MAXIM MAX2395ETI

19-2970; Rev 3; 1/09
KIT
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EVALU
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
The MAX2395 fully monolithic quasi-direct modulator IC
is designed for use in WCDMA/UMTS transmitters. The
quasi-direct modulation architecture reduces system
cost, component count, and board space compared to
transmitters using an IF SAW filter with IF VCO and IF
synthesizer blocks.
The MAX2395 includes I/Q baseband filters, an IF I/Q
modulator with VGA, a fully monolithic VCO with PLL,
an upconverter mixer, an RF VGA, and a power amplifier (PA) driver. The use of the quasi-direct modulator
scheme ensures 5% (typ) EVM and a 30dB (min) carrier suppression. The RF VGA and IF VGA provide a
nominal 90dB of output power control. No external local
oscillators are required, enabling efficient implementation of variable duplex offset systems.
Features
o 5% EVM for POUT = +6dBm
o 1920MHz to 1980MHz Operation
o +2.7V to +3.3V Single-Supply Operation
o +6dBm Output Power at 72mA
o 81dB Minimum Automatic Gain-Control (AGC)
Range
o Automatic ICC Throttle Back for Optimal Power
Consumption
o No IF SAW Filter Necessary
o On-Chip RF PLL, with Fully Monolithic VCO
o Ultra-Low External Component Count
The PLL is programmed by loading data on the SPI™/
MICROWIRE™-compatible 3-wire serial bus. The IC
operates from a single +2.7V to +3.3V supply. The
devices are available in space-saving 28-pin QFN and
thin QFN exposed-pad packages (5mm x 5mm).
Applications
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2395EGI
-40°C to +85°C
28 QFN-EP*
WCDMA Phones
MAX2395ETI
-40°C to +85°C
28 TQFN-EP*
UMTS/EDGE Phones
MAX2395ETI+
-40°C to +85°C
28 TQFN-EP*
W-TDD Phones
*EP = Exposed pad.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
N.C.
1
POUT
2
VCC_PA
SDATA
CS
N.C.
N.C.
BVP
VTUNE
+
SCLK
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
SERIAL
BUS
RF
INTEGER-N
PLL
3
BIAS_SET
4
VGC
5
LO
GEN
21
GND_VCO
20
VCC_VCO
19
RFCP
18
VCC_CP
17
VCC_PLL
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
0°
MAX2395
90°
VCC_BB
7
15
LD
10
11
12
13
14
N.C.
9
Q-
IDLE
8
Q+
REF
I-
16
I+
6
SHDN
VCC_IF
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
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or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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MAX2395
General Description
MAX2395
WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +3.6V
All Other Pins to GND..................................-0.3V to VCC_ + 0.3V
I_, Q_, REF to GND..............................................................1VP-P
Digital Input Current .........................................................±10mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
28-Pin QFN (derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C) .........1667mW
28-Pin TQFN (derate 21.3mW/°C above +70°C) .......1702mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
CAUTION! ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +2.7V to +3.3V, RBIAS = 12kΩ, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = +2.85V and TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage Range
Operating Supply Current
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2.7
V
2.85
3.3
VVGC = 0.35V
46
60
POUT = 0dBm
67
82
POUT = +6dBm
Idle Current
IDLE = VIL
Shutdown Current
SHDN = 0
72
90
IDLE_PRG = 0
16
21
IDLE_PRG = 1
19
27
VGC Input Current
VGC Input Current During Shutdown
0.5
-10
SHDN = VIL
Gain-Control Voltage Range
0.35
Lock Indicator High—Leakage Current
PLL locked, VLD = VCC
Lock Indicator Low—Sink Voltage
PLL unlocked, sinking 100µA
SHDN Input Logic-High, VDH
SHDN Input Logic-Low
10
mA
µA
+10
µA
1
µA
2.20
V
4
µA
0.4
V
1.5
VCC
V
0
0.5
V
SHDN Input Resistance
Resistance to ground
