PDF Data Sheet Rev. A

Low Distortion, 3.2 GHz, RF DGA
ADA4961
Data Sheet
VCC3
VCC2
VCC1
PM
PWUP
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
24
23
22
21
20
19
EXPOSED
PAD
VIN+
VIN–
ADA4961
17 VOUT+
2
0dB TO 21dB
ATTEN
+15dB
16 VOUT–
3
18 DNC
15 DNC
11
12
13
6
NOTES
1. DNC = DO NOT CONNECT. DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS PIN.
12454-001
10
MODE
9
A0
8
LATCH
7
A1
14 DNC
1
A2/FA
5
A3/CS
GND
A4/CLK
4
SDIO
GND
GND
High speed
−3 dB bandwidth: 3.2 GHz
−1 dB bandwidth: 1.8 GHz
Slew rate: 12,000 V/μs
Digitally adjustable gain
Voltage gain: −6 dB to +15 dB
Power gain: −3 dB to +18 dB
5-bit parallel or SPI bus gain control with fast attack
IMD3/HD3 distortion, maximum gain, 5 V, high performance
(HP) mode
IMD3/HD3 at 1 GHz: −90 dBc/−83 dBc
IMD3/HD3 at 1.5 GHz: −85 dBc/−75 dBc
IMD3/HD3 at 2 GHz: −70 dBc/−70 dBc
Low noise
Noise density referred to output (RTO): −154 dBm/Hz
Noise figure: 5.5 dB at AV = 15 dB, 1 GHz
Differential impedances: 100 Ω input, 50 Ω output
Low power mode operation, power-down control
Single 3.3 V or 5 V supply operation
Available in 24-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFSCP
VCC4
FEATURES
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
ADC driver for 10-bit to 14-bit GSPS converters
RF/IF gain blocks
Line drivers
Instrumentation
Satellite communications
Data acquisition
Military systems
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADA4961 is a high performance, BiCMOS RF digital gain
amplifier (DGA), optimized for driving heavy loads out to
2.0 GHz and beyond. The device typically achieves −90 dBc
IMD3 performance at 500 MHz and −85 dBc at 1.5 GHz. This
RF performance allows GHz converters to achieve their optimum
performance with minimal limitations of the driver amplifier or
constraints on overall power that typically result from GaAs
amplifiers. This device can easily drive 10-bit to16-bit HS
converters.
For many receiver applications, antialias filter (AAF) designs
can be simplified or not required.
The ADA4961 has an internal differential input impedance of
100 Ω and a differential dynamic output impedance of 50 Ω,
eliminating the need for external termination resistors. The
Rev. A
digital adjustability provides for 1 dB resolution, thus optimizing
the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for input levels spanning 21 dB.
The ADA4961 is optimized for wideband, low distortion
performance at frequencies up to 2 GHz. These attributes,
together with wide gain adjustment and relatively low power,
make the ADA4961 the amplifier of choice for many high speed
applications, including IF, RF, and broadband applications
where dynamic range at very high frequencies is critical.
The ADA4961 is ideally suited for driving not only analog-todigital converters (ADCs), but also mixers, pin diode
attenuators, SAW filters, and multielement discrete devices. It is
available in a 4 mm × 4 mm, 24-lead LFCSP and operates over a
temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
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ADA4961
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1 AC Characterization Output Filter .......................................... 15 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 16 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Digital Interface Overview ........................................................ 16 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Parallel Digital Interface ............................................................ 16 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) ............................................... 16 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Applications Information .............................................................. 17 Noise/Harmonic Performance.................................................... 4 Basic Connections ...................................................................... 17 Timing Specifications .................................................................. 5 ADC Driving............................................................................... 18 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6 Low-Pass Antialias Filtering for the ADC Interface .............. 20 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 6 Layout Considerations ............................................................... 21 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6 Evaluation Board ........................................................................ 21 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 24 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 24 Characterization and Test Circuits ............................................... 14 REVISION HISTORY
12/14—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section............................................................ 1
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 4
Changes to Pin 13, Table 6............................................................... 7
Added Figure 33; Renumbered Sequentially .............................. 12
Added Figure 34 and Figure 35..................................................... 13
Changes to Table 10 ........................................................................ 17
Changes to Figure 52 ...................................................................... 23
10/14—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. A | Page 2 of 24
Data Sheet
ADA4961
SPECIFICATIONS
VS = 5 V, HP mode, RS = 100 Ω differential, RL = 50 Ω differential, TA = 25°C, f = 500 MHz, VO = 1.2 V p-p (or 0.6 V p-p per tone for twotone IMD3), unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Bandwidth
−1 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Settling Time to 1.0%
Overdrive Recovery Time
Input Return Loss (S11 )
Output Return Loss (S22 )
GAIN
Voltage Gain
Power Gain
Gain Step Size
Gain Step Error
INPUT STAGE
Input Common-Mode Voltage
Input Resistance
Maximum AC-Coupled Input Level
Input Capacitance
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
OUTPUT STAGE
Maximum Output Voltage Swing
Differential Output Resistance
DIGITAL LOGIC SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage High, CS 1 , CLK 1 , SDIO (VIH )
Input Voltage High, PM (VIH )
Input Voltage Low, CS1 , CLK 1 , SDIO, PM (VIL)
Output Voltage High, CS1 , CLK 1 , SDIO (VOH )
Output Voltage Low, CS1 , CLK 1 , SDIO (VOL)
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range
Quiescent Current
1
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
VO indicates small signal
VO indicates small signal
VO = 2 V step
VO = 2 V step
500 MHz
500 MHz
Maximum voltage gain
Minimum voltage gain
Maximum power gain
Minimum power gain
Differential
Differential
Single-ended
VS = 5.0 V
VS = 3.3 V
IOH = −100 µA
IOL = +100 µA
5.0 V, HP mode
5.0 V, low power (LP) mode
5.0 V, power-down Mode
3.3 V, LP mode
3.3 V, power-down Mode
Typ
Max
Unit
3200
1800
12000
0.6
1.2
−40
−30
MHz
MHz
V/μs
ns
ns
dB
dB
15
−6
18
−3
1.0
±0.2
dB
dB
dB
dB
1.0
100
6
1.3
55
V
Ω
V p-p
pF
dB
5.0
3.0
50
V p-p
V p-p
Ω
1.4
2.8
0
1.4
0
3.3
3.3
0.8
3.3
0.8
3.3 to 5.0
154
131
7.4
126
7.2
V
V
V
V
V
V
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
Dual function pin. Table 1 does not contain the full pin name, only the relevant function of the pin. See the Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions section for
complete pin names and descriptions.
