PLL & PLL with Integrated VCO Evaluation Kit
Analog, Digital & Mixed-Signal ICs, Modules, Subsystems & Instrumentation
ECN# CP100301
Software & Hardware Installation
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3. Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
5. PLL Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
6. Hittite PLL Design Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notice
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1. Introduction
This document provides basic instructions for getting started with Hittite PLL & PLL with Integrated VCO
Evaluation Kit. Hittite PLL & PLL with Integrated VCO Evaluation Kit consists of hardware and software that
allows users to control Hittite PLL evaluation boards and observe and test full functionality and performance
of Hittite PLLs and PLLs with Integrated VCOs.
Note: For most up-to-date software download and information please visit
www.hittite.com.
2. Package Contents
2.1 Hardware
Verify that all the items listed in Table 1 are included in the shipment.
Item
PLL Evaluation Board
USB Interface Board
6’ USB A Male to USB B Male Cable
CD ROM (Contains User Manual and software)
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Table 1: Packing List
2.2 Software
1. Hittite PLL Eval Software
• Enables users to communicate with and control Hittite PLLs and PLL with integrated VCOs with
their PCs, and observe full functionality and performance of all Hittite PLLs and PLLs with integrated
VCOs
2. Hittite PLL Design Software
• Is a powerful tool that can aid in the design and performance analysis of all Hittite’s PLLs
3. Operating Environment
The PLL & PLL with Integrated VCO Evaluation Kit is designed for use in a laboratory setting at ambient
room temperature (25°C) and is not protected against moisture. The USB Interface Board has an ESD
rating of +/-3000V, however the HMC PLLs may have a lower rating (check the product’s datasheet for
its specific ESD rating). Use appropriate ESD procedures and precautionary measures when handling all
electronic hardware.
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4. Setup and Installation
4.1 User Provided Equipment
In addition to the items provided in the PLL & PLL with Integrated VCO Evaluation Kit, the user must
provide the following equipment to communicate with the PLL under test.
• DC Power Supply
• DC Cables
• Computer (PC) with Standard USB port
• For detailed specifications regarding operating system and software requirements please visit
www.hittite.com
4.2 Software Installation
Note: Installing/Uninstalling the Hittite PLL Evaluation Software & Hittite PLL Design Software requires
administrative privileges
1. Hittite PLL Evaluation Software Installation
To install/uninstall Hittite PLL Evaluation Software double click on “Hittite PLL Eval Software
Installer.exe” that was downloaded from
www.hittite.com,
or provided with a CD, and follow the
installation/uninstallation wizard.
2. Hittite PLL Design Software Installation
To install/uninstall Hittite PLL Design Software, log in as administrator and right click on “Hittite PLL
Design Software Installer.exe” that was downloaded from
www.hittite.com,
or provided with a
CD, and select ‘Run as Administrator,’ and follow the installation/uninstallation wizard.
4.3 Hardware Setup
Setup all hardware according to Figure 1.
1. Setup the evaluation board
a. Set the DC power supply to +5.5V and connect to the evaluation board. Some evaluation boards
require a second higher power supply to operate. The evaluation board power connections are
all labelled with the required voltage.
b. Connect Phase Noise Test Set or Spectrum Analyzer to the evaluation board through an RF
cable.
2. Plug the header connector of the USB Interface board into the header connector of the evaluation
board or use the ribbon cable (provided with some evaluation kits).
3. Connect the USB Interface Board to the USB port of the PC through the USB Cable provided with
the kit.
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Power
Supply*
DC CABLES
*
DC Pins
PLL
Header
RF CABLE*
PHASE NOISE TEST SET
OR SPECTRUM ANALYZER
RIBBON
CABLE
USB Interface
Board
*
Header
USB Interface
USB CABLE
*
Evaluation PCB
HITTITE PLL & PLL WITH INTEGRATED VCO
EVALUATION KIT
PC DESKTOP OR NOTEBOOK
*
Figure 1. Hardware Setup
*Device must be provided by user. Please note that some evaluation boards connect directly to the USB
board without a ribbon cable.
4.4 Launch Hittite PLL Evaluation Software
1. Launch the “Hittite PLL Eval Software” file from Start, All Program Files menu on your PC, or from
your Desktop. Hittite PLL Evaluation Software Selection Window shown in Figure 2 will appear.
From the drop down list, select the part under test.
Figure 2. Hittite PLL Product Selection Window
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