Digital Input Logic-High, VIH
All digital input pins including IDLE, SDATA,
SCLK, and CS (Note 3)
0.7 x
VDH
VCC
V
Digital Input Logic-Low, VIL
All digital input pins including IDLE, SDATA,
SCLK, and CS (Note 3)
0
0.3 x
VDH
V
Digital Control Pin Input Current
IDLE, SDATA, SCLK, and CS
50
k
-10
+10
µA
I/Q Input Leakage Current
-10
+10
µA
I/Q DC Common-Mode Voltage
1.35
1.65
V
2
1.45
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
MAX2395 EV kit, VCC = +2.7V to +3.3V, RBIAS = 12kΩ, VVGC adjusted to obtain maximum rated output power, and TA = -40°C to
+85°C. I/Q inputs driven differentially with low- impedance source based on 3GPP UpLink reference measurement channel
(12.2kbps), envelope level 1VP-P. Typical values are at VCC = +2.85V and TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted. See Tables 1 and 3 for
register settings.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1920
1950
1980
MHz
CASCADED RF SPECIFICATIONS
RF Frequency Range
(Notes 4, 6)
Maximum Output Power
(Note 6)
VGC set for maximum output power while meeting
ACPR1, ACPR2, out-of-band emissions, and output
noise density specifications
6
dBm
Out-of-Band Emissions
(Note 6)
At f = 1575MHz
-31
-24
At RF + 2 x IF (image)
-13
-8.5
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio,
ACPR1 (Notes 5, 6)
∆∆f = ±5MHz/3.84MHz
BW
POUT > 0dBm and TA > 0°C
-48
-45
POUT ≤ 0dBm and TA ≤ 0°C
-45
-43
Alternate Channel Power Ratio,
ACPR2 (Notes 5, 6)
∆∆f = ±10MHz/3.84MHz BW
-60
-57
Output Noise Power Density
(Note 6)
POUT = +6dBm at 1920MHz, noise measured at 1880MHz
-140
-137
POUT = +6dBm at 1980MHz, noise measured at 2110MHz
-146
-143
Minimum Output Power
VVGC = 0.35V
-85
-78
Carrier Suppression
EVM (Note 6)
dBc
dBc
dBc/Hz
30
Sideband Suppression
dBc
dBm
dB
32
dB
Including BB filter, POUT = +6dBm
5
7.5
Including BB filter, POUT = -44dBm
8.6
14.6
%RMS
I/Q MODULATION BASEBAND INPUTS
Passband Amplitude Ripple
Baseband Selectivity
DC to 2MHz (Notes 6, 7)
Relative to passband
-0.3
+0.4
dB
At 8.08MHz
8
35
At 13.44MHz
25
50
4032
9750
65,535
8
19.2
40
MHz
16
MHz
dB
INTEGER-N RF PLL
Main PLL Integer Division Ratios
16-bit register (64/65 dual-modulus prescaler)
Reference Frequency Range
Input Frequency for Reference
Frequency Doubler
OPCTRL register bit 7 = 1
Reference-Divider Ratio
9-bit register
Charge-Pump Nominal Currents
(Sink or Source)
Locked, RCP1/RCP0 = 0 1, VCC/2
Locked, RCP1/RCP0 = 1 1, VCC/2
Charge-Pump Leakage Current
13
80
511
1200
1500
1800
2000
2500
3000
20
µA
nA
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MAX2395
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MAX2395
WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX2395 EV kit, VCC = +2.7V to +3.3V, RBIAS = 12kΩ, VVGC adjusted to obtain maximum rated output power, and TA = -40°C to
+85°C. I/Q inputs driven differentially with low- impedance source based on 3GPP UpLink reference measurement channel
(12.2kbps), envelope level 1VP-P. Typical values are at VCC = +2.85V and TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted. See Tables 1 and 3 for
register settings.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
-130
-128
dBc/Hz
ON-CHIP VCO
Phase Noise
At 3MHz offset, measured at the center of the RF band
(Note 6)
Supply Pushing
Supply stepped from +2.7V to +3.3V, with on-chip
voltage regulator
±0.15
MHz/V
RF VCO Pulling
When switching from IDLE mode to active Tx mode
±0.1
MHzP-P
3-WIRE SERIAL BUS INTERFACE
Data to Clock Setup, tCS
Figure 1 (Note 6)
20
ns
Data to Clock Hold Time, tCH
Figure 1 (Note 6)
10
ns
Clock Pulse-Width High, tCWH
Figure 1 (Note 6)
20
ns
Clock Pulse-Width Low, tCWL
Figure 1 (Note 6)
20
ns
Clock to Load Enable/Setup
Time, tES
Figure 1 (Note 6)
20
ns
Clock Frequency
(Note 6)
20
MHz
Note 1: The following parameters are characterized using the register settings below.
