ANALOG DEVICES AD8317 Service Manual
1 MHz to 10 GHz, 55 dB
VOUT
V
FEATURES
Wide bandwidth: 1 MHz to 10 GHz
High accuracy: ±1.0 dB over temperature
55 dB dynamic range up to 8 GHz ± 3 dB error
Stability over temperature: ±0.5 dB
Low noise measurement/controller output, VOUT
Pulse response time: 6 ns/10 ns (fall/rise)
Small footprint, 2 mm × 3 mm LFCSP
Supply operation: 3.0 V to 5.5 V @ 22 mA
Fabricated using high speed SiGe process
APPLICATIONS
RF transmitter PA setpoint control and level monitoring
Power monitoring in radio link transmitters
RSSI measurement in base stations, WLANs, WiMAX, and radars
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8317 is a demodulating logarithmic amplifier, capable
of accurately converting an RF input signal to a corresponding
decibel-scaled output. It employs the progressive compression
technique over a cascaded amplifier chain, each stage of which
is equipped with a detector cell. The device can be used in either
measurement or controller modes. The AD8317 maintains
accurate log conformance for signals of 1 MHz to 8 GHz and
provides useful operation to 10 GHz. The input dynamic range
is typically 55 dB (re: 50 ) with less than ±3 dB error. The
AD8317 has 6 ns/10 ns response time (fall time/rise time) that
enables RF burst detection to a pulse rate of beyond 50 MHz.
The device provides unprecedented logarithmic intercept stability
vs. ambient temperature conditions. A supply of 3.0 V to 5.5 V
is required to power the device. Current consumption is typically
22 mA, and it decreases to 200 µA when the device is disabled.
The AD8317 can be configured to provide a control voltage to a
power amplifier or a measurement output from the VOUT pin.
Because the output can be used for controller applications, special
attention has been paid to minimize wideband noise. In this
mode, the setpoint control voltage is applied to the VSET pin.
Log Detector/Controller
AD8317
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
POS
GAIN
BIAS
DET DET DET DET
INHI
INLO
The feedback loop through an RF amplifier is closed via VOUT,
the output of which regulates the output of the amplifier to a
magnitude corresponding to V
(V
− 0.1 V) output capability at the VOUT pin, suitable for
POS
controller applications. As a measurement device, VOUT is
externally connected to VSET to produce an output voltage,
V
, that is a decreasing linear-in-dB function of the RF input
OUT
signal amplitude.
The logarithmic slope is −22 mV/dB, determined by the VSET
interface. The intercept is 15 dBm (re: 50 Ω, CW input) using
the INHI input. These parameters are very stable against supply
and temperature variations.
The AD8317 is fabricated on a SiGe bipolar IC process and is
available in a 2 mm × 3 mm, 8-lead LFCSP with an operating
temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
TADJ
SLOPE
COMM
Figure 1.
