning Word 1.  
Eight-Bit Ramp Rate Clock—when Shaped On/Off Keying is  
engaged, this down-counter takes the system clock (300 MHz  
maximum), and divides it by an 8-bit binary value (programmed  
by the user) to produce a user-defined clock. The clock outputs  
one pulse every time the counter counts down to zero. This clock is  
2. Program appropriate 14-bit phase words in Phase Adjust  
registers 1 and 2.  
3. Attach BPSK data source to Pin 29.  
4. Activate I/O Update pulse when ready.  
360  
PHASE AFTER  
ONSET  
PHASE BEFORE  
ONSET  
0
000 (DEFAULT)  
100 (BPSK)  
F1  
MODE  
FTW1  
0
PHASE ADJUST 1  
PHASE ADJUST 2  
BPSK DATA  
270 DEGREES  
90 DEGREES  
Figure 48. BPSK Mode  
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used to set the rate-of-change of the 12-bit digital multipliers of  
the I and Q DACs to perform an output shaping function.  
Power-Down—Several individual stages, when not needed,  
can be powered down to reduce power consumption via the  
programming registers while still maintaining functionality of  
desired stages. These stages are identified in the Register Layout  
table, address 1D hex. Power-down is achieved by setting the  
specified bits to logic high. A logic low indicates that the stages  
are powered up.  
Twenty-Bit Ramp Rate Clock—when selected, this down-  
counter takes the system clock (300 MHz maximum) and divides  
it by a 20-bit binary value (programmed by the user) to produce  
a user-defined clock. The clock outputs one pulse every time the  
counter counts down to zero. This clock is used to set the rate-  
of-frequency-change of the ramped FSK or FM Chirp modes.  
Furthermore, and perhaps most significantly, two intensely digital  
stages, the Inverse Sinc filters and the Digital Multiplier stages,  
can be bypassed to achieve significant power reduction through  
programming of the control registers in address 20 hex. Again,  
logic high will cause the stage to be bypassed. Of particular  
importance is the Inverse Sinc filter as this stage consumes a  
significant amount of power.  
Forty-Eight-Bit Delta Frequency Register—is used only in  
the Chirp and ramped-FSK modes. This register is loaded with a  
48-bit word that represents the frequency increment value of  
Frequency Accumulator (ACCU 1) whose output will be added  
to a frequency that is set in either F1 or F2 frequency registers.  
This register is periodically incremented at a rate set by the  
20-bit ramp rate clock (150 MHz maximum).  
A full power-down occurs when all four PD Bits in control  
register 1D hex are set to logic high. This reduces power  
consumption to approximately 10 mW (3 mA).  
Forty-Eight-Bit Delta Frequency Register—is programmed  
with a 48-bit Frequency Tuning Word that is input to the 48-bit  
Phase Accumulator (ACCU 2) and determines the output fre-  
quency of the DDS in the single-tone mode. When ramped-FSK  
or Chirp are selected, this register is sent to a digital adder where  
it is summed with the output of ACCU 1 before being input to  
ACCU 2. Therefore, the signal sent to ACCU 2 may be either  
static or changing at a rate of up to 150 million 48-bit frequency  
tuning words per second.  
Master RESET—logic high active, must be held high for a  
minimum of 10 system clock cycles. This causes the communi-  
cations bus to be initialized and loads default values listed in the  
Table V.  
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Table V. Register Layout. Shaded Sections Comprise the Control Register  
AD9854 Register Layout  
Parallel  
Address  
Serial  
Address  
Default  
Value  
Hex  
Hex  
Bit 7  
Bit 6  
Bit 5  
Bit 4  
Bit 3  
Bit 2  
Bit 1  
Bit 0  
00  
01  
0
Phase Adjust Register #1 <13:8> (Bits 15, 14 don’t care)  
Phase Adjust Register #1 <7:0>  
Phase 1  
00h  
00h  
02  
03  
1
2
Phase Adjust Register #2 <13:8:> (Bits 15, 14 don’t care)  
Phase Adjust Register #2 <7:0>  
Phase 2  
00h  
00h  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
Frequency Tuning Word 1 <47:0>  
Frequency Tuning Word 1 <39:32>  
Frequency Tuning Word 1 <31:24>  
Frequency Tuning Word 1 <23:16>  
Frequency Tuning Word 1 <15:8>  
Frequency Tuning Word 1 <7:0>  
Frequency 1  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
0A  
0B  
0C  
0D  
0E  
0F  
3
4
5
Frequency Tuning Word 2 <47:40>  
Frequency Tuning Word 2 <39:32>  
Frequency Tuning Word 2 <31:24>  
Frequency Tuning Word 2 <23:16>  
Frequency Tuning Word 2 <15:8>  
Frequency Tuning Word 2 <7:0>  
Frequency 2  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Delta Frequency Word <47:40>  
Delta Frequency Word <39:32>  
Delta Frequency Word <31:24>  
Delta Frequency Word <23:16>  
Delta Frequency Word <15:8>  
Delta Frequency Word <7:0>  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
00h  
16  
17  
18  
19  
Update Clock <31:24>  
Update Clock <23:16>  
Update Clock <15:8>  
Update Clock <7:0>  
00h  
00h  
00h  
40h  
1A  
1B  
1C  
6
7
Ramp Rate Clock <19:16> (Bits 23, 22, 21, 20 don’t care)  
Ramp Rate Clock <15:8>  
Ramp Rate Clock <7:0>  
00h  
00h  
00h  
1D  
Don’t  
Care  
Don’t  
Care  
Don’t  
Care  
Comp PD  
Ref Mult 4  
Reserved,  
Always  
Low  
QDAC PD  
DAC PD  
DIG PD  
00h  
1E  
1F  
Don’t  
Care  
PLL  
Range  
Bypass  
PLL  
Ref Mult 3  
Ref Mult 2  
Mode 1  
Ref Mult 1  
Mode 0  
Ref Mult 0  
64h  
01h  
20h  
20  
CLR  
CLR  
Triangle  
SRC  
Mode 2  
Int Update  
Clk  
ACC 1  
ACC 2  
QDAC  
Don’t  
Care  
Bypass  
Inv  
OSK EN  
OSK INT  
Don’t  
Care  
Don’t  
Care  
LSB First  
SDO  
Active  
Sinc  
21  
22  
8
9
Output Shape Key I Mult <11:8> (Bits 15, 14, 13, 12 don’t care)  
Output Shape Key I Mult <7:0>  
00h  
00h  
23  
24  
Output Shape Key Q Mult <11:8> (Bits 15, 14, 13, 12 don’t care)  
Output Shape Key Q Mult <7:0>  
00h  
00h  
25  
A
B
Output Shape Key Ramp Rate <7:0>  
80h  
26  
27  
QDAC <11:8> (Bits 15, 14, 13, 12 don’t care)  
QDAC <7:0> (Data is required to be in twos complement format)  
00h  
00h  
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AD9854  
Interfacing and Programming the AD9854  
1. Internally, controlled at a rate programmable by the user or,  
The AD9854 Register Layout, shown in Table V, contains the  
information that programs the chip for the desired functionality.  
