AD9956
Rev. A | Page 2 of 32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview............................................................................. 3
Specifications..................................................................................... 4
Loop Measurement Conditions.................................................. 9
Absolute Maximum Ratings.......................................................... 10
ESD Caution................................................................................ 10
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions........................... 11
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 13
Typical Application Circuits .......................................................... 16
Application Circuit Explanations............................................. 17
General Description....................................................................... 18
DDS Core..................................................................................... 18
PLL Circuitry .............................................................................. 18
CML Driver................................................................................. 19
Modes of Operation ....................................................................... 20
DDS Modes of Operation ......................................................... 20
Synchronization Modes for Multiple Devices .............................. 20
Serial Port Operation..................................................................... 22
Instruction Byte .......................................................................... 23
Serial Interface Port Pin Description....................................... 23
MSB/LSB Transfers .................................................................... 23
Register Map and Description ...................................................... 24
Control Function Register Descriptions ................................. 27
Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 32
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 32
REVISION HISTORY
9/04—Data Sheet Changed from Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to the Pin Configuration................................................ 11
Changes to the Pin Function Descriptions ................................. 12
Changes to Table 5.......................................................................... 24
Changes to CFR2<15:12> PLLREF Divider
Control Bits (÷N)............................................................................ 31
Changes to CFR2<11:8> PLLREF Divider
Control Bits (÷M)........................................................................... 31
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 32
7/04—Revision: Initial Version