0.8 GHz to 2.7 GHz Direct Conversion
Quadrature Demodulator
AD8347
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Integrated RF and baseband AGC amplifiers
Quadrature phase accuracy 1° typ
I/Q amplitude balance 0.3 dB typ
Third-order intercept (IIP3) +11.5 dBm @ min gain
Noise figure 11 dB @ max gain
AGC range 69.5 dB
Baseband level control circuit
Low LO drive −8 dBm
ADC-compatible I/Q outputs
Single supply 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Power-down mode
28-lead TSSOP package
APPLICATIONS
Cellular base stations
Radio links
Wireless local loop
IF broadband demodulators
RF instrumentation
Satellite modems
LOIN
VPS1
IOPN
IOPP
VCMO
IAIN
COM3
IMXO
COM2
RFIN
RFIP
VPS2
IOFS
VREF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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SPLITTER
SPLITTER
BIAS
PHASE
PHASE
CONTROL
Figure 1.
GAIN
DET
LOIP
28
COM1
27
26
QOPN
25
QOPP
24
QAIN
23
COM3
22
QMXO
21
VPS3
20
VDT1
19
VAGC
18
VDT2
17
GIN
V
16
QOFS
15
ENBL
02675-001
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD83471 is a broadband direct quadrature demodulator
with RF and baseband automatic gain control (AGC) amplifiers.
It is suitable for use in many communications receivers, performing
quadrature demodulation directly to baseband frequencies. The
input frequency range is 800 MHz to 2.7 GHz. The outputs can
be connected directly to popular A-to-D converters such as the
AD9201 and AD9283.
The RF input signal goes through two stages of variable gain
amplifiers prior to two Gilbert-cell mixers. The LO quadrature
phase splitter employs polyphase filters to achieve high
quadrature accuracy and amplitude balance over the entire
operating frequency range. Separate I and Q channel variable
gain amplifiers follow the baseband outputs of the mixers. The
RF and baseband amplifiers together provide 69.5 dB of gain
control. A precision control circuit sets the linear-in-dB RF gain
response to the gain control voltage.
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U.S. patents issued and pending.
Baseband level detectors are included for use in an AGC loop to
maintain the output level. The demodulator dc offsets are
minimized by an internal loop, whose time constant is
controlled by external capacitor values. The offset control can
also be overridden by forcing an external voltage at the offset
nulling pins.
The baseband variable gain amplifier outputs are brought offchip for filtering before final amplification. By inserting a
channel selection filter before each output amplifier, high level
out-of-channel interferers are eliminated. Additional internal
circuitry also allows the user to set the dc common-mode level
at the baseband outputs.
Rev. A
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Anal og Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or ot her
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
VS = 5 V; TA = 25°C; FLO = 1.9 GHz; V
otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
OPERATING CONDITIONS
LO/RF Frequency Range 0.8 2.7 GHz
LO Input Level −10 0 dBm
VGIN Input Level 0.2 1.2 V
V
(VS) 2.7 5.5 V
SUPPLY
Temperature Range −40 +85 °C
RF AMPLIFIER/DEMODULATOR From RFIP/RFIN to IMXO and QMXO (IMXO/QMXO load > 1 kΩ)
AGC Gain Range 69.5 dB
Conversion Gain (Max) V
Conversion Gain (Min) V
Gain Linearity V
Gain Flatness FLO = 0.8 GHz to 2.7 GHz, FBB = 1 MHz +0.7 dB p-p
Input P1 dB V
V
Third-Order Input Intercept (IIP3) F
F
Second-Order Input Intercept (IIP2) F
F
LO Leakage (RF) At RFIP −60 dBm
LO Leakage (MXO) At IMXO/QMXO −42 dBm
Demodulation Bandwidth −3 dB +90 MHz
Quadrature Phase Error FRF = 1.9 GHz −3 ±1 +3 degree
I/Q Amplitude Imbalance FRF = 1.9 GHz +0.3 dB
Noise Figure Max Gain 11 dB
Mixer AGC Output Level See Figure 34 24 mV p-p
Baseband DC Offset At IMXO/QMXO, max gain (corrected, REF to VREF) 2 mV
Mixer Output Swing Level at which IMD3 = 45 dBc
R
R
Mixer Output Impedance 3 Ω