While many applications will require very little programming to  
configure the AD9854, some will make use of all twelve acces-  
sible register banks. The AD9854 supports an 8-bit byte parallel  
I/O operation or an SPI-compatible serial I/O operation. All  
accessible registers can be written and read back in either  
I/O operating mode.  
2. Externally, controlled by the user. I/O operations can occur in  
the absence of REFCLK but the data cannot be moved from  
the buffer memory to the register bank without REFCLK.  
See the Update Clock Operation section of this document  
for details.  
Parallel I/O Operation  
With the S/P SELECT pin tied high, the parallel I/O mode is  
active. The I/O port is compatible with industry standard DSPs  
and microcontrollers. Six address bits, eight bidirectional data  
bits and separate write/read control inputs make up the I/O  
port pins.  
An external pin, S/P SELECT, is used to configure the I/O mode.  
Systems that use the parallel I/O mode must connect the S/P  
SELECT pin to VDD. Systems that operate in the serial I/O mode  
must tie the S/P SELECT pin to GND.  
Parallel I/O operation allows write access to each byte of any  
register in a single I/O operation at 100 MHz. Read back capability  
for each register is included to ease designing with the AD9854.  
Reads are not guaranteed at 100 MHz as they are intended for  
software debug only.  
Regardless of mode, the I/O port data is written to a buffer  
memory that does NOT affect operation of the part until the  
contents of the buffer memory are transferred to the register  
banks. This transfer of information occurs synchronously to the  
system clock and occurs in one of two ways:  
Parallel I/O operation timing diagrams are shown in the Figures  
49 and 50.  
A<5:0>  
D<7:0>  
RD  
A1  
D1  
A2  
D2  
A3  
D3  
T
T
RDLOV  
RDHOZ  
T
T
ADV  
AHD  
SPECIFICATION  
VALUE  
DESCRIPTION  
T
15ns  
5ns  
15ns  
10ns  
ADDRESS TO DATA VALID TIME (MAXIMUM)  
ADDRESS HOLD TIME TO RD SIGNAL INACTIVE (MINIMUM)  
RD LOW TO OUTPUT VALID (MAXIMUM)  
ADV  
T
AHD  
T
RDLOV  
T
RD HIGH TO DATA THREE-STATE (MAXIMUM)  
RDHOZ  
Figure 49. Parallel Port Read Timing Diagram  
A<5:0>  
D<7:0>  
WR  
A1  
A2  
A3  
D1  
D2  
D3  
T
T
AHD  
ASU  
T
DSU  
T
T
T
DHD  
WRHIGH  
WRLOW  
T
WR  
SPECIFICATION  
VALUE  
DESCRIPTION  
T
4ns  
2ns  
5ns  
0ns  
3ns  
7ns  
3ns  
ASU  
ADDRESS SETUP TIME TO WR SIGNAL ACTIVE  
DATA SETUP TIME TO WR SIGNAL INACTIVE  
ADDRESS HOLD TIME TO WR SIGNAL INACTIVE  
DATA HOLD TIME TO WR SIGNAL INACTIVE  
WR SIGNAL MINIMUM LOW TIME  
T
DSU  
T
ADH  
T
DHD  
T
WRLOW  
T
WRHIGH  
WR SIGNAL MINIMUM HIGH TIME  
WR SIGNAL MINIMUM PERIOD  
T
WR  
Figure 50. Parallel Port Write Timing Diagram  
REV. 0  
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Serial Port I/O Operation  
Table VII. Register Address vs. Data Bytes Transferred  
With the S/P SELECT pin tied low, the serial I/O mode is active.  
The AD9854 serial port is a flexible, synchronous, serial com-  
munications port allowing easy interface to many industry-standard  
microcontrollers and microprocessors. The serial I/O is compat-  
ible with most synchronous transfer formats, including both the  
Motorola 6905/11 SPI and Intel 8051 SSR protocols. The inter-  
face allows read/write access to all twelve registers that configure  
the AD9854 and can be configured as a single pin I/O (SDIO)  
or two unidirectional pins for in/out (SDIO/SDO). Data transfers  
are supported in most significant bit (MSB) first format or least  
significant bit (LSB) first format at up to 10 MHz.  
Serial  
Register  
Address Register Name  
Number  
of Bytes  
Transferred  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
Phase Offset Tuning Word Register #1  
2 Bytes  
2 Bytes  
6 Bytes  
6 Bytes  
6 Bytes  
4 Bytes  
3 Bytes  
4 bytes  
2 Bytes  
2 Bytes  
Phase Offset Tuning Word Register #2  
Frequency Tuning Word #1  
Frequency Tuning Word #2  
Delta Frequency Register  
Update Clock Rate Register  
Ramp Rate Clock Register  
Control Register  
When configured for serial I/O operation, most pins from the  
AD9854 parallel port are inactive; some are used for the serial  
I/O. Table VI describes pin requirements for serial I/O.  
I Path Digital Multiplier Register  
Q Path Digital Multiplier Register  
Shaped On/Off Keying Ramp Rate Register 2 Bytes  
Q DAC Register 2 Bytes  
Table VI. Serial I/O Pin Requirements  
At the completion of any communication cycle, the AD9854  
serial port controller expects the next eight rising SCLK edges  
to be the instruction byte of the next communication cycle. In  
addition, an active high input on the IO RESET pin immediately  
terminates the current communication cycle. After IO RESET  
returns low, the AD9854 serial port controller requires the next  
eight rising SCLK edges to be the instruction byte of the next  
communication cycle.  
Pin  
Number  
Pin  
Name  
Serial I/O Description  
1, 2, 3, 4,  
5, 6, 7, 8  
14, 15, 16 A[5:3]  
D[7:0]  
The parallel data pins are not active, tie  
to VDD or GND.  
The parallel address Pins A5, A4, A3  
are not active, tie to VDD or GND.  
IO RESET  
SDO  
SDIO  
17  
18  
19  
20  
A2  
A1  
A0  
All data input to the AD9854 is registered on the rising edge of  
SCLK. All data is driven out of the AD9854 on the falling edge  
of SCLK.  
I/O UD Update Clock. Same functionality for  
Serial Mode as Parallel Mode.  
WRB  
RDB  
Figures 51 and 52 are useful in understanding the general opera-  
tion of the AD9854 Serial Port.  
21  
22  
SCLK  
CSB—Chip Select  
CS  
GENERAL OPERATION OF THE SERIAL INTERFACE  
There are two phases to a communication cycle with the AD9854.  
Phase 1 is the instruction cycle, which is the writing of an  
instruction byte into the AD9854, coincident with the first eight  
SCLK rising edges. The instruction byte provides the AD9854  
serial port controller with information regarding the data transfer  
cycle, which is Phase 2 of the communication cycle. The Phase  
1 instruction byte defines whether the upcoming data transfer is  
read or write, and the register address in which to transfer data  
to/from.  
