AD ADF7025BCPZ-RL

High Performance
ISM Band Transceiver IC
ADF7025
FEATURES
Low power, zero-IF RF transceiver
Frequency bands
431 MHz to 464 MHz
862 MHz to 870 MHz
902 MHz to 928 MHz
Data rates supported
9.6 kbps to 384 kbps, FSK
2.3 V to 3.6 V power supply
Programmable output power
−16 dBm to +13 dBm in 63 steps
Receiver sensitivity
−104.2 dBm at 38.4 kbps, FSK
−100 dBm at 172.8 kbps, FSK
−95.8 dBm at 384 kbps, FSK
Low power consumption
19 mA in receive mode
28 mA in transmit mode (10 dBm output)
On-chip VCO and Fractional-N PLL
On-chip, 7-bit ADC and temperature sensor
Digital RSSI
Integrated TRx switch
Leakage current < 1 µA in power-down mode
APPLICATIONS
Wireless audio/video
Remote control/security systems
Wireless metering
Keyless entry
Home automation
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
RLNA
RSET
CREG(1:4)
BIAS
LDO(1:4)
ADCIN
MUXOUT
TEMP
SENSOR
OFFSET
CORRECTION
TEST MUX
LNA
RFIN
RFINB
MUX
RSSI
LP FILTER
7-BIT ADC
FSK
DEMODULATOR
DATA
SYNCHRONIZER
GAIN
OFFSET
CORRECTION
CE
AGC
CONTROL
FSK MOD
CONTROL
DATA CLK
Tx/Rx
CONTROL
DATA I/O
Σ-∆
MODULATOR
INT/LOCK
DIVIDERS/
MUXING
DIV P
N/N+1
SLE
SERIAL
PORT
VCO
CP
SREAD
SCLK
PFD
DIV R
VCOIN CPOUT
SDATA
RING
OSC1
OSC
OSC2
CLK
DIV
CLKOUT
05542-001
RFOUT
Figure 1.
Rev. A
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ADF7025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Automatic Sync Word Recognition ......................................... 22
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Applications Section....................................................................... 23
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
LNA/PA Matching...................................................................... 23
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Transmit Protocol and Coding Considerations ..................... 24
General Description ......................................................................... 3
Device Programming after Initial Power-Up ............................. 24
Specifications..................................................................................... 4
Interfacing to Microcontroller/DSP ........................................ 24
Timing Characteristics..................................................................... 7
Serial Interface ................................................................................ 27
Timing Diagrams.......................................................................... 7
Readback Format........................................................................ 27
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 9
Registers........................................................................................... 28
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 9
Register 0—N Register............................................................... 28
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions........................... 10
Register 1—Oscillator/Filter Register...................................... 29
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 12
Register 2—Transmit Modulation Register ............................ 30
Frequency Synthesizer ................................................................... 15
Register 3—Receiver Clock Register ....................................... 31
Reference Input Section............................................................. 15
Register 4—Demodulator Setup Register ............................... 32
Choosing Channels for Best System Performance................. 17
Register 5—Sync Byte Register................................................. 33
Transmitter ...................................................................................... 18
Register 6—Correlator/Demodulator Register ...................... 34
RF Output Stage.......................................................................... 18
Register 7—Readback Setup Register...................................... 35
Modulation Scheme ................................................................... 18
Register 8—Power-Down Test Register .................................. 36
Receiver............................................................................................ 19
Register 9—AGC Register......................................................... 37
RF Front End............................................................................... 19
Register 10—AGC 2 Register.................................................... 38
RSSI/AGC.................................................................................... 20
Register 12—Test Register......................................................... 39
FSK Demodulators on the ADF7025....................................... 20
Register 13—Offset Removal and Signal Gain Register ....... 40
FSK Correlator/Demodulator................................................... 20
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 41
Linear FSK Demodulator .......................................................... 22
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 41
REVISION HISTORY
2/06—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Replaced Figure 40 ................................................................ Page 29
1/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. A | Page 2 of 44
ADF7025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF7025 is a low power, highly integrated FSK transceiver.
It is designed for operation in the license–free ISM bands of
433 MHz, 863 MHz to 870 MHz, and 902 MHz to 928 MHz.
The ADF7025 can be used for applications operating under the
European ETSI EN300-220 or the North American FCC (Part 15)
regulatory standards. The ADF7025 is intended for wideband,
high data rate applications with deviation frequencies from
100 kHz to 750 kHz and data rates from 9.6 kbps to 384 kbps.
A complete transceiver can be built using a small number of
external discrete components, making the ADF7025 very
suitable for price-sensitive and area-sensitive applications.
The transmit section contains a VCO and low noise
Fractional-N PLL with output resolution of <1 ppm. The VCO
operates at twice the fundamental frequency to reduce spurious
emissions and frequency pulling problems.
The transmitter output power is programmable in 0.3 dB steps
from −16 dBm to +13 dBm. The transceiver RF frequency, channel
spacing, and modulation are programmable using a simple 3-wire
interface. The device operates with a power supply range of 2.3 V
to 3.6 V and can be powered down when not in use.
A zero-IF architecture is used in the receiver, minimizing power
consumption and the external component count, while avoiding
the need for image rejection. The baseband filter (low-pass) has
programmable bandwidths of ±300 kHz, ±450 kHz, and ±600 kHz.
A high-pass pole at ~60 kHz eliminates the problem of dc offsets
that is characteristic of zero-IF architecture.
The ADF7025 supports a wide variety of programmable
features, including Rx linearity, sensitivity, and filter bandwidth,
allowing the user to trade off receiver sensitivity and selectivity
against current consumption, depending on the application.
An on-chip ADC provides readback of an integrated temperature sensor, an external analog input, the battery voltage, or the
RSSI signal, which provides savings on an ADC in some
applications. The temperature sensor is accurate to ±10°C over
the full operating temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. This
accuracy can be improved by doing a 1-point calibration at
room temperature and storing the result in memory.
Rev. A | Page 3 of 44
ADF7025
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 2.3 V to 3.6 V, GND = 0 V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical specifications are at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C.
All measurements are performed using the EVAL-ADF7025DB1 using PN9 data sequence, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
RF CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency Ranges (Direct Output)
Frequency Ranges (Divide-by-2 Mode)
Phase Frequency Detector Frequency
TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
Data Rate
FSK
FSK Frequency Deviation
Deviation Frequency Resolution
Gaussian Filter BT
Transmit Power1
Transmit Power Variation vs. Temperature
Transmit Power Variation vs. VDD
Transmit Power Flatness
Programmable Step Size
−20 dBm to +13 dBm
Spurious Emissions
Integer Boundary
Reference
Harmonics
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
All Other Harmonics
VCO Frequency Pulling
Optimum PA Load Impedance
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Test Conditions
862
902
431
RF/256
870
928
464
24
MHz
VCO adjust = 0, VCO bias = 10
VCO adjust = 3, VCO bias = 12
See conditions for direct output
9.6
100
100
100
221
384
311.89
748.54
374.27
kbps
kHz
kHz
kHz
Hz
PFD = 10 MHz, direct output
PFD = 24 MHz, direct output
PFD =24MHz, divide-by-2 mode
PFD = 3.625 MHz
+13
±1
±1
±1
dBm
dB
dB
dB
VDD = 3.0 V, TA = 25°C
From −40°C to +85°C
From 2.3 V to 3.6 V at 915 MHz, TA = 25°C
From 902 MHz to 928 MHz, 3 V, TA = 25°C
0.3125
dB
−55
−65
dBc
dBc
50 kHz loop B/W
−27
−21
−35
30
39 + j61
48 + j54
54 + j94
dBc
dBc
dBc
kHz rms
Ω
Ω
Ω
Unfiltered conductive
MHz
MHz
0.5
−20
RECEIVER PARAMETERS
FSK Input Sensitivity
Sensitivity at 38.4 kbps
Sensitivity at 172.8 kbps
Sensitivity at 384 kbps
Baseband Filter (Low-Pass) Bandwidths
LNA and Mixer, Input IP3
Enhanced Linearity Mode
Low Current Mode
High Sensitivity Mode
Rx Spurious Emissions3
−104.2
−100
−95.8
dBm
dBm
dBm
±300
±450
±600
kHz
kHz
kHz
+6.8
−3.2
−35
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
−57
−47
Rev. A | Page 4 of 44
DR = 9.6 kbps
FRF = 915 MHz
FRF = 868 MHz
FRF = 433 MHz
At BER = 1E − 3, FRF = 915 MHz,
LNA and PA matched separately2
FDEV = 200 kHz, LPF B/W = ±300kHz
FDEV = 200 kHz, LPF B/W = ±450kHz
FDEV = 450kHz, LPF B/W = ±600kHz
Programmable
Pin = −20 dBm, 2 CW interferers
FRF = 915 MHz, f1 = FRF + 3 MHz
F2 = FRF + 6 MHz, maximum gain
<1 GHz at antenna input
>1 GHz at antenna input
ADF7025
Parameter
CHANNEL FILTERING
Adjacent Channel Rejection
(Offset = ±1 × LP Filter BW Setting)
Second Adjacent Channel Rejection
(Offset = ±2 × LP Filter BW Setting)
Third Adjacent Channel Rejection
(Offset = ±3 × LP Filter BW Setting)
Co-Channel Rejection
Min
Typ
Unit
Test Conditions
27
dB
40
dB
Desired signal (38.4 kbps DR, 200 kHz FDEV,
±300 KHz LP filter B/W) 6 dB above the
input sensitivity level, CW interferer power
level increased until BER = 10−3
43
dB
−2
Wideband Interference Rejection
Max
+24
dB
70
dB
42
51
64
12
24 − j60
26 − j63
71 − j128
dB
dB
dB
dBm
Ω
Ω
Ω
−100 to
−36
±2
±3
150
dBm
65
MHz/V
83
MHz/V
Phase Noise (In-Band)
−89
dBc/Hz
Phase Noise (Out-of-Band)
Residual FM
PLL Settling Time
−110
128
40
dBc/Hz
Hz
µs
BLOCKING
±1 MHz
±2 MHz
±10 MHz
Saturation (Maximum Input Level)
LNA Input Impedance
RSSI
Range at Input
Linearity
Absolute Accuracy
Response Time
PHASE-LOCKED LOOP
VCO Gain
REFERENCE INPUT
Crystal Reference
External Oscillator
Load Capacitance
Crystal Start-Up Time
Input Level
TIMING INFORMATION
Chip Enabled to Regulator Ready
Crystal Oscillator Startup Time
Tx to Rx Turnaround Time
3.625
3.625
Maximum rejection measured with CW
interferer at center of channel
Swept from 100 MHz to 2 GHz,
measured as channel rejection
Desired signal (38.4 kbps DR, 200 kHz FDEV,
±300 KHz LP filter B/W) 6 dB above the
input sensitivity level, CW interferer power
level increased until BER = 10−3
FSK mode, BER = 10−3
FRF = 915 MHz, RFIN to GND
FRF = 868 MHz
FRF = 433 MHz
dB
dB
µs
24
24
33
1.0
10
1
150 µs +
(5 × TBIT)
Rev. A | Page 5 of 44
MHz
MHz
pF
ms
CMOS
levels
µs
ms
902 MHz to 928 MHz band,
VCO adjust = 3, VCO_BIAS_SETTING = 12
862 MHz to 870 MHz band,
VCO adjust = 0, VCO_BIAS_SETTING = 10
PA = 0 dBm, VDD = 3.0 V, PFD = 10 MHz,
FRF = 868 MHz, VCO_BIAS_SETTING = 10
1 MHz offset
From 200 Hz to 20 kHz, FRF = 868MHz
Measured for a 10 MHz frequency step
to within 5 ppm accuracy,
PFD = 20 MHz, LBW = 50kHz
Using 33 pF load capacitors
CREG = 100 nF
With 19.2 MHz XTAL
Time to synchronized data,
includes AGC settling
ADF7025
Parameter
LOGIC INPUTS
Input High Voltage, VINH
Input Low Voltage, VINL
Input Current, IINH/IINL
Input Capacitance, CIN
Control Clock Input
LOGIC OUTPUTS
Output High Voltage, VOH
Output Low Voltage, VOL
CLKOUT Rise/Fall
CLKOUT Load
TEMPERATURE RANGE, TA
POWER SUPPLIES
Voltage Supply
VDD
Transmit Current Consumption
−20 dBm
−10 dBm
0 dBm
10 dBm
Receive Current Consumption
Low Current Mode
High Sensitivity Mode
Power-Down Mode
Low Power Sleep Mode
1
2
3
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.2 × VDD
±1
10
50
V
V
µA
pF
MHz
V
V
ns
pF
°C
IOH = 500 µA
IOL = 500 µA
−40
0.4
5
10
+85
2.3
3.6
V
All VDD pins must be tied together
FRF = 915 MHz, VDD = 3.0 V,
PA is matched in to 50 Ω
0.7 × VDD
DVDD − 0.4
14.6
15.8
19.3
28
mA
mA
mA
mA
19
21
mA
mA
0.1
1
Test Conditions
µA
Measured as maximum unmodulated power. Output power varies with both supply and temperature.
