VCO tunning

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cristianvargaseng

Joined Sep 22, 2023
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Hello Everyone,

I am trying to generate a RF sign using the VCO (ADF5709 9.85 GHz to 20.5 GHz ) but when I am tuning the device my RF tone is quite broad. The datasheet specification says that I should be getting a narrower tone. I am adding some of the spectra that I am getting. I am tunning the device with a R&S PSU and also aI made a circuit using LM7805 and LM7812 voltage regualtors to have a 17V signal to drive the VCO.

Any ideas of what could be causing the issue.

this is is my setup:
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This is what I am supposed to get
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but this is what I am getting.
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Thank you so much for your help.
 
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