11.7 dB @ 1900 MHz
Voltage conversion gain: ~7 dB
Quadrature demodulation accuracy @ 900 MHz
Phase accuracy: ~0.2°
Amplitude balance: ~0.07 dB
Demodulation bandwidth: ~390 MHz
Baseband I/Q drive: 2 V p-p into 200 Ω
Single 5 V supply
APPLICATIONS
Cellular W-CDMA/GSM/LTE
Microwave point-to-(multi)point radios
Broadband wireless and WiMAX
Quadrature Demodulator
ADL5380
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ENBL ADJ
ADL5380
BIAS
RFIN
V2I
RFIP
QUADRATURE
PHASE SPLITTER
Figure 1.
IHI
ILO
LOIP
LOIN
QHI
QLO
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADL5380 is a broadband quadrature I-Q demodulator that
covers an RF/IF input frequency range from 400 MHz to 6 GHz.
With a NF = 10.9 dB, IP1dB = 11.6 dBm, and IIP3 = 29.7 dBm @
900 MHz, the ADL5380 demodulator offers outstanding dynamic
range suitable for the demanding infrastructure direct-conversion
requirements. The differential RF inputs provide a well-behaved
broadband input impedance of 50 and are best driven from a
1:1 balun for optimum performance.
Excellent demodulation accuracy is achieved with amplitude
and phase balances of ~0.07 dB and ~0.2°, respectively. The
demodulated in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) differential outputs
are fully buffered and provide a voltage conversion gain of ~7 dB.
The buffered baseband outputs are capable of driving a 2 V p-p
differential signal into 200 .
Rev. 0
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The fully balanced design minimizes effects from second-order
distortion. The leakage from the LO port to the RF port is
<−50 dBm. Differential dc offsets at the I and Q outputs are
typically <20 mV. Both of these factors contribute to the
excellent IIP2 specification, which is >65 dBm.
The ADL5380 operates off a single 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply. The
supply current is adjustable by placing an external resistor from
the ADJ pin to either the positive supply, V
, (to increase supply
S
current and improve IIP3) or to ground (which decreases supply
current at the expense of IIP3).
The ADL5380 is fabricated using the Analog Devices, Inc.,
advanced silicon-germanium bipolar process and is available
in a 24-lead exposed paddle LFCSP.
VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, fLO = 900 MHz, fIF = 4.5 MHz, PLO = 0 dBm, ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Baseband outputs differentially
loaded with 450 Ω. Loss of the balun used to drive the RF port was de-embedded from these measurements.
Table 1.
Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit
OPERATING CONDITIONS
LO and RF Frequency Range 0.4 6 GHz
LO INPUT LOIP, LOIN
Input Return Loss LO driven differentially through a balun at 900 MHz −10 dB
LO Input Level −6 0 +6 dBm
I/Q BASEBAND OUTPUTS QHI, QLO, IHI, ILO
Voltage Conversion Gain 450 Ω differential load on I and Q outputs at 900 MHz 6.9 dB
200 Ω differential load on I and Q outputs at 900 MHz 5.9 dB
Demodulation Bandwidth 1 V p-p signal, 3 dB bandwidth 390 MHz
Quadrature Phase Error At 900 MHz 0.2 Degrees
I/Q Amplitude Imbalance 0.07 dB
Output DC Offset (Differential) 0 dBm LO input at 900 MHz ±10 mV
Output Common Mode Dependent on ADJ pin setting
V
V
V
0.1 dB Gain Flatness 37 MHz
Output Swing Differential 200 Ω load 2 V p-p
Peak Output Current Each pin 12 mA
POWER SUPPLIES VS = VCC1, VCC2, VCC3
Voltage 4.75 5.25 V
Current 1.5 kΩ from ADJ pin to VS; ENBL pin low 245 mA
1.5 kΩ from ADJ pin to VS; ENBL pin high 145 mA
ENABLE FUNCTION Pin ENBL
Off Isolation −70 dB
Turn-On Settling Time ENBL high to low 45 ns
Turn-Off Settling Time ENBL low to high 950 ns
ENBL High Level (Logic 1) 2.5 V
ENBL Low Level (Logic 0) 1.7 V
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE at RF = 900 MHz V