Table 1. Characterization Register Settings
REGISTER
RFR
OPCTRL
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
Note 6:
Note 7:
4
SETTINGS
ADDRESS
FUNCTION
4050 hex
(80 dec for ÷R)
0000b
Reference-divider register
3B7D hex
0100b
Operational control settings
Guaranteed at TA = +25°C and TA = +85°C by production test, and guaranteed by design and characterization at TA = -40°C.
VDH is the high voltage applied to the shutdown pin.
Output power, linearity, noise power, and LO leakage specifications are met over this frequency range.
Specifications valid for all output power levels, unless limited by thermal noise at lower output power levels.
Guaranteed by design and characterization.
Tested at 1MHz and 2MHz in the passband.
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
POUT
ACPR1 vs. VVGC
TA = -40°C
TA = +25°C
6
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
-20
TA = -40°C
-30
-40
-6
-2
2
6
1.6
1.7
2.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
BASEBAND FILTER REPSONSE
90
ICC (mA)
TA = -40°C
f = 2112.4MHz
TA = +85°C
70
60
50
40
TA = +85°C
0
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
CARRIER AND SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
vs. POUT
0
TA = +85°C
65
20
SIDEBAND
55
TA = +25°C
50
45
-64
-54
-44
-34
-24
POUT (dBm)
-14
-4
6
FROM SHDN
0
-5
-10
FROM 1920MHz
TO 1980MHz
-20
-25
30
-74
FROM IDLE
5
TA = -40°C
35
0
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-15
40
10
4
10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
SLOPE (dB/V)
30
2
FREQUENCY SETTLING TIME
VGC SLOPE LINEARITY vs. POUT
60
40
-40
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
VVGC (V)
70
MAX2395 toc07
CARRIER
50
-30
-60
0.4 0.6
VVGC (V)
60
-20
-50
20
1.4
-10
TA = -40°C
MAX2395 toc08
1.2
10
TA = +25°C
30
f = 1880MHz
1.0
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0
2.2
80
0.8
CARRIER AND SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
2.0
MAX2395 toc06
MAX2395 toc04
OUTPUT POWER NOISE DENSITY (dBm/Hz)
-154
1.9
VCC = 2.7V TO 3.3V,
INPUT APPLIED
100
-138
-150
-152
1.8
110
TA = +25°C
-146
-148
-60
ICC vs. VVGC
fRF = 1922.4MHz
-140
-142
-144
-50
VVGC (V)
OUTPUT NOISE DENSITY vs. VVGC
-134
-136
RF LO, -42dB
-40
-90
1.5
POUT (dBm)
-130
-132
-30
-80
-60
FILTER RESPONSE (dB)
-30 -26 -22 -18 -14 -10
RF LO-3IF, RF LO-2IF,
-32dB
-35dB
-20
-70
-50
4
RF IMAGE, 15dB
-10
MAX2395 toc03
MAX2395 toc02
TA = +85°C
-10
WANTED SIGNAL, 0dB
0
MAX2395 toc05
5
0
10
MAX2395 toc09
8
7
10
POUT (dBm), ACPR (dBc)
EVM (%RMS)
9
OUTPUT SPECTRUM vs. FREQUENCY
20
MAX2395 toc01
10
OUTPUT SPECTRUM (dBm)
EVM vs. POUT
-74
-64
-54
-44
-34
-24
POUT (dBm)
-14
-4
6
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
TIME (µs)
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MAX2395
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +2.85V, fRF = 1950MHz, MPL = 1, and TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
MAX2395
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1
N.C.
2
POUT
3
VCC_PA
4
BIAS_SET
Bias-Setting Pin. The DC voltage at this pin is a bandgap voltage. For nominal bias, connect a 12kΩ
resistor to ground. The value of this resistor can be adjusted to alter current consumption, linearity,
and noise performance of the RF output.
