Broadband active mixer with integrated fractional-N PLL
RF input frequency range: 100 MHz to 2500 MHz
Internal LO frequency range: 1050 MHz to 2300 MHz
Flexible IF output interface
Input P1dB: 12 dBm
Input IP3: 29 dBm
Noise figure (SSB): 12 dB
Voltage conversion gain: 6 dB
Matched 200 Ω output impedance
SPI serial interface for PLL programming
40-lead 6 mm × 6 mm LFCSP
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADRF6655 is a high dynamic range active mixer with
integrated PLL and VCO. The synthesizer uses a programmable
integer-N/fractional-N PLL to generate a local oscillator input
to the mixer. The PLL reference input is nominally 20 MHz. The
reference input can be divided by or multiplied by and then
applied to the PLL phase detector. The PLL can support input
reference frequencies from 10 MHz to 160 MHz. The phase
detector output controls a charge pump whose output is integrated
in an off-chip loop filter. The loop filter output is then applied to an
integrated VCO. The VCO output at 2 × f
oscillator (LO) divider as well as to a programmable PLL divider.
is then applied to a local
LO
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The programmable divider is controlled by an Σ-Δ modulator
(SDM). The modulus of the SDM can be programmed between
1 and 2047.
The broadband, active mixer employs a bias adjustment to allow
for enhanced IP3 performance at the expense of increased supply
current. The mixer provides an input IP3 exceeding 25 dBm
with 12 dB single sideband NF under typical conditions. The IIP3
can be boosted to ~29 dBm with roughly 20 mA of additional
supplied current. The mixer provides a typical voltage conversion
gain of 6 dB with a 200 Ω differential IF output impedance. The
IF output can be externally matched to support upconversion over
a limited frequency range.
The ADRF6655 is fabricated using an advanced silicon-germanium
BiCMOS process. It is packaged in a 40-lead, exposed-paddle,
Pb-free, 6 mm × 6 mm LFCSP. Performance is specified over a
−40°C to +85°C temperature range.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
CCLO
GNDGND
36
LON
37
38
LOP
11
GND
12
DATA
13
CLK
LE
GND
REFIN
GND
MUXOUT
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VCC = 5 V; ambient temperature (TA) = 25°C; REFIN = 20 MHz, phase frequency detector (PFD) frequency = 20 MHz, IF output loaded
into 4-to-1 transformer matched to a 50 Ω system, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter Test Conditions/Comments Min Typ Max Unit
RF INPUT FREQUENCY RANGE 100 2500 MHz
IF OUTPUT FREQUENCY RANGE
Can be matched externally for improved return loss at higher
frequencies (see the Output Matching and Biasing section)
INTERNAL LO FREQUENCY RANGE Divide-by-3 mode
Divide-by-2 mode
1
1
EXTERNAL LO FREQUENCY RANGE Divide-by-2 mode2 500 2300 MHz
MIXER
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
INP, INN; relative to 50 Ω, from 350 MHz to 2200 MHz using
TC1-1-13M+ balun
OUTP, OUTN; relative to 50 Ω out to 200 MHz using TC4-1W
output transformer option
3
3
IF Output Impedance OUTP, OUTN 200 Ω
Output Common Mode OUTP, OUTN; external pull-up balun or inductors required V
Voltage Conversion Gain IF output loaded into 200 Ω differential load 6 dB
Output Swing 2 V p-p
LO-to-IF Output Leakage Can be improved using external filtering −40 dBm
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE IP3Set = 3.2 V
Upconversion
340 MHz RF input, 1200 MHz IF output using 1540 MHz
LO (see Figure 56 for output matching network)
Gain Flatness
Over ±50 MHz bandwidth for 1200 MHz output center
frequency
Gain Temperature Coefficient Average values from −40°C to +85°C −10
Output P1dB 11 dBm
Second-Order Output Intercept (IIP2) −5 dBm each tone 60 dBm
Third-Order Output Intercept (IIP3) −5 dBm each tone, IP3SET = 3.2 V 31 dBm
−5 dBm each tone, IP3SET = open 28 dBm
