REV. B
AD9755
–21–
Pseudo Zero Stuffing/IF Mode
The excellent dynamic range of the AD9755 allows its use in
applications where synthesis of multiple carriers is desired. In
addition, the AD9755 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 33. 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
0.5
0
EFFECT
OF
SINX/X
ROLL-OFF –20
–50
–10
–40
1.0
1.5
AMPLITUDE
OF IMAGE
WITHOUT
ZERO STUFFING
AMPLITUDE
OF IMAGE
USING
ZERO STUFFING
Figure 33. Effects of Pseudo Zero Stuffing on Spectrum
of AD9755
EVALUATION BOARD
The AD9755-EB is an evaluation board for the AD9755 TxDAC.
Careful attention to layout and circuit design, combined with
prototyping area, allows the user to easily and effectively evaluate
the AD9755 in different modes of operation.
Referring to Figures 34 and 35, the AD9755’s performance
can be evaluated differentially or single-ended using either 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
Coilcraft 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 AD9755 comes from two ribbon cables that
interface to the 40-lead IDC connectors P1 and P2. Proper termi-
nation or voltage scaling can be accomplished by installing the
resistor pack networks RN1–RN12. RN1, R4, R7, and R10 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 AD9755 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 AD9755. JP3
should be set in its SE position in this application to bias CLK–
to half the supply voltage.
The AD9755’s PLL clock multiplier can be enabled by inserting
JP7 in the IN position. As described in the Typical Performance
Characteristics and Functional Description section, 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 timing
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
synchronization, a 1
× clock is provided on the PLLLOCK pin
in this application. Care should be taken to read the timing
requirements described earlier in the data sheet for optimum perfor-
mance. With the PLL disabled, the DIV0 and DIV1 jumpers
define the mode (interleaved, noninterleaved) as described in
Table II.