. The AD8317 provides 0 V to
SET
IV
IV
VSET
CLPF
05541-001
Rev. B
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AD8317
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 10
Using the AD8317 .......................................................................... 11
Basic Connections ...................................................................... 11
REVISION HISTORY
3/08—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Features .......................................................................... 1
Changes to General Description .................................................... 1
Changes to Measurement Mode Section ..................................... 12
Changes to Equation 12 ................................................................. 15
8/07—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to f = 8.0 GHz, ±1 dB Dynamic Range Parameter ....... 4
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 6
Changes to Figure 20 ...................................................................... 10
Changes to Setpoint Interface Section and Figure 22 ................ 12
Changes Figure 27 .......................................................................... 13
Changes to Table 5 .......................................................................... 17
Added Die Information Section ................................................... 19
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 21
10/05—Revision 0: Initial Version
Input Signal Coupling ................................................................ 11
Output Interface ......................................................................... 11
Setpoint Interface ....................................................................... 11
Temperature Compensation of Output Voltage ..................... 12
Measurement Mode ................................................................... 12
Setting the Output Slope in Measurement Mode .................. 13
Controller Mode ......................................................................... 13
Output Filtering .......................................................................... 15
Operation Beyond 8 GHz ......................................................... 15
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 16
Die Information .............................................................................. 18
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 19
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 19
Rev. B | Page 2 of 20
AD8317
SPECIFICATIONS
V
= 3 V, C
POS
Table 1.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
SIGNAL INPUT INTERFACE INHI (Pin 1)
Specified Frequency Range 0.001 10 GHz
DC Common-Mode Voltage V
MEASUREMENT MODE
f = 900 MHz R
Input Impedance 1500||0.33 Ω||pF
±1 dB Dynamic Range TA = 25°C 50 dB
−40°C < TA < +85°C 46 dB
Maximum Input Level ±1 dB error −3 dBm
Minimum Input Level ±1 dB error −53 dBm
Slope
Intercept
Output Voltage, High Power In PIN = −10 dBm 0.42 0.58 0.78 V
Output Voltage, Low Power In PIN = −40 dBm 1.00 1.27 1.40 V
f = 1.9 GHz R
Input Impedance 950||0.38 Ω||pF
±1 dB Dynamic Range TA = 25°C 50 dB
−40°C < TA < +85°C 48 dB
Maximum Input Level ±1 dB error −4.00 dBm
Minimum Input Level ±1 dB error −54 dBm
Slope
Intercept
Output Voltage, High Power In PIN = −10 dBm 0.35 0.54 0.80 V
Output Voltage, Low Power In PIN = −35 dBm 0.75 1.21 1.35 V
f = 2.2 GHz R
Input Impedance 810||0.39 Ω||pF
±1 dB Dynamic Range TA = 25°C 50 dB
−40°C < TA < +85°C 47 dB
Maximum Input Level ±1 dB error −5 dBm
Minimum Input Level ±1 dB error −55 dBm
Slope
Intercept
Output Voltage, High Power In PIN = −10 dBm 0.53 V
Output Voltage, Low Power In PIN = −40 dBm 1.20 V
f = 3.6 GHz R
Input Impedance 300||0.33 Ω||pF
±1 dB Dynamic Range TA = 25°C 42 dB
−40°C < TA < +85°C 40 dB
Maximum Input Level ±1 dB error −6 dBm
Minimum Input Level ±1 dB error −48 dBm
Slope
Intercept
Output Voltage, High Power In PIN = −10 dBm 0.47 V
Output Voltage, Low Power In PIN = −40 dBm 1.16 V
= 1000 pF, TA = 25°C, 52.3 Ω termination resistor at INHI, unless otherwise noted.
LPF
− 0.6 V
POS
VOUT (Pin 5) shorted to VSET (Pin 4), sinusoidal
input signal
= 18 kΩ
TAD J
1
−25 −22 −19.5 mV/dB
1
12 15 21 dBm
= 8 kΩ
TAD J
1
