Dual VGA, Ultralow Noise Preamplifier, and Programmable RIN Evaluation Board AD8332-EVALZ GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AD8332-EVALZ is a platform for the test and evaluation of the AD8332 variable gain amplifier (VGA). The board is shipped assembled and tested, and users only need to connect the signal and VGAIN sources to a single 5 V power supply. Figure 1 is a photograph of the component side of the board, and Figure 2 is the schematic. For reference, Table 1 lists the common input impedance values and corresponding adjustments. The board is designed for 0603-size, surface-mount components. Table 1. LNA External Component Values for Common Source Impedances RIN (Ω) 50 75 100 200 500 6k RFBx (Ω, Std 1% Value) 274 412 562 1.13 k 3.01 k ∞ CSHx (pF) 22 12 8 1.2 None None SMA connectors, S2, S3, S6, and S7, are provided for access to the LNA outputs or the VGA inputs. If the LNA is used alone, 0.1 μF coupling capacitors can be installed at locations C5, C9, C23, and C24. Resistors of 68 Ω to 100 Ω can be required if the load capacitances, as seen by the LNA outputs, are larger than approximately 10 pF. 03635-001 A resistor can be inserted at RCLMP if output clamping is desired. The peak-to-peak clamping level is adjusted by installing one of the standard 1% resistor values listed in the AD8332 data sheet. Figure 1. AD8332-EVALZ Photo of Component Side USER-SUPPLIED OPTIONAL COMPONENTS The board is built and tested using the components shown in black in Figure 2. Provisions are made for optional components (shown in gray) that can be installed for testing at the user’s discretion. The default LNA input impedance is 50 Ω to match various signal generators and network analyzers. Input impedances up to 6 kΩ are realized by changing values of RFBx and CSHx. Consult the AD8332 data sheet for more details on this circuit feature. A high frequency differential probe connected to the 2-pin headers VOx is the preferred method to observe a waveform at the VGA output. A typical setup is shown in Figure 3. Singleended loads can be connected directly via the board edge SMA connectors. Note that the AD8332 output amplifier is buffered with 237 Ω resistors; therefore, be sure to compensate for attenuation if low impedances are connected to the output SMAs. MEASUREMENT SETUP The basic board connections for measuring bandwidth are shown in Figure 3. A 5 V, 100 mA (minimum) power supply is required, and a low noise voltage reference supply is required for VGAIN. Rev. D Evaluation boards are only intended for device evaluation and not for production purposes. Evaluation boards are supplied “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express, implied, or statutory including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 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AD8332-EVALZ TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description ......................................................................... 1 Evaluation Board PCB Layers......................................................5 User-Supplied Optional Components ........................................... 1 Ordering Information.......................................................................6 Measurement Setup.......................................................................... 1 Parts List .........................................................................................6 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Ordering Guide .............................................................................6 Evaluation Board Schematic ........................................................... 3 ESD Caution...................................................................................6 Board Layout and Parts List........................................................ 4 REVISION HISTORY 11/07—Rev. C to Rev. D Changes to Figure 1.......................................................................... 1 Changes to Figure 2.......................................................................... 3 Changes to Figure 3.......................................................................... 4 Changes to Figure 4 and Figure 9................................................... 5 Changes to Table 2 and Ordering Guide ....................................... 6 7/03—Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changes to Figure 1...........................................................................1 Changes to Figure 2...........................................................................3 Changes to Figure 3...........................................................................4 Changes to Table 2.............................................................................6 3/03—Revision 0: Initial Version 5/06—Rev. B to Rev. C Updated Format..................................................................Universal Changes to General Description and User-Supplied Optional Components Section ........................................................................ 