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AD9959 SYNC CLK doesn't work.

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The user encountered an issue with the AD9959 Evaluation Board where the SYNC_CLK did not start upon power-up, preventing the PLL from locking and the I/O Update from functioning. The final answer suggested checking a thread on basic setup for external control and inquired if the 25 MHz reference clock was a crystal. The user confirmed that the problem was resolved by performing an external powerdown in addition to a master reset.
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Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: AD9959

Hello,  I am attempting to control the AD9959 Evaluation Board using an external microcontroller via SPI. My goal is to achieve a SYSCLK of 500 MHz (PLL x20 on a 25 MHz Ref_Clk).  The primary issue is that the SYNC_CLK signal does not initialize or start running upon initial setup/power-up, despite the Ref_Clk being present (25  MHz).  Since I/O  Update is synchronous to the SYNC_CLK, its absence is preventing the activation of the PLL settings, causing a deadlock.

What is the precise sequence or required minimal configuration that must be written via SPI before the first I/O  Update pulse to guarantee the PLL locks and the SYNC_CLK starts?