INSTRUCTION  
BYTE  
DATA BYTE 1  
DATA BYTE 2  
DATA BYTE 3  
SDIO  
INSTRUCTION  
CYCLE  
DATA TRANSFER  
Figure 51. Using SDIO as a Read/Write Transfer  
CS  
The first eight SCLK rising edges of each communication cycle  
are used to write the instruction byte into the AD9854. The  
remaining SCLK edges are for Phase 2 of the communication  
cycle. Phase 2 is the actual data transfer between the AD9854  
and the system controller. The number of data bytes transferred  
in Phase 2 of the communication cycle is a function of the regis-  
ter address. The AD9854 internal serial I/O controller expects  
every byte of the register being accessed to be transferred. Table  
VII describes how many bytes must be transferred.  
INSTRUCTION  
BYTE  
SDIO  
INSTRUCTION  
CYCLE  
DATA TRANSFER  
DATA BYTE 1  
DATA BYTE 2  
DATA BYTE 3  
SDO  
DATA TRANSFER  
Figure 52. Using SDIO as an Input, SDO as an Output  
REV. 0  
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Instruction Byte  
The instruction byte contains the following information.  
The system must maintain synchronization with the AD9854 or  
the internal control logic will not be able to recognize further  
instructions. For example, if the system sends the instruction to  
write a 2-byte register, then pulses the SCLK pin for a 3-byte  
register (24 additional SCLK rising edges), communication  
synchronization is lost. In this case, the first 16 SCLK rising edges  
after the instruction cycle will properly write the first two data  
bytes into the AD9854, but the next eight rising SCLK edges  
are interpreted as the next instruction byte, NOT the final byte  
of the previous communication cycle.  
Table VIII. Instruction Byte Information  
MSB  
D6  
D5  
D4  
D3  
D2  
D1 LSB  
A1 A0  
R/W  
X
X
X
A3  
A2  
R/W—Bit 7 of the instruction byte determines whether a read or  
write data transfer will occur after the instruction byte write.  
Logic high indicates read operation. Logic zero indicates a write  
operation.  
In the case where synchronization is lost between the system and  
the AD9854, the IO RESET pin provides a means to reestablish  
synchronization without reinitializing the entire chip. Asserting  
the IO RESET pin (active high) resets the AD9854 serial port state  
machine, terminating the current IO operation and putting the  
device into a state in which the next eight SCLK rising edges  
are understood to be an instruction byte. The SYNC IO pin  
must be deasserted (low) before the next instruction byte write can  
begin. Any information that had been written to the AD9854  
registers during a valid communication cycle prior to loss of  
synchronization will remain intact.  
Bits 6, 5, and 4 of the instruction byte are don’t care.  
A3, A2, A1, A0—Bits 3, 2, 1, 0 of the instruction byte determine  
which register is accessed during the data transfer portion of the  
communications cycle. See Table VIII for register address details.  
SERIAL INTERFACE PORT PIN DESCRIPTION  
SCLK  
Serial Clock (Pin 21). The serial clock pin is used to synchronize  
data to and from the AD9854 and to run the internal state  
machines. SCLK maximum frequency is 10 MHz.  
tPRE  
CS  
tSCLK  
CS  
Chip Select (Pin 22). Active low input that allows more than  
one device on the same serial communications lines. The SDO  
and SDIO pins will go to a high impedance state when this  
input is high. If driven high during any communications cycle,  
that cycle is suspended until CS is reactivated low. Chip Select  
can be tied low in systems that maintain control of SCLK.  
tSCLKPWH  
tDSU  
tSCLKPWL  
SCLK  
SDIO  
tDHLD  
1ST BIT  
2ND BIT  
SDIO  
Serial Data I/O (Pin 19). Data is always written into the AD9854  
on this pin. However, this pin can be used as a bidirectional  
data line. The configuration of this pin is controlled by Bit 0 of  
register address 20h. The default is logic zero, which configures  
the SDIO pin as bidirectional.  
SYMBOL  
MIN  
DEFINITION  
T
T
T
T
T
T
30ns  
100ns  
30ns  
40ns  
40ns  
0ns  
CS SETUP TIME  
PERIOD OF SERIAL DATA CLOCK  
SERIAL DATA SETUP TIME  
SERIAL DATA CLOCK PULSEWIDTH HIGH  
SERIAL DATA CLOCK PULSEWIDTH LOW  
SERIAL DATA HOLD TIME  
PRE  
SCLK  
DSU  
SCLKPWH  
SCLKPWL  
DHLD  
SDO  
Serial Data Out (Pin 18). Data is read from this pin for proto-  
cols that use separate lines for transmitting and receiving data.  
In the case where the AD9854 operates in a single bidirectional  
I/O mode, this pin does not output data and is set to a high  
impedance state.  
Figure 53. Timing Diagram for Data Write to AD9854  
CS  
IO RESET  
Synchronize I/O Port (Pin 17). Synchronizes the I/O port state  
machines without affecting the addressable registers contents.  
An active high input on IO RESET pin causes the current commu-  
nication cycle to terminate. After IO RESET returns low (Logic  
0) another communication cycle may begin, starting with the  
instruction byte write.  
SCLK  
SDIO  
SDO  
1ST BIT  
2ND BIT  
tDV  
NOTES ON SERIAL PORT OPERATION  
SYMBOL  
MAX  
30ns  
DEFINITION  
DATA VALID TIME  
T
The AD9854 serial port configuration bits reside in Bits 1 and 0  
of register address 20h. It is important to note that the configura-  
tion changes immediately upon a valid I/O update. For multibyte  
transfers, writing this register may occur during the middle of a  
communication cycle. Care must be taken to compensate for  
this new configuration for the remainder of the current commu-  
nication cycle.  
DV  
Figure 54. Timing Diagram for Read from AD9854  
REV. 0  
–29–  
AD9854  
IR WRITE PHASE  
DATA TRANSFER – TWO BYTE WRITE  
CS  
SCLK  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17  
B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6  
B7  
B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15  
SDIO  
Figure 55. Data Write Cycle, SCLK Idle High  
IR WRITE PHASE  
DATA TRANSFER – TWO BYTE READ  
CS  
SCLK  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17  
SDIO  
SDO  
B0  
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7  
B8  
B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15  
Figure 56. Data Read Cycle, 3-Wire Configuration, SCLK Idle Low  
MSB/LSB TRANSFERS  
Internal update mode, in which the AD9854 transfers data from  
the buffer memory to the register bank automatically, configures  
the AD9854 I/O UD pin as an output. The AD9854 generates a  
high pulse on I/O UD pin to signal the user that the buffer memory  
has just been transferred to the register bank. The minimum  
high pulsewidth is designed to be eight system clock cycles (min).  
The I/O UD signal can be used as an interrupt within the system.  
Its important to note that as an output I/O UD pin will not have  
anything approaching a 50/50 duty cycle for slower update rates.  