−25 −22 −19.5 mV/dB
1
10 14 20 dBm
= 8 kΩ
TAD J
1
−22 mV/dB
1
14 dBm
= 8 kΩ
TAD J
1
−22 mV/dB
1
11 dBm
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AD8317
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
f = 5.8 GHz R
Input Impedance 110||0.05 Ω||pF
±1 dB Dynamic Range TA = 25°C 50 dB
−40°C < TA < +85°C 48 dB
Maximum Input Level ±1 dB error −4 dBm
Minimum Input Level ±1 dB error −54 dBm
1
Slope
−22 mV/dB
Intercept
1
16 dBm
Output Voltage, High Power In PIN = −10 dBm 0.59 V
Output Voltage, Low Power In PIN = −40 dBm 1.27 V
f = 8.0 GHz R
Input Impedance 28||0.79 Ω||pF
±1 dB Dynamic Range TA = 25°C 44 dB
−40°C < TA < +85°C 35 dB
Maximum Input Level ±1 dB error −2 dBm
Minimum Input Level ±1 dB error −46 dBm
2
Slope
−22 mV/dB
Intercept
2
21 dBm
Output Voltage, High Power In PIN = −10 dBm 0.70 V
Output Voltage, Low Power In PIN = −40 dBm 1.39 V
OUTPUT INTERFACE VOUT (Pin 5)
Voltage Swing V
V
Output Current Drive V
Small Signal Bandwidth RFIN = −10 dBm, from CLPF to VOUT 140 MHz
Output Noise
Fall Time
Rise Time
Video Bandwidth (or Envelope Bandwidth) 50 MHz
VSET INTERFACE VSET (Pin 4)
Nominal Input Range RFIN = 0 dBm, measurement mode 0.35 V
RFIN = −50 dBm, measurement mode 1.40 V
Logarithmic Scale Factor −45 dB/V
Input Resistance RFIN = −20 dBm, controller mode, V
TAD J INTERFACE TADJ ( Pin 6)
Input Resistance TADJ = 0.9 V, sourcing 50 A 13 kΩ
Disable Threshold Voltage TADJ = open V
POWER INTERFACE VPOS (Pin 7)
Supply Voltage 3.0 5.5 V
Quiescent Current 18 22 30 mA
vs. Temperature −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 60 µA/°C
Disable Current TADJ = V
1
Slope and intercept are determined by calculating the best-fit line between the power levels of −40 dBm and −10 dBm at the specified input frequency.
2
Slope and intercept are determined by calculating the best-fit line between the power levels of −34 dBm and −16 dBm at 8.0 GHz.
= 500 Ω
TAD J
= open
TAD J
= 0 V, RFIN = open V
SET
= 1.7 V, RFIN = open 10 mV
SET
= 0 V, RFIN = open 10 mA
SET
RFIN = 2.2 GHz, −10 dBm, f
= open
C
LPF
= 100 kHz,
NOISE
Input level = no signal to −10 dBm, 90% to 10%,
C
= 8 pF
LPF
Input level = no signal to −10 dBm, 90% to 10%,
= open, R
C
LPF
= 150 Ω
OUT
Input level = −10 dBm to no signal, 10% to 90%,
= 8 pF
C
LPF
Input level = −10 dBm to no signal, 10% to 90%,
C
= open, R
LPF
= 150 Ω
OUT
= 1 V 40 kΩ
SET
200 µA
POS
90 nV/√Hz
18 ns
6 ns
20 ns
10 ns
− 0.1 V
POS
− 0.4 V
POS
Rev. B | Page 4 of 20
AD8317
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage, V
V
Voltage 0 V to V
SET
Input Power (Single-Ended, Re: 50 Ω) 12 dBm
Internal Power Dissipation 0.73 W
θJA 55°C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature 125°C
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec) 260°C
5.7 V
POS
POS
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
Rev. B | Page 5 of 20
AD8317
C
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
1INHI
OMM
2
AD8317
TOP VIEW
3CLPF
(Not to Scale)
4VSET
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
8INLO
7VPOS
6TADJ
5VOUT
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Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 INHI RF Input. Nominal input range of −50 dBm to 0 dBm, re: 50 Ω; ac-coupled RF input.
2 COMM Device Common. Connect to a low impedance ground plane.
3 CLPF
Loop Filter Capacitor. In measurement mode, this capacitor sets the pulse response time and video bandwidth.
In controller mode, the capacitance on this node sets the response time of the error amplifier/integrator.
4 VSET Setpoint Control Input for Controller Mode or Feedback Input for Measurement Mode.
5 VOUT
Measurement and Controller Output. In measurement mode, VOUT provides a decreasing linear-in-dB
representation of the RF input signal amplitude. In controller mode, VOUT is used to control the gain of a VGA or
VVA with a positive gain sense (increasing voltage increases gain).
6 TADJ
Temperature Compensation Adjustment. Frequency-dependent temperature compensation is set by connecting
a ground-referenced resistor to this pin.
7 VPOS Positive Supply Voltage: 3.0 V to 5.5 V.
8 INLO RF Common for INHI. AC-coupled RF common.
Paddle Internally connected to COMM; solder to a low impedance ground plane.
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