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Inconsistent Phase on Startup

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Hi,

I am trying to test the RFPLL Phase Sync functionality of the ADRV9009. Right now I am comparing the phase between Tx1 and a signal generator outputting a continuous wave. The phase difference between the two is inconsistent between initializations when the RF PLL is not at an integer multiple of the device clock. I have the RFPLL Phase Sync set to Init and Track Continuously in the Evaluation software, and I believe I am using the most recent version. Any explanation as to why this may be occurring? 

Thanks!

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  • What is the application ?

    Can you please share  the setup diagram that you are following? 

    I am comparing the phase between Tx1 and a signal generator outputting a continuous wave.

    Why do you want to compare the the phase between the TX and Signal generator ?

  • I would like to confirm that the relative phase between the two is consistent between initializations. I am following Figure 66 from the user guide with the only difference is using an oscilloscope instead of a VNA to compare the relative phase between the TX and Signal generator. I would like to recreate the plot in Figure 68.

    My current GUI settings are as shown below. I am transmitting a tone with a 0MHz offset from the RF LO.

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  • I would like to confirm that the relative phase between the two is consistent between initializations. I am following Figure 66 from the user guide with the only difference is using an oscilloscope instead of a VNA to compare the relative phase between the TX and Signal generator. I would like to recreate the plot in Figure 68.

    My current GUI settings are as shown below. I am transmitting a tone with a 0MHz offset from the RF LO.

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