The AD9854 serial port can support both most significant bit  
(MSB) first or least significant bit (LSB) first data formats. This  
functionality is controlled by Bit 1 of serial register bank 20h.  
When this bit is set active high, the AD9854 serial port is in LSB  
first format. This bit defaults low, to the MSB first format. The  
instruction byte must be written in the format indicated by Bit 1  
of serial register bank 20h. That is, if the AD9854 is in LSB first  
mode, the instruction byte must be written from least significant  
bit to most significant bit.  
Programming the Update Clock register for values less than five  
will cause the I/O UD pin to remain high. The update clock func-  
tionality still works, its just that the user cannot use the signal as  
an indication that data is transferring. This is an affect of the  
minimum high pulse time when I/O UD is an output.  
Update Clock Operation  
Programming the AD9854 is asynchronous to the system clock  
with all data being stored in a buffer memory that does not  
immediately affect the part operation. The buffer memory is  
transferred to the register bank synchronous to system clock.  
The register bank information affects part operation.  
For internal update clock operation, the rate which the updates  
occur is programmed into the update clock register. The update  
clock register is 32 bits and the value written into the register  
corresponds to HALF the number of clock cycles between updates.  
That is, if a value of 00_00_00_0A (hex), is written into the update  
clock register the rising edge of the I/O UD pin will occur every  
20 cycles (0A hex equals 10 decimal).  
This transfer of data can occur automatically, with frequency of  
updates programmable by the user, or can occur completely under  
user control.  
Complete user control, referred to as external update mode,  
allows the user to drive the I/O UD signal from their ASIC or  
DSP. The AD9854 I/O UD pin is configured as an input in  
external update mode. A rising edge on I/O UD indicates to  
the AD9854 that the contents of the buffer memory is to be  
transferred to the register bank. The design uses an edge detector  
to signal the AD9854 to transfer data which allows a very small  
minimum high pulse width requirement (two system clock peri-  
ods). Its important to note that if the user keeps I/O UD high,  
the AD9854 will NOT continuously update the register bank.  
CONTROL REGISTER  
The Control Register is located in the shaded portion of the  
Table V at address 1D through 20 hex. It is composed of 32  
bits. Bit 31 is located at the top left position and Bit 0 is located  
in the lower right position of the shaded table portion. The reg-  
ister has been subdivided below to make it easier to locate the  
text associated with specific control categories.  
REV. 0  
–30–  
AD9854  
Power-Down Functions  
frequency sweep pattern with very little (or no) user input  
required. This bit is intended for chirp mode only, but there is  
no logic to suppress its functionality in other modes.  
Four bits are available to power down the AD9854. Each bit is  
active high, that is, they default low and a Logic 1 causes the  
power-down function to be working, The four bits all reside in  
the same control byte such that one IO write cycle can complete  
a full power-down by writing all four bits true simultaneously.  
The four bits are located in Control Register [28, 26:24] and  
are described below. The default state for these bits is Logic 0,  
inactive.  
CR[14] is the clear accumulator bit. This bit, active high, holds  
both the accumulator 1 and accumulator 2 values at zero for as  
long as the bit is active. This allows the DDS phase to be initial-  
ized via the I/O port.  
CR[13] is the triangle bit. When this bit is set, the AD9854 will  
automatically perform a continuous frequency sweep from F1 to  
F2 frequencies and back. The effect is a triangular frequency  
sweep. When this bit is set, the operating mode must be set to  
ramped FSK.  
CR[31:29] are open.  
CR[28] is the comparator power-down bit. When set (Logic 1),  
this signal indicates to the comparator that a power-down mode  
is active. This bit is an output of the digital section and is an  
input to the analog section.  
CR[12] is the source Q DAC bit on the AD9854 only. When  
set, the Q path DAC accepts data from the QDAC Register.  
For the AD9854, this bit does not require a Logic 1 as the only  
data available to the Q path DAC is from the QDAC Register.  
CR[27] must always be written to logic zero. Writing this bit to  
Logic 1 causes the AD9854 to stop working until a master  
reset is applied.  
CR[11:9] are the three bits that describe the five operating modes  
of the AD9854:  
CR[26] is the Q DAC power-down bit. When set (Logic 1), this  
signal indicates to the Q DAC that a power-down mode is active.  
0h = Single-Tone Mode  
1h = FSK Mode  
2h = Ramped FSK mode  
3h = Chirp Mode  
CR[25] is the full DAC power-down bit. When set (Logic 1),  
this signal indicates to both the I and Q DACs as well as the refer-  
ence that a power-down mode is active.  
4h = PSK Mode  
CR[24] is the digital power-down bit. When set (Logic 1), this  
signal indicates to the digital section that a power-down mode is  
active. Within the digital section, the clocks will be forced to dc,  
effectively powering down the digital section. The REFCLK  
input will still be seen by the PLL and the PLL will continue to  
output the higher frequency.  
CR[8] is the internal update active bit. When this bit is set to  
Logic 1, the I/O UD pin is an output and the AD9854 generates  
the I/O UD signal. When Logic 0, external I/O UD functionality  
is performed, the I/O UD pin is configured as an input.  
CR[7] is reserved. Write to zero.  
REFCLK Multiplier PLL Functions  
Seven control register bits, located in the Control Register  
[22:16] positions, relate to the PLL.  
CR[6] is the bypass of the inverse sinc filter bit. When set, the  
data from the DDS block goes directly to the output shaped-  
keying logic and the clock to the inverse sinc filter is stopped.  
Default is clear, filter enabled.  
CR[23] is reserved. Write to zero.  
CR[22] is the PLL range bit. The PLL range bit controls the  
VCO gain. The power-up state of the PLL range bit is Logic 1,  
higher gain for frequencies above 200 MHz.  
CR[5] is the shaped keying enable bit. When set the output  
ramping function is enabled and is performed in accordance with  
the CR[4] bit requirements.  
CR[21] is the bypass PLL bit, active high. When active, the PLL  
is powered down and the REFCLK input is used to drive the  
system clock signal. The power-up state of the bypass PLL bit is  
Logic 1, PLL bypassed.  
CR[4] is the internal/external output shaped-keying control  
bit. When set Logic 1, the shaped-keying factor will be inter-  
nally generated and applied to both the I and Q paths. When  
clear, the output shaped-keying function is externally controlled  
by the user and the shaped-keying factor is the I and Q output  
shaped-keying factor register values. Defaults low external shaped-  
keying factors used. The two registers that are the shaped-keying  
factors also default low such that the output is off at power-up  
and until the device is programmed by the user.  
CR[20:16] bits are the PLL multiplier factor. These bits are the  
REFCLK multiplication factor unless the bypass PLL bit is set.  
The PLL multiplier valid range is from 4 to 20, inclusive.  