Sensitivity for combined matching network case is typically 2 dB less than separate matching networks.
Follow the matching and layout guidelines in the LNA/PA Matching section to achieve the relevant FCC/ETSI specifications.
Rev. A | Page 6 of 44
ADF7025
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = 3 V ± 10%; VGND = 0 V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter1
Limit at TMIN to TMAX
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
t1
<10
ns
SDATA to SCLK setup time
t2
<10
ns
SDATA to SCLK hold time
t3
<25
ns
SCLK high duration
t4
<25
ns
SCLK low duration
t5
<10
ns
SCLK to SLE setup time
t6
<20
ns
SLE pulse width
t8
<25
ns
SCLK to SREAD data valid, readback
t9
<25
ns
SREAD hold time after SCLK, readback
t10
<10
ns
SCLK to SLE disable time, readback
1
Guaranteed by design, not production tested.
TIMING DIAGRAMS
t3
t4
SCLK
t1
SDATA
DB31 (MSB)
t2
DB30
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB2
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t6
05542-002
SLE
t5
Figure 2. Serial Interface Timing Diagram
t1
t2
SCLK
SDATA
REG7 DB0
(CONTROL BIT C1)
SLE
t3
t10
t8
RV16
RV15
RV2
RV1
05542-003
X
SREAD
t9
Figure 3. Readback Timing Diagram
Rev. A | Page 7 of 44
ADF7025
±1 × DATA RATE/32
1/DATA RATE
RxCLK
DATA
05542-004
RxDATA
Figure 4. RxData/RxCLK Timing Diagram
Rev. A | Page 8 of 44
ADF7025
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
VDD to GND1
Analog I/O Voltage to GND
Digital I/O Voltage to GND
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial (B Version)
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
MLF θJA Thermal Impedance
Lead Temperature Soldering
Vapor Phase (60 sec)
Infrared (15 sec)
1
Rating
−0.3 V to +5 V
−0.3 V to AVDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +125°C
125°C
26°C/W
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.
This device is a high performance, RF integrated circuit with an
ESD rating of <2 kV, and it is ESD sensitive. Proper precautions
should be taken for handling and assembly.
235°C
240°C
GND = CPGND = RFGND = DGND = AGND = 0 V.
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.
Rev. A | Page 9 of 44
ADF7025
1
2
VDD1
3
37 MUXOUT
38 OSC2
39 OSC1
41 VREG3
40 VDD3
42 CPOUT
44 GND
43 VDD
46 GND
45 VCO GND
36 CLKOUT
PIN 1
INDICATOR
35 DATA CLK
34 DATA I/O
33 INT/LOCK
RFOUT 4
RFGND
5
RFIN
6
RFINB
7
32 VDD2
31 VREG2
ADF7025
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
30 ADCIN
29 GND2
R LNA 8
VDD4
28 SCLK
27 SREAD
9
RSET 10
26 SDATA
25 SLE
VREG4 11
CE 24
GND4 22
TEST_A 23
FILT_Q 21
GND4 19
FILT_Q 20
FILT_I 18
FILT_I 17
MIX_Q 16
MIX_Q 15
MIX_I 13
MIX_I 14
GND4 12
05542-006
VCOIN
VREG1
47 GND1
48 CVCO
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 5. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
Mnemonic
VCOIN
2
VREG1
3
VDD1
4
RFOUT
5
6
RFGND
RFIN
7
8
9
10
11
RFINB
RLNA
VDD4
RSET
VREG4
12
13 to 18
19, 22
20, 21, 23
24
GND4
MIX/FILT
GND4
FILT/TEST_A
CE
25
SLE
26
SDATA
27
SREAD
28
SCLK
Description
The tuning voltage on this pin determines the output frequency of the voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO).
The higher the tuning voltage, the higher the output frequency.
Regulator Voltage for PA Block. A 100 nF in parallel with a 5.1 pF capacitor should be placed between this pin
and ground for regulator stability and noise rejection.
Voltage Supply for PA Block. Decoupling capacitors of 0.1 µF and 10 pF should be placed as close as possible
to this pin. All VDD pins should be tied together.
The modulated signal is available at this pin. Output power levels are from −20 dBm to +13 dBm. The output
should be impedance-matched to the desired load using suitable components. See the Transmitter section.
Ground for Output Stage of Transmitter.
LNA Input for Receiver Section. Input matching is required between the antenna and the differential LNA
input to ensure maximum power transfer. See the LNA/PA Matching section.
Complementary LNA Input. See the LNA/PA Matching section.
External bias resistor for LNA. Optimum resistor is 1.1 kΩ with 5% tolerance.
Voltage supply for LNA/MIXER Block. This pin should be decoupled to ground with a 10 nF capacitor.
External Resistor to Set Charge Pump Current and Some Internal Bias Currents. Use 3.6 kΩ with 5% tolerance.
Regulator Voltage for LNA/MIXER Block. A 100 nF capacitor should be placed between this pin and GND
for regulator stability and noise rejection.
Ground for LNA/MIXER Block.
Signal Chain Test Pins. These pins are high impedance under normal conditions and should be left unconnected.
Ground for LNA/MIXER Block.
Signal Chain Test Pins. These pins are high impedance under normal conditions and should be left unconnected.
Chip Enable. Bringing CE low puts the ADF7025 into complete power-down. Register values are lost
when CE is low, and the part must be reprogrammed once CE is brought high.
Load Enable, CMOS Input. When LE goes high, the data stored in the shift registers is loaded into one
of the four latches. A latch is selected using the control bits.
Serial Data Input. The serial data is loaded MSB first with the two LSBs as the control bits. This pin is
a high impedance CMOS input.
Serial Data Output. This pin is used to feed readback data from the ADF7025 to the microcontroller.
The SCLK input is used to clock each readback bit (ADC readback) from the SREAD pin.
Serial Clock Input. This serial clock 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. This pin is a digital CMOS input.
Rev. A | Page 10 of 44
ADF7025
Pin No.
29
30
Mnemonic
GND2
ADCIN
31
VREG2
32
VDD2
33
INT/LOCK
34
35
DATA I/O
DATA CLK
36
CLKOUT
37
MUXOUT
38
OSC2
39
40
OSC1
VDD3
41
VREG3
42
CPOUT
43
44 to 47
48
VDD
GND
CVCO
Description
Ground for Digital Section.
Analog-to-Digital Converter Input. The internal 7-bit ADC can be accessed through this pin.
Full scale is 0 V to 1.9 V. Readback is made using the SREAD pin.
Regulator Voltage for Digital Block. A 100 nF in parallel with a 5.1 pF capacitor should be placed
between this pin and ground for regulator stability and noise rejection.
Voltage Supply for Digital Block. A decoupling capacitor of 10 nF should be placed as close as possible
to this pin.
Bidirectional Pin. In output mode (interrupt mode), the ADF7025 asserts the INT/LOCK pin when
it has found a match for the preamble sequence.
In input mode (lock mode), the microcontroller can be used to lock the demodulator threshold
when a valid preamble has been detected. Once the threshold is locked, NRZ data can be reliably received.
In this mode, a demodulator lock can be asserted with minimum delay.
Transmit Data Input/Received Data Output. This is a digital pin, and normal CMOS levels apply.
In receive mode, the pin outputs the synchronized data clock. The positive clock edge is matched to the
center of the received data.
A Divided-Down Version of the Crystal Reference with Output Driver. The digital clock output can be used
to drive several other CMOS inputs, such as a microcontroller clock. The output has a 50:50 mark-space ratio.
This pin provides the lock_detect signal, which is used to determine if the PLL is locked to the correct
frequency. Other signals include regulator_ready, which is an indicator of the status of the serial interface
regulator.
The reference crystal should be connected between this pin and OSC1. A TCXO reference can be used by
driving this pin with CMOS levels and disabling the crystal oscillator.
The reference crystal should be connected between this pin and OSC2.
Voltage Supply for the Charge Pump and PLL Dividers. This pin should be decoupled to ground
with a 0.01 µF capacitor.
Regulator Voltage for Charge Pump and PLL Dividers. A 100 nF in parallel with a 5.1 pF capacitor
should be placed between this pin and ground for regulator stability and noise rejection.
Charge Pump Output. This output generates current pulses that are integrated in the loop filter.
The integrated current changes the control voltage on the input to the VCO.
Voltage Supply for VCO Tank Circuit. This pin should be decoupled to ground with a 0.01 µF capacitor.
Grounds for VCO Block.
A 22 nF capacitor should be placed between this pin and VREG1 to reduce VCO noise.