5
VGC
Gain-Control Pin. Analog input pin controls both the IF VGA and RF VGA gain. When not driven, the
voltage on this pin is typically +1.5V. An RC filter on this pin must be used to filter out DAC noise or
the PDM clock.
6
VCC_IF
Supply for IF Section. Bypass to system ground with a capacitor as close to the pin as possible. Do
not share the ground vias for the bypass capacitor with any other branch (see the Typical Operating
Circuit).
7
VCC_BB
Supply for Baseband Section. Bypass to system ground with a capacitor as close to the pin as
possible. Do not share the ground vias for the bypass capacitor with any other branch (see the
Typical Operating Circuit).
8
IDLE
9
6
SHDN
FUNCTION
Connect to RF GND on PCB
Transmitter Output. This is an open-collector output and requires a pullup inductor to the supply
voltage. This pullup inductor can be part of the output matching network and can be connected
directly to the battery.
Supply for the PA Driver. This pin must be bypassed with a capacitor to system ground as close to
the pin as possible. Do not share the ground vias for the bypass capacitor with any other branch (see
the Typical Operating Circuit).
Idle CMOS Digital Input. Drive LOW to place the device in WCDMA compressed mode (VCO and PLL
are ON; all others are OFF). A small RC lowpass filter can be used to minimize the effect of external
digital noise.
Shutdown CMOS Digital Input. Drive LOW to place the device in shutdown (everything OFF except
serial interface and registers, which retain their values). A small RC lowpass filter can be used to
minimize the effect of external digital noise. A logic-low on the SHDN pin overrides the serial bus
SHDN bit status.
10, 11
I+, I-
Differential I-Channel Baseband Inputs to the Baseband Filter
12, 13
Q+, Q-
Differential Q-Channel Baseband Inputs to the Baseband Filter
14, 24, 25
N.C.
15
LD
Lock CMOS Output. This pin is an open-drain output. Output HIGH indicates the RF PLL is locked.
16
REF
Reference Frequency Input. This pin is internally biased to approximately +1.0V and must be ACcoupled to the reference source. This is a high-impedance port and can be externally terminated to
the desired impedance.
17
VCC_PLL
Supply for PLL. Bypass with a capacitor to GND (see the Typical Operating Circuit).
18
VCC_CP
Supply for Synthesizer Charge Pump. Bypass with a capacitor to GND (see the Typical Operating
Circuit).
19
RFCP
Leave Open
RF Charge-Pump Output. Connect the RF PLL’s loop filter between RFCP and system ground. Keep
the line from this pin to the tank tune input as short as possible to prevent spurious pickup. Connect
the loop filter as close to the tune input as possible.
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
20
VCC_VCO
Supply for VCO. Bypass to system ground with a capacitor as close to the pin as possible. Do not
share ground vias for the bypass capacitor with any other branch (see the Typical Operating Circuit).
21
GND_VCO
RF VCO Varactor Ground. Connect to the ground at the PLL loop-filter capacitors. Do not connect to
the exposed pad.
22
VTUNE
23
BYP
Bypass with a Capacitor to GND. The capacitor is used by the on-chip VCO voltage regulator (see
the Typical Operating Circuit).
26
CS
3-Wire Serial Bus Enable Input (Figure 1)
27
SDATA
28
SCLK
—
EP
Oscillator-Frequency Tuning Voltage Input
3-Wire Serial Bus Data Input (Figure 1)
3-Wire Serial Bus Clock Input (Figure 1)
Exposed Pad. Connect to the ground plane for proper heat dissipation.
Detailed Description
The MAX2395 quasi-direct modulator accepts differential I/Q baseband inputs with external common-mode
bias. A gain-control voltage pin (VGC) controls the gain
of the IF and RF VGAs simultaneously to achieve the
best current consumption and linearity performance.
GmC Filters
The internal GmC filters are used to eliminate noise and
baseband DAC aliasing signals above 8MHz. The GmC
filter can be bypassed (GMC_EN bit, OPCTRL register bit
3), lowering the total current at the expense of no filtering.