Other Operational Functions  
CR[15] is the clear accumulator 1 bit. This bit has a one-shot  
type function. When written active, Logic 1, a clear accumulator  
1 signal is sent to the DDS logic, resetting the accumulator value to  
zero. The bit is then automatically reset, but the buffer memory  
is not reset. This bit allows the user to easily create a sawtooth  
CR[3:2] are reserved. Write to zero.  
CR[1] is the serial port MSB/LSB first bit. Defaults low, MSB  
first.  
CR[0] is the serial port SDO active bit. Defaults low, inactive.  
REV. 0  
–31–  
AD9854  
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE CONSIDERATIONS  
POWER DISSIPATION AND THERMAL  
The power dissipation (PDISS) of the AD9854 device in a given  
application is determined by many operating conditions. Some  
of the conditions have a direct relationship with PDISS, such as  
supply voltage and clock speed, but others are less deterministic.  
The total power dissipation within the device, and its effect  
on the junction temperature, must be considered when using the  
device. The junction temperature of the device is given by:  
CONSIDERATIONS  
The AD9854 is a multifunctional, very high-speed device that  
targets a wide variety of synthesizer and agile clock applications.  
The set of numerous innovative features contained in the device  
each consume incremental power, the sum of which, if enabled  
in combination, may exceed the safe thermal operating condi-  
tions of the device. Careful analysis and consideration of power  
dissipation and thermal management is a critical element in the  
successful application of the AD9854 device.  
Junction Temperature = (Thermal Impedance ×  
Power Consumption) + Ambient Temperature  
The AD9854 device is specified to operate within the industrial  
temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. This specification is  
conditional, however, such that the absolute maximum junction  
temperature of 150°C is not exceeded. At high operating tempera-  
tures, extreme care must be taken in the operation of the device  
to avoid exceeding the junction temperature which results in a  
potentially damaging thermal condition.  
Given that the junction temperature should never exceed 150°C  
for the AD9854, and that the ambient temperature can be 85°C,  
the maximum power consumption for the AD9854AST is 1.7 W  
and the AD9854ASQ (thermally-enhanced package) is 4.1 W.  
Factors affecting the power dissipation are:  
Supply Voltage—this obviously affects power dissipation and  
junction temperature since PDISS equals V × I. Users should design  
for 3.3 V nominal; however, the device is guaranteed to meet  
specifications, over the full temperature range and over the sup-  
ply voltage range of 3.135 V to 3.465 V.  
Many variables contribute to the operating junction tempera-  
ture within the device, including:  
1. Package Style  
2. Selected Mode of Operation  
3. Internal System Clock Speed  
4. Supply Voltage  
Clock Speed—this directly and linearly influences the total  
power dissipation of the device, and, therefore, junction tem-  
perature. As a rule, the user should always select the lowest  
internal clock speed possible to support a given application, to  
minimize power dissipation. Normally the usable frequency out-  
put bandwidth from a DDS is limited to 40% of the clock rate  
to keep reasonable requirements on the output low-pass filter.  
For the typical DDS application, the system clock frequency  
should be 2.5 times the highest desired output frequency.  
5. Ambient Temperature.  
The combination of these variables determines the junction  
temperature within the AD9854 device for a given set of operating  
conditions.  
The AD9854 device is available in two package styles: a thermally-  
enhanced surface-mount package with an exposed heat sink,  
and a nonthermally-enhanced surface-mount package. The  
thermal impedance of these packages is 16°C/W and 38°C/W  
respectively, measured under still-air conditions.  
Mode of Operation—the selected mode of operation for the  
AD9854 has a great influence on total power consumption. The  
AD9854 offers many features and modes, each of which imposes  
an additional power requirement. The collection of features  
contained in the AD9854 target a wide variety of applications  
and the device was designed under the assumption that only a  
few would be enabled for any given application. In fact, the user  
must understand that enabling multiple features at higher clock  
speeds may cause the junction temperature of the die to be  
exceeded. This can severely limit the long-term reliability of the  
device. Figure 57 provides a summary of the power requirements  
associated with the individual features of the AD9854. This  
table should be used as a guide in determining the optimum  
application of the AD9854 for reliable operation.  
THERMAL IMPEDANCE  
The thermal impedance of a package can be thought of as a  
thermal resistor that exists between the semiconductor surface  
and the ambient air. The thermal impedance of a package is  
determined by package material and its physical dimensions. The  
dissipation of the heat from the package is directly dependent upon  
the ambient air conditions and the physical connection made  
between the IC package and the PCB. Adequate dissipation of  
power from the AD9854 relies upon all power and ground pins  
of the device being soldered directly to a copper plane on a PCB.  
In addition, the thermally-enhanced package of the AD9854ASQ  
contains a heat sink on the bottom of the package that must be  
soldered to a ground pad on the PCB surface. This pad must be  
connected to a large copper plane which, for convenience, may be  
ground plane. Sockets for either package style of the AD9854  
device are not recommended.  
As can be seen in the Figure 57, the Inverse Sinc filter function  
requires a significant amount of power, and much forethought  
and scrutiny should be given to its use. As an alternate approach  
to maintaining flatness across the output bandwidth, the digital  
Multiplier function may be used to adjust the output signal  
level, at a dramatic savings in power consumption. Careful plan-  
ning and management in the use of the feature set will minimize  
power dissipation and avoid exceeding junction temperature  
requirements within the IC.  
REV. 0  
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AD9854  
EVALUATION OF OPERATING CONDITIONS  
1400  
1200  
1000  
800  
600  
400  
200  
0
The first step in applying the AD9854 is to select the internal  
clock frequency. Clock frequency selections above 200 MHz  
will require the thermally-enhanced package (AD9854ASQ);  
clock frequency selections of 200 MHz and below may allow  
the user to use the standard plastic surface-mount package, but  
more information will be needed to make that determination.  
ALL CIRCUITS ENABLED  
The second step is to determine the maximum required operating  
temperature for the AD9854 in the given application. Subtract  
this value from 150°C, which is the maximum junction tem-  
perature allowed for the AD9854. For the extended industrial  
temperature range of 85°C, the result will be 65°C. This is the  
maximum rise in temperature that the junction may experience  
due to power dissipation.  
BASIC CONFIGURATION  
20  
60  
100  
140  
180  
220  
260  
300  
FREQUENCY – MHz  
The third step is to divide this maximum rise number by the  
thermal impedance, to arrive at the maximum power dissipation  
allowed for the application. For the example so far, 65°C divided  
by both versions of the AD9854 package’s thermal impedances  
of 38°C/W and 16°C/W, yields a total power dissipation limit  
of 1.7 W and 4.1 W (respectively). This means that for a 3.3 V  
nominal power supply voltage, the current consumed by the device  
under full operating conditions must not exceed 515 mA in the  
standard plastic package and 1242 mA in the thermally-enhanced  
package. The total set of enabled functions and operating condi-  
tions of the AD9854 application must support these current  
consumption limits.  
