The HFA3761 is a highly integrated
baseband converter for quadrature
demodulation applications. The
HFA3761 400MHz AGC and
quadrature IF demodulator is one of the
seven chips in the PRISM® full duplex chip set (see Typical
Application Diagram). It features all the necessary blocks for
baseband demodulation of I and Q signals. It has a two
stage integrated AGC IF amplifier with 82dB of voltage gain
and 76dB of gain control range. Baseband antialiasing and
shaping filters are integrated in the design. Four filter
bandwidths are programmable via a two bit digital control
interface. In addition, these filters are continuously tunable
over a ±20% frequency range via one external resistor. To
achieve broadband operation, the Local Oscillator
frequency input is required to be twice the desired
frequency of demodulation. A selectable buffered divide by
2 LO output and a stable reference voltage are provided for
convenience of the user. The device is housed in a thin 80
lead TQFP package well suited for PCMCIA board
applications.
Features
• Integrates all IF and AGC Receive Functions
• Broad Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . 10MHz to 400MHz
For additional information on the PRISM Full Duplex Radio
Chip Set, call (321) 724-7800 to access Intersil’ AnswerFAX
system. When prompted, key in the four-digit document
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HFA3661
(File #4240)
LNA
SYNTHESIZER
SYNTHESIZER
AGC
HFA3663 (File #4241)
HFA3664 (File #4242)
RF/IF
CONVERTER
RF LO1
RF LO2
IF/RF
CONVERTER
FILTER
IF LO1
IF LO2
HFA3761 (File #4236)
IF AGC
AGC
QMODEM
LPF
LPF
HFA3763
(File #4237)
LPF
QMODEM
LPF
A/D
BASEBAND
D/A
OPTIONAL WHEN IN
ANALOG MODE
PRISM FULL DUPLEX RADIO
CHIP SET, FILE #4238
The four-digit file numbers are shown in Typical Application
Diagram, and correspond to the appropriate circuit.
4-2
Block Diagram
HFA3761
DEMOD_RX Q -
DEMOD_RX Q +
DEMOD_RX I -
DEMOD_RX I +
DEMOD_IF_IN +
DEMOD_IF_IN -
AGC2_OUT -
AGC2_OUT +
AGC2_PE
AGC1_PE
AGC2_IN+
AGC2_IN-
AGC1_OUT -
AGC1_OUT +
LPF_TUNE0
LPF_TUNE1
LPF_RX PE
LPF_RX I -
LPF_RX I +
LPF_RX Q +
LPF_RX Q -
DEMOD_RX PE
DOWN CONV
LPF_RXI_OUT
IF
LPF_RXQ_OUT
LPF_SEL1
LPF_SEL0
o
/90
o
0
2V REF
÷2
OPTIONAL FILTER
NOTE: VCC, GND and Bypass capacitors not shown.
4-3
AGC_SEL
SAW
IF
IF
AGC1_IN+
IN
AGC
AGC1_IN-
AGC1_V
AGC
AGC2_V
AGC CTRL
LO_GND
(2XLO)
DEMOD_LO_IN
50Ω
DEMOD_LO_OUT
HFA3761
Pin Descriptions
PINSYMBOLDESCRIPTION
1AGC1_BYP+DCfeedback pinforAGC amplifier 1. Requiresgooddecouplingand minimum wire length to a solid signalground.
2AGC1_In+Non-inverting analog input of AGC amplifier 1.
3GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
4AGC_SelThis pin selects either differential or single ended input configuration for the first stage AGC. Ground this pin for
differential input configuration. Leave it floating for single ended input configuration.
5,AGC1_In-Inverting analog input of AGC amplifier 1.
6,AGC1_BYP-DC feedbackpinfor AGC amplifier 1.Requiresgooddecoupling and minimum wire length to asolidsignalground.
7, 8GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
9LPF_V
102V REFStable 2V reference voltage output for external applications. Loading must be higher than 10kΩ. A bypass
11LPF_BYPInternal reference bypass pin. This is the common voltage (VCM) used for the LPF digital thresholds. Requires
12NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
13NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
14LPF_RXI_OutLow pass filter in phase (I) channel receive output. Requires AC coupling.
