REV. C
AD9751
–21–
Pseudo Zero Stuffing/IF Mode
The excellent dynamic range of the AD9751 allows its use in
applications where synthesis of multiple carriers is desired. In
addition, the AD9751 can be used in a pseudo zero stuffing
mode, which improves dynamic range at IF frequencies. In this
mode, data from the two input channels is interleaved to the
DAC, which is running at twice the speed of either of the input
ports. However, the data at Port 2 is held constant at midscale.
The effect of this is shown in Figure 31. The IF signal is the
image, with respect to the input data rate, of the fundamental.
Normally, the sinx/x response of the DAC attenuates this image.
Zero stuffing improves the passband flatness so that the image
amplitude is closer to that of the fundamental signal. Zero
stuffing can be an especially useful technique in the synthesis
of IF signals.
FREQUENCY (Normalized to Input Data Rate)
0
–30
2
0.5
0
EFFECT
OF
SINX/X
ROLL-OFF –20
–50
–10
–40
1
1.5
AMPLITUDE
OF IMAGE
WITHOUT
ZERO STUFFING
AMPLITUDE
OF IMAGE
USING
ZERO STUFFING
Figure 33. Effects of Pseudo Zero Stuffing on Spectrum
of AD9751
EVALUATION BOARD
The AD9751-EB is an evaluation board for the AD9751 TxDAC.
Careful attention to layout and circuit design, combined with
prototyping area, allows the user to easily and effectively evalu-
ate the AD9751 in different modes of operation.
Referring to Figures 34 and 35, the AD9751’s performance
can be evaluated differentially or single-ended either using a
transformer or directly coupling the output. To evaluate the
output differentially using the transformer, it is recommended
that either the Mini-Circuits T1-1T (through-hole) or the Coil-
craft TTWB-1-B (SMT) be placed in the position of T1 on the
evaluation board. To evaluate the output either single-ended
or direct-coupled, remove the transformer and bridge either
BL1 or BL2.
The digital data to the AD9751 comes from two ribbon cables
that interface to the 40-lead IDC connectors P1 and P2. Proper
termination or voltage scaling can be accomplished by installing
the resistor pack networks RN1–RN12. RN1, RN4, RN7, and
RN10 are 22
DIP resistor packs and should be installed as they
help reduce the digital edge rates and therefore peak current on
the inputs.
A single-ended clock can be applied via J3. By setting the SE/
DIFF labeled jumpers J2, J3, J4, and J6, the input clock can be
directed to the CLK+/CLK– inputs of the AD9751 in either a
single-ended or differential manner. If a differentially applied
clock is desired, a Mini-Circuits T1-1T transformer should be
used in the position of T2. Note that with a single-ended square
wave clock input, T2, must be removed. A clock can also be
applied via the ribbon cable on Port 1 (P1), Pin 33. By inserting
the EDGE jumper (JP1), this clock will be applied to the CLK+
input of the AD9751. JP3 should be set in its SE position in this
application to bias CLK– to half the supply voltage.
The AD9751’s PLL clock multiplier can be enabled by inserting
JP7 in the IN position. As described in the Typical Performance
Characteristics and Functional Description sections, with the
PLL enabled, a clock at half the output data rate should be
applied as described in the last paragraph. The PLL takes care
of the internal 2
× frequency multiplication and all internal tim-
ing requirements. In this application, the PLLLOCK output
indicates when lock is achieved on the PLL. With the PLL
enabled, the DIV0 and DIV1 jumpers (JP8 and JP9) provide
the PLL divider ratio as described in Table I.
The PLL is disabled when JP7 is in the EX setting. In this mode,
a clock at the speed of the output data rate must be applied to the
clock inputs. Internally, the clock is divided by 2. For data syn-
chronization, a 1
× clock is provided on the PLLLOCK pin in this
application. Care should be taken to read the timing requirements
described earlier for optimum performance. With the PLL disabled,
the DIV0 and DIV1 jumpers define the mode (interleaved,
noninterleaved) as described in Table II.