Conversion Gain 6.9 dB
Input P1dB 11.6 dBm
RF Input Return Loss RFIP, RFIN driven differentially through a balun −19 dB
Second-Order Input Intercept (IIP2) −5 dBm each input tone 68 dBm
Third-Order Input Intercept (IIP3) −5 dBm each input tone 29.7 dBm
LO to RF RFIN, RFIP terminated in 50 Ω −52 dBm
RF to LO LOIN, LOIP terminated in 50 Ω −67 dBc
IQ Magnitude Imbalance 0.07 dB
IQ Phase Imbalance 0.2 Degrees
Noise Figure 10.9 dB
Noise Figure Under Blocking Conditions With a −5 dBm input interferer 5 MHz away 13.1 dB
~ 4 V (set by 1.5 kΩ from ADJ pin to VS) VS − 2.5 V
ADJ
~ 4.8 V (set by 200 Ω from ADJ pin to VS) VS − 2.8 V
ADJ
~ 2.4 V (ADJ pin open) VS − 1.2 V
ADJ
~ 4 V (set by 1.5 kΩ from ADJ pin to VS)
ADJ
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Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE at RF = 1900 MHz V
Conversion Gain 6.8 dB
Input P1dB 11.6 dBm
RF Input Return Loss RFIP, RFIN driven differentially through a balun −13 dB
Second-Order Input Intercept (IIP2) −5 dBm each input tone 61 dBm
Third-Order Input Intercept (IIP3) −5 dBm each input tone 27.8 dBm
LO to RF RFIN, RFIP terminated in 50 Ω −49 dBm
RF to LO LOIN, LOIP terminated in 50 Ω −77 dBc
IQ Magnitude Imbalance 0.07 dB
IQ Phase Imbalance 0.25 Degrees
Noise Figure 11.7 dB
Noise Figure Under Blocking Conditions With a −5 dBm input interferer 5 MHz away 14 dB
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE at RF = 2700 MHz V
Conversion Gain 7.4 dB
Input P1dB 11 dBm
RF Input Return Loss RFIP, RFIN driven differentially through a balun −10 dB
Second-Order Input Intercept (IIP2) −5 dBm each input tone 54 dBm
Third-Order Input Intercept (IIP3) −5 dBm each input tone 28 dBm
LO to RF RFIN, RFIP terminated in 50 Ω −49 dBm
RF to LO LOIN, LOIP terminated in 50 Ω −73 dBc
IQ Magnitude Imbalance 0.07 dB
IQ Phase Imbalance 0.5 Degrees
Noise Figure 12.3 dB
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE at RF = 3600 MHz V
Conversion Gain 6.3 dB
Input P1dB 9.6 dBm
RF Input Return Loss RFIP, RFIN driven differentially through a balun −11 dB
Second-Order Input Intercept (IIP2) −5 dBm each input tone 48 dBm
Third-Order Input Intercept (IIP3) −5 dBm each input tone 21 dBm
LO to RF RFIN, RFIP terminated in 50 Ω −46 dBm
RF to LO LOIN, LOIP terminated in 50 Ω −72 dBc
IQ Magnitude Imbalance 0.14 dB
IQ Phase Imbalance 1.1 Degrees
Noise Figure 14.2 dB
Noise Figure Under Blocking Conditions With a −5 dBm input interferer 5 MHz away 16.2 dB
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE at RF = 5800 MHz V
Conversion Gain 5.8 dB
Input P1dB 8.2 dBm
RF Input Return Loss RFIP, RFIN driven differentially through a balun −7.5 dB
Second-Order Input Intercept (IIP2) −5 dBm each input tone 44 dBm
Third-Order Input Intercept (IIP3) −5 dBm each input tone 20.6 dBm
LO to RF RFIN, RFIP terminated in 50 Ω −47 dBm
RF to LO LOIN, LOIP terminated in 50 Ω −62 dBc
IQ Magnitude Imbalance 0.07 dB
IQ Phase Imbalance −1.25 Degrees
Noise Figure 15.5 dB
Noise Figure Under Blocking Conditions With a −5 dBm input interferer 5 MHz away 18.9 dB
~ 4 V (set by 1.5 kΩ from ADJ pin to VS)
ADJ
~ 4 V (set by 1.5 kΩ from ADJ pin to VS)
ADJ
~ 4.8 V (set by200 Ω from ADJ pin to VS)
ADJ
~ 2.4 V (ADJ pin left open)
ADJ
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ADL5380
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage: VCC1, VCC2, VCC3 5.5 V
LO Input Power 13 dBm (re: 50 Ω)
RF Input Power 15 dBm (re: 50 Ω)
Internal Maximum Power Dissipation 1370 mW
1
θ
53°C/W
JA
Maximum Junction Temperature 150°C
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +125°C
1
Per JDEC standard JESD 51-2. For information on optimizing thermal
impedance, see the Thermal Grounding and Evaluation Board Layout
section.