1 Inserted Figure 1 ............................................................................... 1 Changes to Figure 2.......................................................................... 3 Changes to Figure 3.......................................................................... 4 Changes to Figure 4 through Figure 9 ........................................... 5 Changes to Table 2............................................................................ 6 11/04—Rev. A to Rev. B Changes to User Supplied Optional Components Section ......... 1 Changes to Measurement Setup Section ....................................... 1 Changes to Figure 1.......................................................................... 1 Changes to Figure 2 to Figure 5 ...................................................... 3 Changes to Figure 6 and Figure 7................................................... 4 Changes to Figure 8.......................................................................... 5 Changes to Table 2............................................................................ 6 Rev. D | Page 2 of 8 AD8332-EVALZ EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC +5V C25 10µF GND GND1 GND2 GND3 GND4 + C2 0.1µF C4 0.1µF L1 120nH FB LNA2 1 LMD2 C1 0.1µF +5V +5VLNA CFB1 18nF 3 VPS2 C6 0.1µF RFB2 274Ω C9 VPS1 26 AD8332ARUZ +5VLNA C7 0.1µF RFB1 274Ω C23 4 LON2 LNA1 CAL1 S2 LON1 LON1 25 R9 R10 W9 W8 5 LOP2 LOP1 24 C5 S7 LOP2 L2 120nH FB INH1 27 CFB2 18nF CAL2 L8 120nH FB C3 0.1µF CSH1 22pF CSH2 22pF 2 INH2 S6 LON2 LMD1 28 C24 R12 S3 LOP1 R11 6 COM2 C16 0.1µF COM1 23 C14 0.1µF C13 0.1µF 7 VIP2 VIP1 22 8 VIN2 VIN1 21 C15 0.1µF C10 0.1µF 9 VCM2 VCM1 VCM1 20 C17 0.1µF 10 GAIN GAIN HILO 19 C8 1nF HI W5 TP3 CLAMP RCLMP C20 0.1µF 11 RCLMP VOH2 T2 1:1 R13 237Ω C11 0.1µF W12 R14 237Ω W13 VO2 C12 0.1µF ENABLE DISABLE VOH1 17 R7 100Ω L4 120nH FB +5V L6 120nH FB 12 VOH2 R8 100Ω LO W4 ENB 18 L3 120nH FB +5V R5 100Ω 13 VOL2 14 COMM VOL1 16 VPSV 15 R6 100Ω W10 C19 0.1µF W11 C18 0.1µF VO1 R15 237Ω T1 1:1 VOH1 R16 237Ω L5 120nH FB L7 120nH FB COMPONENTS IN GRAY ARE OPTIONAL AND USER SUPPLIED. +5V C22 0.1µF Figure 2. AD8332-EVALZ Schematic Rev. D | Page 3 of 8 03635-002 VCM2 AD8332-EVALZ NETWORK ANALYZER 1103 TEKPROBE POWER SUPPLY SUPPLY FOR VGAIN 03635-003 DIFFERENTIAL PROBE Figure 3. Typical Board Test Connections BOARD LAYOUT AND PARTS LIST The evaluation board circuitry uses four conductor layers. The two inner layers are power and ground planes, and all interconnecting circuitry is located on the outer layers. Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8 illustrate the copper patterns. Rev. D | Page 4 of 8 AD8332-EVALZ 03635-004 03635-007 EVALUATION BOARD PCB LAYERS Figure 7. Ground Plane 03635-005 03635-008 Figure 4. AD8332-EVALZ Assembly Figure 8. Power Plane 03635-009 03635-006 Figure 5. Primary Side Copper Figure 9. Component Side Silkscreen Figure 6. Secondary Side Copper Rev. D | Page 5 of 8 AD8332-EVALZ ORDERING INFORMATION PARTS LIST Table 2. Qty. 8 2 4 4 2 18 Name Inductor Resistor Resistor Resistor Capacitor Capacitor Description Ferrite Bead, 120 nH, 0603 SM, 274 Ω, 1%, 1/10 W, 0603 SM, 237 Ω, 1%, 1/10 W, 0603 SM, 100 Ω, 1%, 1/16 W, 0603 SM, 18 nF, 10%, 50 V, 0603 SM, 0.1 μF, 10%, 0603 1 2 1 2 6 2 4 4 1 5 Capacitor Capacitor Capacitor Transformer Header Header Connector Test Point Test Point Test Point SM, 1 nF, 50 V, 0603 SM, 22 pF, 50 V, 0603 SM, 10 μF RF 2-Pin 3-Pin SMA, PC Mount, Right Angle Violet Red Black ESD CAUTION ORDERING GUIDE Model AD8332–EVALZ 1 1 Reference Designation L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8 RFB1, RFB2 R13, R14, R15, R16 R5, R6, R7, R8 CFB1, CFB2 C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C22 C8 CSH1, CSH2 C25 T1, T2 VO1, VO2, W10, W11, W12, W13 W4, W5 LNA1, LNA2, VOH1, VOH2 VCM1, VCM2, GAIN, CLAMP +5V GND, GND1, GND2, GND3, GND4 Description Evaluation Board Z = RoHS Compliant Part. Rev. D | Page 6 of 8 Mfg. Murata Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Mfg. Part Number BLM18BA750SN1D ERJ-3EKF2740V ERJ-3EKF2370V ERJ-3EKF1 ECJ-1VB1E183K C0603C104K4RAC Panasonic Panasonic Nichicon Mini-Circuits Molex Molex Amphenol Components Corp Components Corp Components Corp ECJ-1VB2A102K ECJ-1VC1H220J F931A106MAA T1-6T 22-10-2021 22-10-2031 901-143-6RFX TP104-01-07 TP104-01-02 TP104-01-00 AD8332-EVALZ NOTES Rev. D | Page 7 of 8 AD8332-EVALZ NOTES ©2003–2007 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. EB03635-0-11/07(D) Rev. D | Page 8 of 8