To speed up the settling time when transitioning from
IDLE to transmit mode, the filter can be forced to stay
active in IDLE mode using the IDLE_PRG bit (OPCTRL
register bit 1). Contact factory if bypass mode is used.
I/Q Modulator
Differential in-phase (I) and quadrature-phase (Q) input
pins are designed to be DC-coupled and biased with
the baseband output from a digital-to-analog converter
(DAC). The I_ and Q_ inputs need a DC bias, which
can range from 1.35V to 1.65V. The current draw is
negligible and the differential input capacitance is 4pF.
The VCO frequency is divided by 6 to produce the RF
I/Q LO signals.
IF/RF VGA
The part offers approximately 90dB of gain-control
range. An external voltage must be applied using a
DAC allowing for dynamic gain control. To minimize the
noise contribution from the DAC to the RF signal, place
an RC filter at this pin (refer to the MAX2395 Evaluation
Kit data sheet). The PA driver is included in the RF
VGA.
Internal VCO and Tank
The integrated monolithic VCO and tank is tuned
through the VTUNE pin. The RF/IF LO signals are generated from this oscillator.
PLL
The internal PLL uses a charge-pump output to drive a
loop filter. The loop filter is typically a passive 2ndorder lead lag filter with a bandwidth of 10kHz. The
loop filter must be optimized for a selected chargepump current, where KVCO = 90MHz/V. The internal
architecture requires the RF VCO to run at 1.2x the
desired frequency, mandating a 240kHz comparison
frequency for an output step size of 200kHz. The LD
output indicates whether the PLL is locked. An output
high indicates a lock condition.
There is an optional frequency doubler at the input of
the PLL reference divider. When using a 13MHz reference frequency, either a 40kHz comparison can be
used or the internal frequency doubler is enabled to
allow a comparison frequency of 80kHz. The optional
frequency double can be activated by setting OPCTRL
register bit 7 = 1.
PA Driver/RF Upconverter
The IF signal is upconverted with an image reject RF
mixer, and differentially fed into the PA driver. The PA
driver converts differential input signals to a singleended output. The driver requires a pullup inductor,
which is part of the output matching network.
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MAX2395
Pin Description (continued)
MAX2395
WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
Register Definition
The MAX2395 includes three programmable, 20-bit
registers consisting of two divide registers and an operational control register. These registers are programmed from the SPI/ MICROWIRE-compatible serial
port. The 4 least significant bits (LSBs) are reserved for
the register’s address. The register bits have been
assigned to allow sharing of the 3-wire bus with the
MAX2390/MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2401 receiver ICs.
The 16 most significant bits (MSBs) are used for register data. Data is shifted in MSB first, followed by the 4-bit
address. When CS is low, the clock input is active and
data is shifted with the rising edge of the clock. When CS
transitions to high, the shift register is latched into the
register selected by the contents of the address bits.
Power-up defaults for the three registers are shown in
Table 2. Initialize the registers according to the characterization table (Table 1).
The RFM register sets the main frequency divide ratio
for the RF PLL. The RFR register sets the reference frequency divide ratio. The RF VCO frequency is determined by the following:
RF VCO frequency = fREFin (RFM/RFR)
where fREFin is the external input reference frequency
for the MAX2395.
The operational control register (OPCTRL) controls the
state of the IC. See Table 3 for the function of each bit.
The RFR divide register includes test bits B9–B15.
These bits are used to troubleshoot the VCO and synthesizer section (see Table 4). These bits are not needed for normal use and should be left as the values at
power-up.
The device offers several different operation modes for
conserving power. Table 5 explains how to implement
each mode.
Shutdown and Idle Mode™
The part offers a shutdown mode and idle mode for optimal power management. In shutdown mode, all functions
are turned off except the serial interface. When the part
is shut down using the OPCTRL register, the IC draws a
residual current of 60µA (typ). In idle mode, the VCO,
PLL, and serial interface remain on to minimize startup
time. The GmC filter can be software programmed to
power on or off during idle mode (see Table 5).
Applications Information
External Matching to PA
The Tx outputs are internally matched to 50Ω. The
open-collector output requires a pullup inductor to VCC.