Figure 57a. Current Consumption vs. Clock Frequency  
Figure 57a shows the supply current consumed by the AD9854  
over a range of frequencies for two possible configurations: all  
circuits enabled means the output scaling multipliers, the inverse  
sinc filter, the Q DAC, and the on-board comparator are all en-  
abled. Basic configuration means the output scaling multipliers,  
the inverse sinc filter, the Q DAC, and the on-board comparator  
are all disabled.  
500  
INVERSE SINC FILTER  
450  
400  
350  
300  
Figures 57a and Figure 57b may be used to determine the  
suitability of a given AD9854 application vs. power dissipation  
requirements. These graphs assume that the AD9854 device will  
be soldered to a multilayer PCB per the recommended best  
manufacturing practices and procedures for the given package  
type. This ensures that the specified thermal impedance spec-  
ifications will be achieved.  
250  
200  
150  
OUTPUT SCALING  
MULTIPLIERS  
100  
50  
0
Q DAC  
COMPARATOR  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FREQUENCY – MHz  
Figure 57b. Current Consumption by Function vs. Clock  
Frequency  
Figure 57b shows the approximate current consumed by each of  
four functions.  
REV. 0  
–33–  
AD9854  
The thermal land itself must be able to distribute heat to an even  
larger copper plane such as an internal ground plane. Vias must be  
uniformly provided over the entire thermal pad to connect to this  
internal plane. A proposed via pattern is shown in Figure 60. Via  
holes should be small (12 mils, 0.3 mm) such that they can be  
plated and plugged. These will provide the mechanical conduit  
for heat transfer.  
THERMALLY ENHANCED PACKAGE MOUNTING  
GUIDELINES  
The following are general recommendations for mounting the  
thermally enhanced exposed heat sink package (AD9854ASQ)  
to printed circuit boards. The exceptional thermal characteristics of  
this package depend entirely upon proper mechanical attachment.  
Figure 58 depicts the package from the bottom and shows the  
dimensions of the exposed heat sink. A solid conduit of solder  
needs to be established between this pad and the surface of  
the PCB.  
10mm  
14mm  
Figure 60.  
Finally, a proposed stencil design is depicted for screen solder  
placement. Note that if vias are not plugged, wicking will occur  
which will displace solder away from the exposed heat sink and  
the necessary mechanical bond will not be established.  
Figure 58.  
Figure 59 depicts a general PCB land pattern for such an exposed  
heat sink device. Note that this pattern is for a 64-lead device not  
an 80-lead, but the relative shapes and dimensions still apply.  
In this land pattern, a solid copper plane exists inside of the  
individual lands for device leads. Note also that the solder mask  
opening is conservatively dimensioned to avoid any assembly  
problems.  
SOLDER MASK  
OPENING  
THERMAL LAND  
Figure 61.  
Figure 59.  
REV. 0  
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AD9854  
2. External Differential Clock Input, J5.  
EVALUATION BOARD  
This is actually just another single-ended input that will be  
routed to the MC100LVEL16 for conversion to differential  
PECL output. This is accomplished by attaching a 2 V p-p  
clock or sine wave source to J5. Note that this is a 50 Ω  
impedance point set by R8. The input signal will be ac-coupled  
and then biased to the center switching threshold of the  
MC100LVEL16. Position the shorting jumper of W5 to Pins  
2 and 3 (the right two pins) to route the signal at J5 to the  
differential receiver IC. To route the differential output signals  
to AD9854, two more switches must be configured. W9 must  
have a shorting jumper on Pins 2 and 3 (the right two pins).  
To engage the differential clocking mode of the AD9854  
W3, Pins 2 and 3 (the right two pins) must be connected  
with a shorting jumper.  
An evaluation board is available that supports the AD9854 DDS  
devices. This evaluation board consists of a PCB, software, and  
documentation to facilitate bench analysis of the performance of  
the AD9854 device. It is recommended that users of the AD9854  
familiarize themselves with the operation and performance  
capabilities of the device with the evaluation board. The evaluation  
board should also be used as a PCB reference design to ensure  
optimum dynamic performance from the device.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
To assist in proper placement of the pin-header shorting-jumpers,  
the instructions will refer to direction (left, right, top, bottom)  
as well as header pins to be shorted. Pin #1 for each three pin-  
header has been marked on the PCB corresponding with the  
schematic diagram. When following these instructions, position  
the PCB so that the text can be read from left to right. The  
board is shipped with the pin-headers configuring the board  
as follows:  
3. External Single-Ended Clock Input, J7.  
This mode bypasses the MC100LVEL16 and directly drives  
the AD9854 with your reference clock. Attach a 50 , 2 V p-p  
sine source that is dc offset to 1.65 V, or a 50 CMOS-level  
clock source to J7. Remove the shorting jumper from W5  
altogether to make certain that the device (U3) Is not Toggling  
or Self-Oscillating. Set the shorting jumper at W9 on Pins  
1 and 2 (the left two pins) to route the REFCLK signal from  
J7 to Pin 69 of the AD9854. Finally, set the shorting jumper at  
W3 to Pins 1 and 2 (the left two pins) to place the AD9854 in  
the single-ended clock mode.  
1. REFCLK for the AD9854 is configured as differential. The  
differential clock signals are provided by the 100LVEL16  
differential receiver.  
2. Input clock for the 100LVEL16 is single-ended via J5. This  
signal may be 3.3 V CMOS or a 2 V p-p sine wave capable of  
driving 50 (R8).  
3. Both DAC outputs from the AD9854 are routed through  
the two 120 MHz elliptical LP filters and their outputs con-  
nected to J3 (Q) and J4 (I).  
Regardless of the origination, the signals arriving at the AD9854  
are called the Reference Clock. If you choose to engage the  
on-chip REFCLK Multiplier, this signal is the reference clock  
for the REFCLK Multiplier and the REFCLK Multiplier output  
becomes the SYSTEM CLOCK. If you choose to bypass the  
REFCLK Multiplier, the reference clock that you have supplied  
is directly operating the AD9854 and is, therefore, the system  
clock.  
4. The board is set up for software control via the printer port  
connector.  
5. Configured for AD9854 operation.  
Load the software from the CD onto the host PC’s hard disk.  
Only Windows 9X and NT operating system are supported.  
Connect a printer cable from the PC to the AD9854 Evaluation  
Board printer port connector labeled “J11.”  
Three-state control or switch headers W11, W12, W14, and  
W15 must be shorted to allow the provided software to control  
the AD9854 evaluation board via the printer port connector J11.  
Attach power wires to connector labeled “TB1” using the screw-  
down terminals. This is a plastic connector that press-fits over a  
4-pin header soldered to the board. Table IX below shows con-  
nections to each pin. DUT = “device under test.”  
If programming of the AD9854 is not to be provided by the host  
PC via the ADI software, then headers W11, W12, W14, and W15  
should be opened (shorting jumpers removed). This effectively  
detaches the PC interface and allows the 40-pin header, J10, to  
assume control without bus contention. Input signals on J10 going  
to the AD9854 should be 3.3 V CMOS logic levels.  