Rev. A | Page 11 of 44
ADF7025
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
CARRIER POWER 6.11dBm ATTEN 2.00dB MKR1 10.00KHz
REF –60dBc/Hz 10.00dB/
–88.46dBc/Hz
REF 10dBm
PEAK
1
LOG
10dB/
MKR4 3.482GHz
SWEEP 16.52ms (601pts)
ATTEN 20dB
1
3
4
100Hz
START 100MHz
RES BW 3MHz
10Hz
FREQUENCY OFFSET
MKR1 400Hz
0.69dB
ATTEN 20dB
1R
1
STOP 10.000GHz
SWEEP 16.52ms (601pts)
Figure 9. Harmonic Response, RFOUT Matched to 50 Ω, No Filter
Figure 6. Phase Noise Response at 915 MHz, VDD = 3.0 V, ICP = 0.867 mA
REF 10dBm
NORM LOG 10dB/
VBW 3MHz
05542-010
05542-007
REF LEVEL
10.00dBm
REF 15dBm
∆ Mkr1 1.834GHz
–62.57dB
ATTEN 30dB
NORM 1R
LOG
10dB/
MARKER ∆
1.834000000GHz
–62.57dB
LgAv
CENTER 915.00MHz
#RES BW 10kHz
VBW 10kHz
SPAN 5MHz
SWEEP 60.32ms (601pts)
1
START 800MHz
#RES BW 30kHz
Figure 7. Output Spectrum in FSK Modulation (915 MHz,
172.8 kbps Data Rate, 200 kHz Frequency Deviation)
VBW 30kHz
Figure 10. Harmonic Response, Murata Dielectric Filter
0
20
–5
PA OUTPUT POWER
±450KHz
FILTER B/W
–25
–30
±300KHz
FILTER B/W
–40
5
5µA
0
7µA
–5
–10
–15
–45
–20
–50
–1800 –1500 –1200 –900 –600 –300
0
300
600
900 1200 1500 1800
FREQUENCY (KHz)
Figure 8. Baseband Filter Response
–25
05542-053
–35
11µA
10
–15
–20
9µA
15
±600KHz
FILTER B/W
05542-009
ATTENUATION LEVEL (dB)
–10
STOP 5.000GHz
SWEEP 5.627s (601pts)
05542-011
05542-008
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£(f):
FTun
Swp
1
5
9
13 17 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61
PA SETTING
Figure 11. PA Output Power vs. Setting
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ADF7025
20
0
0
–1
ACTUAL INPUT LEVEL
–2
–20
–3
LOG (BER)
–40
RSSI READBACK LEVEL
–60
–4
–5
–80
–6
–100
–80
–60
–40
RF I/P (dB)
–20
0
20
–8
–116
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–100
05542-016
–7
–120
–120
Figure 12. Digital RSSI Readback
–108
–100
–90
RF I/P LEVEL (dBm)
–78
Figure 15. BER vs. Data Rate (Combined Matching Network)
–50
70
= CORRELATOR
= LINEAR
–55
60
50
SENSITIVITY POINT (dBm)
40
30
20
10
–12
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05542-017
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
DEVIATION FREQUENCY (kHz)
Figure 16. Sensitivity vs. Mod Index (Data Rate = 384 kbps, Baseband
Filter Bandwidth = ±600 kHz), for Both Demodulator Types
–60
= CORRELATOR
= LINEAR
–65
SENSITIVITY POINT (dBm)
–2
–3
–4
2.3V, +25°C
3V, +25°C
3.6V, +25°C
2.3V, –40°C
3V, –40°C
3.6V, –40°C
2.3V, +85°C
3V, +85°C
3.6V, +85°C
–110
05542-015
–8
–115
–85
0
–1
–7
–80
–100
0
–6
–75
–95
–6
0
6
12
OFFSET OF INTERFERER FROM WANTED SIGNAL (MHz)
Figure 13. Wideband Interference Rejection;
Wanted Signal (901 MHz, 38.4 kbps Data Rate, 200 kHz Frequency
Deviation) at 6 dB Above Sensitivity Point; Interferer = CW Jammer
–5
–70
–90
0
–10
–65
–105
–100
–95
RF I/P LEVEL (dBm)
–90
–85
Figure 14. Sensitivity vs. VDD and Temperature
(172.8 kbps Data Rate, 200 kHz Frequency Deviation,
Baseband Bandwidth ±600 kHz)
–70
–75
BB BW = ±450kHz BB BW = ±600kHz
–80
–85
–90
–95
–100
–105
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LEVEL OF REJECTION (dB)
–60
BER
RSSI LEVEL (dB)
DATA RATE = 384k, FDEV = 450k
DATA RATE = 172k, FDEV = 200k
DATA RATE = 38.4k, FDEV = 200k
0
50
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
DEVIATION FREQUENCY (kHz)
Figure 17. Sensitivity vs. Mod Index (Data Rate = 172.8 kbps),
for Both Demodulator Types
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ADF7025
–60
= CORRELATOR
= LINEAR
–65
–75
–80
–85
BB BW =
±300kHz
–90
BB BW =
±450kHz
BB BW =
±600kHz
–95
–100
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SENSITIVITY POINT (dBm)
–70
–105
–110
0
50
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
DEVIATION FREQUENCY (kHz)
Figure 18. Sensitivity vs. Mod Index (Data Rate = 38.4 kbps),
for both Demodulator Types
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ADF7025
FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER
REFERENCE INPUT SECTION
R Counter
The on-board crystal oscillator circuitry (see Figure 19) can use
an inexpensive quartz crystal as the PLL reference. The oscillator
circuit is enabled by setting R1_DB12 high. It is enabled by
default on power-up and is disabled by bringing CE low. Errors
in the crystal can be corrected by adjusting the Fractional-N
value (see the N Counter section). A single-ended reference
(TCXO, CXO) can also be used. The CMOS levels should be
applied to OSC2 with R1_DB12 set low.
The 3-bit R counter divides the reference input frequency by an
integer from 1 to 7. The divided-down signal is presented as the
reference clock to the phase frequency detector (PFD). The divide
ratio is set in Register 1. Maximizing the PFD frequency reduces
the N value. This reduces the noise multiplied at a rate of 20 log(N)
to the output, as well as reducing occurrences of spurious
components. The R register defaults to R = 1 on power-up.
PFD [Hz] = XTAL/R
MUXOUT and Lock Detect
The MUXOUT pin allows the user to access various digital
points in the ADF7025. The state of MUXOUT is controlled by
Bits R0_DB [29:31].
OSC2
CP2
05542-019
OSC1
CP1
Figure 19. Oscillator Circuit on the ADF7025
Regulator Ready
Two parallel resonant capacitors are required for oscillation at
the correct frequency; their values are dependent on the crystal
specification. They should be chosen so that the series value of
capacitance added to the PCB track capacitance adds up to the
load capacitance of the crystal, usually 20 pF. Track capacitance
values vary from 2 pF to 5 pF, depending on board layout.
Where possible, choose capacitors that have a very low
temperature coefficient to ensure stable frequency operation
over all conditions.
Regulator ready is the default setting on MUXOUT after the
transceiver has been powered up. The power-up time of the
regulator is typically 50 µs. Because the serial interface is powered
from the regulator, the regulator must be at its nominal voltage
before the ADF7025 can be programmed. The status of the
regulator can be monitored at MUXOUT. When the
regulator_ready signal on MUXOUT is high, programming of
the ADF7025 can begin.
DVDD
CLKOUT Divider and Buffer
The CLKOUT circuit takes the reference clock signal from the
oscillator section, shown in Figure 19, and supplies a divideddown 50:50 mark-space signal to the CLKOUT pin. An even
divide from 2 to 30 is available. This divide number is set in
R1_DB [8:11]. On power-up, the CLKOUT defaults to
divide-by-8.
REGULATOR READY
DIGITAL LOCK DETECT
ANALOG LOCK DETECT
R COUNTER OUTPUT
MUX
MUXOUT
CONTROL
N COUNTER OUTPUT
PLL TEST MODES
DVDD
DGND
DIVIDER
1 TO 15
÷2
CLKOUT
Figure 21. MUXOUT Circuit
05542-020
OSC1
Digital Lock Detect
Figure 20. CLKOUT Stage
To disable CLKOUT, set the divide number to 0. The output
buffer can drive up to a 20 pF load with a 10% rise time at
4.8 MHz. Faster edges can result in some spurious feedthrough
to the output. A small series resistor (50 Ω) can be used to slow
the clock edges to reduce these spurs at FCLK.
Digital lock detect is active high. The lock detect circuit is
located at the PFD. When the phase error on five consecutive
cycles is less than 15 ns, lock detect is set high. Lock detect
remains high until a 25 ns phase error is detected at the PFD.
Because no external components are needed for digital lock
detect, it is more widely used than analog lock detect.
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05542-021
Σ-∆ TEST MODES
CLKOUT
ENABLE BIT
ADF7025
The fractional divide value gives very fine resolution at the
output, where the output frequency of the PLL is calculated as
Analog Lock Detect
This N-channel open-drain lock detect should be operated with
an external pull-up resistor of 10 kΩ nominal. When a lock has
been detected, this output is high with narrow low-going pulses.
FOUT =
Fractional N
XTAL
× (Integer N +
)
R
215
Voltage Regulators
Loop Filter
The loop filter integrates the current pulses from the charge
pump to form a voltage that tunes the output of the VCO to the
desired frequency. It also attenuates spurious levels generated by
the PLL. A typical loop filter design is shown in Figure 22.
REFERENCE IN
4R
PFD/
CHARGE
PUMP
VCO
4N
THIRD-ORDER
Σ-∆ MODULATOR
FRACTIONAL-N
INTEGER-N
05542-023
The ADF7025 contains four regulators to supply stable voltages
to the part. The nominal regulator voltage is 2.3 V. Each regulator
should have a 100 nF capacitor connected between VREG and
GND. When CE is high, the regulators and other associated
circuitry are powered on, drawing a total supply current of 2 mA.
Bringing the chip-enable pin low disables the regulators,
reduces the supply current to less than 1 µA, and erases all
values held in the registers. The serial interface operates from
a regulator supply; therefore, to write to the part, the user must
have CE high and the regulator voltage must be stabilized.
Regulator status (VREG4) can be monitored using the regulator
ready signal from MUXOUT.
Figure 23. Fractional-N PLL
The combination of the Integer-N (maximum = 255) and the
Fractional-N (maximum = 16383/16384) gives a maximum N
divider of 255 + 1. Therefore, the minimum usable PFD is
PDFMIN [Hz] = Maximum Required Output Frequency/(255 + 1)
For example, when operating in the European 868 MHz to
870 MHz band, PFDMIN equals 3.4 MHz.
Voltage Controlled Oscillator
VCO
To minimize spurious emissions, the on-chip VCO operates
from 1732 MHz to 1856 MHz. The VCO signal is then divided
by 2 to give the required frequency for the transmitter and the
required LO frequency for the receiver.
05542-022
CHARGE
PUMP OUT
Figure 22. Typical Loop Filter Configuration
In general, a loop filter bandwidth (LBW) of between the data
rate and twice the data rate is recommended. Widening the
LBW excessively reduces the time spent jumping between
frequencies, but it can cause insufficient spurious attenuation.
Narrow-loop bandwidths can result in the loop taking long
periods of time to attain lock. For the ADF7025 in receive mode,
the loop filter bandwidth affects the close-in blocking performance. The narrower the bandwidth of the loop filter, the greater
the close-in interference resilience of the receiver.
Careful design of the loop filter is critical to obtaining accurate
FSK modulation. The free design tool ADIsimPLL can be used
to design loop filters for the ADF7025.
N Counter
The feedback divider in the ADF7025 PLL consists of an 8-bit
integer counter and a 14-bit Σ-∆ Fractional-N divider. The
integer counter is the standard pulse-swallow type common in
PLLs. This sets the minimum integer divide value to 31.
The VCO should be re-centered, depending on the required
frequency of operation, by programming the VCO adjust bits
R1_DB [20:21].
For operation in the 862 MHz to 870 MHz band, it is recommended to use a VCO bias of at least Setting 10 and to set the
VCO adjust bit to Setting 0. For operation in the 902 MHz to
928 MHz band, it is recommended to use a VCO bias of at least
Setting 12 and to set the VCO adjust bit to Setting 3. This is to
ensure correct operation under all conditions.
The VCO is enabled as part of the PLL by the PLL-enable bit,
R0_DB28.
An additional frequency divide-by-2 is included to allow
operation in the lower 431 MHz to 464 MHz bands. To enable
operation in these bands, R1_DB13 should be set to 1. The
VCO needs an external 22 nF between the VCO and the
regulator to reduce internal noise.
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ADF7025
VCO Bias Current
VCO bias current can be adjusted using Bit R1_DB19 to
Bit R1_DB16. To ensure VCO oscillation under all conditions,
the minimum bias current setting is Setting 12 (0xC).
431 MHz to 464 MHz Operation
For operation in the 431 MHz to 464 MHz band, the frequency
divide-by-2 has to be enabled. It is enabled by R1_DB13. Because
this divide is external to the synthesizer loop, the feedback
divider number (N + F) should be programmed to a value twice
the desired RF output frequency.
