SLVUDD5 July   2025 DAC39RF20

 

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  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents (Required Equipment)
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Setup Procedure
      1. 2.1.1  Installing the DAC39RF20EVM Configuration GUI Software
        1. 2.1.1.1 Installing and Setting Up Vivado™ Lab Tools
      2. 2.1.2  Connect the DAC39RF20EVM and TSW14J59EVM
      3. 2.1.3  Connect the Power Supplies to the Boards (Power Off)
      4. 2.1.4  Connect the Spectrum Analyzer to the EVM
      5. 2.1.5  Turn On the TSW14J59EVM Power and Connect to the PC
      6. 2.1.6  Turn On the DAC39RF20EVM Power Supplies and Connect to the PC
      7. 2.1.7  Turn On the Signal Generators
      8. 2.1.8  Launching the DAC39RF20EVM GUI and Programming the DAC EVM - JMODE 0 (Bypass Mode)
      9. 2.1.9  Launching the DAC39RF20EVM GUI and Programming the DAC EVM - JMODE 1 (DUC Mode)
      10. 2.1.10 Configuration Example of DAC39RF20EVM in DDS Mode
    2. 2.2 Evaluation Board Details: Analog Outputs
    3. 2.3 FMC Signal Routing
  7. 3Hardware Design Files
  8. 4Additional Information
    1. 4.1 Trademarks

Configuration Example of DAC39RF20EVM in DDS Mode

  1. Enable DDS ModeConfiguration details:
    1. 20GSPS
    2. No Reference clock is required for DDS mode
    3. No TSW14J59EVM is required for DDS mode
    DAC39RF20EVM DAC EVM Setup in DDS
                            Mode Figure 2-29 DAC EVM Setup in DDS Mode
  2. Follow the steps in the figures below after launching the DAC GUI.
DAC39RF20EVM EVM GUI Configuration for DDS Mode - DSP Config TabFigure 2-30 EVM GUI Configuration for DDS Mode - DSP Config Tab
DAC39RF20EVM EVM GUI Configuration for DDS Mode - DSP
                    Config TabFigure 2-31 EVM GUI Configuration for DDS Mode - DSP Config Tab
DAC39RF20EVM EVM GUI Configuration for DDS Mode - DAC Outputs TabFigure 2-32 EVM GUI Configuration for DDS Mode - DAC Outputs Tab
DAC39RF20EVM DACA Output Getting the DDS0 StreamFigure 2-33 DACA Output Getting the DDS0 Stream

A full 20GHz span is shown (two Nyquist zones). A second Nyquist image suppression is provided by DES2XL mode.

DAC39RF20EVM DACB Output Getting DDS1 StreamFigure 2-34 DACB Output Getting DDS1 Stream

A full 20GHz span is shown (two Nyquist zones). A second Nyquist image suppression is provided by DES2XL mode.

Update the DAC Outputs Tab as followed.

DAC39RF20EVM Example of DAC39RF20 GUI Placing Multiple
                    Streams on a Single DAC OutputFigure 2-35 Example of DAC39RF20 GUI Placing Multiple Streams on a Single DAC Output
DAC39RF20EVM Example Spectrum of Both DDS Streams Sent to
                    DACA OutputFigure 2-36 Example Spectrum of Both DDS Streams Sent to DACA Output
Note: All four streams can be mapped to either or both DACs when configured.