Rev. A | Page 3 of 24
ADA4961
Data Sheet
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
VS = 5 V, HP mode, RS = 100 Ω differential, RL = 50 Ω differential, TA = 25°C, f = 500 MHz, VO = 1.2 V p-p (or 0.6 V p-p per tone for two tone
IMD3), LC filter connected, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
AC PERFORMANCE, 100 MHz
Second Harmonic (HD2)
Third Harmonic (HD3)
Third-Order Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD3)
1 dB Compression Point (OP1dB)
Noise Figure (NF)
Noise Density Referred to Output
(RTO)
AC PERFORMANCE, 500 MHz
Second Harmonic (HD2)
Third Harmonic (HD3)
Third-Order Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD3)
1 dB Compression Point (OP1dB)
Noise Figure (NF)
Noise Density Referred to Output
(RTO)
AC PERFORMANCE, 1 GHz
Second Harmonic (HD2)
Third Harmonic (HD3)
Third-Order Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD3)
1 dB Compression Point (OP1dB)
Noise Figure (NF)
Noise Density Referred to Output
(RTO)
AC PERFORMANCE, 1.5 GHz
Second Harmonic (HD2)
Third Harmonic (HD3)
Test Conditions/Comments
3.3 V Supply, Low
Power Mode
Operation 1
Min Typ
Max
5.0 V Supply, High
Performance
Mode Operation
Min Typ
Max
Unit
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
VOUT = 1.2 V p-p composite (2 MHz
spacing)
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
−75
−76
−85
−88
−81
−80
−88
−88
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−100
−95
17.2
6.0
−154
−100
−100
18.8
5.8
−154
dBc
dBc
dBm
dB
dBm/Hz
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
VOUT = 1.2 V p-p composite (2 MHz
spacing)
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
−77
−82
−75
−75
−80
−85
−81
−82
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−90
−95
17.8
5.8
−154
−90
−90
19.3
5.6
−154
dBc
dBc
dBm
dB
dBm/Hz
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
VOUT = 1.2 V p-p composite (2 MHz
spacing)
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
−83
−83
−78
−77
−84
−80
−83
−83
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−87
−86
18.1
5.6
−154
−90
−92
21.1
5.5
−154
dBc
dBc
dBm
dB
dBm/Hz
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
−73
−75
−75
−75
−76
−77
−75
−75
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
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Data Sheet
ADA4961
Parameter
Third-Order Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD3)
Test Conditions/Comments
VOUT = 1.2 V p-p composite (2 MHz
spacing)
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
1 dB Compression Point (OP1dB)
Noise Figure (NF)
Noise Density Referred to Output
(RTO)
AC PERFORMANCE, 2 GHz
Second Harmonic (HD2)
5.0 V Supply, High
Performance
Mode Operation
Min Typ
Max
−79
−77
16.4
6.0
−153
−85
−84
18.8
6.3
−153
dBc
dBc
dBm
dB
dBm/Hz
−73
−76
−65
−66
−75
−77
−70
−69
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−64
−65
14.5
8.8
−150
−70
−70
17.0
9.0
−150
dBc
dBc
dBm
dB
dBm/Hz
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
VOUT = 1.2 V p-p composite (2 MHz
spacing)
Maximum gain
Minimum gain
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
AV = 15 dB
Third Harmonic (HD3)
Third-Order Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD3)
1 dB Compression Point (OP1dB)
Noise Figure (NF)
Noise Density Referred to Output
(RTO)
1
3.3 V Supply, Low
Power Mode
Operation 1
Min Typ
Max
Unit
3.3 V high performance mode is not recommended because IMD performance degrades at hot temperatures.
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3.
Parameter
tCLK
tDS
tDH
tS
tH
tHIGH
tLOW
tACCESS
tZ
Description
Serial Clock Period
Setup Time Between Data and Rising Edge of SCLK
Hold Time Between Data and Rising Edge of SCLK
Setup Time Between Falling Edge of CS and SCLK
Hold Time Between Rising Edge of CS and SCLK
Min
50
5
5
Minimum Period SCLK Can Be in Logic High State
Minimum Period SCLK Can Be in Logic Low State
Maximum Time Delay Between Falling Edge of SCLK and Output Data Valid for a Read Operation
Maximum Time Delay Between CS Deactivation and SDIO Bus Return to High Impedance
Typ
25
25
Timing Diagram
CS
tS
tHIGH
tLOW
tCLK
tH
SCLK
tACCESS
tZ
SDIO
Figure 2.
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tDH
tDS
Max
Unit
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ADA4961
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 4.
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VCCx
PWUP, A4/CLK, A3/CS, A2/FA, A1, and A0
Input Voltage, VIN+ and VIN−
θJA, Exposed Pad Soldered Down
θJC at Exposed Pad
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec)
Rating
5.5 V
3.6 V
+3.6 V to −1.2 V
50.92°C/W
42.24°C/W
140°C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
240°C
θJA is specified for the worst case conditions, that is, a device
soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages.
