FEATURES
High-Performance Active Mixer
Broadband Operation to 2.5 GHz
Conversion Gain: 7.1 dB
Input IP3: 16.5 dBm
LO Drive: –10 dBm
Noise Figure: 14.1 dB
Input P1 dB: 2.8 dBm
Differential LO, IF and RF Ports
50 LO Input Impedance
Single-Supply Operation: 5 V @ 50 mA Typical
Power-Down Mode @ 20 A Typical
APPLICATIONS
Cellular Base Stations
Wireless LAN
Satellite Converters
SONET/SDH Radio
Radio Links
RF Instrumentation
High IP3 Active Mixer
AD8343
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
AD8343
BIAS
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
COMM
OUTP
OUTM
COMM
LOIP
LOIM
COMM
COMM
INPP
INPM
DCPL
VPOS
PWDN
COMM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD8343 is a high-performance broadband active mixer.
Having wide bandwidth on all ports and very low intermodulation
distortion, the AD8343 is well suited for demanding transmit or
receive channel applications.
The AD8343 provides a typical conversion gain of 7.1 dB.
The integrated LO driver supports a 50 Ω differential input impedance with low LO drive level, helping to minimize external
component count.
The open-emitter differential inputs may be interfaced directly
to a differential filter or driven through a balun (transformer) to
provide a balanced drive from a single-ended source.
The open-collector differential outputs may be used to drive a
differential IF signal interface or convert to a single-ended signal
through the use of a matching network or transformer. When centered on the VPOS supply voltage, the outputs may swing ±1V.
The LO driver circuitry typically consumes 15 mA of current.
Two external resistors are used to set the mixer core current for
required performance resulting in a total current of 20 mA to
60 mA. This corresponds to power consumption of 100 mW to
300 mW with a single 5 V supply.
The AD8343 is fabricated on Analog Devices’ proprietary,
high-performance 25 GHz silicon bipolar IC process. The
AD8343 is available in a 14-lead TSSOP package. It operates
over a –40°C to +85°C temperature range. A device-populated
evaluation board is available to facilitate device matching.
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that
may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise
under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
DC Bias VoltageInternally Generated1.11.21.3V
Operating Current Each Input (I
Value of Bias Setting Resistor
)Current Set by R3, R42451620mA
O
1
1% Bias Resistors; R3, R42468.1Ω
Port Differential Impedancef = 50 MHz; R3 and R4 = 68.1 Ω92.7 + j 6.8Ω
OUTPUT INTERFACE (OUTP, OUTM)
Differential Open Collector
DC Bias VoltageExternally Applied4.555.5V
Voltage Swing1.65V
Operating Current Each OutputSame as Input CurrentI
± 1V
S
O
+ 2V
S
mA
Port Differential Impedancef = 50 MHz12900 – j77Ω
LO INTERFACE (LOIP, LOIM)
Differential Common Base Stage
DC Bias Voltage
2
Internally Generated; Port300360450mV
Typically AC-Coupled
LO Input Power50 Ω Impedance17–12–10–3dBm
Port Differential Return Loss16–10dB
POWER-DOWN INTERFACE (PWDN)
PWDN ThresholdAssured ONVS – 1.5V
PWDN Response Time
3
Assured OFFV
Time from Device ON to OFF42.2µs
– 0.5V
S
Time from Device OFF to ON5500ns
PWDN Input Bias CurrentPWDN = 0 V (Device ON)–85–195µA
PWDN = 5 V (Device OFF)0µA
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage Range4.55.05.5V
Total Quiescent CurrentR3 and R4 = 68.1 Ω245060mA
Over Temperature75mA
Powered-Down CurrentV
= 5.5 V2095µA
S
= 4.5 V615µA
V
S
Over Temperature, VS = 5.5 V50150µA
NOTES
1
The balance in the bias current in the two legs of the mixer input may be important in applications where a low feedthrough of the Local Oscillator (LO) is critical.
2
This voltage is proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT). Reference section on DC-Coupling the LO for more information regarding this interface.