The selection of matching in the MAX2395 Evaluation
Kit allows optimization of ACPR.
Electromagnetic Compliance
Considerations
Two major concepts should be employed to produce a
low-spur and EMC-compliant transmitter: Minimize circular current-loop area to reduce H-field radiation, and
minimize losses. To minimize circular current-loop area,
bypass as close to the device as possible and use the
distributed capacitance of a ground plane. To minimize
losses, make RF traces short.
Program only the necessary bits in any register to minimize clock cycles. RC filtering can also be used to slow
the clock edges on the 3-wire interface, reducing highfrequency spectral content. RC filtering also provides for
transient protection against IEC 802 testing by shunting
high frequencies to ground, while the series resistance
attenuates the transients for error-free operation. The
same applies to the logic-input pins (SHDN, IDLE).
High-frequency bypass capacitors are required close
to the pins with a dedicated via to ground. The package provides minimal inductance ground by using an
exposed pad under the part. Provide at least five lowinductance vias under the pad to ground to minimize
ground inductance. Use a solid ground plane wherever
possible. Any cutout in the ground plane may act as a
slot radiator and reduce its shield effectiveness.
Layout Issues
The MAX2395 Evaluation Kit can be used as a reference for board layout. Gerber files are available upon
request at www.maxim-ic.com.
To minimize coupling between different sections of the
IC, the ideal power-supply layout is a star configuration,
which has a large decoupling capacitor at a central VCC
node. The VCC traces branch out from this node, each
going to a separate VCC node in the circuit. At the end
of each trace is a bypass capacitor with impedance to
ground less than 1Ω at the frequency of interest. This
arrangement provides local decoupling at each VCC
pin. Use at least one via per bypass capacitor.
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
MAX2395
Table 2. Register Power-Up Default States (fREF = 19.2MHz, fRF = 1950MHz)
REGISTER
DEFAULT
ADDRESS
RFM
9750 dec
0010b
Main-divider ratio register
RFR
4050 hex
(80 dec for ÷R)
0000b
Reference-divider register
197D hex
0100b
Operational control settings
OPCTRL
FUNCTION
Table 3. Operation Control Register (OPCTRL) Bit Assignments
BIT NAME
POWER-UP STATE
BIT
LOCATION
(0 = LSB)
FUNCTION
SHDN
1
0
Setting this bit to zero shuts down everything except the serial interface
and registers, which retain their values. It is overridden by a logic-low on
the SHDN pin.
IDLE_PRG
0
1
If bit is set to 1, this leaves the GmC filters and the servo loop ON when
the IDLE pin goes LOW. If bit is set to zero, the GmC filters shut off when
the IDLE pin goes LOW.
—
1
2
Leave in power-up state.
GmC_EN
1
3
Setting this bit to zero bypasses GmC filters.
PLL_EN
1
4
Setting this bit to zero shuts off the RF PLL.
VCO_EN
1
5
Setting this bit to zero shuts off the RF VCO.
PA_RF_IF_EN
1
6
Setting this bit to zero shuts off the PA driver, RF upconverter, and IF
modulator sections.
X2_EN
0
7
Setting this bit to 1 enables the X2 multiplier for use in the REF divider
section when TCXO frequency is 13MHz.
MPL
1
8
Maximum power level setting: 1 = +6dBm; 0 = +3dBm
PRD_Bias
0
9
Predriver bias: 0 = -25%; 1 = nominal
OUT_Bias
0
10
RCP1, RCP0
11
Output bias: 0 = nominal; 1 = +30%
12, 11
A 2-bit word sets the RF charge-pump current as follows:
0 0 = 1000µA
0 1 = 1500µA
1 0 = 2000µA
1 1 = 2500µA
A 2-bit word sets the Ameliorator current as follows:
0 0 = Off
0 1 = Low (nominal)
1 0 = Mid
1 1 = High
These bits are used in DC offset trimming mode, where DC_TRM = 1.
AML1, AML0
00
14, 13
DC_TRM
0
15
Setting this bit to 1 enables the DC offset trimming mode.