BASEBAND OUTPUT AMPLIFIER From IAIN to IOPP/IOPN and QAIN to QOPP/QOPN
Gain 30 dB
Bandwidth −3 dB (see Figure 22) 65 MHz
Output DC Offset (Differential) (V
Common-Mode Offset (V
Group Delay Flatness 0 MHz to 50 MHz +1.8 ns p-p
Second-Order Intermod. Distortion FIN1 = 5 MHz, FIN2 = 6 MHz, VIN1 = VIN2 = 8 mV p-p −49 dBc
Third-Order Intermod. Distortion FIN1 = 5 MHz, FIN2 = 6 MHz, VIN1 = VIN2 = 8 mV p-p −67 dBc
Input Bias Current +2 µA
Input Impedance 1||3 MΩ||pF
Output Swing Limit (Upper) VS − 1.3 V
Output Swing Limit (Lower) 0.4 V
= 1 V; FRF = 1.905 GHz; PLO = −8 dBm, R
VCMO
= 0.2 V (max gain) 39.5 dB
VGIN
= 1.2 V (min gain) −30 dB
VGIN
= 0.3 V to 1 V ±2 dB
VGIN
= 0.2 V −30 dBm
VGIN
= 1.2 V −2 dBm
VGIN
= 1.905 GHz, +11.5 dBm
RF1
= 1.906 GHz, –10 dBm each tone, (min gain)
RF2
= 1.905 GHz, +25.5 dBm
RF1
= 1.906 GHz, −10 dBm each tone, (min gain)
RF2
= 200 Ω 65 mV p-p
LOAD
= 1 kΩ 65 mV p-p
LOAD
= 10 kΩ, dBm with respect to 50 Ω, unless
LOAD
R
= 10 kΩ
LOAD
– V
IOPP
IOPP
) −200 ±50 +200 mV
IOPN
+ V
IOPN
)/2 − V
−40 ±5 +40 mV
VCMO
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Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUTS
VCMO Input @ VS = 2.7 V 1 V
@ VS = 5 V 0.5 1 2.5 V
Gain Control Input Bias Current VGIN <1 µA
Offset Input Overriding Current IOFS, QOFS 10 µA
VREF Output R
RESPONSE FROM RF INPUT TO FINAL
BB AMP
Gain @ V
Gain @ V
= 0.2 V 65.5 69.5 72.5 dB
VGIN
= 1.2 V −3 +0.5 +4 dB
VGIN
Gain Slope −96.5 −89 −82.5 dB/V
Gain Intercept Linear extrapolation back to theoretical value at VGIN = 0 88 94 101 dB
LO/RF INPUT (See Figure 30 through Figure 33 for more detail)
LOIP Input Return Loss Measuring LOIP LOIN, ac-coupled to ground with 100 pF. −4 dB
Measuring through evaluation board balun with termination −9.5 dB
RFIP Input Return Loss RFIP input pin −10 dB
ENABLE
Power-Up Control Low = standby 0 0.5 V
Power-Up Control High = enabled +VS − 1 +VS V
Power-Up Time Time for final BB amps to be within 90% of final amplitude
@ VS = 5 V 20 µs
@ VS = 2.7 V 10 µs
Power-Down Time Time for supply current to be <4 mA
@ VS = 5 V 30 µs
@ VS = 2.7 V 1.5 ms
POWER SUPPLIES VPS1, VPS2, VPS3
Voltage 2.7 5.5 V
Current (Enabled) @ 5 V 48 64 80 mA
Current (Standby) @ 5 V 400 µA
Current (Standby) @ 3.3 V 80 µA
= 10 kΩ 0.95 1.00 1.05 V
LOAD
IMXO and QMXO connected directly to IAIN and QAIN,
respectively
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage VPS1, VPS2, VPS3 5.5 V
LO and RF Input Power 10 dBm
Internal Power Dissipation 500 mW
θJA 68°C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature 150°C
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering 60 sec) 300°C
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
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 this product 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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PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
LOIN
VPS1
IOPN
IOPP
VCMO
IAIN
COM3
IMXO
COM2
RFIN
RFIP
VPS2
IOFS
VREF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
LOIP
28
COM1
27
26
QOPN
25
QOPP
24
QAIN
23
COM3
22
QMXO
21
VPS3
20
VDT1
19
VAGC
18
VDT2
17
GIN
V
16
QOFS
15
ENBL
02675-002
Figure 2. 28-Lead TSSOP Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Equiv.
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1, 28 LOIN, LOIP A
Circuit
LO Input. For optimum performance, these inputs are differentially driven. Typical input drive level is
equal to −8 dBm. To improve the match to a 50 Ω source, connect a 200 Ω shunt resistor between LOIP
and LOIN. A single-ended drive is possible, but slightly increases LO leakage.
2 VPS1 Positive Supply for LO Section. Decouple VPS1 with 0.1 µF and 100 pF capacitors.
3, 4 IOPN, IOPP B
I-Channel Differential Baseband Output. Typical output swing is equal to 760 mV p-p differential in
AGC mode. The common-mode level on these pins is programmed by the voltage on VCMO.