3
Response time until device meets all specified conditions.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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AD8343
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COMM
AD8343
INPP
INPM
DCPL
VPOS
PWDN
COMM
COMM
OUTP
OUTM
COMM
LOIP
LOIM
COMM
Table I. Typical AC Performance
= 5.0 V, TA = 25C; See Figure 24 and Tables III Through V.)
(V
S
Input 1 dB
Input FrequencyOutput Frequency Conversion GainSSB Noise FigureInput IP3Compression Point
(MHz)(MHz)(dB)(dB)(dBm)(dBm)
= 5.0 V, TA = 25C; See Figure 24 and Tables III Through V.)
(V
S
Input FrequencyOutput Frequency LO to Output2 LO to Output3 LO to OutputInput to Output
(MHz)(MHz)Leakage (dBm)Leakage (dBm)Leakage (dBm)Leakage (dBm)
Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering 60 sec) . . . . . . . . . 300°C
NOTES
1
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent 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.
2
A portion of the device power is dissipated by the external bias resistors R3 and R4.
9, 10LOIP/LOIMDifferential local oscillator (LO) input pins.
Typically ac-coupled.
6PWDNPower-down interface. Connect pin to
ground for normal operating mode. Connect
pin to supply for power-down mode.
4DCPLBias rail decoupling capacitor connection
for LO driver.
5VPOSPositive supply voltage (VS), 4.5 V to 5.5 V.
Ensure adequate supply bypassing for proper
device operation as shown in Figure 24.
1, 7, 8,COMMConnect to low impedance circuit ground.
11, 14
LOIP
LOIM
360mV
360mV
PWDN
DC
DC
VPOS
5V
DC
25k
VPOS
5V
DC
400
BIAS
CELL
VBIAS
400
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although
the AD8343 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on
devices subjected to high-energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are
recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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Typical Performance Characteristics–AD8343
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS (f
60
50
40
30
PERCENTAGE
20
10
0
5.425.475.525.575.625.675.72
5.37
TPC 1. Gain Histogram f
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
PERCENTAGE
20
15
10
5
0
3.24
3.263.283.303.323.343.363.38
CONVERSION GAIN – dB
= 400 MHz, f
IN
INPUT 1dB COMPRESSION POINT – dBm
= 400 MHz, f
IN
MEAN: 5.57dB
OUT
MEAN: 3.31dBm
= 70 MHz, fLO = 330 MHz [Figure 24, Tables III and IV])
OUT
= 70 MHz
10
9
8
7
6
CONVERSION GAIN – dB
5
4
–40
0 20406080–20
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 4. Gain Performance Over Temperature
= 400 MHz, f
f
IN
24
23
22
21
20
19
INPUT IP3 – dBm
18
17
16
15
–40
= 70 MHz
OUT
0 20406080–20
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 2. Input IP3 Histogram fIN = 400 MHz,
f
= 70 MHz
OUT
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
PERCENTAGE
20
15
10
5
0
3.24
3.263.283.303.323.343.363.38
INPUT 1dB COMPRESSION POINT – dBm
MEAN: 3.31dBm
TPC 3. Input 1 dB Compression Point Histogram
= 400 MHz, f
f
IN
= 70 MHz
OUT
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TPC 5. Input IP3 Performance Over Temperature
= 400 MHz, f
f
IN
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
INPUT 1dB COMPRESSION POINT – dBm
2.0
–40
= 70 MHz
OUT
0 20406080–20
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 6. Input 1 dB Compression Point Performance Over
Temperature (f
= 400 MHz, f
IN
= 70 MHz)
OUT
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AD8343
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS (fIN = 900 MHz, f
35
30
MEAN: 3.63dB
25
20
15
PERCENTAGE
10
5
0
3.403.50 3.55 3.60 3.65 3.70 3.75 3.80 3.85
3.45
TPC 7. Gain Histogram fIN = 900 MHz, f
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
PERCENTAGE
10
8
6
4
2
0
18.4 18.6 18.8 19.0 19.2 19.4 19.6 19.8 20.0 20.2
18.2
CONVERSION GAIN – dB
INPUT IP3 – dBm
= 170 MHz
OUT
MEAN: 19.4dBm
= 170 MHz, fLO = 730 MHz [Figure 24, Tables III and IV])