Table IX. Power Requirements for DUT Pins  
AVDD 3.3 V  
for All DUT  
Analog Pins  
DVDD 3.3 V  
for All DUT  
Digital Pins  
VCC 3.3 V  
for All Other  
Devices  
Ground  
—for All  
Devices  
Low-Pass Filter Testing  
The purpose of 2-pin headers W7 and W10 (associated with J1  
and J2) are to allow the two 50 , 120 MHz filters to be tested  
during PCB assembly without interference from other circuitry  
attached to the filter inputs. Normally, a shorting jumper will be  
attached to each header to allow the DAC signals to be routed to the  
filters. If the user wishes to test the filters, the shorting jumpers  
at W7 and W10 should be removed and 50 test signals applied  
at J1 and J2 inputs to the 50 elliptic filters. User should refer  
to Figure 62 and the following sections to properly position the  
remaining shorting jumpers.  
Attach REFCLK  
There are three possibilities to choose from:  
1. On-Board (But Optional) Crystal Clock Oscillator, Y1.  
Insert an appropriate 3.3 V CMOS clock oscillator. See that  
the shorting jumper at W5 is located on Pins 1 and 2 (the left  
two pins). This routes the single-ended oscillator output to a  
very high speed “Differential Receiver” (the MC100LVEL16),  
where the signal is transformed to a differential PECL output.  
To route the differential output signals to AD9854, two more  
switches must be configured. W9 must have a shorting jumper  
on Pins 2 and 3 (the right two pins). To engage the differen-  
tial clocking mode of the AD9854 W3, Pins 2 and 3 (the right  
two pins) must be connected with a shorting jumper.  
REV. 0  
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AD9854  
Observing the Unfiltered IOUT1 and the Unfiltered IOUT2  
DAC Signals  
1. Install shorting jumpers at W7 and W10.  
2. Install shorting jumper at W16.  
This allows the viewer to observe the unfiltered DAC outputs at  
J2 (the “I” signal) and J1 (the “Q” signal). The procedure below  
simply routes the two 50 terminated analog DAC outputs to  
the BNC connectors and disconnects any other circuitry. The  
“raw” DAC outputs will be a series of quantized (stepped) output  
levels. The default 10 mA output current will develop a 0.5 V p-p  
signal across the on-board 50 termination. When connected  
to an external 50 input, the DAC will therefore develop 0.25 V p-p  
due to the double termination.  
3. Install shorting jumper on Pins 2 and 3 (top two pins) of 3-  
pin header W1.  
4. Install shorting jumper on Pins 2 and 3 (top two pins) of 3-  
pin header W4.  
5. Install shorting jumper on Pins 1 and 2 (top two pins) of 3-  
pin header W2 and W8.  
To connect the high-speed comparator to the DAC output sig-  
nals choose either the quadrature filtered output configuration  
or the complementary filtered output configuration as outlined  
above. Follow Steps 1 through 4 above, for the desired filtered  
configuration. Step 5 below will reroute the filtered signals away  
from their connectors (J3 and J4) and connect them to the 100 Ω  
configured comparator inputs. This configures the comparator  
for differential input without control of the comparator output  
duty cycle. The comparator output duty cycle should be approxi-  
mately 50% in this configuration.  
1. Install shorting jumpers at W7 and W10.  
2. Remove shorting jumper at W16.  
3. Remove shorting jumper from 3-pin header W1.  
4. Install shorting jumper on Pins 1 and 2 (bottom two pins) of  
3-pin header W4.  
Observing the Filtered IOUT1 and the Filtered IOUT2  
This allows viewer to observe the filtered I and Q DAC outputs  
at J4 (the “I” signal) and J3 (the “Q” signal). This places the  
50 (input and output Z) low-pass filters in the I and Q DAC  
pathways to remove images and aliased harmonics and other  
spurious signals above the dc to approximately 120 MHz band-  
pass. These signals will appear as nearly pure sine waves and  
exactly 90 degrees out-of-phase with each other. These filters  
are designed with the assumption that the system clock speed is  
at or near maximum (300 MHz). If the system clock utilized is  
much less than 300 MHz, for example 200 MHz, unwanted DAC  
products other than the fundamental signal will be passed by the  
low-pass filters.  
5. Install shorting jumper on Pins 2 and 3 (bottom two pins) of  
3-pin header W2 and W8.  
User may elect to change the RSET resistor, R2 from 3.9 kto  
2 kto get a more robust signal at the comparator inputs. This  
will decrease jitter and extend comparator operating range. This  
can be accomplished by soldering a second 3.9 kchip resistor  
in parallel with the provided R2.  
Connecting the High-Speed Comparator in a Single-Ended  
Configuration  
This will allow duty cycle or pulse width control and requires that a  
dc threshold voltage be present at one of the comparator inputs.  
You may supply this voltage using the “Q DAC” by configuring  
it as a control DAC in software or by removing the shorting jumper  
at 2-pin header W6. A 12-bit, twos-complement value is written  
to the Q-DAC register that will set the IOUT2 output to a static  
dc level. Allowable hexadecimal values are 7FF (maximum) to  
800 (minimum) with all 0s being midscale. The IOUT1 channel  
will continue to output a filtered sine wave programmed by the  
user. These two signals are routed to the comparator inputs  
using W2 and W8 3-pin header switches. The configuration  
described above entitled “Observing the Filtered IOUT and the  
Filtered IOUTB” must be used. Follow Steps 1 through 4 and  
then the following Step 5:  
1. Install shorting jumpers at W7 and W10.  
2. Install shorting jumper at W16.  
3. Install shorting jumper on Pins 1 and 2 (bottom two pins) of  
3-pin header W1.  
4. Install shorting jumper on Pins 1 and 2 (bottom two pins) of  
3-pin header W4.  
5. Install shorting jumper on Pins 1 and 2 (top two pins) of 3-  
pin header W2 and W8.  
Observing the Filtered IOUT and the Filtered IOUT  
B
This allows viewer to observe only the filtered “I” DAC outputs  
at J4 (the “true” signal) and J3 (the “complementary” signal).  
This places the 120 MHz low pass filters in the true and comple-  
mentary output paths of the I DAC to remove images and aliased  
harmonics and other spurious signals above approximately  
120 MHz. These signals will appear as nearly pure sine waves  
and exactly 180 degrees out-of-phase with each other. Again, if  
the system clock used is much less than 300 MHz, for example  
200 MHz, then unwanted DAC products other than the funda-  
mental signal will be passed by the low-pass filters.  
5. Install shorting jumper on Pins 2 and 3 (bottom two pins) of  
3-pin header W2 and W8.  
User should elect to change the RSET resistor from 3900 to  
1950 to get a more robust signal at the comparator inputs.  
This will decrease jitter and extend comparator operating range.  
User can accomplish this by soldering a second 3.9 kchip  
resistor in parallel with the provided R2.  
