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Using ADF4158 for frequency sweep 1.0-2.3 GHz with duration of 1 ms. Is this feasible or even sensible?

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The user is interested in using the ADF4158 to generate a 1.3 GHz chirp signal (triangle wave frequency sweep) with a 1 ms duration, driven by an op-amp. The final answer confirms that this is possible and suggests reviewing the ADIsimPLL simulation for any missing settings. The accompanying answer provides a simulation with a VCO range of 800-1600 MHz, and the support engineer requests additional analysis, including loop filter response, phase noise, and time domain analysis, to fully validate the setup.
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Category: Hardware
Product Number: ADF4158

Hello, I am interested in using ADF4158 to create a chirp signal (triangle wave frequency sweep) in the 1.0 - 2.3 GHz range with a 1ms duration of a single sweep. I will use op-amp to drive a VCO in the loop. 

I was using a DAC to create the chirp but I was having problems with linearity and noise.  I did play with the ADIsimPLL and it gave me a good results. I would still like some more input if this is appropriate solution for my problems or if there is something else I should be doing.

Thank you