15LPF_RXQ_Out Low pass filter quadrature (Q) channel receive output. Requires AC coupling.
16LPF_Sel1Digital control input pins. Selects four programed cut off frequencies for the receive channel. Tuning speed from
17LPF_Sel0
18LPF_Tune1These two pins are used to fine tune the Low pass filter cutoff frequency. A resistor connected between the two
19LPF_Tune0
20GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
21LPF_RX_PEDigital input control pin to enable the LPF receive mode of operation. Enable logic level is High.
22GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
23NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
24NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
25NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
26NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
27LPF_RXQ-Low pass filter inverting input of the receive quadrature channel. AC coupling is required. This input is normally
28LPF_RXQ+Low pass filter non inverting input of the receive quadrature channel. AC coupling is required. This input is
29LPF_RXI-Low pass filter inverting input of the receive in phase channel. AC coupling is required. This input is normally
30LPF_RXI+Low pass filter non inverting input of the receive in phase channel. AC coupling is required. This input is normally
31, 32GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
33DEMOD_RXI+Inphasedemodulatorpositiveoutput.ACcoupling is required. Normally connects to the non inverting input of the
34DEMOD_RXI-In phase demodulator negative output. AC coupling is required. Normally connects to the inverting input of the
Supply pin for the Low pass filter. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
capacitor of at least 0.1µF is required.
0.1µF decoupling capacitor.
one cutoff to another is less than 1µs.
SEL1SEL0 CUTOFF FREQUENCYSEL1 SEL0CUTOFF FREQUENCY
LOLO2.2MHzHI LO8.8MHz
LOHI4.4MHzHI HI17.6MHz
pins (R
specifications.
coupled to the negative output of the quadrature demodulator (Mod_RXQ-), pin 36.
normally coupled to the positive output of the quadrature demodulator (Mod_RXQ+), pin 35.
coupled to the negative output of the in phase demodulator (Mod_RXI-), pin 34.
coupled to the positive output of the in phase demodulator (DEMOD_RXI-), pin 33.
Low pass filter (LPF_RXI+), pin 30.
Low pass filter (LPF_RXI-), pin 29.
) will fine tune both transmit and receive filters. Refer to the tuning equation in the LPF AC
TUNE
4-4
HFA3761
Pin Descriptions (Continued)
PINSYMBOLDESCRIPTION
35DEMOD_RXQ+ Quadrature demodulator positive output. AC coupling is required. Normally connects to the non inverting input of
the Low pass filter (LPF_RXQ+), pin 28.
36DEMOD_RXQ- Quadrature demodulator negative output. AC coupling is required. Normally connects to the inverting input of the
Low pass filter (LPF_RXQ+), pin 27.
37NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
38NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
39NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
40NCConnected internally for test purposes. Pin must be left floating.
41GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
42DEMOD_V
43DEM_RX_PEDigital input control to enable the demodulator section. Enable logic level is High.
44DEM_LO_In
(2XLO)
45DEMOD_V
46DEM_LO_OutDivide by 2 buffered output reference from “DEMOD_LO_in” input. Used for external applications where the
47DEMOD_V
48DEMOD_IFIN+ Demodulator, non-inverting input. Requires AC coupling.
49DEMOD_IFIN-Demodulator, inverting input. Requires AC coupling.
50LO_GNDWhen grounded, this pin enables the LO buffer (DEMOD_LO_Out). When open (NC) it disables the LO buffer.
51, 52, 53GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
54AGC2_V
55AGC2_Out-Positive output of AGC amplifier 2. Requires AC coupling.
56AGC2_Out+Negative output of AGC amplifier 2. Requires AC coupling.
57AGC2_PEDigital input control to enable the AGC amplifier 2. Enable logic level is High.
58AGC2_V
59GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
60AGC2_V
61AGC2_BYP+DC feedback pin forAGC amplifier 2. Requires good decouplingandminimumwire length to a solid signal ground.
62AGC2_In+Non-inverting analog input of AGC amplifier 2.
63GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
64AGC2_In-Inverting input of AGC amplifier 2.
65AGC2_BYP-DC feedbackpinfor AGC amplifier2.Requiresgood decoupling and minimum wire length to asolidsignal ground.