5 VCMO C
Baseband Amplifier Common-Mode Voltage. The voltage applied to this pin sets the output common-
mode level of the baseband amplifiers. This pin can either be connected to VREF (Pin 14) or to a
reference voltage from another device (typically an ADC).
6 IAIN D
I-Channel Baseband Amplifier Input. This pin, which has a high input impedance, should be biased to
VREF (approximately 1 V). If IAIN is connected directly to IMXO, biasing is provided by IMXO. If an ac-
coupled filter is placed between IMXO and IAIN, this pin can be biased from VREF through a 1 kΩ
resistor. The gain from IAIN to the differential outputs IOPN/IOPP is 30 dB.
7, 23 COM3 Ground for Biasing and Baseband Sections.
8, 22 IMXO, QMXO B
I-Channel and Q-Channel Baseband Mixer/VGA Outputs. Low impedance outputs with bias levels equal to
VREF. IMXO and QMXO are typically connected to IAIN and QAIN, respectively, either directly or through
filters. These outputs have a maximum current limit of about 1.5 mA. This allows for a 600 mV p-p swing into
a 200 Ω load. This corresponds to an input level of −40 dBm @ a maximum gain of 39.5 dB. At lower output
levels, IMXO and QMXO can drive a lower load resistance, subject to the same current limit.
9 COM2 RF Section Ground.
10, 11 RFIN, RFIP E
RF Input. RFIN must be ac-coupled to ground. The RF input signal should be ac-coupled into RFIP. For
a broadband 50 Ω input impedance, connect a 200 Ω resistor from the signal side of the RFIP coupling
capacitor to ground. Note that RFIN and RFIP are not interchangeable differential inputs. RFIN is the
ground reference for the input system.
12 VPS2 Positive Supply for RF Section. Decouple VPS2 with 0.1 µF and 100 pF capacitors.
13, 16 IOFS, QOFS F
I-Channel and Q-Channel Offset Nulling Inputs. To null the dc offset on the I-channel and Q-channel
mixer outputs (IMXO, QMXO), connect a 0.1 µF capacitor from these pins to ground. Alternately, a
forced voltage of approximately 1 V on these pins disables the offset compensation circuit.
14 VREF G
Reference Voltage Output. This output voltage (1 V) is the main bias level for the device and can be
used to externally bias the inputs and outputs of the baseband amplifiers. The VREF pin should be
decoupled with a 0.1 F capacitor to ground.
15 ENBL H Chip Enable Input. Active high.
17 VGIN C
Gain Control Input. The voltage on this pin controls the gain on the RF and baseband VGAs. The gain
control is applied in parallel to all VGAs. The gain control voltage range is from 0.2 V to 1.2 V and
corresponds to a gain range from +39.5 dB to −30 dB. This is the gain to the output of the baseband
VGAs (that is, QMXO and IMXO). There is an additional 30 dB of gain in the baseband amplifiers. Note
that the gain control function has a negative sense (that is, increasing control voltage decreases gain).
In AGC mode, connect this pin directly to VAGC.
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Equiv.
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
18, 20 VDT2, VDT1 D
19 VAGC I
21 VPS3 Positive Supply for Biasing and Baseband Sections. Decouple VPS3 with 0.1 µF and 100 pF capacitors.
24 QAIN D
25, 26 QOPP, QOPN B
27 COM1 LO Section Ground.
Circuit
ENBL
RFIN
RFIP
Detector Inputs. These pins are the inputs to the on-board detector. VDT2 and VDT1, which have high
input impedances, are normally connected to IMXO and QMXO, respectively.
AGC Output. This pin provides the output voltage from the on-board detector. In AGC mode, connect
this pin directly to VGIN.
Q-Channel Baseband Amplifier Input. Bias this high input impedance pin to VREF (approximately 1 V).
If QAIN is directly connected to QMXO, biasing is provided by QMXO. If an ac-coupled filter is placed
between QMXO and QAIN, this pin can be biased from VREF through a 1 kΩ resistor. The gain from
QAIN to the QOPN/QOPP differential outputs is 30 dB.
Q-Channel Differential Baseband Output. Typical output swing is equal to 760 mV p-p differential. The
common-mode level on these pins is programmed by the voltage on VCMO.
