ADF4169 Direct Modulation/Fast Waveform Generating, 13.5 GHz, Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer

The ADF4169 is a 13.5 GHz, fractional-N frequency synthesizer with modulation and both fast and slow waveform generation capability. The part uses a 25-bit fixed modulus, allowing subhertz frequency resolution.

The ADF4169 consists of a low noise digital phase frequency detector (PFD), a precision charge pump, and a programmable reference divider. The .-/-based fractional interpolator allows programmable fractional-N division. The INT and FRAC registers define an overall N divider as N = INT + (FRAC/225).

The ADF4169 can be used to implement frequency shift keying (FSK) and phase shift keying (PSK) modulation. Frequency sweep modes are also available to generate various waveforms in the frequency domain, for example, sawtooth and triangular waveforms. Sweeps can be set to run automatically or with each step manually triggered by an external pulse. The ADF4169 features cycle slip reduction circuitry, which enables faster lock times without the need for modifications to the loop filter.

Control of all on-chip registers is via a simple 3-wire interface. The ADF4169 operates with an analog power supply in the range of 2.7 V to 3.45 V and a digital power supply in the range of 1.8 V to 2.0 V. The device can be powered down when not in use.

Applications
  • FMCW radars
  • Communications test equipment
  • Communications infrastructure
Features and Benefits
  • RF bandwidth to 13.5 GHz
  • High and low speed FMCW ramp generation
  • 25-bit fixed modulus allows subhertz frequency resolution
  • PFD frequencies up to 130 MHz
  • Normalized phase noise floor of −224 dBc/Hz
  • FSK and PSK functions
  • Sawtooth, triangular, and parabolic waveform generation
  • Ramp superimposed with FSK
  • Ramp with 2 different sweep rates
  • Ramp delay, frequency readback, and interrupt functions
  • Programmable phase control
  • See datasheet for additional features
  • RF & Microwave
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    ADF4169: Direct Modulation/Fast Waveform Generating, 13.5 GHz, Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev. 0)PDF 668.2 K
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    ADF4169CCPZ Production24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) OTH 490-40 to 125C9.718.98Y
    ADF4169CCPZ-RL7 Production24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) REEL 1500-40 to 125C08.98Y
    ADF4169WCCPZ Contact ADI24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) OTH 490-40 to 125C10.689.88Y
    ADF4169WCCPZ-RL7 Contact ADI24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) REEL 1500-40 to 125C09.88Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    EV-ADF4159EB1ZEvaluation Board (12 GHz VCO, 284 kHz Loop Bandwidth, 48° Phase Margin) 200Y
    EV-ADF4159EB3ZEvaluation Board (Set up for External, SMA Connected VCO Board; Filter Unpopulated)175Y
    ADF4169: Direct Modulation/Fast Waveform Generating, 13.5 GHz, Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev. 0) adf4169