Table 5. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
24-Lead LFCSP
ESD CAUTION
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
Rev. A | Page 6 of 24
θJA
50.92
θJC
42.24
Unit
°C/W
Data Sheet
ADA4961
20 PM
19 PWUP
22 VCC2
21 VCC1
24 VCC4
23 VCC3
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
18 DNC
GND 1
VIN+ 2
17 VOUT+
ADA4961
VIN– 3
16 VOUT–
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
GND 4
GND 5
15 DNC
14 DNC
MODE 6
NOTES
1. DNC = DO NOT CONNECT. DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS PIN.
2. CONNECT THE EXPOSED PAD TO GROUND.
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A0 12
A1 11
9
A2/FA 10
A3/CS
SDIO 7
A4/CLK 8
13 LATCH
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1, 4, 5
2, 3
6
Mnemonic
GND
VIN+, VIN−
MODE
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14, 15, 18
16, 17
19
20
SDIO
A4/CLK
A3/CS
A2/FA
A1
A0
LATCH
DNC
VOUT−, VOUT+
PWUP
PM
21
22
23
24
VCC1
VCC2
VCC3
VCC4
EPAD
Description
Power Supply Ground. Connect to system ground plane.
Differential Inputs.
Mode Select Pin for Gain Control. Low indicates serial peripheral interface (SPI), and high (up to 3.3 V )
indicates parallel interface.
Serial Data Input/Output Pin for SPI Gain Control.
Bit A4 for Parallel Gain Control/Serial Clock Pin for SPI Gain Control.
Bit A3 for Parallel Gain Control/Chip Select Pin for SPI Gain Control.
Bit A2 for Parallel Gain Control/Fast Attack Pin for SPI Gain Control.
Bit A1 for Parallel Gain Control.
Bit A0 for Parallel Gain Control.
Latch Input Asserts Parallel Gain Control. Logic 0 asserts transparent mode, and Logic 1 asserts latched mode.
Do Not Connect. Do not connect to this pin.
Differential Outputs.
Power-Up Control Input Pin. A logic high (3.3 V ) asserts power-up. A logic low asserts power-down.
Power/Performance Control Input Pin. A logic low indicates high power and high performance, and a logic
high indicates low power and nominal performance. Low power mode must be asserted with VMIN = 2.8 V.
Positive Power Supply. Connect to 5 V or 3.3 V.
Positive Power Supply. Connect to 5 V or 3.3 V.
Positive Power Supply. Connect to 5 V or 3.3 V.
Positive Power Supply. Connect to 5 V or 3.3 V.
Exposed Pad. Connect the exposed pad to ground.
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ADA4961
Data Sheet
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
10
10
8
8
GAIN (dB)
6
4
6
4
0
0
–2
–2
–6
10M
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
–4
100M
1G
–6
10M
12454-004
–4
4G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
25
16
24
22
12
21
OP1dB (dBm)
10
8
6
4
20
19
18
17
16
2
15
0
14
5V, HIGH PERFORMANCE MODE
5V, LOW POWER MODE
3V, LOW POWER MODE
13
12
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
11
100M
1G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
4G
10
12454-005
GAIN (dB)
4G
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
23
14
–6
10M
1G
Figure 7. Maximum Gain vs. Frequency at Three Temperatures, 3.3 V, with
Low-Pass Filter
18
–4
100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 4. Gain vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V
–2
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
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2
2
0
200
400
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 5. Gain vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 3.3 V
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GAIN (dB)
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 8. OP1dB vs. Frequency at15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V,
3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
25
16.5
16.0
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
GAIN (dB)
14.5
14.0
13.5
13.0
12.5
12.0
11.5
10.0
10M
15
GAIN = 8dB
10
GAIN = 15dB
5
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1G
4G
0
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11.0
10.5
GAIN = 0dB
20
15.0
0
500
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 6. Maximum Gain vs. Frequency at Three Temperatures, 5.0 V, with
Low-Pass Filter
1500
2000
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15.5
Figure 9. Noise Figure vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 8 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings,
5.0 V, with Low-Pass Filter
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Data Sheet
ADA4961
25
70
50
GAIN = 8dB
10
40
5V, HP, AV15, –40°C
3.3V, LP, AV15,–40°C
5V, LP, AV15, –40°C
30
GAIN = 15dB
20
5V, HP, AV15, +25°C
3.3V, LP, AV15, +25°C
5V, LP, AV15, +25°C
10
5V, HP, AV15, +85°C
3.3V, LP, AV15, +85°C
5V, LP, AV15, +85°C
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
12454-011
0
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
50
49
48
500MHz
47
–140
OIP3 (dBm)
NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (dBm/Hz)
400
Figure 13. OIP3 vs. Frequency at Three Temperatures, Maximum Gain,
5.0 V, 3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
5V, GAIN = 15dB
5V, GAIN = 7dB
5V, GAIN = 0dB
3.3V, GAIN = 15dB
3.3V, GAIN = 7dB
3.3V, GAIN = 0dB
–135
200
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 10. Noise Figure vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 8 dB, and 0 dB Gain
Settings, 3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
–130
0
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15
OIP3 (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
60
GAIN = 0dB
20
–145
–150
1000MHz
46
45
44
1500MHz
43
–155
42
1500