66 - 73GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
74AGC1_V
75AGC1_Out-Negative output of AGC amplifier 1. Requires AC coupling.
76AGC1_Out+Positive output of AGC amplifier 1. Requires AC coupling.
77AGC1_PEDigital input control to enable the AGC amplifier 1. Enable logic level is High.
78AGC1_V
79GNDGround. Connect to a solid ground plane.
80AGC1_V
Supply pin for the Demodulator. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
Single ended local oscillator current input. Frequency of input signal must be twice the required demodulator LO
frequency. Input current is optimum at 200µA
range of power and impedances at this port. Typical input impedance is 130Ω. This pin requires AC coupling.
NOTE: High second harmonic content input waveforms may degrade I/Q phase accuracy.
Supply pin for the Demodulator. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
demodulating carrier reference frequency is required. 50Ω single end driving capability. This output can be
disabled by use of pin 50. AC coupling is required.
Supply pin for the Demodulator. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
Supply pin for the AGC amplifier 2. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
Supply pin for the AGC amplifier 2. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
AGC amplifier 2, AGC control input.
AGC
AGC amplifier 1 supply pin. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
AGC amplifier 1 supply pin. Use high quality decoupling capacitors right at the pin.
CC
AGC amplifier 1, AGC control input.
AGC
. Input matching networks and filters can be designed for a wide
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTE:
1. θJA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package). . . . . . . . .150oC
Maximum Storage Temperature Range. . . . . . . -65oC ≤ TA≤ 150oC
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . .300oC
(TQFP - Lead Tips Only)
Cascaded DC Electrical Specifications V
PARAMETER
Total Supply Current, at 5.5VAFull-80112mA
Shutdown (Standby) Current at 5.5VAFull-.81.5mA
All Digital Inputs VIH (TTL Threshold for All VCC)AFull2.0-V
All Digital Inputs VIL (TTL Threshold for All VCC)AFull-0.2-0.8V
High Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pins 16 and 21 with VIN = 2.4VAFull-200-650µA
High Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pins 16 and 21 with VIN = 4.0VAFull-150-300µA
Low Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pins 16 and 21 with VIN = 0.8VAFull-300-950µA
High Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pin 17, with VIN = 2.4VAFull050200µA
High Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pin 17, with VIN = 4.0VAFull080300µA
Low Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pin 17, with VIN = 0.8VAFull015150µA
High Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pin 43 with VIN = 2.4VAFull-20120µA
High Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pin 43 with VIN = 4.0VAFull0110300µA
Low Level Input Current at 5.5V VCC for pin 43 with VIN = 0.8VAFull-20.120µA
V
Input for Max Gain (Note 5)A25.81.1-V
AGC
V
Input for Min Gain (Note 5)A25-2.12.2V
AGC
V
Control Input Impedance (Per Stage) (Note 3)C25-410-Ω
AGC
V
Control Input Current (Per Stage) at Max Control VoltageA25-.52.0mA
AGC
Full Range AGC Switching Large Signal Recovery (Note 4)B25-400-ns
Full Range AGC Switching 1dB Settling Time (Note 4)B25-1.5-µs
Power Down/Up Switching Speed (Note 4)B25-2-µs
Reference VoltageAFull1.852.02.15V
Reference Voltage Variation Over TemperatureB25-800-µV/oC
Reference Voltage Variation Over Supply VoltageB25-1.6-mV/V
Reference Voltage Minimum Load ResistanceC2510--kΩ
NOTES:
2. A = Production Tested, B = Based on Characterization, C = By Design.
3. 1.2V reference source in series with 410Ω.
