DEMO MANUAL DC1660B LTC6417 1.6GHz Low Noise Differential 16-Bit ADC Buffer Description Demonstration circuit 1660B features the LTC®6417 differential 16-bit ADC buffer. The demo board incorporates a variety of passive components to allow for direct connection to a two-port network analyzer or other single-ended 50Ω test system. The demo board is easily configured to control commonmode voltage VCM, clamp voltage CLHI, power adjust PWRADJ, and SHUTDOWN pins. Other simple PCB modifications can accommodate differential input/output signals. Design files for this circuit board are available at http://www.linear.com/demo L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Quick Start Procedure DC1660B is easy to set up to evaluate the performance of the LTC6417. Refer to Figure 1 for proper measurement equipment setup and follow the procedure below: 1.Connect SMA cables to IN+ and OUT+ ports. to the positive supply V+. Table 1 shows the function of each SMA connector on the board. Only J1, J3 and J5 are used in the default configuration. J2 and J4 provide flexibility for differential input/output signals. 2.Apply 5.0V between V+ and GND turrets. Table 1. DC1660B SMA Connectors Tie PWRADJ (TURRET E4) to V+. Limit supply current to approximately 150mA. CONNECTOR FUNCTION J1 (IN+) Differential input connected to input balun for singleended operation. Drive from a 50Ω signal source. No external termination needed. J2 (IN–) Differential Input. Not connected by default. Remove capacitor C12 to drive the input balun differentially. J3 (OUT+) Differential output connected to balun for single-ended operation. Connect to a 50Ω network/spectrum analyzer input. J4 (OUT–) Differential Output. Not connected by default. Remove capacitor C11 to drive the input balun differentially. J5 (OR) Overrange Output. Connect to oscilloscope for monitoring the output signal. 3.VCM , CLHI and SHDN turrets may be left floating. This procedure contains a critical sequence. The user must apply supply voltage before applying signal power to the inputs or forcing a voltage to any other turrets. The user must also remove the signal from the input ports and voltages on any other turret before turning down the supply voltage. This proper sequence will prevent excessive current through the ESD diodes from any pin dc1660bf 1 DEMO MANUAL DC1660B quick start procedure DC Power Supply V+ GND V + = 4.75V to 5.25V Signal Generator Spectrum Analyzer DC1660B F01 T1 IMPEDANCE RATIO MABA-007159-000000 1:1 R2 = R6 = VALUE (Ω) 24.9 POWER GAIN (dB) 0 TMC4-19+ 1:4 100 3 TC8-1G2+ 1:8 200 4.5 Figure 1. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup dc1660bf 2 DEMO MANUAL DC1660B Applications Information Input CLHI Demo board DC1660B’s single-ended input is AC-coupled at port J1. The balun transformer T1 has a 1:4 impedance ratio and it is matched to 50Ω at its input, when resistors R2 and R6 are equal to 100Ω. To DC-couple the inputs, replace DC blocking capacitors C7 and C10 with 0Ω resistors. Turret E5, labeled CLHI, controls the high side clamping voltage of the LTC6417. If turret E5 is left floating, the LTC6417 will self-bias the CLHI pin to 2.5V on a 5.0V supply. The internal low side clamping voltage and CLHI is symmetric with respect to VCM. When CLHI = 2.5V, and VCM = 1.25V, internal low side clamp will be 0V. Either output will be limited by these clamp voltages. See the LTC6417 data sheet for more information. Output PWRADJ The board’s output transformer T2 has a 1:1 impedance ratio. T2 converts the LTC6417’s differential output signals to a single-ended output. Turret E4, labeled PWRADJ, scales the supply current of the LTC6417. If turret E4 is left floating, the LTC6417 will self-bias the PWRADJ pin to 1.6V on a 5.0V supply with a supply current of approximately 115mA. To drive the inputs differentially, remove capacitor C12. To match T2 to 50Ω, change output series resistors R1 and R3 to 23.7Ω each. For differential outputs, remove capacitor C11. To DC-couple the outputs, replace DC blocking capacitors C5 and C9 with a 0Ω resistor. Additional Information The demo board DC1660B is ready to use out of the box. The demo board is shipped with the default configuration as single ended input and output. However, it has features that you can access by adding, removing or changing components on the board. Refer to LTC6417 data sheet for more information. Output Common Mode Adjustment Turret E1, labeled VCM, controls the output common mode voltage of the LTC6417. Shutdown Turret E7, labeled SHUTDOWN, puts the LTC6417 into sleep mode when pulled high, significantly reducing supply current (~25mA). If turret E7 is left floating, the LTC6417 will pull the SHUTDOWN pin to GND potential and remain enabled. Schematic