2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
40
–2
–1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
TOTAL POWER (dBm)
Figure 11. Noise Spectral Density vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB
Gain Settings, 5.0 V, 3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
70
Figure 14. OIP3 vs. Total Power at Three Frequencies
0
5V, HP, AV0, 25°C
5V, HP, AV15, 25°C
3.3V, LP, AV0, 25°C
3.3V, LP, AV15, 25°C
5V, LP, AV0, 25°C
5V, LP, AV15, 25°C
60
50
5V, GAIN = 7dB
3.3V, GAIN = 7dB
–20
IMD3 (dBc)
OIP3 (dBm)
40
30
20
200
400
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–80
5V
–60
–100
–80
–120
–120
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0
–60
5V, GAIN = 0dB
3.3V, GAIN = 0dB
3.3V
–100
10
–40
5V, GAIN = 15dB
3.3V, GAIN = 15dB
–40
0
12454-015
1000
0
200
400
600
800
Figure 12. OIP3 vs. Frequency at 15 dB and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V, 3.3 V,
with Low-Pass Filter
–140
–160
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
IMD3 (dBc)
500
12454-016
0
12454-012
41
–160
Figure 15. IMD3 vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V,
3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter,
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ADA4961
5V HP
–80
–80
HP
–100
LP
–80
–120
–90
–100
–110
–50
–60
–70
3.3V AND 5V LP
–120
–80
–130
–90
–60
HD2, HP (dBc)
–100
–120
400
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–80
5V, GAIN = 15dB
5V, GAIN = 7dB
5V, GAIN = 0dB
3.3V, GAIN = 15dB
3.3V, GAIN = 7dB
3.3V, GAIN = 0dB
–100
–110
3.3V AND 5V LP
–30
5V HP
–40
–100
–110
–70
–130
–90
–40
–80
–70
–60
–80
–70
–60
3.3V AND 5V LP
–50
–120
–30
–50
5V, TA = +85°C
5V, TA = +25°C
5V, TA = –40°C
3.3V, TA = +85°C
3.3V, TA = +25°C
3.3V, TA = –40°C
0
–60
HD2, LP (dBc)
5V HP
–90
–20
GAIN = 15dB
200
400
600
800
–100
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Figure 20. HD2 vs. Frequency at Three Temperatures, +5.0 V, +3.3 V, with
Low-Pass Filter
–20
TA = 25°C
–70
–100
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 17. IMD3 vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, With
and Without Low-Pass Filter, +5.0 V
–60
800
–90
–140
HD3, HP (dBc)
200
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0
600
–80
5V HP, GAIN = 0, FILTERED
5V HP, GAIN = 0, UNFILTERED
–80
–140
400
–70
5V HP, GAIN = 7, FILTERED
5V HP, GAIN = 7, UNFILTERED
–60
200
FREQUENCY (MHz)
5V HP, GAIN = 15, FILTERED
5V HP, GAIN = 15, UNFILTERED
–40
0
Figure 19. HD3 vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, +5.0 V,
+3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
Figure 16. IMD3 vs. Frequency at Maximum Gain, Three Temperatures,
5.0 V, 3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
–20
–140
–20
GAIN = 15dB
–30
5V HP
–40
5V, TA = +85°C
5V, TA = +25°C
5V, TA = –40°C
3.3V, TA = +85°C
3.3V, TA = +25°C
3.3V, TA = –40°C
–90
–100
–110
3.3V AND 5V LP
–50
–60
–70
–80
–120
–80
–130
–90
–130
–90
0
200
400
600
800
–100
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
12454-019
–120
–140
12454-119
–160
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
HD2, LP (dBc)
800
12454-020
600
Figure 18. HD2 vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, +5.0 V,
+3.3 V, with Low-Pass Filter
–140
0
200
400
600
800
HD3, LP (dBc)
400
–100
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 21. HD3 vs. Frequency at Three Temperatures, 5.0 V, 3.3 V, with
Low-Pass Filter
Rev. A | Page 10 of 24
12454-120
200
12454-017
0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
IMD3 (dBc)
–40
5V, GAIN = 15
5V, GAIN = 7
5V, GAIN = 0
3.3V, GAIN = 15
3.3V, GAIN = 7
3.3V, GAIN = 0
–140
–100
HD2, HP (dBc)
–30
–70
–60
–60
–120
–20
TA = 25°C
HD3, LP (dBc)
–40
–60
HD3, HP (dBc)
–20
IMD3 (dBc)
–40
5V, TA = +100°C
3.3V, TA = +100°C
5V, TA = +85°C
3.3V, TA = +85°C
5V, TA = +25°C
3.3V, TA = +25°C
5V, TA = –40°C
3.3V, TA = –40°C
IMD3 (dBc)
0
Data Sheet
Data Sheet
–50
ADA4961
500MHz
1000MHz
1500MHz
–55
–60
–65
HD3 (dBc)
–70
1
–75
–80
–85
2
–90
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
POWER (dBm)
CH1 1V/DIV
CH2 500mV/DIV
Figure 22. HD3 vs. Output Power/Tone, with Low-Pass Filter
–50
1V
SCALE: 20ns/DIV
Figure 25. Gain Step Response
2MHz TO 500MHz
2MHz TO 1000MHz
2MHz TO 1500MHz
–55
CH1
12454-024
1
12454-021
–95
–100
OUTPUT
–60
INPUT
HD2 (dBc)
–65
–70
–75
–80
–85
–90
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
POWER (dBm)
INPUT
600mV/DIV
OUTPUT 200mV/DIV
Figure 23. HD2 vs. Output Power/Tone, with Low-Pass Filter
CH1
–16mV
12454-025
–100
12454-022
–95
SCALE: 1ns/DIV
Figure 26. Large Signal Pulse Response
85
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
80
75
70
65
CMRR (dB)
1
60
55
50
45
2
40
35
CH1
1V
SCALE: 40ns/DIV
Figure 24. Enable Response Time
25
10M
12454-023
CH1 1V/DIV
CH2 500mV/DIV
100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1G
4G
12454-026
30
Figure 27. CMRR vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V
Rev. A | Page 11 of 24
ADA4961
80
16
75
10
8
4
50
2
45
1G
40
12454-027
100M
4G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
4G
Figure 31. S22 RLC vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings,
5.0 V
200
5V, HP
5V, LP
3.3V, LP
180
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
100M
1G
10G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0
–40
–20
0
20
40
60
80
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 29. S12 vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V
160
1G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
12454-028
–24
–25
GAIN = 0dB
–26