VCO BIAS
R1_DB (16:19)
LOOP FILTER
TO PA AND
N DIVIDER
VCO
÷2
CHOOSING CHANNELS FOR BEST SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE
The Fractional-N PLL allows the selection of any channel
within 862 MHz to 928 MHz (and 431 MHz to 464 MHz using
divide-by-2) to a resolution of <300 Hz. This also facilitates
frequency-hopping systems.
Careful selection of the RF transmit channels must be made to
achieve best spurious performance. The architecture of
Fractional-N results in some level of the nearest integer channel
moving through the loop to the RF output. These beat-note
spurs are not attenuated by the loop, if the desired RF channel
and the nearest integer channel are separated by a frequency of
less than the LBW.
The occurrence of beat-note spurs is rare, because the integer
frequencies are at multiples of the reference, which is typically
>10 MHz.
MUX
÷2
220µF
VCO SELECT BIT
Figure 24. Voltage Controlled Oscillator
05542-024
CVCO PIN
Beat-note spurs can be significantly reduced in amplitude by
avoiding very small or very large values in the fractional
register, using the frequency doubler. By having a channel
1 MHz away from an integer frequency, a 100 kHz loop filter
can reduce the level to less than −45 dBc.
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ADF7025
TRANSMITTER
RF OUTPUT STAGE
MODULATION SCHEME
The PA of the ADF7025 is based on a single-ended, controlled
current, open-drain amplifier that has been designed to deliver
up to 13 dBm into a 50 Ω load at a maximum frequency of
928 MHz.
Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
The PA output current and, consequently, the output power are
programmable over a wide range. The PA configuration is
shown in Figure 25. The output power is independent of the
state of the DATA I/O pin. The output power is set using Bits
R2_DB [9:14].
2
RFOUT
FSK DEVIATION [Hz] =
PFD × Modulation Number
214
where Modulation Number is a number from 1 to 511
(R2_DB(15:23)).
R2_DB(30:31)
IDAC
Frequency shift keying is implemented by setting the N value for
the center frequency and then toggling this with the TxData
line. The deviation from the center frequency is set using
Bits R2_DB [15:23]. The deviation from the center frequency in
Hz is
6
Select FSK using Bits R2_DB [6:8].
R2_DB(9:14)
R2_DB4
+
R2_DB5
DIGITAL
LOCK DETECT
4R
05542-025
FROM VCO
Figure 25. PA Configuration
PFD/
CHARGE
PUMP
PA STAGE
VCO
FSK DEVIATION
FREQUENCY
÷N
–FDEV
The PA is equipped with overvoltage protection, which makes it
robust in severe mismatch conditions. Depending on the
application, one can design a matching network for the PA to
exhibit optimum efficiency at the desired radiated output power
level for a wide range of different antennas, such as loop or
monopole antennas. See the LNA/PA Matching section for
details.
PA Bias Currents
Control Bits R2_DB [30:31] facilitate an adjustment of the PA
bias current to further extend the output power control range, if
necessary. If this feature is not required, the default value of
7 µA is recommended. The output stage is powered down by
resetting Bit R2_DB4.
THIRD-ORDER
Σ-∆ MODULATOR
+FDEV
TxDATA
FRACTIONAL-N
INTEGER-N
05542-026
RFGND
Figure 26. FSK Implementation
Modulation Index
The choice of deviation frequency for a given data rate is critical
to get optimum sensitivity performance from the ADF7025.
The modulation index (MI) of an FSK modulated signal is
defined as
MI =
2 × Frequency Deviation [Hz]
Data Rate [bps]
It is recommended to use a MI > 1 for the ADF7025. The
variation of receiver sensitivity with modulation index, for
various data rates, can be observed in Figure 16, Figure 17,
and Figure 18.
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ADF7025
RECEIVER
RF FRONT END
The ADF7025 is based on a fully integrated, zero-IF receiver
architecture. The zero-IF architecture minimizes power
consumption and the external component count while avoiding
the need for image rejection.
Figure 27 shows the structure of the receiver front end. The
numerous programming options allow users to trade off
sensitivity, linearity, and current consumption against each
other in the way best suitable for their applications. To achieve a
high level of resilience against spurious reception, the LNA
features a differential input. Switch SW2 shorts the LNA input
when transmit mode is selected (R0_DB27 = 0). This feature
facilitates the design of a combined LNA/PA matching network,
avoiding the need for an external Rx/Tx switch. See the
LNA/PA Matching section for details on the design of the
matching network.
I (TO FILTER)
RFIN
Tx/Rx SELECT
[R0_DB27]
RFINB
SW2
LNA
LO
Q (TO FILTER)
LNA MODE
[R6_DB15]
MIXER LINEARITY
[R6_DB18]
LNA CURRENT
[R6_DB(16:17)]
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LNA GAIN
[R9_DB(20:21)]
LNA/MIXER ENABLE
[R8_DB6]
Figure 27. ADF7025 RF Front End
The LNA is followed by a quadrature downconversion mixer,
which converts the RF signal direct to baseband. The output
frequency of the synthesizer must be programmed to the value
equal to the center frequency of the received channel.
Based on the specific sensitivity and linearity requirements of
the application, it is recommended to adjust control bits
LNA_mode (R6_DB15) and mixer_linearity (R6_DB18).
The gain of the LNA is configured by the LNA_gain field,
R9_DB [20:21] and can be set by either the user or the
automatic gain control (AGC) logic.
Filter Settings/Calibration
Out-of-band interference is rejected by means of a fifth-order,
low-pass filter (LPF). The bandwidth of the filter can be
programmed to be ±300 kHz, ±450 kHz, or ±600 kHz by means
of Control Bits R1_DB [22:23] and should be chosen as a
compromise between interference rejection and attenuation of
the desired signal. A high-pass filter is also included as part of
the low-pass filter to prevent against dc offset problems. The
bandwidth of this filter is ~60 kHz. To avoid significant loss of
FSK modulated signal in the filter, the frequency deviation
needs to be significantly larger than this pole (refer to the
Modulation Index section). The minimum allowable frequency
deviation is 100 kHz.
To compensate for manufacturing tolerances, the LPF should
be calibrated once after power-up. The LPF calibration logic
requires that the LPF divider in Bits R6_DB [20:28] be set
depending on the crystal frequency. Once initiated by setting
Bit R6_DB19, the calibration is performed automatically
without any user intervention. The calibration time is 200 µs,
during which the ADF7025 should not be accessed. It is
important not to initiate the calibration cycle before the crystal
oscillator has fully settled. If the AGC loop is disabled, the gain
of LPF can be set to three levels using the filter_gain field,
R9_DB [20:21]. The filter gain is adjusted automatically, if the
AGC loop is enabled.
The LNA has two basic operating modes: high gain/low noise
mode and low gain/low power mode. To switch between the
two modes, use the LNA_mode bit, R6_DB15. The mixer is also
configurable between a low current and an enhanced linearity
mode using the mixer_linearity bit, R6_DB18.
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ADF7025
RSSI Formula (Converting to dBm)
RSSI/AGC
The RSSI is implemented as a successive compression log amp
following the baseband channel filtering. The log amp achieves
±3 dB log linearity. It also doubles as a limiter to convert the
signal-to-digital levels for the FSK demodulator. Offset
correction is achieved using a switched capacitor integrator in
feedback around the log amp. This uses the BB offset clock
divide. The RSSI level is converted for user readback and
digitally controlled AGC by an 80-level (7-bit) flash ADC. This
level can be converted to input power in dBm.
OFFSET
CORRECTION
IFWR
A
IFWR
LATCH
IFWR
CLK
R
RSSI
DEMOD
Figure 28. RSSI Block Diagram
Offset Correction Clock
In Register 3, the user should set the BB offset clock divide bits
R3_DB [4:5] to give an offset clock between 1 MHz and 2 MHz,
where BBOS _CLK [Hz] = XTAL/(BBOS_CLK_DIVIDE).
BBOS_CLK_DIVIDE can be set to 4, 8, or 16.
LNA gain and filter gain (LG2/LG1, FG2/FG1) are also
obtained from the readback register.
LNA Gain
(LG2, LG1)
H (11)
M (10)
M (10)
M (10)
L (01)
EL (00)
Filter Gain
(FG2, FG1)
H (10)
H (10)
M (01)
L (00)
L (00)
L (00)
Gain Mode Correction
0
17
53
65
90
113
These numbers are for an unmodulated tone. For a modulated
signal, the RSSI readback may have to be adjusted to get the
required accuracy. An additional factor should also be
introduced to account for losses in the front-end matching
network/antenna.
FSK DEMODULATORS ON THE ADF7025
AGC Information
In Register 9, the user should select automatic gain control by
selecting Auto In R9_DB18 and Auto In R9_DB19. The user
should then program AGC Low Threshold R9_DB [4:10] and
AGC High Threshold R9_DB [11:17]. The default values for the
low and high thresholds are 30 and 70, respectively; however,
these are not the optimum settings for all operating conditions.
The recommended values for the low and high thresholds are
15 and 79, respectively. In the AGC 2 register (Register 10), the
user should program the AGC delay to be long enough to allow
the loop to settle. The default/recommended value is 10.
AGC _ Wait _ Time =
Gain_Mode_Correction is given by the values in Table 5.
Table 5. Gain Mode Correction
FSK
DEMOD
ADC
Readback_Code is given by Bit RV7 to Bit RV1 in the readback
register (see the Readback Format section).
AGC _ DELAY × SEQ _ CLK _ DIVIDE
XTAL
The two FSK demodulators on the ADF7025 are
• FSK correlator/demodulator
• Linear demodulator
Select these using the Demod Select Bits R4_DB [4:5].
FSK CORRELATOR/DEMODULATOR
The quadrature outputs of the IF filter are first limited and then
fed to a pair of digital frequency correlators that perform bandpass filtering of the binary FSK frequencies at (IF + FDEV) and
(IF − FDEV). Data is recovered by comparing the output levels
from each of the two correlators. The performance of this
frequency discriminator approximates that of a matched filter
detector, which is known to provide optimum detection in the
presence of AWGN.
Thus, in the worst case, if the AGC loop has to go through all five
gain changes, AGC delay = 10, and SEQ_CLK = 200 kHz, then
AGC settling = 10 × 5 µs × 5 = 250 μs. Minimum AGC_Wait_Time
must be at least 25 µs.
0
I
LIMITERS
Q
– FDEV
+ FDEV
SLICER
POST
DEMOD FILTER
FREQUENCY CORRELATOR
AGC Settling = AGC_Wait_Time × Number of Gain Changes
+
–
0
DB(4:13) DB(14)
DB(8:15)
Figure 29. FSK Correlator/Demodulator Block Diagram
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Rx DATA
Rx CLK
05542-029
IFWR
A
where:
DATA
SYNCHRONIZER
A
05542-028
1
Input_Power [dBm] = −98 dBm + (Readback_Code +
Gain_Mode_Correction ) × 0.5
ADF7025
Postdemodulator Filter
A second-order, digital low-pass filter removes excess noise
from the demodulated bit stream at the output of the
discriminator. The bandwidth of this postdemodulator filter is
programmable and must be optimized for the user’s data rate. If
the bandwidth is set too narrow, performance is degraded due
to intersymbol interference (ISI). If the bandwidth is set too
wide, excess noise degrades the receiver’s performance.
Typically, the 3 dB bandwidth of this filter is set at approximately
0.75 times the user’s data rate, using Bits R4_DB [6:15].