4. Determined by external components.
5. Measured at probe.
= 4.5V to 5.5V, Unless Otherwise Specified
CC
(NOTE 2)
TEST
LEVELTEMP (oC)MINTYPMAXUNITS
CC
V
4-6
HFA3761
Cascaded AC Electrical Specifications, Demodulator Chain Performance V
MHz, Unless Otherwise Specified
(NOTE 6)
TEST
PARAMETER
IF Demodulator I and Q Outputs Voltage Swing
(IF input Range of -70 dBm to -30 dBm)
IF Demodulator I and Q Channels Output Drive Capability
(Z
= 50Ω) C
OUT
IF Demodulator I/Q Amplitude Balance, IFin = -70dBm at 50ΩAFull-1.00+1.0dB
IF Demodulator I/Q Phase Balance, IFin = -70dBm at 50ΩAFull-4.00+4.0Degrees
IF Demodulator Output, P1dBTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDmV
NOTES:
6. A = Production Tested, B = Based on Characterization, C = By Design.
7. Determined by external components.
MAX
= 10pF, V
OUT
= 500mV
P-P
AC Electrical Specifications, Cascaded AGC Stages Performance V
PARAMETER
Frequency Range (Note 9)B2510-400MHz
Voltage Gain at Max Gain (Note 10)
(V
= 0.8V, RS = 50Ω, RL = 500Ω)
AGC
Voltage Gain at Min Gain (V
Noise Figure at Max Gain, RS = 50ΩB25-1011dB
Output P 1dB at Min Gain, RS = 50Ω, dBm into RL = 500ΩB25-16-13-dBm
Input P 1dB at Min Gain, RS = 50ΩB25-13-10-dBm
Output IP3 at Min Gain, dBm into RL = 500ΩB25-5-2-dBm
Input IP3 at Min Gain, RS = 50ΩB25-21-dBm
Group Delay, 20MHz BandwidthB25-2.0-ns
Single Ended Input Impedance, AGC_SEL = floatingB25-50-Ω
Differential Input Impedance, AGC_SEL = groundB25-100-Ω
Differential Output ImpedanceB25-80-Ω
NOTES:
8. A = Production Tested, B = Based on Characterization, C = By Design.
9. Determined by external components.
10. Measured at probe.
= 2.1V, RS = 50Ω, RL = 500Ω)B25-7-dB
AGC
LEVELTEMP. (
AFull250--mV
C251.22-kΩ
= 4.5V to 5.5V
CC
(NOTE 8)
TEST
LEVELTEMP. (oC)MINTYPMAXUNITS
A257882-dB
= 4.5v to 5.5v,LO = 560 MHz, and IF=280
CC
o
C)MINTYPMAXUNITS
P-P
P-P
AC Electrical Specifications, I/Q Down Converter Individual Performance V
(NOTE 11)
TEST
PARAMETER
Quadrature Demodulator Input Frequency RangeB2510-400MHz
Demodulator Baseband I/Q Frequency RangeC25--30MHz
Demodulator Voltage Gain Over Frequency RangeB25689dB
Demodulator Differential Input ResistanceC25-1-kΩ
Demodulator Differential Input CapacitanceC25-0.5-pF
LEVELTEMP. (oC)MINTYPMAXUNITS
= 4.5V to 5.5V
CC
4-7
HFA3761
AC Electrical Specifications, I/Q Down Converter Individual Performance V
(NOTE 11)
TEST
PARAMETER
Demodulator Differential Output Level at 4K Load,
(Output Controlled By AGC Action)
Demodulator Amplitude BalanceA25-1.0-1.0dB
Demodulator Phase Balance at 286MHzA25-4-4Degrees
Demodulator Phase Balance at 400MHzB25-4-4Degrees
Demodulator Output 1dB Compression Voltage at 4K LoadB25-1.25-V
NOTE:
11. A = Production Tested, B = Based on Characterization, C = By Design.
AC Electrical Specifications, LO Individual Performance V
PARAMETER
2XLO Input Frequency Range (2 X Input Range)B2520-800MHz
2XLO Input Current RangeC2550200300µA
2XLO Input ImpedanceC25-130-Ω
Buffered LO Output Voltage, Single EndedC2550100-mV
Buffered LO Output ImpedanceC25-50-Ω
NOTE:
12. A = Production Tested, B = Based on Characterization, C = By Design.
LEVELTEMP. (oC)MINTYPMAXUNITS
B25400500560mV
= 4.5V to 5.5V
CC
(NOTE 12)
TEST
LEVELTEMP. (oC)MINTYPMAXUNITS
= 4.5V to 5.5V (Continued)
CC
P-P
P-P
RMS
P-P
AC Electrical Specifications, RX 5TH Order LPF Individual Performance V