GAIN = 7dB
–27
GAIN = 15dB
–28
–29
–30
–31
–32
–33
–34
–35
–36
–37
–38
–39
–40
–41
10M
–50
100M
Figure 28. Group Delay vs. Frequency at 15 dB, 7 dB, and 0 dB Gain
Settings, 5.0 V
180
0
60
55
6
S12 (dB)
65
COUT
70
12
ROUT
GROUP DELAY
14
0
50
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
12454-030
18
85
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
12454-031
20
Data Sheet
Figure 32. Supply Current vs. Temperature
50
GAIN = 0dB
GAIN = 7dB
GAIN = 15dB
40
140
120
30
CIN
RIN
100
80
1
20
60
40
2
10
100M
1G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0
4G
CH1 40mV/DIV
CH2 500mV/DIV
12454-029
0
Figure 30. S11 Resistor-Inductor-Capacitor (RLC) vs. Frequency at 15 dB,
7 dB, and 0 dB Gain Settings, 5.0 V
10ns/DIV
A CH2
350mV
12454-200
20
Figure 33. Fast Attack Assertion Time, High Gain to Low Gain, 8 dB Step
Rev. A | Page 12 of 24
Data Sheet
ADA4961
5
PHASE DELAY (Degrees)
GAIN = +15dB
1
2
0
–5
–10
10ns/DIV
A CH2
1.53V
–15
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 34. Fast Attack Assertion Time, Low Gain to High Gain, 8 dB Step
Rev. A | Page 13 of 24
Figure 35. Phase Delay vs. Frequency for All Gain Settings
12454-205
CH1 40mV/DIV
CH2 500mV/DIV
12454-201
GAIN = –6dB
ADA4961
Data Sheet
CHARACTERIZATION AND TEST CIRCUITS
VCCx
0.1µF
EVALUATION
BOARD
+
470nH
0.1µF
0.1µF
VIN+
35.7Ω
+
+
50Ω
35.7Ω
ADA4961
0.1µF
0.1µF
VIN–
50Ω
35.7Ω
+
35.7Ω
50Ω
50Ω
470nH
SPI OR
PARALLEL
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
12454-045
VCC
Figure 36. Test Circuit for S-Parameters on Dedicated 50 Ω Differential to Differential Board
VCCx
0.1µF
EVALUATION
BOARD
+
0.5µH
0.1µF
+
50Ω
ADA4961
0.1µF
–3dB
0.1µF
VIN–
2nH
–10dB
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
–10dB
50Ω
+
BAND-PASS
FILTER
2nH
2pF
50Ω
PICOSECOND
5310
BALUN
0.1µF
VIN+
+
–3dB
2pF
50Ω
PICOSECOND
5310
BALUN
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
0.5µH
SPI OR
PARALLEL
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
12454-046
VCC
Figure 37. Test Circuit for Single Tone Distortion
VCCx
0.1µF
EVALUATION
BOARD
+
0.5µH
BAND-PASS
0.1µF
50Ω
+
50Ω
–10dB
50Ω
ADA4961
0.1µF
–3dB
0.1µF
VIN–
35.7Ω
+
–3dB
PICOSECOND
5310
BALUN
35.7Ω
35.7Ω
50Ω
SPLITTER/
COMBINER
ZFSC-2-372-S+
0.1µF
VIN+
+
–3dB
50Ω
35.7Ω
–10dB
PICOSECOND
5310
BALUN
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
0.5µH
BAND-PASS
SPI OR
PARALLEL
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
VCC
12454-047
50Ω
Figure 38. Test Circuit for IMD3/IMD2
Rev. A | Page 14 of 24
Data Sheet
ADA4961
AC CHARACTERIZATION OUTPUT FILTER
Figure 37 is used in part of the ac characterization of the
ADA4961. The picosecond 5310 balun provides the differential
input signal and the 100 Ω differential match to the device. The
3 dB pads make the picosecond balun 50 Ω impedance less
reactive on one side, which balances the differential phase
accuracy. On the outputs, the 2 nH and 2 pF create a two-pole
low-pass filter, along with the two 50 Ω resistors in parallel with
the pads and output picosecond balun. This filter creates the
50 Ω differential load.
The output pads make the load more balanced. This is essential
for good HD2 performance. This filter technique also creates a
lighter load (slight peaking) for the device at higher frequencies,
which improves the IMD3 performance. Though the filter
bandwidth (BW) computes to 3.3 GHz, the parasitic C (not
shown in Figure 37) across the 2 nH filter inductors reduces the
3 dB BW to about 2 GHz (see Figure 4). The filter, beyond
reducing integrated output noise, also reduces the higher
frequency second and third harmonics above 1 GHz and
700 MHz, respectively (see Figure 20 and Figure 21).
Rev. A | Page 15 of 24
ADA4961
Data Sheet
THEORY OF OPERATION
DIGITAL INTERFACE OVERVIEW
Fast Attack
The ADA4961 DGA has two digital gain control options: the
parallel control interface and the serial peripheral interface. The
desired gain control option is selected via the control pin,
MODE (see Table 7 for the truth table for the mode control
pins). The gain code is in a binary format. A voltage of 1.4 V to
3.3 V is required for a logic high.
The fast attack feature, accessible via the SPI, allows the gain to
reduce from its present setting by a predetermined step size.
Four different attenuation step sizes are available. The truth
table for fast attack is shown in Table 8.
Two pins are common to both gain control options: PM and
PWUP. PM allows the user to choose operation in low power
mode (logic high) or high performance mode (logic low).
PWUP is the power-up pin. The physical pins are shared
between the two interfaces, resulting in two different functions
per digital pin (see Table 2).
Table 7. Digital Control Interface Selection Truth Table
MODE
1
0
Interface
Parallel control
SPI
The parallel digital interface uses five binary bits (Bits[A4:A0])
and a latch pin. The LATCH pin controls whether the input
data latch is transparent or latched. In transparent mode, gain
changes as input gain control bits change. In latched mode, gain
is determined by the latched gain setting and does not change
with changing input gain control bits.
SERIAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE (SPI)
The SPI uses three pins: SDIO, A4/CLK, and A3/CS. The SPI
data register consists of eight bits, five gain control bits, two fast
attack attenuation step size address bits, and one read/write bit.
SDIO is the serial data input and output pin. The A4/CLK pin is
the serial clock, and A3/CS is the channel select pin.