The discriminator BW is controlled in Register 6 by
R6_DB [4:13] and is defined as
Discriminator_BW = DEMOD_CLK/(4 × FDEV)
where:
DEMOD_CLK is as defined in the Register 3—Receiver Clock
Register section.
FDEV is the deviation from the carrier frequency in FSK
modulation.
Bit Slicer
The received data is recovered by the threshold detecting the
output of the postdemodulator low-pass filter. In the correlator/
demodulator, the binary output signal levels of the frequency
discriminator are always centered on 0. Therefore, the slicer
threshold level can be fixed at 0, and the demodulator
performance is independent of the run-length constraints of the
transmit data bit stream. This results in robust data recovery,
which does not suffer from the classic baseline wander
problems that exist in more traditional FSK demodulators.
Data Synchronizer
An oversampled digital PLL is used to resynchronize the received
bit stream to a local clock. The oversampled clock rate of the
PLL (CDR_CLK) must be set at 32 times the data rate. See the
Register 3—Receiver Clock Register section for a definition of
how to program. The clock recovery PLL can accommodate
frequency errors of up to ±2%.
Postdemodulator Bandwidth Register Settings
The 3 dB bandwidth of the postdemodulator filter is controlled
by Bits R4_ DB [6:15] and is given by
Post _ Demod _ BW _ Setting =
where FCUTOFF is the target 3 dB bandwidth in Hz of the postdemodulator filter. This should typically be set to 0.75 times
the data rate (DR).
Some sample settings for the FSK correlator/demodulator are
DEMOD_CLK = 11.0592 MHz
DR = 200 kbps
FDEV = 300 kHz
Therefore,
FSK Correlator Register Settings
To enable the FSK correlator/demodulator, Bits R4_DB [5:4]
should be set to 01. To achieve best performance, the bandwidth
of the FSK correlator must be optimized for the specific deviation
frequency that is used by the FSK transmitter.
210 × 2π × FCUTOFF
DEMOD _ CLK
FCUTOFF = 0.75 × 200 × 103 Hz
Post_Demod_BW = 211 × π × 150 × 103 Hz/(11.0592 MHz)
Post_Demod_BW = Round (87.266) = 87
and
Discriminator_BW = (11.0592 MHz )/(4 × 300 × 103) =
9.21 = 9 (rounded to the nearest integer)
Table 6. Register Settings
Setting Name
Post_Demod_BW
Discriminator BW
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Register Address
R4_DB [6:15]
R6_DB [4:13]
Value
0x09
0x58
ADF7025
LINEAR FSK DEMODULATOR
AUTOMATIC SYNC WORD RECOGNITION
A block diagram of the linear FSK demodulator is shown in
Figure 30.
The ADF7025 also supports automatic detection of the sync or
ID fields. To activate this mode, the sync (or ID) word must be
preprogrammed into the ADF7025. In receive mode, this
preprogrammed word is compared to the received bit stream
and, when a valid match is identified, the external pin
INT/LOCK is asserted by the ADF7025.
SLICER
MUX 1
ADC RSSI OUTPUT
7
+
LEVEL
FREQ
0Hz
LINEAR DISCRIMINATOR
–
05542-030
Q
ENVELOPE
DETECTOR
LIMITER
AVERAGING
FILTER
Rx DATA
I
DB(6:15)
Figure 30. Block Diagram of Linear FSK Demodulator
This method of frequency demodulation is useful when very
short preamble length is required.
A digital frequency discriminator provides an output signal that
is linearly proportional to the frequency of the limiter outputs.
The discriminator output is then filtered and averaged using a
combined averaging filter and envelope detector. The demodulated FSK data is recovered by threshold-detecting the output of
the averaging filter, as shown in Figure 30. In this mode, the
slicer output shown in Figure 30 is routed to the data synchronizer PLL for clock synchronization. To enable the linear FSK
demodulator, Bits R4_DB [4:5] are set to [00].
This feature can be used to alert the microprocessor that a valid
channel has been detected. It relaxes the computational requirements of the microprocessor and reduces the overall power
consumption. The INT/LOCK is automatically de-asserted
again after nine data clock cycles.
The automatic sync/ID word detection feature is enabled by
selecting Demod Mode 2 or Demod Mode 3 in the demodulator
setup register. Do this by setting R4_DB [25:23] = [010] or
R4_DB [25:23] = [011]. Bits R5_DB [4:5] are used to set the
length of the sync/ID word, which can be either 12 bits, 16 bits,
20 bits, or 24 bits long. The transmitter must transmit the MSB
of the sync byte first and the LSB last to ensure proper
alignment in the receiver sync byte detection hardware.
For systems using FEC, an error tolerance parameter can also
be programmed that accepts a valid match when up to three bits
of the word are incorrect. The error tolerance value is assigned
in R5_DB [6:7].
The 3 dB bandwidth of the postdemodulation filter is set in the
same way as the FSK correlator/demodulator, which is set in
R4_DB(6:15) and is defined as
Post _ Demod _ BW _ Setting =
210 × 2π × FCUTOFF
DEMOD _ CLK
where:
FCUTOFF is the target 3 dB bandwidth in Hz of the
postdemodulator filter.
DEMOD_CLK is as defined in the Register 3—Receiver Clock
Register section.
Rev. A | Page 22 of 44
ADF7025
APPLICATIONS SECTION
LNA/PA MATCHING
The ADF7025 exhibits optimum performance in terms of
sensitivity, transmit power, and current consumption only if its
RF input and output ports are properly matched to the antenna
impedance. For cost-sensitive applications, the ADF7025 is
equipped with an internal Rx/Tx switch, which facilitates the
use of a simple combined passive PA/LNA matching network.
Alternatively, an external Rx/Tx switch, such as the Analog
Devices ADG919, can be used, which yields a slightly improved
receiver sensitivity and lower transmitter power consumption.
External Rx/Tx Switch
Figure 31 shows a configuration using an external Rx/Tx switch.
This configuration allows an independent optimization of the
matching and filter network in the transmit and receive path,
and is, therefore, more flexible and less difficult to design than
the configuration using the internal Rx/Tx switch. The PA is
biased through Inductor L1, while C1 blocks dc current. Both
elements, L1 and C1, also form the matching network, which
transforms the source impedance into the optimum PA load
impedance, ZOPT_PA.
L1
PA_OUT
PA
ANTENNA
ZOPT_PA
ZIN_RFIN
CA
ADG919
Rx/Tx – SELECT
RFIN
LA
CB
RFINB
LNA
ZIN_RFIN
ADF7025
Internal Rx/Tx Switch
05542-031
OPTIONAL
BPF
(SAW)
Depending on the antenna configuration, the user might need a
harmonic filter at the PA output to satisfy the spurious emission
requirement of the applicable government regulations. The
harmonic filter can be implemented in various ways, such as a
discrete LC filter or T-stage filter. Dielectric low-pass filter
components such as the LFL18924MTC1A052 (for operation in
the 915 MHz band), or LFL18869MTC2A160 (for operation in
the 868 MHz band), both by Murata Mfg. Co., Ltd., represent an
attractive alternative to discrete designs. The immunity of the
ADF7025 to strong out-of-band interference can be improved
by adding a band-pass filter in the Rx path.
Figure 32 shows the ADF7025 in a configuration where the
internal Rx/Tx switch is used with a combined LNA/PA
matching network. This is the configuration used in the
ADF7025DB1 Evaluation Board. For most applications, the
slight performance degradation of 1 dB to 2 dB caused by the
internal Rx/Tx switch is acceptable, allowing the user to take
advantage of the cost-saving potential of this solution. The
design of the combined matching network must compensate for
the reactance presented by the networks in the Tx and the Rx
paths, taking the state of the Rx/Tx switch into consideration.
VBAT
OPTIONAL
LPF
A first-order implementation of the matching network can be
obtained by understanding the arrangement as two L-type
matching networks in a back-to-back configuration. Due to the
asymmetry of the network with respect to ground, a compromise between the input reflection coefficient and the maximum
differential signal swing at the LNA input must be established.
The use of appropriate CAD software is strongly recommended
for this optimization.
VBAT
Figure 31. ADF7025 with External Rx/Tx Switch
C1
L1
PA_OUT
PA
ANTENNA
Due to the differential LNA input, the LNA matching network
must be designed to provide both a single-ended to differential
conversion and a complex conjugate impedance match. The
network with the lowest component count that can satisfy these
requirements is the configuration shown in Figure 31, which
consists of two capacitors and one inductor.
Rev. A | Page 23 of 44
ZOPT_PA
OPTIONAL
BPF OR LPF
ZIN_RFIN
CA
RFIN
LA
CB
RFINB
LNA
ZIN_RFIN
ADF7025
Figure 32. ADF7025 with Internal Rx/Tx Switch
05542-032
ZOPT_PA depends on various factors such as the required output
power, the frequency range, the supply voltage range, and the
temperature range. Selecting an appropriate ZOPT_PA helps to
minimize the Tx current consumption in the application. This
data sheet contains a number of ZOPT_PA values for representative conditions. Under certain conditions, however, it is
recommended to obtain a suitable ZOPT_PA value by means of a
load-pull measurement.
ADF7025
The procedure typically requires several iterations until an
acceptable compromise is reached. The successful implementation
of a combined LNA/PA matching network for the ADF7025 is
critically dependent on the availability of an accurate electrical
model for the PC board. In this context, the use of a suitable CAD
package is strongly recommended. To avoid this effort, however, a
small form-factor reference design for the ADF7025 is provided,
including matching and harmonic filter components. The design
is on a 2-layer PCB to minimize cost. Gerber files are available
on the www.analog.com website.
TRANSMIT PROTOCOL AND CODING
CONSIDERATIONS
2
2
4
6
91
Register 9 should be programmed in receive mode in order to set the
recommended AGC threshold settings (low = 15, high = 79).
Figure 36 and Figure 37 show the recommended programming
sequence and associated timing for power-up from standby
mode.
CRC
Figure 33. Typical Format of a Transmit Protocol
Low level device drivers are available for interfacing to the
ADF7025, the ADI ADuC84x microcontroller parts, or the
Blackfin® BF53x DSPs using the hardware connections shown in
Figure 34 and Figure 35.
ADF7025
ADuC84x
A dc-free preamble pattern is recommended for FSK
demodulation. The recommended preamble pattern is a dc-free
pattern such as a 10101010… pattern. Preamble patterns with
longer run-length constraints such as 11001100…. can also be
used. However, this results in a longer synchronization time of
the received bit stream in the receiver.
MISO
TxRxDATA
MOSI
SCLOCK
RxCLK
SS
P3.7
CE
P3.2/INT0
Manchester coding can be used for the entire transmit protocol.
However, the remaining fields that follow the preamble header
do not have to use dc-free coding. For these fields, the ADF7025
can accommodate coding schemes with a run-length of up to
six bits without any performance degradation.
GPIO
If longer run-length coding must be supported, the ADF7025
has several other features that can be activated. These involve a
range of programmable options that allow the envelope detector
output to be frozen after preamble acquisition.
ADSP-BF533
INT/LOCK
P2.4
SREAD
P2.5
SLE
P2.6
SDATA
P2.7
SCLK
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DATA FIELD
1
Registers
0
1
0
1
0
Figure 34. ADuC84X to ADF7025 Connection Diagram
DEVICE PROGRAMMING AFTER INITIAL POWER-UP
Table 7 lists the minimum number of writes needed to set up
the ADF7025 in either Tx or Rx mode after CE is brought high.
Additional registers can also be written to tailor the part to a
particular application, such as setting up sync byte detection.
When going from Tx to Rx or vice versa, the user needs to write
only to the N register to alter the LO by 200 kHz and to toggle
the Tx/Rx bit.