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
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ADL5380
2
A
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
RFIN
RFIP
GND3
VCC3
GND3
ADJ
02
91
12
22
32
42
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1GND3
2GND1
ADL5380
3IHI
TOP VIEW
4ILO
(Not to Scale)
5GND1
6VCC1
9
7
8
LOIP
ENBL
GND4
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT .
. THE EXPO SED PAD SHOULD BE CO NNECTED TO
LOW IMPEDANCE THERMAL AND EL ECTRICAL
GROUND PLANE.
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 14,
GND1, GND2, GND3, GND4 Ground Connect.
17, 18, 20, 23
3, 4, 15, 16 IHI, ILO, QLO, QHI
I Channel and Q Channel Mixer Baseband Outputs. These outputs have a 50 Ω differential
output impedance (25 Ω per pin). Each output pair can swing 2 V p-p (differential) into a
load of 200 Ω. The output 3 dB bandwidth is ~400 MHz.
6, 13, 24 VCC1, VCC2, VCC3
Supply. Positive supply for LO, IF, biasing, and baseband sections. Decouple these pins to
the board ground using the appropriate-sized capacitors.
7 ENBL
Enable Control. When pulled low, the part is fully enabled; when pulled high, the part is
partially powered down and the output is disabled.
9, 10 LOIP, LOIN
Local Oscillator Input. Pins must be ac-coupled. A differential drive through a balun is
necessary to achieve optimal performance. Recommended balun is the Mini-Circuits
TC1-1-13 for lower frequencies, the Johanson Technology 3600 balun for midband
frequencies, and the Johanson Technology 5400 balun for high band frequencies.
Balun choice depends on the desired frequency range of operation.
12 NC Do not connect this pin.
19 ADJ
A resistor to V
that optimizes third-order intercept. For operation <3 GHz, R
S
For operation from 3 GHz to 4 GHz, R
See the Circuit Description section for more details.
21, 22 RFIN, RFIP
RF Input. A single-ended 50 Ω signal can be applied differentially to the RF inputs through
a 1:1 balun. Recommended balun is the Mini-Circuits TC1-1-13 for lower frequencies, the
Johanson Technology 3600 balun for midband frequencies, and the Johanson Technology
5400 balun for high band frequencies. Balun choice depends on the desired frequency
range of operation.
EP Exposed Paddle. Connect to a low impedance thermal and electrical ground plane.
18 G ND3
17 G ND2
16 Q HI
15 Q LO
14 G ND2
13 VCC2
11
21
01
NC
LOIN
GND4
07585-002
= 1.5 kΩ.
= 200 Ω. For operation >5 GHz, R
ADJ
ADJ
= open.
ADJ
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, LO drive level = 0 dBm, RF input balun loss is de-embedded, unless otherwise noted.
LOW BAND OPERATION
RF = 400 MHz to 3 GHz; Mini-Circuits TC1-1-13 balun on LO and RF inputs, 1.5 kΩ from the ADJ pin to VS.
18
16
14
12
10
8
GAIN (dB), IP1dB (dBm)
6
4
2
400
600
INPUT P1dB
GAIN
800
1000
1200
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
TA = –40°C
T
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
A
2600
2400
2800
3000
Figure 3. Conversion Gain and Input 1 dB Compression Point (IP1dB) vs.