MSB
LSB
MSB
FA1
FA0
D4
FAST
ATTACK
LSB
D3
D2
D1
GAIN CONTROL
D0
12454-154
R/W
READ/
WRITE
FA1
0
0
1
1
FA0
0
1
0
1
Step Size (dB)
1
2
4
8
SPI fast attack mode is controlled by the A2/FA pin. A logic
high on the A2/FA pin results in an attenuation that is selected
by Bits[FA1:FA0] in the SPI register.
Table 9. Gain Code vs. Voltage Gain Lookup Table
PARALLEL DIGITAL INTERFACE
DATA
Table 8. SPI 2-Bit Attenuation Step Size Truth Table
Figure 39. 8-Bit SPI Register
To write to the SPI register, A3/CS must be pulled low and eight
clock pulses must be applied to A4/CLK. To read the SPI
register value, the R/W bit must be set high, A3/CS must be
pulled low, and the device must be clocked. After the register
has been read during the next eight clock cycles, the SPI
automatically enters write mode.
5-Bit Binary Gain Code
00000
00001
00010
00011
00100
00101
00110
00111
01000
01001
01010
01011
01100
01101
01110
01111
10000
10001
10010
10011
10100
10101
Rev. A | Page 16 of 24
Voltage Gain (dB)
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
−1
−2
−3
−4
−5
−6
Data Sheet
ADA4961
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
BASIC CONNECTIONS
because they are at bias voltages of about 1 V above ground. The
ac coupling capacitors and the RF chokes are the principle
limitations for operation at low frequencies.
Figure 40 shows the basic connections for operating the
ADA4961. Apply a voltage between 3.3 V and 5.0 V to the
VCCx pins. Decouple each supply pin with at least one low
inductance, surface-mount ceramic capacitor of 0.1 μF, placed
as close as possible to the device.
The digital pins (mode control pins, associated SPI and parallel
gain control pins, PM, and PWUP) operate at a voltage of 3.3 V.
23
2
VCC1
19
BALANCED 50Ω
LOAD
+15dB
3
16
VOUT–
18 DNC
4
15 DNC
8
9
10
11
12
13
6
A3/CS
A2/FA
A1
A0
LATCH
MODE
SPI, PARALLEL INTERFACE
NOTES
1. DNC = DO NOT CONNECT. DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS PIN.
14 DNC
12454-048
7
A4/CLK
1
SDIO
5
GND
VOUT+
17
0dB TO 21dB
ATTEN
BALANCED 100Ω
SOURCE
VIN–
20
21
ADA4961
EXPOSED
PAD
VIN+
22
PWUP
24
VCC2
0.1µF
(0402)
VCC3
10µF
(0603)
VCC4
+5V
PM
To enable the ADA4961, the PWUP pin must be pulled to a
logic high. Pulling PWUP low puts the ADA4961 in sleep
mode, reducing current consumption to approximately 7 mA at
ambient temperature.
The outputs of the ADA4961 must be pulled up to the positive
supply with 0.5 µH RF chokes. The differential outputs are
biased to the positive supply and require ac coupling capacitors,
preferably 0.1 µF. Similarly, the input pins require ac coupling
Figure 40. Basic Connections
Table 10. Basic Connections
Pin No.
5 V Power
21
Mnemonic
Description
Basic Connection
VCC1
Amplifier core power
supply
Connect these pins to 5 V and decouple to GND using 10 µF and 0.1 µF
capacitors close to the pins.
22
23
24
GND
1, 4, 5
RF Inputs
2
VCC2
VCC3
VCC4
GND
Ground pins
Connect to ground.
VIN+
Differential RF inputs,
differential input
impedance is 100 Ω
Connect these pins to the balanced output of the previous device in the signal
chain. A balun can be used to convert from a single-ended signal to differential
or to improve even order distortion if the previous device in the signal chain is
differential.
3
RF Outputs
17
VIN−
Differential RF inputs,
differential output
impedance is 50 Ω
Connect these pins to the balanced input of the next device in the signal chain.
A balun can be used to convert from the ADA4961 differential output to a
single-ended signal or to improve even order distortion if the next device in the
signal chain is differential.
16
VOUT+
VOUT−
Rev. A | Page 17 of 24
ADA4961
Pin No.
SPI/Parallel
Control
6
Data Sheet
Mnemonic
Description
Basic Connection
MODE
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control. Logic 0 asserts serial control,
and Logic 1 asserts parallel control.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control.
7
8
SDIO
A4/SCLK
9
A3/CS
10
A2/FA
11
A1
12
A0
13
LATCH
19
PWUP
Parallel, serial mode
control
SPI data IO
SPI clock, parallel mode
gain control, Bit 4
SPI chip select, parallel
mode gain control, Bit 3
Fast attack enable,
parallel mode gain
control, Bit 2
Parallel mode gain
control, Bit 1
Parallel mode gain
control, Bit 0
Parallel mode latch
control
Power up
20
PM
Performance mode
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control. Logic 1 asserts FA enabled,
and Logic 0 asserts FA disabled.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control. Logic 0 asserts transparent
mode, and Logic 1 asserts latched mode.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control. Logic 1 asserts power-up, and
Logic 0 asserts power-down.
Connect this pin to a 3.3 V compliant logic control. Logic 1 asserts low
performance mode, and Logic 0 asserts high performance mode.
+5.0V
0.1µF
+5.0V
0.5µF
0.1µF
2nH
10Ω VIN+
2nH
10Ω
50Ω
ADA4961
0.1µF
50Ω
AC
1.5pF
AD9625
VIN–
0.5µF
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
100Ω
VCOM
+5.0V
12454-049
50Ω
MARKI
BAL-0006GSMG
0.1µF
1:2
BAND-PASS
FILTER
Figure 41. Wideband ADC Interfacing Example Featuring the ADA4961 and the AD9625
ADC DRIVING
The ADA4961 is a high output linearity variable gain amplifier
optimized for ADC interfacing. The output IMDs and noise
floor remain constant throughout the 22 dB gain range. This is
a valuable feature in a variable gain receiver, where it is
desirable to maintain a constant, instantaneous dynamic range
as the receiver range is modified. The output noise is 6.9 nV/√Hz,
which is compatible with 14-bit or 16-bit ADCs. The two-tone
IMDs are typically greater than −75 dBc for a 5.5 dBm composite
signal into 50 Ω or a 1.2 V p-p composite output. The 50 Ω
output impedance makes the task of designing a filter for the
high input impedance ADCs more straightforward.