Rev. A | Page 24 of 44
SCK
ADF7025
SCLK
MOSI
SDATA
MISO
SREAD
PF5
RSCLK1
DT1PRI
SLE
TxRxCLK
TxRxDATA
DR1PRI
RFS1
INT/LOCK
PF6
CE
VCC
VCC
GND
GND
Figure 35. BF533 to ADF7025 Connection Diagram
05542-035
ID
FIELD
Mode
Tx
Rx (FSK)
Tx to Rx and Rx to Tx
INTERFACING TO MICROCONTROLLER/DSP
05542-033
PREAMBLE
SYNC
WORD
Table 7. Minimum Register Writes Required for Tx/Rx Setup
ADF7025 I DD
ADF7025
19mA TO
22mA
14mA
XTAL
T0
3.65mA
2.0mA
T1
WR0 WR1
T2
T3
VCO
T4
WR3 WR4 WR6
T5
T6
T7
AGC/
RSSI
CDR
T8
T9
TIME
RxDATA
T11
TON
TOFF
05542-036
REG.
READY
Figure 36. Rx Programming Sequence and Timing Diagram
Table 8. Power-Up Sequence Description
Parameter
T0
Value
2 ms
T1
T2, T3, T5,
T6, T7
T4
10 µs
32 × 1/SPI_CLK
T8
150 µs
T9
5 × bit_period
T11
Packet length
1 ms
Description/Notes
XTAL starts power-up after CE is brought high. This typically depends on the XTAL
type and the load capacitance specified.
Time for regulator to power up. The serial interface can be written to after this time.
Time to write to a single register. Maximum SPI_CLK is 25 MHz.
The VCO can power-up in parallel with the XTAL. This depends on the CVCO
capacitance value used. A value of 22 nF is recommended as a trade-off
between phase noise performance and power-up time.
This depends on the number of gain changes the AGC loop needs to cycle through
and AGC settings programmed. This is described in more detail in the AGC Information
section.
This is the time for the clock and data recovery circuit to settle. This typically requires
5-bit transitions to acquire sync and is usually covered by the preamble.
Number of bits in payload by the bit period.
Rev. A | Page 25 of 44
Signal to
Monitor
CLKOUT
MUXOUT
CVCO pin
Analog RSSI
on TEST_A pin
ADF7025 I DD
ADF7025
15mA TO
30mA
14mA
3.65mA
2.0mA
XTAL + VCO
T4
TIME
TxDATA
T12
WR2
T5
TON
Figure 37. Tx Programming Sequence and Timing Diagram
Rev. A | Page 26 of 44
TOFF
05542-037
REG.
READY WR0 WR1
T2
T3
T1
ADF7025
SERIAL INTERFACE
Battery Voltage ADCIN/Temperature Sensor Readback
The serial interface allows the user to program the eleven 32-bit
registers using a 3-wire interface (SCLK, SDATA, and SLE). It
consists of a level shifter, a 32-bit shift register, and 11 latches.
Signals should be CMOS-compatible. The serial interface is
powered by the regulator, and, therefore, is inactive when CE
is low.
The battery voltage is measured at Pin VDD4. The readback
information is contained in Bit RV1 to Bit RV7. This also
applies for the readback of the voltage at the ADCIN pin and
the temperature sensor. From the readback information, the
battery or ADCIN voltage can be determined using
Data is clocked into the register, MSB first, on the rising edge of
each clock (SCLK). Data is transferred to one of 11 latches on
the rising edge of SLE. The destination latch is determined by
the value of the four control bits (C4 to C1). These are the
bottom four LSBs, DB3 to DB0, as shown in the timing diagram
in Figure 2. Data can also be read back on the SREAD pin.
VBATTERY = (Battery_Voltage_Readback)/21.1
VADCIN = (ADCIN_Voltage_Readback)/42.1
Silicon Revision Readback
The silicon revision readback word is valid without setting any
other registers, especially directly after power-up. The silicon
revision word is coded with four quartets in BCD format. The
product code (PC) is coded with two quartets extending from
Bit RV9 to Bit RV16. The revision code (RV) is coded with one
quartet extending from Bit RV1 to Bit RV8. The product code
should read back as PC = 0x25. The current revision code
should read as RC = 0x08.
READBACK FORMAT
The readback operation is initiated by writing a valid control
word to the readback register and setting the readback-enable
bit (R7_DB8 = 1). The readback can begin after the control
word has been latched with the SLE signal. SLE must be kept
high while the data is being read out. Each active edge at the
SCLK pin clocks the readback word out successively at the
SREAD pin, as shown in Figure 38, starting with the MSB first.
The data appearing at the first clock cycle following the latch
operation must be ignored.
Filter Calibration Readback
The filter calibration readback word is contained in Bit RV1 to
Bit RV8 and is for diagnostic purposes only. Using the automatic
filter calibration function, accessible through Register 6, is
recommended. Before filter calibration is initiated, Decimal 32
should be read back.
RSSI Readback
The RSSI readback operation yields valid results in Rx mode.
The format of the readback word is shown in Figure 38. It
comprises the RSSI level information (Bit RV1 to Bit RV7), the
current filter gain (FG1 and FG2), and the current LNA gain
(LG1 and LG2) setting. The filter and LNA gain are coded in
accordance with the definitions in Register 9—AGC Register.
The input power can be calculated from the RSSI readback
value, as outlined in the RSSI/AGC section.
READBACK MODE
DB15
DB14
DB13
DB12
DB11
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
RSSI READBACK
X
X
X
X
X
LG2
LG1
FG2
FG1
RV7
RV6
RV5
RV4
RV3
RV2
RV1
BATTERY VOLTAGE/ADCIN/
TEMP. SENSOR READBACK
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
RV7
RV6
RV5
RV4
RV3
RV2
RV1
SILICON REVISION
RV16
RV15
RV14
RV13
RV12
RV11
RV10
RV9
RV8
RV7
RV6
RV5
RV4
RV3
RV2
RV1
FILTER CAL READBACK
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RV8
RV7
RV6
RV5
RV4
RV3
RV2
RV1
Figure 38. Readback Value Table
Rev. A | Page 27 of 44
05542-038
READBACK VALUE
ADF7025
REGISTERS
DB1
DB0
C2 (0)
C1 (0)
M15
M14
M13
...
M3
M2
M1
FRACTIONAL
DIVIDE RATIO
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
.
.
.
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
.
.
.
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
.
.
.
32764
32765
32766
32767
N8
N7
N6
N5
N4
N3
N2
N1
N COUNTER
DIVIDE RATIO
0
0
.
.
.
1
0
0
.
.
.
1
0
1
.
.
.
1
1
0
.
.
.
1
1
0
.
.
.
1
1
0
.
.
.
1
1
0
.
.
.
0
1
0
.
.
.
1
31
32
.
.
.
253
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
254
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
255
05542-039
DB2
DB3
C4 (0)
C3 (0)
DB4
DB12
M9
M1
DB13
M10
DB5
DB14
M11
DB6
DB15
M12
M2
DB16
M13
REGULATOR READY (DEFAULT)
R DIVIDER OUTPUT
N DIVIDER OUTPUT
DIGITAL LOCK DETECT
ANALOG LOCK DETECT
THREE-STATE
PLL TEST MODES
Σ-∆ TEST MODES
M3
DB17
M14
MUXOUT
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
DB7
DB18
M15
M1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
M4
DB19
N1
M2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
DB8
DB20
N2
M3
DB9
DB21
N3
PLL OFF
PLL ON
M5
DB22
N4
0
1
M6
DB23
N5
PLE1 PLL ENABLE
DB10
DB24
N6
TRANSMIT
RECEIVE
M7
DB25
N7
0
1
DB11
DB26
TRANSMIT/
RECEIVE
M8
Tx/Rx
DB27
TR1
ADDRESS
BITS
15-BIT FRACTIONAL-N
N8
DB29
M1
8-BIT INTEGER-N
TR1
DB30
M2
PLE1 DB28
DB31
M3
MUXOUT
PLL
ENABLE
REGISTER 0—N REGISTER
Figure 39. Register 0—N Register
Register 0—N Register Comments
• The Tx/Rx bit (R0_DB27) configures the part in Tx or Rx mode and also controls the state of the internal Tx/Rx switch.
• FOUT =
Fractional N
XTAL
× (Integer N +
)
R
215
• If operating in 433 MHz band with the VCO band bit set, the desired frequency, FOUT, should be programmed to be twice the desired
operating frequency, due to removal of the divide-by-2 stage in feedback path.
Rev. A | Page 28 of 44
ADF7025
0
1
0
1
VB3
0
0
.
1
FILTER
BANDWIDTH
600kHz
900kHz
1200kHz
NOT USED
VB2
0
1
.
1
XTAL
DOUBLER
DB11
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
CL4
CL3
CL2
CL1
D1
R3
R2
R1
C4 (0)
C3 (0)
C2 (0)
C1 (1)
VCO BAND
XOSC
ENABLE
DB12
DB13
V1
FREQUENCY
OF OPERATION
850–920
860–930
870–940
880–950
X1 XTAL OSC
0
OFF
1
ON
V1
VB1
1
0
.
1
R3
0
0
.
.
.
1
VCO BAND
(MHz)
862–956
431–478
D1
0
1
4mA
CP2
0
0
1
1
0
1
VCO BIAS
CURRENT
0.25mA
0.5mA
CP1
RSET
0
1
0
1
ADDRESS
BITS
R COUNTER
X1
CP
CURRENT
DB14
DD1
DB17
VB2
DB15
DB18
VB3
DB16
DB19
VB4
0
1
0
1
VB1
DB20
VA1
0
0
1
1
DD2
DB21
VA2
VA1
CLOCKOUT
DIVIDE
ICP(MA)
3.6kΩ
0.3
0.9
1.5
2.1
CL4
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
R2
0
1
.
.
.
1
R1
1
0
.
.
.
1
RF R COUNTER
DIVIDE RATIO
1
2
.
.
.
7
XTAL
DOUBLER
DISABLE
ENABLED
CL3
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
CL2
0
0
1
.
.
.
1
CL1
0
1
0
.
.
.
1
CLKOUT
DIVIDE RATIO
OFF
2
4
.
.
.
30
05542-040
0
0
1
1
VCO
ADJUST
DB22
VA2
VB4
0
0
.
1
IR2 IR1
VCO BIAS
IR1
IR2
DB23
IF FILTER BW
REGISTER 1—OSCILLATOR/FILTER REGISTER
Figure 40. Register 1—Oscillator/Filter Register
Register 1—Oscillator/Filter Register Comments
• The VCO Adjust Bits R1_DB[20:21] should be set to 0 for operation in the 862 MHz to 870 MHz band and set to 3 for operation in the
902 MHz to 928 MHz band.
• VCO bias setting should be 0xA for operation in the 862 MHz to 870 MHz band and 0xC for operation in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz
band. All VCO gain numbers are specified for these settings.
Rev. A | Page 29 of 44
ADF7025
X
DI1
0
1
TxDATA
TxDATA
PA2
PA1
PA BIAS
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
5µA
7µA
9µA
11µA
X
X
MUTE PA
UNTIL LOCK
PA
ENABLE
X
FOR FSK MODE,
D2
....
D3
D9
0
0
0
0
.
1
....
....
....
....
....
....
0
0
0
0
.
1
0
0
1
1
.
1
D1
F DEVIATION
0
1
0
1
.
1
PLL MODE
1 × FSTEP
2 × FSTEP
3 × FSTEP
.