Note The schematic included at the end of this Quick Start Guide includes approximate power gains at various points along DC1660B’s signal chain. The power gains (PG1 – PG4) assume single-ended 50Ω test system and the LTC6417 is operating in a small-signal region. If the output load is a high-impedance load, the power gains PG3 – PG4 will vary from the schematic. This function can be used to set the DC output voltage for optimum system performance. In the default configuration, C5 and C9 block the DC output voltages. Replace these capacitors with 0Ω jumpers, and the transmission-line type transformer T2 will couple the DC voltages to the output port J3. If turret E1 is left floating, the LTC6417 will self-bias the VCM pin to 1.25V on a 5.0V supply. The VCM pin has a voltage range from 0.85V to 1.65V. dc1660bf 3 DEMO MANUAL DC1660B Parts List ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER 1 15 C1, C3, C4, C5, C7, C9, C10, C13-C15, C17, C19-C21, C24 CAP., X5R, 0.1µF, 16V, 10% 0402 AVX, 0402YD104KAT2A 2 4 C2, C16, C18, C22 CAP., X7R, 680pF, 50V, 10% 0402 AVX, 04025C681KAT2A 3 2 C11, C12 CAP., X7R, 0.1µF, 25V, 20% 0603 AVX, 06033C104MAT2A 4 0 C6, C8, C23 CAP., OPT 0603 (OPT) 5 6 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E7 TESTPOINT TURRET, .061" PBF MILL-MAX, 2308-2-00-80-00-00-07-0 6 5 J1, J2, J3, J4, J5 CON., SMA 50Ω EDGE-LAUNCH E.F. JOHNSON, 142-0701-851/132357 7 2 R2, R6 RES., CHIP, 100Ω, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY CRCW0402100RFKED 8 4 R1, R3, R4, R5 RES., CHIP, 0Ω, 1/16W, 1% 0402 VISHAY, CRCW04020000Z0ED 9 0 R7, R8 RES., CHIP OPT 0402 (OPT) 10 1 T1 TRANSFORMER, TCM4-19+ SM-22 MINI-CIRCUITS TCM4-19+ 11 1 T2 TRANSFORMER, ETC1-1-13, SM-22 M/A-COM, MABA-007159-000000 (PBF) 12 1 U1 I.C. LTC6417CUDC UDC 20 PIN (3×4) LINEAR, LTC6417CUDC#PBF 13 1 FAB, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD DEMO CIRCUIT 1660B 14 2 STENCILS TOP AND BOTTOM STENCIL DC1660B dc1660bf 4 Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. A B C J2 J5 C23 OPT 0603 4 5 TCM4-19+ T1 V+ C10 0.1uF V+ C13 0.1uF R6 100 R2 100 C4 0.1uF PG4 10 GND 200 200 1:8 1:8 TC8-1G2+ TC8-1G2+ 23.7 0 4 4.5 4.5 0 0 0 3 23.7 100 1:4 TCM4-19+ 0 3 0 0 0 -3 0 0 0 0 -3 0 -3 0 0 23.7 100 1:4 TCM4-19+ 24.9 1:1 MABA-007159-000000 0 1.5 4.5 0 3 -3 0 3 C21 0.1uF R8 OPT V+ C14 0.1uF OUTPUT TERMINATION POWER GAIN = PG3 C22 680pF R3 0 R7 OPT R1 0 C3 0.1uF C9 0.1uF 3 THIS CIRCUIT IS PROPRIETARY TO LINEAR TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH LINEAR TECHNOLOGY PARTS. CUSTOMER NOTICE JOHN C. APP ENG. 2 SCALE = NONE LT 1 2 PCB DES. APPROVALS 1. ALL RESISTORS AND CAPACITORS ARE 0402 LINEAR TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE A BEST EFFORT TO DESIGN A CIRCUIT THAT MEETS CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS; HOWEVER, IT REMAINS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY PROPER AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN THE ACTUAL APPLICATION. COMPONENT SUBSTITUTION AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY. CONTACT LINEAR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING FOR ASSISTANCE. V+ __ ECO 2 REV C11 0.1uF 0603 C6 OPT 0603 2ND PROTOTYPE DESCRIPTION DATE: N/A SIZE VCM OUT- OUT+ GND DATE 2-29-12 1 LTC6417CUDC DEMO CIRCUIT 1660B ADC BUFFER SHEET 1 2 OF 1 REV. 1630 McCarthy Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone: (408)432-1900 www.linear.com Fax: (408)434-0507 LTC Confidential-For Customer Use Only Wednesday, February 29, 2012 IC NO. TITLE: SCHEMATIC TECHNOLOGY JOHN C. APPROVED V+ 4.75V - 5.25V E1 J4 J3 E3 E2 1 REVISION HISTORY OUTPUT TRANSFORMER POWER GAIN = PG4 C20 0.1uF 5 T2 C5 MABA-007159-000000 0.1uF 3 4 C2 680pF 2 NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED GND 21 OUT- 18 GND 17 OUT+ 19 GND 20 BUFFER POWER GAIN = PG2 PG 0 0 0 0 24.9 PG3 PG2 R1=R3 R2=R6 U1 LTC6417CUDC Overall PG1 C18 680pF R5 0 9 IN- 8 IN+ 7 GND RATIO C15 0.1uF R4 0 C16 680pF TRANSFORMATION 1:1 5 3 2 1 INPUT NETWORK POWER GAIN = PG1 MABA-007159-000000 T1 0.1uF C24 C19 0.1uF C12 0.1uF 0603 C8 OPT 0603 C7 0.1uF V+ DEMO BOARD SIGNAL CHAIN: PG=Power Gain (dB) OR SHUT E7 DOWN IN- IN+ J1 C1 0.1uF V+ 11 PWRADJ 12 D V+ 6 SHUTDOWN E4 NC 4 13 PWRADJ 5 NC C17 0.1uF GND 3 OR 14 CL HI V+ 1 VCM 15 4 CL HI 2 V+ 16 E5 5 A B C D DEMO MANUAL DC1660B Schematic Diagram dc1660bf 5 DEMO MANUAL DC1660B DEMONSTRATION BOARD IMPORTANT NOTICE Linear Technology Corporation (LTC) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following AS IS conditions: This demonstration board (DEMO BOARD) kit being sold or provided by Linear Technology is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not provided by LTC for commercial use. 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