Figure 41 shows the ADA4961 driving a two-pole, 1 GHz, lowpass filter into the AD9625. The AD9625 is a 12-bit, 2.5 GSPS
ADC with a buffered wideband input that presents a 100 Ω
differential input impedance and requires a 1.2 V input swing to
reach full scale. For optimum performance, drive the ADA4961
differentially, using a high performance 1:2 matching balun.
Rev. A | Page 18 of 24
Data Sheet
ADA4961
0
10
–15
5
–30
0
–45
–60
(dB)
(dB)
–5
–10
–75
2
5
3
+
4 6
–90
–105
–15
–120
–20
FREQUENCY (MHz)
10000
–150
150M
300M
450M
600M
750M
900M
1.05G
1.2G
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 42. Measured Frequency Response of the Wideband ADC Interface
Shown in Figure 41
Figure 43. Measured Single Tone Performance of the Circuit Shown
in Figure 41 for a 1 GHz Input Signal using Maximum Gain (15 dB)
The two-tone 1 GHz IMDs of two 0.6 V p-p signals have an
SFDR of greater than 75 dBc, as shown in Figure 44.
0
–15
–30
–45
–60
(dB)
Figure 41 uses a 1:2 impedance transformer to provide the 100 Ω
input impedance of the ADA4961 with a matched input. The
open collector outputs of the ADA4961 are biased through the
two 0.5 μH inductors, and the two 0.1 μF capacitors on the
outputs decouple the 5 V inductor voltage from the input
common-mode voltage of the ADA4961. The two 25 Ω resistors,
in parallel with the 100 Ω input impedance of the AD9625, provide
the 50 Ω load to the ADA4961, where the gain is load
dependent. The 2 nH inductors and 1.5 pF internal capacitance
of the AD9625 constitute the 1 GHz, 1 dB low-pass filter. The
two 5 Ω isolation resistors suppress any switching currents from
the ADC input sample-and-hold circuitry. The circuit shown in
Figure 41 provides variable gain, isolation, filtering, and source
matching for the AD9625. By using this circuit with the
ADA4961 in a gain of 15 dB (maximum gain), a full-scale SNR
(SNRFS) of 55 dB and an SFDR performance of 77 dBc are
achieved at 1 GHz, as shown in Figure 43.
0
12454-051
1000
–75
F1 + F2
2F2 + F1
2F1 + F2
F2 – F1
–90
2F2 – F1
2F1 – F2
–105
–120
–135
–150
0
150M
300M
450M
600M
750M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
900M
1.05G
1.2G
12454-052
100
12454-050
–25
10
–135
Figure 44. Measured Two-Tone Performance of the Circuit Shown in
Figure 41 for a 1 GHz Input Signal Using Maximum Gain (15 dB)
Rev. A | Page 19 of 24
ADA4961
Data Sheet
–50
LOW-PASS ANTIALIAS FILTERING FOR THE ADC
INTERFACE
IMD (dBc)
–65
–70
–75
NO FILTER
–80
–85
–90
WITH FILTER
–100
0
200
400
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
12454-061
–95
Figure 46. IMD vs. Frequency, With and Without LC Filter
–50
–55
–60
–65
–70
NO FILTER
–75
–80
WITH FILTER
–85
–90
–95
–100
0
200
400
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
12454-062
Take care to ensure that the physical length of the filter is less
than 1/10 the wavelength of the 3 dB corner frequency. At
2 GHz, it is 75 mm. The Series L (along with the internal bond
wire inductance) and C parasitic parallel create a parallel
resonance that causes a reduction in overall BW. Other values
and filter types can be used depending on the end user
requirements, but care is needed to ensure that the Circuit Q
does not exceed 1. The values of 2 nH and 2 pF show the
relative improvement in distortion (single tone and IMD3) vs.
no filter at frequencies out to 1.5 GHz. At frequencies above
about 600 MHz, the HD3s begin to attenuate as is expected due
to the LP roll-off of the L (2 nH) and Shunt C (2 pF). In
addition, the inband IMD3s also improve. This improvement is
due to the peaking that results at the amplifier output due to its
internal parasitics interacting with the 2 nH inductor and its
Shunt C parasitic. This peaking reduces the input signal to the
amplifier (not shown), thus reducing inband third-order terms.
–60
HD2 (dBc)
The high frequency distortion performance of the ADA4961
can be enhanced by adding a low-pass filter to the output (see
Figure 46 and Figure 47. A two-pole low-pass filter is used in
the ADC Driving section to illustrate the distortion improvement
capabilities and integrated noise reduction. Figure 49 shows a
simplified diagram of a two-pole low-pass (LP) filter. The
inductor capacitance (LC) values are 2 nH and 2 pF, respectively.
This filter gives an overall −3 dB BW of 2 GHz when connected
to the ADA4961. Ideally, the BW is 3.5 GHz without any
parasitics. The parasitic, C, (about 1 pF) across the 2 nH
inductor (not shown) reduces the BW to about 2.1 GHz.
–55
Figure 47. HD2 vs. Frequency, With and Without LC Filter
–50
20
–55
NO FILTER
15
–60
–65
HD3 (dBc)
5
0
–5
–70
NO FILTER
–75
–80
WITH FILTER
FILTER
–10
–15
–90
–20
–95
–25
1M
–100
10M
100M
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1G
Figure 45. Maximum Gain vs. Frequency, With and Without LC Filter
Rev. A | Page 20 of 24
0
200
400
600
800
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 48. HD3 vs. Frequency, With and Without LC Filter
12454-063
–85
12454-054
MAXIMUM GAIN (dBc)
10
Data Sheet
ADA4961
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
When designing the board, take care to minimize the parasitic
capacitance caused by the routing that connects the RF outputs.