511 × FSTEP
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
C3 (0)
C2 (1)
C1 (0)
ADDRESS
BITS
C4 (0)
DB12
P4
X
DB4
DB13
P5
IC2 IC1 MC3 MC2 MC1
PE1
DB14
P6
DB5
DB15
D1
MP1
DB16
D2
DB6
DB17
D3
S1
DB18
D4
DB7
DB19
D5
DB8
DB20
D6
S2
DB21
D7
S3
DB22
D8
DB9
DB23
D9
P1
DB24
MC1
DB11
DB25
MC2
DB10
DB26
MC3
P2
DB27
P3
INDEX
COUNTER
MODULATION
SCHEME
POWER AMPLIFIER
IC1
DB29
DI1
MODULATION PARAMETER
DB28
DB30
PA1
GFSK MOD
CONTROL
IC2
DB31
PA2
PA BIAS
TxDATA
INVERT
REGISTER 2—TRANSMIT MODULATION REGISTER
PE1
POWER AMPLIFIER
0
1
OFF
ON
MUTE PA UNTIL
MP1 LOCK DETECT HIGH
0
1
OFF
ON
S3 S2 S1
MODULATION SCHEME
0
FSK
0
0
X X X
INVALID
0
0
0
0
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
1
Figure 41. Register 2—Transmit Modulation Register
Register 2—Transmit Modulation Register Comments
• FSTEP = PFD/1214.
• When operating in the 431 MHz to 464 MHz band, FSTEP = PFD/1215.
• PA bias default = 9 µA.
Rev. A | Page 30 of 44
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
X
0
0
1
.
.
1
X
0
1
0
.
.
1
PA OFF
–16.0dBm
–16 + 0.45dBm
–16 + 0.90dBm
.
.
13dBm
05542-041
POWER AMPLIFIER OUTPUT LEVEL
P1
P2
.
.
P6
ADF7025
0
0
.
1
1
DB5
BK2
DB0
DB6
OK1
C1(1)
DB7
OK2
DB1
DB8
FS1
C2(1)
DB9
FS2
DB2
DB10
FS3
DB3
DB11
FS4
C3(0)
DB12
FS5
ADDRESS
BITS
C4(0)
DB13
FS6
BB OFFSET
CLOCK DIVIDE
DB14
FS7
DB4
DB15
FS8
BK1
DB16
SK1
DB17
DB18
SK3
SK2
DB19
SK4
...
...
...
...
...
...
CDR CLOCK DIVIDE
SK3
SK2
SK1
SEQ_CLK_DIVIDE
BK2
BK1
BBOS_CLK_DIVIDE
0
0
.
1
1
0
1
.
1
1
1
0
.
0
1
1
2
.
254
255
0
0
1
0
1
x
4
8
16
OK2
OK1
DEMOD_CLK_DIVIDE
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
4
1
2
3
FS8
FS7
...
FS3
FS2
FS1
CDR_CLK_DIVIDE
0
0
.
1
1
0
0
.
1
1
...
...
...
...
...
0
0
.
1
1
0
1
.
1
1
1
0
.
0
1
1
2
.
254
255
Figure 42. Register 3—Receiver Clock Register
Register 3—Receiver Clock Register Comments
• Baseband offset clock frequency (BBOS_CLK) must be greater than 1 MHz and less than 2 MHz, where:
XTAL
BBOS _ CLK =
BBOS _ CLK _ DIVIDE
• The demodulator clock (DEMOD_CLK) must be < 12 MHz, where:
XTAL
DEMOD _ CLK =
DEMOD _ CLK _ DIVIDE
• Data/clock recovery frequency (CDR_CLK) should be within 2% of (32 × data rate), where:
DEMOD _ CLK
CDR _ CLK =
CDR _ CLK _ DIVIDE
Note that this can affect the choice of XTAL, depending on the desired data rate.
• The sequencer clock (SEQ_CLK) supplies the clock to the digital receive block. It should be close to 100 kHz.
XTAL
SEQ _ CLK =
SEQ _ CLK _ DIVIDE
Rev. A | Page 31 of 44
05542-042
SK7
0
0
.
1
1
DB20
DB21
SK8
SK5
DB22
SK7
SK6
DB23
SK8
SEQUENCER CLOCK DIVIDE
DEMOD
CLOCK DIVIDE
REGISTER 3—RECEIVER CLOCK REGISTER
ADF7025
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
X
DL8
–
–
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
–
DEMOD
SELECT
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
C4(0)
C3(1)
C2(0)
C1(0)
DB6
DW1
DS1
DB7
DW2
DB5
DB8
ADDRESS
BITS
DS2
DB9
DW3
DB16
DL1
INT/LOCK PIN
SERIAL PORT CONTROL – FREE RUNNING
SERIAL PORT CONTROL – LOCK THRESHOLD
SYNC WORD DETECT – FREE RUNNING
SYNC WORD DETECT – LOCK THRESHOLD
INTERRUPT/LOCK PIN LOCKS THRESHOLD
DEMOD LOCKED AFTER DL8–DL1 BITS
DW4
DB17
DL2
DEMOD LOCK/SYNC WORD MATCH
DW5 DB10
DB18
DL3
DB11
DB19
DL4
DW6
DB20
DL5
DW7 DB12
DB21
DL6
DW9 DB14
DB22
DL7
DW10 DB15
DB23
DL8
POSTDEMODULATOR BW
DW8 DB13
DEMOD LOCK/
DB24 SYNC WORD MATCH
LM1
DEMOD MODE LM2 LM1 DL8
0
1
2
3
4
5
DEMODULATOR LOCK SETTING
DB25
LM2
DB26
DB27
DB28
DB29
DB30
DB31
REGISTER 4—DEMODULATOR SETUP REGISTER
DS2
DS1
DEMODULATOR
TYPE
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
LINEAR DEMODULATOR
CORRELATOR/DEMODULATOR
INVALID
INVALID
DL8
DL7
...
DL3
DL2
DL1
LOCK_THRESHOLD_TIMEOUT
0
0
0
.
1
1
0
0
0
.
1
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
0
0
0
.
1
1
0
0
1
.
1
1
0
1
0
.
0
1
0
1
2
.
254
255
05542-043
MODE5 ONLY
Figure 43. Register 4—Demodulator Setup Register
Register 4—Demodulator Setup Register Comments
• Demodulator Mode 1, Demodulator Mode 3, Demodulator Mode 4, and Demodulator Mode 5 are modes that can be activated to allow
the ADF7025 to demodulate data-encoding schemes that have run-length constraints greater than 7.
• Post_Demod_BW =
2 11 × π × FCUTOFF
, where the cutoff frequency (FCUTOFF) of the postdemodulator filter should typically be 0.75 times
DEMOD_CLK
the data rate.
• For Mode 5, the Timeout Delay to Lock Threshold = (LOCK_THRESHOLD_SETTING)/SEQ_CLK, where SEQ_CLK is defined in the
Register 3—Receiver Clock Register section.
Rev. A | Page 32 of 44
ADF7025
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
PL1
C4(0)
C3(1)
C2(0)
C1(1)
DB6
MT1
CONTROL
BITS
PL2
DB7
MT2
DB8
DB9
DB10
DB11
DB12
DB13
DB14
DB15
DB16
DB17
DB18
DB19
DB20
DB21
DB22
DB23
DB24
DB25
DB26
DB27
DB28
DB29
DB30
DB31
SYNC BYTE SEQUENCE
SYNC BYTE
LENGTH
MATCHING
TOLERANCE
REGISTER 5—SYNC BYTE REGISTER
PL2
PL1
SYNC BYTE
LENGTH
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
12 BITS
16 BITS
20 BITS
24 BITS
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0 ERRORS
1 ERROR
2 ERRORS
3 ERRORS
05542-044
MATCHING
MT2 MT1 TOLERANCE
Figure 44. Register 5—Sync Byte Register
Register 5—Sync Byte Register Comments
• Sync byte detect is enabled by programming Bits R4_DB [25:23] to 010 or 011.
• This register allows a 24-bit sync byte sequence to be stored internally. If the sync byte detect mode is selected, then the INT/LOCK pin
goes high when the sync byte has been detected in Rx mode. Once the sync word detect signal has gone high, it goes low again after
nine data bits.
• The transmitter must transmit the MSB of the sync byte first and the LSB last to ensure proper alignment in the receiver sync byte
detection hardware.
• Choose a sync byte pattern that has good autocorrelation properties.
Rev. A | Page 33 of 44
ADF7025
DB11
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
TD8
TD7
TD6
TD5
TD4
TD3
TD2
TD1
C4(0)
C3(1)
C2(1)
C1(0)
DB14
DP1
DB12
DB15
LG1
TD9
DB16
LI1
CA1 FILTER CAL
DP1
DOT PRODUCT
0
1
0
CROSS PRODUCT
1
INVALID
NO CAL
CALIBRATE
ML1 MIXER LINEARITY
LG1 LNA MODE
0
1
0
1
DEFAULT
HIGH
LI2
LI1
LNA BIAS
0
0
800µA (DEFAULT)
.
FC6
FC5
FC4
FC3
FC2
FC1
FILTER CLOCK
DIVIDE RATIO
0
0
.
.
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
0
0
.
.
.
.
1
0
0
.
.
.
.
1
0
0
.
.
.
.
1
0
0
.
.
.
.
1
0
1
.
.
.
.
1
1
0
.
.
.
.
1
1
2
.
.
.
.
511
DEFAULT
REDUCED GAIN
05542-045
FC9
ADDRESS
BITS
DISCRIMINATOR BW
TD10 DB13
DB17
LI2
DOT
PRODUCT
DB18
ML1
LNA MODE
DB19
LNA
CURRENT
IF FILTER
CAL
MIXER
LINEARITY
DB20
FC1
CA1
DB21
DB24
FC5
RxDATA
RxDATA
FC2
DB25
FC6
0
1
DB22
DB26
FC7
RI1
RxDATA
INVERT
DB23
DB27
FC8
CDR
RESET
FC3
DB28
FC9
DEMOD
RESET
FC4
DB29
IF FILTER DIVIDER
RI1
DB30
DB31
Rx
RESET
RxDATA
INVERT
REGISTER 6—CORRELATOR/DEMODULATOR REGISTER
Figure 45. Register 6—Correlator/Demodulator Register
Register 6—Correlator/Demodulator Register Comments
• See the FSK Correlator/Demodulator section for an example of how to determine register settings.
• Nonadherence to correlator programming guidelines results in poor sensitivity.
• The filter clock is used to calibrate the LP filter. The filter clock divide ratio should be adjusted so that the frequency is 50 kHz.
The formula is XTAL/FILTER_CLOCK_DIVIDE.
• The filter should be calibrated only when the crystal oscillator is settled. The filter calibration is initiated every time Bit R6_DB19
is set high.
• Discriminator_BW = DEMOD_CLK/(4 × DEVIATION_Frequency). See the FSK Correlator/Demodulator section.
Maximum value = 600.
• When LNA Mode = 1 (reduced gain mode), the Rx is prevented from selecting the highest LNA gain setting. This can be used when
linearity is a concern. See the Readback Format section for details of the different Rx modes.
Rev. A | Page 34 of 44
ADF7025
REGISTER 7—READBACK SETUP REGISTER
CONTROL
BITS
ADC
MODE
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
RB3
RB2
RB1
AD2
AD1
C4(0)
C3(1)
C2(1)
C1(1)
RB3
READBACK
AD2
AD1
ADC MODE
0
1
DISABLED
ENABLED
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
MEASURE RSSI
BATTERY VOLTAGE
TEMP SENSOR
TO EXTERNAL PIN
RB2
RB1
READBACK MODE
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
INVALID
ADC OUTPUT
FILTER CAL
SILICON REV
05542-046
READBACK
SELECT
Figure 46. Register 7—Readback Setup Register
Register 7—Readback Setup Register Comments
• Readback of the measured RSSI value is valid only in Rx mode. Readback of the battery voltage, the temperature sensor, and the voltage
at the external pin is not available in Rx mode if AGC is enabled.