Output Noise Spectral Density IP3SET = 3.2 V, RF input terminated with 50 Ω −160 dBm/Hz
REFIN Input Frequency 10 20 160 MHz
REFIN Input Capacitance 4 pF
REFIN Input Current ±100 μA
REFIN Input Sensitivity AC-coupled 0.25 1 3.3 V p-p
MUXOUT Output Levels VOL (lock detect output selected) 0.25 V
V
CHARGE PUMP CP
Pump Current
Output Compliance Range 1 2.8 V
LOGIC INPUTS CLK, DATA, LE
V
, Input High Voltage 1.4 3.3 V
INH
V
, Input Low Voltage 0 0.7 V
INL
I
, Input Current ±1 μA
INH/IINL
CIN, Input Capacitance 3 pF
POWER SUPPLIES VCC1, VCC2, VCCLO
Voltage Range 4.75 5 5.25 V
Supply Current LO output buffer disabled
PLL only 115 mA
Normal TX mode, IP3SET = 3.2 V, fLO ≤1530 MHz (divide-by-3) 310 mA
Normal TX mode, IP3SET = 3.2 V, fLO > 1530 MHz (divide-by-2) 270 mA
Normal RX mode, IP3SET = open, fLO ≤ 1530 MHz (divide-by-3) 285 mA
Normal RX mode, IP3SET = open, fLO > 1530 MHz (divide-by-2) 245 mA
Power-down mode 15 mA
1
Internal LO path divider programmed via serial interface. See the section for additional information. LO Signal Chain
2
See the section. External LO Interface
3
Improved return loss can be achieved using external matching. See the section for more details. Circuit Description
4
Measured on standard evaluation board with 1.5 kHz loop filter (C13 = 47 nF, C14 = 0.1 μF, C15 = 4.7 μF, R9 = 270 Ω, R10 = 68 Ω).
/2 −95 dBc
PFD
−83 dBc
PFD
−85 dBc
PFD
−88 dBc
PFD
(lock detect output selected) 2.7 V
OH
Charge pump current adjustable using Register 4 and/or
(see Pin 5 description)
R
SET
4
500 μA
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TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2. Serial Interface Timing, VCC = 5 V ± 5%
Parameter Limit Unit Test Conditions/Comments
t1 20 ns minimum LE setup time
t2 10 ns minimum DATA to CLK setup time
t3 10 ns minimum DATA to CLK hold time
t4 25 ns minimum CLK high duration
t5 25 ns minimum CLK low duration
t6 10 ns minimum CLK to LE setup time
t7 20 ns minimum LE pulse width
CLK
t
4
t
5
DATA
DB23 (MSB)DB22
LE
t
2
t
3
DB2DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)(CONTROL BIT C3)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROLBIT C1)
t
t
t
7
6
1
08817-002
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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ADRF6655
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 3.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage, VCC 5.5 V
Digital I/O CLK, DATA, LE −0.3 V to +3.6 V
OUTP, OUTN VCC
LOP, LON 16 dBm
INN, INP 20 dBm
DECL3 Using External Bias Option 3.5 V
θJA (Exposed Paddle Soldered Down)1 35°C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature 150°C
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
1
Per JDEC standard JESD 51-2. For information on optimizing thermal
impedance, see the Evaluation Board Layout and Thermal Grounding
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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ADRF6655
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESPCRIPTIONS
ND
C
NC
33
G
N
32
31
VCO
LDO
VCCLO
GND
GND
LON
LOP
VTUNE
DECL3
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
1VCC1
2DECL1
3CP
4GND
5RSET
6REFIN
7GND
8MUXOUT
9DECL2
10VCC2
NC = NO CONNECT
3.3V
LDO
ENABLE
2.5V
LDO
PD +
CHARGE
PUMP
×2
÷2 OR ÷4
PFD
MUX
FRACTION
11
GND
12
DATA
THIRD-ORDER
MODULUS
SERIAL
PORT
13
CLK
VCO
BAND
AND
CURRENT
CAL/SET
PROGRAMMABLE
DIVIDER
SDM
INTEGER
15
14
LE
GND
ADRF6655
WIDEBAND
UP/DOWN
CONVERTER
6
VCO
6
CORE
16
NC
PRESCALER
17
18
UTN
O
VCCLO
MUX
÷2 OR ÷3
19
OUTP
20
GND
30 GND
29 IP3SET
28 GND
27 VCCMIX
26 INP
25 INN
24 GND
23 GND
22 VCCV2I
21 GND
08817-003
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 VCC1
Power Supply for Internal 3.3 V LDO. The power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Supply pin should
be decoupled with 100 pF and 0.1 μF capacitors located close to the pin.