LO Frequency
80
70
60
50
40
IIP3, IIP2 (dBm)
30
20
TA = –40°C
T
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
A
10
400
600
800
1000
INPUT IP2
INPUT IP3 ( I AND Q CHANNELS)
1200
1400
1600
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1800
2000
2200
I CHANNEL
Q CHANNEL
2600
2400
2800
3000
Figure 4. Input Third-Order Intercept (IIP3) and
Input Second-Order Intercept Point (IIP2) vs. LO Frequency
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07585-004
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
GAIN MISMATCH (dB)
–0.6
TA = –40°C
–0.8
T
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
–1.0
A
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2200
2000
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
2400
Figure 5. IQ Gain Mismatch vs. LO Frequency
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
BASEBAND RESPONSE (dB)
–6
–7
–8
101001000
BASEBAND FREQUENCY (M Hz)
Figure 6. Normalized IQ Baseband Frequency Response
2600
2800
3000
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ADL5380
d
18
TA = –40°C
T
17
16
15
14
13
12
NOISE FI GURE (dB)
11
10
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
A
9
8
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2200
2400
2600
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
2000
Figure 7. Noise Figure vs. LO Frequency
4
3
2
1
0
–1
TA = –40°C
T
600
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
A
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
LO FREQUE NCY (MHz)
2000
2200
2400
2600
QUADRATURE PHASE ERRO R (Degrees)
–2
–3
–4
400
Figure 8. IQ Quadrature Phase Error vs. LO Frequency
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
GAIN (dB), IP1dB (dBm), NOISE FIGURE (d B)
0
–6–5–4–3–2–10123456
IIP2, I CHANNEL
IIP2, Q CHANNEL
IP1dB
NOISE FI GURE
GAIN
IIP3
LO LEVEL (dBm)
Figure 9. Conversion Gain, IP1dB, Noise Figure, IIP3, and IIP2 vs.
LO Level, f
= 900 MHz
LO
2800
2800
35
TA = –40°C
T
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
30
A
25
20
15
10
IIP3 (dBm) AND NOISE FI GURE (dB)
5
0
3000
07585-007
1.01. 52. 02. 53.03.54. 04. 5
Figure 10. IIP3, Noise Figure, and Supply Current vs. V
INPUT IP3
V
ADJ
NOISE FI GURE
(V)
SUPPLY
CURRENT
ADJ
25
23
21
19
B)
17
15
3000
13
NOISE FIGURE (
11
9
7
5
–30–25–20–15–10–505
07585-008
Figure 11. Noise Figure vs. Input Blocker Level, f
1920MHz
920MHz
RF BLOCKER INPUT POW ER (dBm)
= 900 MHz, fLO = 1900 MHz
LO
(RF Blocker 5 MHz Offset)
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
IIP3, IIP2 ( dBm)
40
35
30
25
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18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
GAIN (dB), IP1dB (dBm), NOISE FIGURE (dB)
2
–6–5–4–3–2–10123456
IIP2, Q CHANNEL
IIP2, I CHANNEL
NOISE FIGURE
IP1dB
GAIN
IIP3
LO LEVEL (dBm)
Figure 12. Conversion Gain, IP1dB, Noise Figure, IIP3, and IIP2 vs.
LO Level, f
= 2700 MHz
LO
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
, fLO = 900 MHz
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
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IIP3, IIP2 (dBm)
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A
–
d
m
–
35
TA = –40°C
T
30
25
20
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
A
INPUT IP3
0
–5
–10
15
10
IIP3 (dBm) AND NOISE FI GURE (dB)
5
0
1.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.5
Figure 13. IIP3 and Noise Figure vs. V
NOISE FI GURE
V
(V)
ADJ
, fLO = 2700 MHz
ADJ
80
70
60
50
40
30
IN (dB), IP1dB (dBm), IIP2
20
I AND Q CHANNELS (dBm)
G
10
0
900MHz: GAIN
900MHz: IP1d B
900MHz: IIP2, I CHANNEL
900MHz: IIP2, Q CHANNEL
2700MHz: GAIN
2700MHz: IP1d B
2700MHz: IIP2, I CHANNEL
2700MHz: IIP2, Q CHANNEL
1234
V
(V)
ADJ
Figure 14. Conversion Gain, IP1dB, and IIP2 vs.
, fLO = 900 MHz, fLO = 2700 MHz
V
ADJ
40
35
30
25
20
15
IP1dB, IIP3 (dBm)
10
TA = –40°C
T
= +25°C
A
T
= +85°C
A
IIP3
5
0
4.56 .58.510.512.514. 516. 518.5
BASEBAND FREQUENCY (M Hz)
IIP2
IP1dB
I CHANNEL
Q CHANNEL
Figure 15. IP1dB, IIP3, and IIP2 vs. Baseband Frequency
–15
RETURN LOSS ( dB)
–20
–25
0.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.82.02.22.42.62.83.0
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RF FREQ UENCY (GHz)
07585-016
Figure 16. RF Port Return Loss vs. RF Frequency Measured on