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- | ~~UNDERCONSTRUCTION~~ | + | ====== |
- | ====== AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ Cable Transmitter Evaluation Board Quick Start Guide ====== | + | ===== Getting Started with the AD9119/AD9129 Cable Transmitter Evaluation Board and Software ===== |
- | ===== Getting Started with the AD9129 Cable Transmitter Evaluation Board and Software ===== | + | |
==== What's in the Box ==== | ==== What's in the Box ==== | ||
- | * AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ Evaluation Board | + | * AD9119-CBLTX-EBZ or AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ Evaluation Board |
* Mini-USB Cable | * Mini-USB Cable | ||
* Evaluation Board CD | * Evaluation Board CD | ||
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* Spectrum Analyzer Ex: Agilent PXA or Rohde Schwarz FSU | * Spectrum Analyzer Ex: Agilent PXA or Rohde Schwarz FSU | ||
===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
- | The AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ connects to a DPG2 to allow for quick evaluation of the AD9129, a high-speed, RF Digital to Analog converter (RF DAC). The DPG2 automatically formats the data and sends it to the AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ, | + | The AD9119-CBLTX-EBZ and AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ are built from the same printed circuit board, with the only difference being which DAC device is loaded, the AD9119 or the AD9129. This Quick Start Guide will describe the set-up of the AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ, |
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+ | The AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ connects to a DPG2 to allow for quick evaluation of the AD9129, a high-speed, RF Digital to Analog converter (RF DAC). The DPG2 automatically formats the data and sends it to the AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ, | ||
===== AD9129 Evaluation Software ===== | ===== AD9129 Evaluation Software ===== | ||
The AD9129 Evaluation Board software has an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI). It is included on the Evaluation Board CD, or can be downloaded from the DPG Web site at http:// | The AD9129 Evaluation Board software has an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI). It is included on the Evaluation Board CD, or can be downloaded from the DPG Web site at http:// | ||
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Figure 1 - Block diagram of the AD9129 lab bench set-up | Figure 1 - Block diagram of the AD9129 lab bench set-up | ||
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Figure 2 - Top view of AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ Evaluation Board | Figure 2 - Top view of AD9129-CBLTX-EBZ Evaluation Board | ||
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The following procedure will set up a basic 1-carrier, 256-QAM signal. | The following procedure will set up a basic 1-carrier, 256-QAM signal. | ||
==== Initial Set-Up ==== | ==== Initial Set-Up ==== | ||
- | 1. Install the DPG Downloader, ADF4350, and AD9129 software and support files on your PC | + | 1. Install the DPG Downloader, ADF4350, and AD9129 software and support files on your PC \\ |
- | 2. Start the AD9129 Control Panel GUI (but don’t hit the run arrow yet) | + | 2. Start the AD9129 Control Panel GUI (but don’t hit the run arrow yet) \\ |
- | 3. Connect the EVB to your PC and lab equipment as shown in Figure 1 above. Use a USB cable to connect your PC to the EVB, and another USB cable to connect your PC to the DPG2 unit. Note that a DPG3 unit can also be used. | + | 3. Connect the EVB to your PC and lab equipment as shown in Figure 1 above. Use a USB cable to connect your PC to the EVB, and another USB cable to connect your PC to the DPG2 unit. Note that a DPG3 unit can also be used. \\ |
- | 4. Start the ADF4350 SPI for AD9129 | + | 4. Start the ADF4350 SPI for AD9129 |
It is suggested that the basic set-up is verified before making any modifications to the evaluation board. | It is suggested that the basic set-up is verified before making any modifications to the evaluation board. | ||
==== Load Initial Settings ==== | ==== Load Initial Settings ==== |