DC2322A - Demo Manual

DEMO MANUAL DC2322A
LTC5576
3GHz to 8GHz High Linearity
Active Upconverting Mixer
Description
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Demonstration circuit 2322A is designed for evaluation
of the LTC®5576 active upconverting mixer with very
wide input bandwidth and low distortion. Its OUT port
is optimized for 4GHz to 6GHz applications, but is easily
retuned for output frequencies as low as 3GHz, or as high
as 8GHz with minor performance degradation. The IN port
is optimized for 30MHz to 6GHz operation while the LO
port is always 50Ω matched from 1GHz to 8GHz.
Supply Voltage (VCC)................................................6.0V
Enable Input Voltage (EN)................ −0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
IADJ Pin Voltage........................................−0.3V to 2.7V
LO Port Power (1GHz to 8GHz)........................... +10dBm
IN Port Power (30MHz to 6GHz)......................... +15dBm
TEMP Input Current................................................10mA
Operating Temperature Range (TC).........−40°C to 105°C
Junction Temperature (TJ)..................................... 150°C
Storage Temperature Range...................−65°C to 150°C
The LTC5576 is optimized for 5V operation, but can be
used with a 3.3V supply with slightly reduced performance.
The enable function allows the part to be easily shut down
for further power savings.
CAUTION: This part is sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Observe proper ESD precautions when handling
the LT5576.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC2322A
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Proper Test Setup
Figure 1. Test Setup for Mixer Two-Tone Measurements
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Notes on Test Equipment and Setup
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High performance signal generators with low harmonic
outputs should be used for 2-tone measurements. Otherwise, low-pass filters at the signal generator outputs
should be used to suppress harmonics.
High quality combiners should be used to present a
broadband 50Ω termination on all ports as well as provide
good port-to-port isolation. Adding attenuator pads further
improves source isolation and helps prevent the signal
generators from producing intermodulation products.
spectrum analyzers are designed to operate at their
best with about –30dBm to –40dBm at their input. The
spectrum analyzer’s input attenuation setting should be
used to avoid saturating the instrument.
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Spectrum analyzers can produce significant internal
distortion products if they are overdriven. Generally,
Set the spectrum analyzer’s input attenuation depending
on the spectrum analyzer used.
Before performing measurements on the DUT, the
system performance should be evaluated to ensure that
a clean input signal is obtained and that the spectrum
analyzer’s internal distortion is minimized.
Quick Start Procedure
1. Connect all test equipment as shown in Figure 1.
2. Set the power supply output voltage to 5V, and set the
current limit to 150mA.
3. Connect the ground and VCC turrets to the power supply. BE SURE TO CONNECT THE VCC TURRET BEFORE
THE EN TURRET TO ENSURE THAT THE PART DOES
NOT GET DAMAGED. ALSO, REMOVE POWER FROM
EN TURRET BEFORE REMOVING POWER FROM THE
VCC TURRET.
4. Connect the EN turret to the power supply.
5. Set the LO signal generator to provide a 4900MHz CW
signal at about 0dBm to the demo board’s LO port.
6. Set the RF signal generators to provide one 899MHz CW
signal and one 901MHz CW signal. The signals should be
applied to the 2-way combiner. The output of the combiner
should be applied to the demo board’s IN port. The two
tones should be set to –10dBm each at the mixer’s IN port.
7. Set the spectrum analyzer’s center frequency to 5.8GHz.
8. Perform various measurements (Conversion Gain,
OIP3, LO leakage, etc.)
Parts List
ITEM
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QTY
REFERENCE
PART DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
MURATA, GRM1555C1H102JA01
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2
C1, C2
CAP., 1000pF, C0G, 50V, 5%, 0402
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0
C3
DNI, 0402
3
1
C4
CAP., 100pF, C0G, 50V, 5%, 0402
MURATA, GRM1555C1H101JA01
4
1
C5
CAP., 0.3pF, C0G, 50V, ±0.05pF, 0402
AVX, 04021J0R3ZBS
5
1
C6
CAP., 0.2pF, C0G, 50V, ±0.05pF, 0402
AVX, 04021J0R2ZBS
6
1
C7
CAP., 0.01μF, X7R, 50V, 10%, 0402
MURATA, GRM155R71H103KA88
7
1
C8
CAP., 1μF, X7R,10V,10%, 0603
MURATA, GRM188R71A105KA61
8
4
E1-E4
TEST POINT, TURRET, .064 MTG. HOLE
MILL-MAX,2308-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
9
3
J1-J3
CON., SMA, 50Ω, EDGE-LANCH
E.F. JOHNSON, 142-0701-851
10
2
L1, L2
RES., 0Ω, 0402
VISHAY, CRCW04020000Z0ED
11
1
R1
RES., 2.61k, 1/16W, 1%, 0402
VISHAY, CRCW04022K61FKED
12
1
T1
TRANS., 50Ω, 4.5MHz – 3000MHz, TC1-1-13M+
MINI CIRCUITS, TC1-1-13M+
13
1
U1
IC., HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE ACTIVE MIXER
LINEAR TECH., LTC5576IUF
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Figure 2: High Linearity Active Upconverting Mixer Schematic
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Schematic Diagram
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