• Readback of the ADC value is valid in Tx mode only if the log amp/RSSI has not been disabled through the Power-Down Bit R8_DB10.
The log amp/RSSI section is active by default upon enabling Tx mode.
• See the Readback Format section for more information.
Rev. A | Page 35 of 44
ADF7025
PA (Rx MODE)
0
1
PA OFF
PA ON
ADC
ENABLE
FILTER
ENABLE
LNA/MIXER
ENABLE
VCO
ENABLE
SYNTH
ENABLE
DB13
DB12
DB11
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
PD7
SW1
LR2
LR1
PD6
PD5
PD4
PD3
PD2
PD1
C4(1)
C3(0)
C2(0)
C1(0)
LOG AMP/
RSSI
SW1 Tx/Rx SWITCH
DEFAULT (ON)
OFF
0
1
CONTROL
BITS
PLE1
(FROM REG 0)
PD2
PD1
LOOP
CONDITION
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
X
0
1
0
1
X
VCO/PLL OFF
PLL ON
VCO ON
PLL/VCO ON
PLL/VCO ON
LR2
LR1
RSSI MODE
PD3
LNA/MIXER ENABLE
X
X
0
1
RSSI OFF
RSSI ON
0
1
LNA/MIXER OFF
LNA/MIXER ON
PD6
DEMOD ENABLE
PD4
FILTER ENABLE
0
1
DEMOD OFF
DEMOD ON
0
1
FILTER OFF
FILTER ON
PD5
ADC ENABLE
0
1
ADC OFF
ADC ON
05542-047
PD7
DEMOD
ENABLE
DB14
INTERNAL Tx/Rx
SWITCH ENABLE
DB15
PA ENABLE
Rx MODE
REGISTER 8—POWER-DOWN TEST REGISTER
Figure 47. Register 8—Power-Down Test Register
Register 8—Power-Down Test Register Comments
• For a combined LNA/PA matching network, Bit R8_DB12 should always be set to 0. This is the power-up default condition.
• It is not necessary to write to this register under normal operating conditions.
Rev. A | Page 36 of 44
ADF7025
AUTO AGC
HOLD SETTING
FG2
FG1
FILTER GAIN
GC1 GAIN CONTROL
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
8
24
72
INVALID
0
1
AUTO
USER
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
GL2
GL1
C4(1)
C3(0)
C2(0)
C1(1)
DB7
GL3
GL4
DB8
DB9
GL6
GL5
DB10
GL7
DB13
GH3
0
1
DB11
DB14
GH4
GS1 AGC SEARCH
LOW
HIGH
GH1
DB15
GH5
FILTER CURRENT
0
1
DB12
DB16
GH6
FI1
ADDRESS
BITS
AGC LOW THRESHOLD
GH2
DB17
DB19
GC1
AGC HIGH THRESHOLD
GH7
DB20
LG1
DB18
DB21
LG2
GS1
DB22
FG1
GAIN
CONTROL
AGC
SEARCH
DB23
FG2
LNA
GAIN
DB24
DB25
FILTER
GAIN
FI1
DB26
DB27
DB28
DB29
DB30
DB31
DIGITAL
TEST IQ
FILTER
CURRENT
REGISTER 9—AGC REGISTER
GL7
GL6
GL5
GL4
GL3
GL2
GL1
AGC LOW
THRESHOLD
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
.
.
.
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
.
.
.
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
.
.
.
1
0
1
1
2
3
4
.
.
.
61
62
63
LG2
LG1
LNA GAIN
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
<1
3
10
30
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
.
.
.
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
.
.
.
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
.
.
.
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
.
.
.
78
79
80
Figure 48. Register 9—AGC Register
Register 9—AGC Register Comments
• The recommended AGC threshold settings are AGC_LOW_THRESHOLD = 15, AGC_HIGH_THRESHOLD = 79.
The default settings (that is, if this register is not programmed) are AGC_LOW_THRESHOLD = 30,
default AGC_HIGH_THRESHOLD = 70. See the RSSI/AGC section for details.
• AGC high and low settings must be more than 30 apart to ensure correct operation.
• LNA gain of 30 is available only if LNA mode, R6_DB15, is set to 0.
Rev. A | Page 37 of 44
05542-048
RSSI LEVEL
GH7 GH6 GH5 GH4 GH3 GH2 GH1 CODE
ADF7025
UP/DOWN
DB21
DB20
DB19
DB18
DB17
DB16
DB15
DB14
DB13
DB12
GC4
GC3
GC2
GC1
DH4
DH3
DH2
DH1
SIQ2 SELECT IQ
0
1
0
1
PHASE TO I CHANNEL
PHASE TO Q CHANNEL
ADDRESS
BITS
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
GL5
GL4
PR4
PR3
PR2
PR1
C4(1)
C3(0)
C2(1)
C1(0)
PEAK RESPONSE
GL6
LEAK FACTOR
DEFAULT = 0xA
GAIN TO I CHANNEL
GAIN TO Q CHANNEL
DEFAULT = 0xA
Figure 49. Register 10—AGC 2 Register
Register 10—AGC 2 Register Comments
• Register 10 is not used under normal operating conditions.
• If adjusting AGC Delay or Leak Factor, clear Bit DB31 to Bit DB16.
Rev. A | Page 38 of 44
DEFAULT = 0x2
05542-049
SIQ2 SELECT IQ
AGC DELAY
DB11
I/Q GAIN ADJUST
GL7
DB23
R1
UD1
DB24
PH1
GC5
DB25
PH2
SELECT
I/Q
RESERVED
DB26
SIQ1 DB22
DB27
PH3
I/Q PHASE
ADJUST
PH4
SIQ2 DB28
DB29
DB30
DB31
SELECT
I/Q
REGISTER 10—AGC 2 REGISTER
ADF7025
PRESCALER
0
1
4/5 (DEFAULT)
8/9
CS1
CAL SOURCE
0
1
INTERNAL
SERIAL IF BW CAL
ADDRESS
BITS
DB1
DB0
C1(0)
DB5
T2
DB2
DB6
T3
C2(0)
DB7
T4
C3(1)
DB8
T5
DB3
DB9
T6
DB4
DB10
T7
T1
DB11
T8
C4(1)
DB12
PLL TEST MODES
T9
COUNTER
RESET
DB13
DB14
DB18
SF1
DB15
DB19
SF2
DB16
DB20
SF3
DB17
DB21
DB22
SF5
SF4
DB23
SF6
SOURCE
DB24
OSC TEST
DB25
CS1
DEFAULT = 32. INCREASE
NUMBER TO INCREASE BW
IF USER CAL ON
Σ-∆
TEST MODES
CR1 COUNTER RESET
0
1
DEFAULT
RESET
05542-050
P
DIGITAL
TEST MODES
IMAGE FILTER ADJUST
QT1
FORCE
LD HIGH
DB26
DB27
DB28
DB29
DB30
ANALOG TEST
MUX
PRE
DB31 PRESCALER
REGISTER 12—TEST REGISTER
Figure 50. Register 12—Test Register
Using the Test DAC on the ADF7025 to Implement
Analog FM DEMOD and Measuring SNR
The test DAC allows the output of the postdemodulator filter
for both the linear and correlator/demodulators to be viewed
externally. It takes the 16-bit filter output and converts it to a
high frequency, single-bit output using a second-order error
feedback Σ-Δ converter. The output can be viewed on the
XCLKOUT pin. This signal, when IF-filtered appropriately, can
then be used to
• Monitor the signals at the FSK postdemodulator filter
output. This allows the demodulator output SNR to be
measured. Eye diagrams can also be constructed of the
received bit stream to measure the received signal quality.
• Provide analog FM demodulation.
While the correlators and filters are clocked by DEMOD_CLK,
CDR_CLK clocks the test DAC. Note that, although the test
DAC functions in a regular user mode, the best performance is
achieved when the CDR_CLK is increased up to or above the
frequency of DEMOD_CLK. The CDR block does not function
when this condition exists.
Programming the test register, Register 12, enables the test
DAC. Both the linear and correlator/demodulator outputs
can be multiplexed into the DAC.
Register 13 allows a fixed offset term to be removed from the
signal in the case where there is an error in the received signal
frequency. If there is a frequency error in the signal, the user
should program half this value into the offset removal field.
It also has a signal gain term to allow usage of the maximum
dynamic range of the DAC.
Setting Up the Test DAC
•
Digital test modes = 7: enables the test DAC, with no
offset removal (0x0001C00C).
•
Digital test modes = 10: enables the test DAC, with
offset removal.
The output of the active demodulator drives the DAC; that is, if
the FSK correlator/demodulator is selected, the correlator filter
output drives the DAC.
Rev. A | Page 39 of 44
ADF7025
REGISTER 13—OFFSET REMOVAL AND SIGNAL GAIN REGISTER
PE1
PULSE EXTENSION
0
0
1
.
.
.
1
0
1
0
.
.
.
1
NORMAL PULSE WIDTH
2× PULSE WIDTH
3× PULSE WIDTH
.
.
.
16× PULSE WIDTH
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
C4(1)
C3(1)
C2(0)
C1(1)
DB4
DB6
DB7
Figure 51. Register 13—Offset Removal and Signal Gain Register
Register 13—Offset Removal and Signal Gain Register Comments
Because the linear demodulator output is proportional to frequency, it usually consists of an offset combined with a relatively
low signal. The offset can be removed, up to a maximum of 1.0, and gained to use the full dynamic range of the DAC, as follows:
DAC_Input = (2^ Test_DAC_Gain) × (Signal − Test_DAC_Offset_Removal/4096).
Rev. A | Page 40 of 44
05542-051
PE2
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
DB8
DB12
PE1
PE3
0
0
0
.
.
.
1
CONTROL
BITS
KP
DB9
DB13
PE2
PE4
DB10
DB14
PE3
DB11
DB15
PE4
DB16
DB17
DB18
DB19
DB20
DB21
DB22
DB23
DB24
DB25
KI
DB5
PULSE
EXTENSION
TEST DAC OFFSET REMOVAL
DB26
DB27
DB28
DB29
DB30
DB31
TEST DAC GAIN
ADF7025
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
7.00
BSC SQ
0.60 MAX
37
36
PIN 1
INDICATOR
TOP
VIEW
48
4.25
4.10 SQ
3.95
(BOTTOM VIEW)
25
24
12
13
0.25 MIN
5.50
REF
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
12° MAX
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1
EXPOSED
PAD
6.75
BSC SQ
0.50
0.40
0.30
1.00
0.85
0.80
0.30
0.23
0.18
0.60 MAX
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.50 BSC
SEATING
PLANE
0.20 REF
COPLANARITY
0.08
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VKKD-2
Figure 52. 48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
7 mm × 7 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-48-3)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
ADF7025BCPZ1
ADF7025BCPZ-RL1
ADF7025BCPZ-RL71
EVAL-ADF70XXMB
EVAL-ADF70XXMB2
EVAL-ADF7025DB1
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
Control Mother Board
Evaluation Platform
902–928 MHz Daughter Board
Z = Pb-free part.
Rev. A | Page 41 of 44
Package Option
CP-48-3
CP-48-3
CP-48-3
ADF7025
NOTES
Rev. A | Page 42 of 44
ADF7025
NOTES
Rev. A | Page 43 of 44
ADF7025
NOTES
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