A good practice is to avoid any ground or power plane under
this routing region and under the chokes to minimize the
parasitic capacitance.
EVALUATION BOARD
The ADA4961 evaluation board is a 4-layer board built on FR4
material. The board is configured for a single-ended input and a
single-ended output. All RF input and output traces are 50 Ω.
On the RF input, the Mini-Circuits® TCM2-43X balun, a 2:1
impedance balun, is used to match external 50 Ω generators to
the 100 Ω differential input of the ADA4961. On the RF output,
the Mini-Circuits TCM1-43X balun, a 1:1 impedance balun, is
used to convert the differential output of the amplifier to the
single-ended output of the evaluation board.
The outstanding linearity performance over frequency is
achieved in part by the RF outputs having a dc bias to the
supply, typically 5 V for best performance. RF chokes provide
the path to the bias supply from the RF output to the positive
supply rail. It is highly recommended that Coilcraft 0805CS471XJLC 470 nH inductors be used for bias. The self resonant
frequency of these inductors is high enough so that it does not
impact the performance of the ADA4961 at up to 4 GHz.
A complete description of operating the evaluation board and
evaluation board software is given in the EV-ADA4961SDP1Z
user guide.
A bill of materials for the RF section of the evaluation board is
given in Table 11.
+5.0V
+5.0V
50Ω
BAND-PASS
FILTER
MARKI
BAL-0006GSMG 0.1µF
1:2
0.1µF
470nH
0.1µF
2nH
0.1µF
2nH
+
ADA4961
AC
+
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
50Ω
2pF
12454-053
470nH
2pF
+5.0V
Figure 49. ADC Interface Circuit Using a Low-Pass Antialias Filter
Table 11.
Reference Designator
ADA4961ACPZN-R7
J1, J2
T1
L1, L2
T2
C1, C2, C3, C4
R1, R2
Description
Device under test
Input, output SMA connectors
RF input balun
470 nH RF bias chokes
RF output balun
0.1 μF RF dc blocking capacitors
8.87 Ω input matching pad
Manufacturer
Analog Devices, Inc.
Johnson
Mini-Circuits
Coilcraft
Mini-Circuits
Murata-Erie
Panasonic
Rev. A | Page 21 of 24
Part Number
ADA4961ACPZN-R7
142-0701-801
TCM2-43x+
0805CS-471XJLC
TCM1-43x+
GRM155R71C104KA88D
ERJ2GEJ9R1X
Data Sheet
12454-202
ADA4961
12454-203
Figure 50. ADA4961 Evaluation Board, Top Layer
Figure 51. ADA4961 Evaluation Board, Bottom Layer
Rev. A | Page 22 of 24
Figure 52. ADA4961 Evaluation Board Schematic
J1
AGND
2 3 4 5
1
AGND
JOHNSON142-0701-801
1
2
3
NC
5
T1
TCM2-43X+
4
6
AGND
AGND
R1
R4
143
R5
143
AGND
R19
20K
R14
10K
VCC
C1
LE
CLK
TP8
1 YEL
0.1UF
C3
0.1UF
AGND
R21
10K
50 OHM
TRACES
R29
143
GPIO5_SDP
AGND
8.87
R2
8.87
R8
143
AGND
R17
20K
R12
10K
VCC
GND
VIN+
VINGND
GND
MODE
VCC
18
17
16
15
14
13
AGND
L2
50 OHM
TRACES
470NH
VCC
AGND
R10
20K
R9
10K
C2
0.1UF
0.1UF
C4
AGND
GPIO6_SDP
AGND
R20
20K
R15
10K
VCC
GPIO4_SDP
AGND
R11
10K
AGND
470NH
L1
TP7
1 YEL
R16
20K
TP10
1 YEL
VCC
ADA4961
DNC
VOUT+
VOUTDNC
DNC
LATCH
U1
GPIO7_SDP
TP9
1 YEL
R18
20K
R13
10K
VCC
SDIO
AGND
1
2
3
4
5
6
AGND
C10
0.1UF
VCC
PAD
24
23
22
21
20
19
PAD
VCC4
VCC3
VCC2
VCC1
PM
PWUP
SDIO
A4/CLK
A3/CS
FA/A2
A1
A0
7
8
9
10
11
12
Rev. A | Page 23 of 24
R7
35.7
R3
35.7
AGND
R6
48.7
R30
48.7
AGND
R31
48.7
R32
48.7
P
N
VCC
TP2
1 RED
AGND
NC
5
1
2
3
C6
0.1UF
T2
TCM1-43X+
C5
10UF
VCC
4
6
AGND
TP1
BLK
C7
0.1UF
AGND
1
C9
0.1UF
AGND
5 4 3 2
C8
0.1UF
J2
JOHNSON142-0701-801
12454-204
VDD
Data Sheet
ADA4961
ADA4961
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.30
0.25
0.18
0.50
BSC
PIN 1
INDICATOR
24
19
18
1
EXPOSED
PAD
TOP VIEW
0.80
0.75
0.70
0.50
0.40
0.30
13
12
2.65
2.50 SQ
2.45
6
7
BOTTOM VIEW
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.25 MIN
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.20 REF
SEATING
PLANE
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-WGGD.
04-12-2012-A
PIN 1
INDICATOR
4.10
4.00 SQ
3.90
Figure 53. 24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WQ]
4 mm × 4 mm Body, Very Very Thin Quad
(CP-24-7)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model1
ADA4961ACPZN-R7
EV-ADA4961SDP1Z
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
24-Lead LFCSP_WQ, 7” Tape and Reel
Evaluation Board
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
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registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
D12454-0-12/14(A)
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Package Option
CP-24-7