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Table 4. Reference-Divider (RFR) Register
BIT NAME
POWER-UP STATE
BIT LOCATION (0 = LSB)
RFR8 to RFR0
001010000
8 to 0
Reference-divider register bits
10, 9
0 0 = Normal operation (lock-detect output at LD pin)
0 1 = RFM-DIV output
1 0 = RFR-DIV output
1 1 = Low logic output
LD1, LD0
00
FUNCTION
RF CP test bits:
0 0 0 = Normal mode
0 0 1 = Source sink ON
0 1 1 = Sink ON
1 0 1 = Source ON
1 1 0 = Source, sink OFF
RCPT2, RCPT1,
RCPT0
000
13, 12, 11
RESERVED
1
14
Program to 1 for normal operation
RESERVED
0
15
Program to 0 for normal operation
1
0
X
X
1
1
0
0
SHDN mode
All OFF except serial bus and registers
(which retain values). A zero on the SHDN
pin overrides the SHDN bit.
IDLE mode
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
X
10
Power-up mode
All OFF except RF PLL, RF VCO, serial
bus, and registers (which retain values).
RF PLL and RF VCO are on or off
depending on the control-bit values
before toggling the IDLE pin to zero.
The 5 different TX blocks can be toggled
ON/OFF using the serial bus.
GmC
X
RF PLL
X
RF VCO
IDLE_PRG BIT (1)
X
COMMENTS
I/Q MOD, RF UC, PA
DRIVER
IDLE PIN (8)
0
POWER-DOWN
MODES
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
X
X
OFF
ON
OFF
X
X
X
ON
X
X
X
X
SERIAL BUS
SHDN BIT (0)
Table 5. Power-Down Modes
SHDN PIN (9)
MAX2395
WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
OFF
ON
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
BIT 14
BIT 5
BIT 4
A1
MAX2395
BIT 15
SDATA
A0
SCLK
tCWH
tCWL
CS
tCS
tCH
tES
Figure 1. 3-Wire SPI/MICROWIRE Serial-Interface Timing Diagram
MSB
LSB
20-BIT REGISTER
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
A3
ADDRESS 4 BITS
A2
A1
RFM DIVIDE RATIO REGISTER (16 BITS)
B9
B8
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
0
ADDRESS
0
1
0
RFR DIVIDE RATIO REGISTER (9 BITS)
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
0
ADDRESS
0
0
0
B1
B0
0
ADDRESS
1
0
0
B9
DATA 16 BITS
B8
B7
B15
B14
B13
B12
B11
B10
B15
B14
B13
B12
B11
B10
B15
B14
B13
B12
B11
B10
B15
B14
B13
B12
B11
OPERATION CONTROL REGISTER (16 BITS)
B10
B9
B8
B7
B6
B5
B9
B8
B7
B6
B4
B3
B2
A0
Figure 2. Register Assignments
It is recommended that the exposed pad be soldered
to a ground plane on the PCB, either directly or through
an array of plated via holes. Soldering the pad to
ground is critical for proper heat dissipation. Use a
solid ground plane wherever possible. Any cutout in the
ground plane may act as a slot radiator and reduce its
shield effectiveness.
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MAX2395
WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
Typical Operating Circuit
POUT
VCC _PA
BIAS_SET
VGC
VCC _IF
VCC _BB
N.C.
26
25
24
VTUNE
BVP
23
SERIAL
BUS
1
VCC
22
21
GND_VCO
100pF
VCC _VCO
20
2
RF
INTEGER-N
PLL
3
LO
GEN
4
5
0°
19
18
17
RFCP
WCDMA MODEM
N.C.
POWER
AMPLIFIER
27
N.C.
28
CS
SCLK
VCC
SDATA
TCXO
19.2MHz
VCC _CP
VCC _PLL
MAX2395
90°
6
16
7
15
REF
LD
100pF
14
N.C.
13
Q-
12
Q+
11
I-
10
I+
9
SHDN
IDLE
8
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go
to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
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PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
28 QFN-EP
G2855-2
21-0091
28 TQFN-EP
T2855-3
21-0140
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WCDMA Quasi-Direct Modulator
with VGA and PA Driver
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
2
5/05
—
3
1/09
Removed obsolete parts MAX2394/MAX2403/MAX2407 from data sheet
DESCRIPTION
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CHANGED
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