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The control software for the AD9854/PCB evaluation board is  
provided on a CD. This brief set of instructions should be used  
in conjunction with the AD9854/PCB evaluation board schematic.  
Several numerical entries, such as frequency and phase infor-  
mation, require that the ENTER key by pressed to register  
that information.  
4. The output amplitude defaults to the 12-bit straight binary  
multiplier values of the I and Q multiplier registers of 000hex  
and no output should be seen from the DACs. User should  
now set both multiplier amplitudes in the Output Amplitude  
window to a substantial value, such as FFFhex. You may  
bypass the digital multiplier by clicking the box “Output  
Amplitude is always Full-Scale” but experience has shown  
that doing so does not result in best SFDR. It is interesting  
to note that best SFDR, as much as 11 dB better, is obtained  
by routing the signal through the digital multiplier and “backing  
off” on the multiplier amplitude. For instance, FC0 hex  
produces less spurious signal amplitude than FFF hex. Its a  
repeatable phenomenon that should be investigated exploited  
for maximum SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range).  
1. Select the proper printer port. Click the “Parallel Port” selec-  
tion in the menu bar. Select the port that matches your PC.  
If unknown, experiment by performing the following on the  
selected port. With the part powered up, properly clocked and  
connected to the PC, select a port and go to the “Mode and  
Frequency” menu and click the “Reset DUT and Initialize  
Registers” button. Then go to the “Clock and Amplitude”  
menu. Once there, click the box next to “Bypass Inverse Sinc  
Filter” . . . a check mark will appear in the box . . . next click  
the button “Send Control Info to DUT.” If the proper port  
has been selected, the supply current going to the AD9854/  
PCB evaluation board should drop by approximately 1/3 when  
the inverse sinc filters are bypassed. Conversely, the supply  
current will increase approximately 1/3 when the inverse sinc  
filters are engaged.  
5. Refer to this data sheet and evaluation board schematic to  
understand all the functions of the AD9854 available to the  
user and to gain an understanding of what the software is  
doing in response to programming commands.  
Applications assistance is available for the AD9854, the  
AD9854/PCB evaluation board, and all other Analog Devices  
products. Please call 1/800-ANALOGD.  
2. Normal operation of the AD9854/PCB evaluation board be-  
gins with a master reset. Many of the default register values  
after reset are depicted in the software “control panel.” The  
reset command sets the DDS output amplitude to minimum  
and 0 Hz, 0 phase-offset as well as other states listed in the  
AD9854 Register Layout table in the preliminary data sheet.  
3. The next programming block should be the “Reference Clock  
and Multiplier” since this information is used to determine  
the proper 48-bit frequency tuning words that will be entered  
and calculated later.  
REV. 0  
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Figure 62a. Evaluation Board Schematic  
REV. 0  
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Figure 62b. Evaluation Board Schematic  
REV. 0  
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Customer Evaluation Board REV C, Bill of Material  
Device  
#
Quantity  
REFDES  
Package  
Value  
1
2
5
23  
C1, C2, C35, C36, C45  
C3, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14,  
C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C22, C23,  
Chip Cap  
Chip Cap  
0805  
0805  
0.01 µF  
0.1 µF  
C24, C26, C27, C28, C29, C44  
C4, C37  
C5, C38  
C6, C21, C25  
C30, C39  
C31, C40  
C32, C41  
C33, C42  
C34, C43  
J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7  
3
4
5
6
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
7
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
7
8
1
4
0805  
0805  
BCAPTAJD  
0805  
0805  
0805  
0805  
0805  
Conn  
0805  
0805  
TAJD  
0805  
0805  
0805  
0805  
0805  
27 pF  
47 pF  
10 µF  
39 pF  
22 pF  
2.2 pF  
12 pF  
8.2 pF  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
BNC  
PCB  
GS02669REVC  
SAM5-40  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
1206  
SIP-10P  
TB4  
80LQFP  
SO14  
SO8NB  
SO14  
J10  
40CONN  
Chip Ind  
Chip Ind  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RES_SM  
RP1  
L1, L2, L3, L5  
L4, L6  
R1, R5  
R2, R20  
R3, R7  
R4  
R6, R8, R19  
R9, R10  
R11, R14  
R12, R13  
R15, R16, R17, R18  
RP1  
TB  
U1  
U2  
U3  
68NH  
82NH  
51  
3900  
24  
1300  
50  
100  
160  
260  
10K  
10K  
TB4  
AD9854  
74HC125A  
MC100LVEL1  
74HC14  
74HC574  
36PINCONN  
JUMP3PIN  
2PINJUMP  
XTAL  
U4, U5, U6, U7  
U8, U9, U10  
U11  
W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W8, W9  
W6, W7, W10, W11, W12, W14, W15, W16  
Y1  
SO20WB  
CONN  
SIP-3P  
2PINJUMP  
COSC  
Amp 5-330808-6  
PIN SOCK  
REV. 0  
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Figure 63. Assembly Drawing  
Figure 64. Top Routing Layer, Layer 1  
REV. 0  
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Figure 65. Power Plane Layer, Layer 2  
Figure 66. Ground Plane Layer, Layer 3  
REV. 0  
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Figure 67. Bottom Routing Layer, Layer 4  
REV. 0  
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AD9854  
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS  
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).  
80-Lead LQFP_ED  
(SQ-80)  
0.063 (1.60)  
MAX  
0.030 (0.75)  
0.630 (16.00) BSC SQ  
0.551 (14.00) BSC SQ  
0.394 (10.00)  
REF SQ  
0.024 (0.60)  
0.018 (0.45)  
80  
80  
61  
61  
1
60  
60  
1
SEATING  
PLANE  
PIN 1  
THERMAL  
SLUG  
TOP VIEW  
(PINS DOWN)  
BOTTOM VIEW  
COPLANARITY  
0.004 (0.10)  
MAX  
20  
20  
41  
41  
21  
40  
40  
21  
0.006 (0.15)  
0.002 (0.05)  
0.057 (1.45)  
0.055 (1.40)  
0.053 (1.35)  
0.008 (0.20)  
0.004 (0.09)  
0.0256 (0.65)  
BSC  
0.015 (0.38)  
0.013 (0.32)  
0.009 (0.22)  
7؇  
3.5؇  
0؇  
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS.  
CENTER FIGURES ARE NOMINAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  
80-Lead LQFP  
(ST-80)  
0.640 (16.25)  
0.620 (15.75)  
SQ  
0.063 (1.60)  
MAX  
0.553 (14.05)  
0.549 (13.95)  
SQ  
0.030 (0.75)  
0.020 (0.50)  
80  
1
61  
60  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.486  
(12.35)  
TYP  
TOP VIEW  
(PINS DOWN)  
SQ  
0.004 (0.10)  
MAX  
0.006 (0.15)  
0.002 (0.05)  
20  
21  
41  
40  
0.029 (0.73)  
0.022 (0.57)  
0.014 (0.35)  
0.010 (0.25)  
0.057 (1.45)  
0.053 (1.35)  
REV. 0  
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