2 DECL1
Decoupling Node for 3.3 V LDO. Pin should be decoupled with 100 pF, 0.1 μF, and 10 μF capacitors
located close to the pin.
3 CP Charge Pump Output Pin. Connect this pin to V
4, 7, 11, 15,
GND Ground. Connect these pins to a low impedance ground plane.
20, 21, 23,
24, 28, 30,
31, 35, 36
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through the loop filter.
TUNE
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Pin No. Mnemonic Description
5 RSET
6 REFIN
8 MUXOUT
9 DECL2
10 VCC2
12 DATA Serial Data Input. The serial data input is loaded MSB first with the three LSBs being the control bits.
13 CLK
14 LE
16, 32, 33 NC No Connection.
17, 34 VCCLO
18,19 OUTN, OUTP Mixer IF Outputs. These pins should be pulled to VCC with RF chokes.
22 VCCV2I
25, 26 INN, INP Mixer RF Inputs. Differential RF Inputs. Internally matched to 50 Ω. This pin must be ac-coupled.
27 VCCMIX
29 IP3SET Connect Resistor to VCC to Adjust IP3.
37, 38 LON, LOP
39 VTUNE
40 DECL3
EPAD (EP) The exposed paddle should be soldered to a low impedance ground plane.
Charge Pump Current. The nominal charge pump current can be set to either 250 μA, 500 μA, 750 μA,
or 1 mA using DB10 and DB11 of Register 4 and by setting DB18 to 0 (internal reference current).
In this mode, no external R
) can be externally tweaked according to
(I
NOMINAL
⎡
[]
RSET
where I
CP, BASE
=Ω
⎢
⎣
is the base charge pump current in μA.
is required. If DB18 is set to 1, the four nominal charge pump currents
SET
4.217
I
×
250
⎤
,
BASECP
⎥
⎦
8.37
−
For further details on the charge pump current,see the Register 4—Charge Pump, PFD, and Reference
Path Control section.
Reference Input. Nominal input level is 1 V p-p. Input range is 10 MHz to 160 MHz. This pin must be
ac-coupled.
Multiplexer Output. This output allows either a digital lock detect, a voltage proportional to temperature,
or a buffered, frequency-scaled reference signal to be accessed externally. The output is selected by
programming the appropriate bits in Register 4.
Decoupling Node for 2.5 V LDO. Pin should be decoupled with 100 pF, 0.1 μF, and 10 μF capacitors
located close to the pin.
Power Supply for Internal 2.5 V LDO. The power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Supply pin
should be decoupled with 100 pF and 0.1 μF capacitors located close to the pin.
Serial Clock Input. This serial clock input is used to clock in the serial data to the registers. The data
is latched into the 24-bit shift register on the CLK rising edge. Maximum clock frequency is 20 MHz.
Load Enable. When the LE input pin goes high, the data stored in the shift registers is loaded into one
of the six registers, the relevant latch being selected by the first three control bits of the 24-bit word.
Power Supply for LO Path. The power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Supply pin should be
decoupled with 100 pF and 0.1 μF capacitors located close to the pin.
Power Supply for Voltage to Current Input Stage. The power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V.
Supply pin should be decoupled with 100 pF and 0.1 μF capacitors located close to the pin.
Power Supply for Mixer. The power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Supply pin should be
decoupled with 100 pF and 0.1 μF capacitors located close to the pin.
Local Oscillator Input/Output. The internally generated 1 × f
LO generation is disabled, an external 2 × f
or 3 × fLO (depending on divider selection) can be applied
LO
is available on these pins. When internal
LO
to these pins. This pin must be ac-coupled.
VCO Control Voltage Input. This pin is driven by the output of the loop filter. Nominal input voltage
range on this pin is 1 V to 2.8 V.
Decoupling Node for VCO LDO. Connect a 100 pF capacitor and a 10 μF capacitor between this pin
COMPLIMENTARY CUMULATIVE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION (CCDF): DOWNCONVERSION, LO = 1100 MHz,
RF = 900 MHz
VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, PFD = 20 MHz, REFIN = 20 MHz, IP3SET = open, as measured using typical downconversion circuit schematic with
high-side LO and 200 MHz IF output, unless otherwise noted.