VPS3
VPS2IMXO
VPS1
12
2
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15
10
11
BIAS
CELL
VREF
21
VREF
814
VREF
PHASE
SPLITTER
IAIN
2
613
VCMO
IOPPIOFSIOPN
3
4
PHASE
SPLITTER
1
VCMO
5
LOIN
1
28
LOIP
VGIN
17
GAIN
CONTROL
INTERFACE
DET 1
2019
DET 2
18
VDT2QMXOQOPPQOFSVAGCVDT1QAIN
22162425
VREF
Figure 3. Block Diagram
VCMO
26
QOPN
7
COM3
9
COM2
23
COM3
27
COM1
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
RF AMP AND DEMODULATOR
,
,
2400 2600
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
LINEARITY ERROR (dB)
02675-013
LINEARITY ERROR (dB)
02675-014
02675-015
MIXER GAIN (dB)
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
–35
TA = –40°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
5
0
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
0.2
V
VGIN
(V)
Figure 4. Gain and Linearity Error vs. V
= 5 V, FLO = 1900 MHz, FBB = 1 MHz
V
S
45
MIXER GAIN (dB)
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
–35
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
–5
0.2
TA = –40°C
TA = +85°C
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
TA = +25°C
V
VGIN
(V)
Figure 5. Gain and Linearity Error vs. V
= 2.7 V, FLO = 1900 MHz, FBB = 1 MHz
V
S
40
39
VS = 2.7V, TA = –40°C
38
37
36
V
= 2.7V, TA = +85°C
S
35
GAIN (dB)
34
33
32
31
30
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
800
Figure 6. Gain vs. F
VS = 2.7V, TA = +25°C
V
S
VS = 5V, TA = +85°C
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
, V
= 0.2 V, FBB = 1 MHz
LO
VGIN
= 5V, TA = –40°C
TA = –40°C
VGIN
VGIN
= 5V, TA = +25°C
V
S
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
V
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
S
1.0
GAIN (dB)
0.5
= 5V, TA = –40°C
V
S
0
–0.5
–1.0
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Figure 7. Gain vs. F
–27
–28
= 2.7V, TA = +25°C
V
S
–29
–30
–31
–32
GAIN (dB)
–33
V
= 5V, TA = +85°C
S
–34
–35
–36
–
37
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Figure 8. Gain vs. F
42
41
40
39
38
V
= 5V, TA = +25°C
S
37
36
V
= 2.7V, TA = +85°C
S
35
GAIN (dB)
34
= 5V, TA = +85°C
V
S
33
32
31
30
1
Figure 9. Gain vs. F
VS = 2.7V, TA = +25°C
V
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO
= 5V, TA = +25°C
V
S
V
= 5V, TA = –40°C
S
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
V
S
BASEBAND FREQUENCY (MHz)
, V
BB
= 5V, TA = +25°C
S
VS = 5V, TA = +85°C
VS = 2.7V, TA = +85°C
, V
= 0.7 V, FBB = 1 MHz
VGIN
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
V
S
VS = 2.7V, TA = +85°C
, V
= 1.2 V, F
VGIN
10
= 0.2 V, FLO = 1900 MHz
VGIN
BB
VS = 2.7V, TA = +25°C
= 5V, TA = –40°C
V
S
2400 2600
2400 2600
= 1 MHz
100
02675-016
02675-017
02675-018
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
= 2.7V, TA = +25°C
V
S
3
2
GAIN (dB)
1
0
–1
–2
= 5V, TA = –40°C
V
–3
S
–4
–5
1
Figure 10. Gain vs. FBB, V
VS = 2.7V, TA = +85°C
V
= 5V, TA = +85°C
S
= 5V, TA = +25°C
V
S
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
V
S
BASEBAND FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
= 0.7 V, FLO = 1900 MHz
VGIN
100
02675-019
15
VS = 2.7V, TA = +85°C
14
13
12
11
10
V
= 2.7V, TA = +25°C
S
IIP3 (dBm)
9
8
7
6
5
8002400 26001000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Figure 13. IIP3 vs. F
V
= 5V, TA = +85°C
S
= 5V, TA = +25°C
V
S
V
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
S
V
= 5V, TA = –40°C
S
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
, V
= 1.2 V, F
LO
VGIN
= 1 MHz
BB
02675-022
–25
–26
–27
–28
= 5V, TA = +25°C
V
S
–29
–30
GAIN (dB)
–31
–32
VS = 2.7V, TA = +85°C
–33
–34
–35
1
Figure 11. Gain vs. F
0
–5
–10
VS = 5V, TA = +85°C
–15
–20
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
–25
–30
V
–35
0.2
= 2.7V, TA = +25°C
V
S
BASEBAND FREQUENCY (MHz)
, V
BB
= 5V, TA = –40°C
V
S
VS = 2.7V, TA = +85°C
= 2.7V, TA = +25°C
V
S
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
V
S
= 5V, TA = +25°C
S
V
VGIN
V
= 2.7V, TA = –40°C
S
V
= 5V, TA = –40°C
S
= 5V, TA = +85°C
V
S
10
= 1.2 V, FLO = 1900 MHz
VGIN
(V)
Figure 12. Input 1 dB Compression Point (OP1 dB) vs. V