Texas Instruments SCAU020 - Manual (Page 5)

1 General Description
User's Guide
SCAU020 – March 2007
10.9MHz–1175MHz Low Phase Noise Clock Evaluation
Board
Figure 1. CDCE421EVM Evaluation Board
Features:
•
Easy-to-use evaluation module generates low phase noise clocks between
10.9MHz—1175MHz
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Simple device programming via host-powered USB port
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Fast configuration through provided software GUI
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Total board power provided either through USB port or separate 3.3V and ground
connections
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LVCMOS input interface or crystal input
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Standard 6-pin XO package connection available (for CDCE421-enabled XO
devices)
The CDCE421 is a high-performance, low phase noise clock generator. It has two fully integrated,
low-noise, liquid crystal (LC)-based voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) that operate in the
1.75GHz–2.35GHz range.
The CDCE421 has an integrated crystal oscillator circuitry that operates in conjunction with an external
AT-cut crystal to produce a stable frequency reference for the PLL-based frequency synthesizer. A 3.3V
LVCMOS level input can also be used instead of a crystal to provide a PLL frequency reference.
The evaluation module (EVM) is designed to quickly demonstrate the electrical performance of the device.
This fully assembled and factory-tested EVM allows complete validation of all device functions for a variety
of applications. Throughout this document, the acronym EVM and the phrases evaluation module and
evaluation board are synonymous with the CDCE421EVM.
Figure 1 illustrates the CDCE421EVM.
For optimum performance, the board is equipped with 50
Ω
SMA connectors and well-controlled 50
Ω
impedance microstrip transmission lines.
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