Analog Devices Inc. ADL5960-EVALZ Evaluation Board & Kit

Analog Devices ADL5960-EVALZ Evaluation Board and Kit facilitate the evaluation of the ADL5960 vector network analyzer (VNA) front-end IC. The ADL5960 10MHz to 20GHz Network Analyzer Front End includes a bidirectional resistive bridge, downconversion mixers, programmable IF amplifiers and filters, and a versatile local oscillator (LO) interface.

The ADI ADL5960-EVALZ evaluation board and kit offers printed circuit board (PCB) RF transmission lines with 50Ω controlled impedance on Rogers RO3003 low-loss substrate material.

Features

  • Full-featured evaluation board for the ADL5960
  • Integrated bidirectional bridge measures forward and reverse coupled signal

Required Equipment

  • Power supply
  • 1x or 2x RF signal generators
  • Spectrum analyzer or oscilloscope
  • DC2026C (Linduino One) board (included in the ADL5960-KITEVALZ kit)
  • Experimental impedances such as open, short, and load

Layout

Analog Devices Inc. ADL5960-EVALZ Evaluation Board & Kit

Basic Test Setup

Analog Devices Inc. ADL5960-EVALZ Evaluation Board & Kit

Analog Devices Inc. ADL5960-EVALZ Evaluation Board & Kit