LMX2433EVAL National Semiconductor, LMX2433EVAL Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: LMX2433EVAL
• Description: EVALUATION BOARD FOR LMX2433
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor
• Series: PLLatinum™r

Specifications of LMX2433EVAL

• Main Purpose: Timing, Frequency Synthesizer
• Embedded: No
• Utilized Ic / Part: LMX2433
• Primary Attributes: Dual Fractional-N PLL
• Secondary Attributes: 3.6GHz, CodeLoader Graphical User Interface
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable
• Other names: *LMX2433EVAL

Table of Contents
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APPENDIX A: LMX2433SLE Evaluation Board Schematic .......................................................... 17
APPENDIX B: LMX2433SLE Evaluation Board – Board Layout................................................... 18
APPENDIX C: LMX2433SLE Evaluation Board – Bill Of Materials............................................... 20
APPENDIX D: LMX2433SLE Evaluation Board – Build Diagram ................................................. 21
APPENDIX E: LMX2433SLE How To Setup The CodeLoader Software ..................................... 22
General Description .............................................................................................................. 1
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................ 1
Measurement Considerations............................................................................................... 3
Phase Noise Measurement Using A Spectrum Analyzer ..................................................... 3
Loop Filter Bandwidth Measurement Using A Spectrum Analyzer....................................... 4
Reference Spur Measurement Using A Spectrum Analyzer ................................................ 4
Lock Time Measurement Using A Modulation Domain Analyzer ......................................... 5
Lock Time Measurement Using A Spectrum Analyzer......................................................... 6
Evaluation Board Configuration............................................................................................ 7
RF PLL Loop Filter Parameters............................................................................................ 7
IF PLL Loop Filter Parameters.............................................................................................. 7
Typical Performance Measurements.................................................................................... 8
RF PLL Typical Performance Measurements....................................................................... 9
IF PLL Typical Performance Measurements ...................................................................... 13
Recommended Test Equipment ................................................................................ 1
Connection And Setup ............................................................................................... 2
LMX2433SLE EVALUATION BOARD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS