Analog Devices Inc. ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ

Overview

ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ from Analog Devices is a high-density evaluation platform for the ADRV9026 quad RF transceiver, providing full access to all 289-ball CSP_BGA pins, JESD204B/C interface lanes, observation receiver inputs, and multichip synchronization signals. It supports 75 MHz–6 GHz operation, 200 MHz receiver bandwidth, 450 MHz observation bandwidth, and 24.33 Gbps serial interface-enabling rapid prototyping of massive MIMO, TDD/FDD small cell, and macro base station radios.

For engineers reviewing the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ datasheet, ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ pinout, ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ application, or ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ equivalent, this board delivers validated RF layout, calibrated clock distribution, synchronized LO phase alignment across multiple units, and complete SPI/JESD204C debug infrastructure for production-grade transceiver system validation.

Technical Context

The ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ implements a reference design for the ADRV9026 transceiver IC, featuring four independent RF transmitters with integrated fractional-N synthesizers, four wideband direct-conversion receivers, and two time-shared observation receivers (each with dual inputs). All five on-chip PLLs-including dedicated LO1/LO2/LO3 synthesizers and converter/baseband clock generators-are fully routed and impedance-matched on the PCB.

It provides full JESD204B/C compliance with four serializer/deserializer lanes operating up to 24.33 Gbps, SYSREF± and DEVCLK± differential clock routing with sub-picosecond skew control, and multichip synchronization via SYNCIN1±/SYNCIN2±/SYNCIN3± and SYNCOUT1±/SYNCOUT2±. Power delivery includes separate low-noise 1.0 V, 1.3 V, and 1.8 V regulator domains with monitored voltage rails and thermal management.

Key Specifications

Availability

ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 5G massive MIMO base station development, TDD/FDD small cell radio design, and macro cellular infrastructure prototyping requiring stable component supply, traceable sourcing, and long-term evaluation board availability.

Supply support for ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and RF technologies for communications, industrial, and automotive applications.

The ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ belongs to Analog Devices' RadioVerse™ transceiver evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate development of carrier-class wireless infrastructure equipment with validated RF performance, deterministic timing, and scalable multichip synchronization.

FAQ

What is the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ used for?

The ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ is an evaluation motherboard for the ADRV9026 quad RF transceiver IC. It enables full functional validation, RF performance characterization, JESD204B/C interface testing, and multichip synchronization verification in 5G base station reference designs. Engineers use the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ to prototype systems before custom PCB spin, leveraging its pre-validated layout, calibrated clocks, and debug interfaces.

Does the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ include the ADRV9026 IC?

Yes, the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ ships with one factory-installed ADRV9026 transceiver IC in its 14 mm × 14 mm, 289-ball CSP_BGA package. The board provides full access to all device pins-including RF inputs/outputs, JESD204B/C lanes, GPIOs, SPI, and synchronization signals-enabling comprehensive hardware and firmware evaluation of the ADRV9026 IC.

Can the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ support multichip synchronization?

Yes, the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ implements full multichip synchronization per ADRV9026 datasheet Rev. C requirements. It includes dedicated differential SYNCIN1±/SYNCIN2±/SYNCIN3± and SYNCOUT1±/SYNCOUT2± connectors, matched-length routing for sub-picosecond skew, and on-board termination-enabling deterministic phase alignment of LOs and baseband clocks across multiple ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ units in massive MIMO configurations.

What JESD204 standards does the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ support?

The ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ supports both JESD204B Subclass 1 and JESD204C standards via its four serializer and four deserializer lanes. It operates at data rates up to 24.33 Gbps, includes SYSREF± and DEVCLK± differential clock routing with controlled skew, and provides FPGA-compatible FMC+ connector interfaces for seamless integration with Xilinx Versal, Intel Agilex, or other JESD204-capable host processors.

Is the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ compatible with Analog Devices' software tools?

Yes, the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ is fully supported by Analog Devices' Transceiver Evaluation Software (TES), MATLAB® System Objects™, and the ADI Engineering Zone. It enables real-time register configuration, RF performance sweeps (gain, ACLR, EVM), DPD loopback testing using observation receivers, and automated calibration of QEC, DC offset, and LO leakage-all directly applicable to the ADRV9026 IC mounted on the ADRV9026-MB/PCBZ board.